• Operator’s Manual STATIM 2000/5000 G4 Operator’s Manual 95-113364 Rev. 1.0 Copyright 2012 SciCan Ltd. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................... 3 5. Using your STATIM .............................................. 24 2. Important Information ........................................... 4 5.1 Preparing Unit for Use 5.2 STATIM 2000 G4 — Selecting a Cycle 5.3 STATIM 5000 G4 — Selecting a Cycle 5.4 STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4 — Running a Cycle 5.5 STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4 — Stopping a Cycle 2.1 Disclaimers 2.2 STATIM 2000 G4 - Unit Overview 2.
1 Introduction STATIM 5000 G4 STATIM 2000 G4 Congratulations on your selection of the STATIM Cassette Autoclave®. We are confident that you have purchased the finest equipment of its type. The STATIM® is a compact, counter-top unit that features a number of sterilizing cycles designed to meet your needs and suitability for steam sterilization. The details of installing, operating and servicing your STATIM are all contained within this operator’s manual.
2 Important Information 2.1 Disclaimers Use only steam-process distilled water in your STATIM. Deionized, demineralized, or specially filtered water should not be used. Never use tap water. Do not permit any person other than certified personnel to supply parts for, service or maintain your STATIM.
2 Important Information 2.2 STATIM 2000 G4 — Unit Overview 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 LCD Touchscreen Reservoir cap / water filter USB port Power switch Power cable port Leveler feet Ethernet port Exhaust tube port Compressor Cassette Biological filter RS232 port 10 11 7 3 The following symbols appear in the margins of this book. 9 6 8 A situation which may lead to a mechanical failure. A potential hazard to the operator.
2 Important Information 2.3 STATIM 5000 G4 — Unit Overview 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 LCD Touchscreen Reservoir cap / water filter USB port Power switch Power cable port Leveler feet Exhaust tube port Biological filter Cassette RS232 port Ethernet port Air filter 11 9 3 The following symbols appear in the margins of this book. 6 7 12 8 A situation which may lead to a mechanical failure. A potential hazard to the operator.
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3 Setting up your STATIM 3.1 Positioning and Powering your Unit. Positioning your Unit There are several factors that may affect the performance of your STATIM. Please review these factors, and select a suitable location in which to install the unit. • Temperature and Humidity Avoid installing your STATIM in direct sunlight or close to a heat source (e.g. vents or radiators). The recommended operating temperatures are 15-25˚C (59˚F to 77˚F) with humidity of 25-70%.
3 Setting up your STATIM 3.2 Levelling your Unit When placing your unit on a counter top, ensure it is stable and that all four feet are securely in contact with the counter surface. This will prevent the unit from moving freely. Next, use the level indicator bubble function in the settings menu to adjust the three leveler feet so that the unit drains properly. To access the level indicator bubble from the main screen, follow these steps: 1. 2. Scroll to Level and select. 3.
3 Setting up your STATIM 3.3 Connecting the Waste Bottle The waste bottle 1 is used to collect the wastewater after it has been converted to steam and then drained from the cassette. To connect the waste bottle to the STATIM, follow these steps (see Figure 4): 1. Insert the exhaust tube 2 into the fitting 3 on the back of the unit and pull gently to confirm a tight fit. 2. Cut the tube to length and slide the waste bottle fitting 4 into place. 3.
3 Setting up your STATIM 3.4 Filling the Water Reservoir When filling the reservoir, ensure you only use steam processed distilled water containing less than 5 ppm total dissolved solids (having conductivity of less than 10 µS / cm). The impurities and additives in other water sources will cause an error reading on the LCD. To fill the reservoir, follow these steps (see Figure 5): 1 1. Remove the reservoir cap 1 . 2.
3 Setting up your STATIM 3.7 Setting the Time 1. 2. Scroll to Time and select. 3. From the TIME screen, use the keypad to set the time. Press Setup menu. EN to save and to return to the 4. To change your unit to display 12-hour time format (24-hour time format is the default setting), go to the Setup menu and use to scroll to TIME 12/24, select it and toggle to 12. Press to save and return to the Setup menu. 5.
3 Setting up your STATIM 3.10 Assigning Unit Identifier Number 1. 2. Scroll to Unit No and select. 3. Using the keypad, select a maximum of 3 digits to be used as the unit’s identifier number. Press to save and to return to the Setup menu. EN 3.11 Creating a User ID and PIN 1. 2. Scroll to User and select. 3. From the SETUP PIN screen, you can assign up to four PINs. Select one of the User icons to assign a PIN. 4. Using the keypad, assign a PIN of up to four digits and press confirmation screen.
3 Setting up your STATIM 3.13 Changing the Touchscreen Display Themes Your STATIM G4 touchscreen themes (i.e. the colours of the icons and background) can be changed to one of the preset options or you can upload additional themes, as they become available from SciCan, using the USB port. To change themes follow these steps: 1. 2. Scroll to Themes and select. 3. From here, you can either select Change Theme for a menu of preloaded themes or to access a new theme that can be loaded using the USB port.
3 Setting up your STATIM 3.16 Turning the Button Sound ON or OFF The STATIM G4 is preset to beep when a button is pressed. If you would like to turn the button sound off, follow these steps: NOTE: Turning OFF the button sound does NOT turn off other alarms and cycle notification beeps. 1. 2. Scroll to Beep ON/OFF and select. 3. Use to scroll through your ON or OFF options and select it by pressing it. Press move back to the Setup menu. to save and 3.
4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments 4.1 Using the STATIM 2000 G4 Cassette When removing the cassette after a cycle, exercise caution as the metal areas will be hot and the cassette may contain hot steam. • Opening the Cassette: cassette latch 1. Hold the cassette handle with your thumbs facing inward on the cassette latch. 2. Push downward on the cassette latch. 3. Raise the cassette lid upwards and disengage the hinge. 4. Rest the lid on its outer surface. • Figure 7 Closing the Cassette: 1.
4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments 4.2 Using the STATIM 5000 G4 Cassette When removing the cassette after a cycle, exercise caution as the metal areas will be hot and the cassette may contain hot steam. • Opening the Cassette: 1. Push the carry handle 2 into the open position. 2. Put your hands on either side of the cassette handle 1 . 3. Insert your forefingers in the slots and place your thumbs on the thumb pads. 2 4.
4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments • Removing the Cassette: 1. Grasp the cassette handle with one hand and pull out from the unit. 2. As the cassette emerges from the unit, grasp the carry handle with your free hand and lift it upwards. 3. Pull the cassette clear from the unit and set down on a firm surface. • Disengaging the cassette When not in use, the cassette should be disengaged.
4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments • Wrapped Instruments (single wraps) Place the instruments into single layer autoclave bags according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Orient the instrument rack in the cassette to ensure that wrapped instruments rest approximately 6 mm / 0.25” above the cassette base. Place the wrapped instruments on the rack and arrange them to avoid overlap. Ensure that all wrapped loads are dry before handling and /or storage to maintain sterility.
4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments The following materials CANNOT be sterilized in the STATIM: Polyethylene, ABS, styrene, cellulosics, PVC, Acrylic (Plexiglas™), PPO (Noryl™), latex, neoprene, and similar materials. Use of these materials may lead to instrument or equipment damage. If you are unsure of your instrument’s material or construction, do not load into your STATIM until you have checked with the instrument manufacturer.
4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments It is recommended that the tests be conducted so that the incubation period occurs during a period of planned downtime such as the last cycle before a weekend. 4.6 Instrument Weight Guide Instrument Typical Instrument Weight Scissors 30 g / 0.96 oz Dental scalers 20 g / 0.64 oz Forceps 15 g / 0.48 oz Dental handpiece 40 to 60 g / 1.29 to 1.92 oz Wrapped instrument rack 260 g / 8.35 oz Unwrapped instrument rack 225 g / 7.
5 Using your STATIM Before using your STATIM for the first time, make sure the reservoir is full and the pump is properly primed. Refer to Sections Filling the Reservoir and Priming the Pump for detailed instructions. 5.1 Preparing Unit for Use Once the unit is installed and before any instruments are sterilized, run two Wrapped Cycles (see Section STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4 - Running a Cycle. Remove the cassette once it has cooled.
5 Using your STATIM 5.2.2. Wrapped Cycle (STATIM 2000 G4) The Wrapped Cycle is used to sterilize up to 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) of solid and hollow metal instruments which have been sealed in paper / paper, or paper / plastic autoclave bags. Dental handpieces may be sterilized in this cycle. To select the Wrapped Cycle, press the Wrapped Cycle button, then press the START button. B A A B C D 10 MIN.
5 Using your STATIM 5.2.4. Air Dry Only Cycle (STATIM 2000 G4) This is not a sterilization cycle. The load is considered sterile after the successful completion of the sterilization phase of the cycle. The Air Dry phase starts automatically after each sterilizing cycle and runs for 60 minutes. Air drying may be interrupted by pressing the STOP button anytime after the sterilization phase of the cycle is complete.
5 Using your STATIM Before using your STATIM for the first time, make sure the reservoir is full and the pump is properly primed. Refer to Sections Filling the Reservoir and Priming the Pump for detailed instructions. 5.3 STATIM 5000 G4 — Selecting a Cycle The STATIM 5000 G4 has four sterilization cycles, each designed to sterilize a specific type of instrument. It is important not to overload the chamber as this can inhibit steam access to all instrument surfaces.
5 Using your STATIM 5.3.2. Wrapped Cycle (STATIM 5000 G4) The Wrapped Cycle is used to sterilize up to 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) of solid and hollow metal instruments which have been sealed in paper / paper, or paper / plastic autoclave bags. Dental hand pieces may be sterilized in this cycle. To select the Wrapped Cycle, press the Wrapped Cycle button, then press the START button.
5 Using your STATIM 5.3.4. Heavy Duty Unwrapped Cycle (STATIM 5000 G4) The Heavy Duty Cycle is used to sterilize larger loads of unwrapped metal instruments weighing up to 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs). Dental hand pieces can be sterilized in this cycle. Using the STATIM 5000 Extended Cassette (order no. 01-104104) will allow for the sterilization of rigid endoscopes in this cycle. To select the Heavy Duty Unwrapped Cycle, press the Heavy Duty Unwrapped Cycle button, then press the START button.
5 Using your STATIM 5.4 STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4— Running a Cycle To operate each cycle, follow these steps. 1. Turn the power switch at the back of the unit to ON. At start up, the unit will display the main menu. mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm:ss SELECT A CYCLE 2. Press the appropriate cycle button on the touchscreen. The display will show the cycle name and parameters. 3. Press the START icon. NOTE: If Process Enforced usage is enabled, a PIN screen will appear after you have pressed START.
5 Using your STATIM 5.4 STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4— Running a Cycle When the cycle starts, the cycle parameters are displayed at the top of the screen. Below it is the current phase. The unit’s cycle counter is displayed at right. A graph charts the progress of the cycle while current cycle information is displayed at right. As the cycle is running, various sounds will be heard. This is the normal functioning of the unit.
5 Using your STATIM 5.4 STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4— Running a Cycle As the cycle is running, an intermittent buzzing sound will be apparent as he pump injects water into the steam generator. A random clicking sound will also be heard as the exhaust valve opens and closes. Once the sterilization cycle is complete, a reminder tone will sound as the cycle moves into the Air Drying phase. The buzzing noise during the air drying stage is the compressor operating.
5 Using your STATIM If a message is displayed which gives a CYCLE FAULT code or a NOT STERILE message, the cassette contents are not sterile. See Section Troubleshooting for more information. 5.5 STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4— Stopping a Cycle To stop a cycle press the STOP button. If the STOP button is pushed, the cassette is removed, or the unit detects a problem while operating, the cycle will stop. Once a cycle has been stopped, the STOP button must be pressed before another cycle can be started.
6 Storing and Retrieving Cycle Information The STATIM G4 has an internal Data Logger capable of storing all cycle data on every cycle, whether successful or incomplete, for the lifetime of the unit. You can access this information through the touchscreen, through the web portal, using a USB storage device or by attaching a printer. 6.1 Retrieving Cycle Information Using the Touchscreen 1. From the main menu, press the USB icon. 2.
6 Storing and Retrieving Cycle Information 6.3 Cycle Printout Overview Model: STATIM 2000 software: S201R604 STATIM 2000 Unit Identifier: autoclave has been set up as number 000 UNIT #: Water Quality: conductivity measurements WATER QUALITY 1.3 µS / 13 ppm Cycle Counter: the number of cycles having been run on the unit = 2 CYCLE NUMBER 000002 Time / Date: 10:47 am 25th October 2007 10:47 Cycle Name: UNWRAPPED UNWRAPPED Cycle Name cont’d - parameters: 135°C / 3.5 min. 135°C FOR 3.5 MIN.
7 Printing Cycle Information The STATIM G4 is equipped with an RS232 serial port to allow you to connect it to an external printer. (For a list of recommended printers, see the table below.) 7.1 Connecting to a Printer To connect the printer, follow these steps: 1. Connect the external printer to the STATIM G4’s RS232 port using the serial printer cable supplied with your printer. 2. Power on the printer. 3. On the STATIM G4, select 4. Scroll to Printer Type . and select. 5.
8 Maintaining your STATIM 8.1 Cleaning the Cassette Keeping the STATIM cassette clean is good clinical practice and assists in the function of the unit. SciCan recommends that the interior surface be cleaned at least once a week. Use dishwashing soap or a mild detergent that does not contain chlorine. Scrub the inside of the cassette with a cleaning pad designed for use with Teflon™ coated surfaces. After scouring, rinse thoroughly with water to remove all traces of the detergent.
8 Maintaining your STATIM 8.5 Changing the Bacteria Retentive Filter and the Air Filter The filters should be replaced every six months or after 500 cycles to maintain an adequate supply of clean air during the air drying cycle. To change the bacteria retentive air filter on the STATIM 2000 G4 and 5000 G4, follow these steps: 1. Power the STATIM OFF. 2000 G4 2. Disconnect tube A 1 from the bacteria retentive filter 2 and remove the filter from the filter bracket 3 .
8 Maintaining your STATIM 8.6 Replacing the Cassette Seal To ensure optimum performance of your STATIM cassette autoclave, change the cassette seal every 500 cycles or every six months, whichever comes first. Replacement seals are available from SciCan (order number 01-100028S for STATIM 2000 G4 and 01-101649S for STATIM 5000 G4). To change the cassette seal, follow these steps: Place the cassette lid and the new seal on a clean work surface.
8 Maintaining your STATIM 8.7 Maintaining Fluid Levels 1. The water reservoir level is continually monitored by your STATIM. If the reservoir is low, a red X will appear on the water icon of the cycle select screen. Press the icon to go to the next screen to confirm that it is a water level issue and not a water quality issue. 2. If the reservoir is low, a will appear next to WATER LEVEL. 3.
8 Maintaining your STATIM 8.9 Preventative Maintenance Schedules To ensure trouble-free performance, both the operator and the dealer must follow a preventative maintenance schedule. NOTE: Please refer to your National, Regional, State or Safety laws for any additional reoccurring user testing that may be required. The schedules below describe the necessary actions.
9 Troubleshooting your STATIM Problem Solution Unit does not power ON. Check that the unit is plugged into a properly grounded outlet and that the power cord is firmly seated at the rear of the machine. Try another circuit. Power unit OFF for 10 seconds and then power ON again. Check the condition of the line circuit breaker or fuse. There is water under the machine. Check that water was not spilled when refilling the reservoir. Make sure the plug in the exhaust tube is secured.
9 Troubleshooting your STATIM Problem Solution Cycle interrupted — NOT STERILE, Cycle aborted — NOT STERILE and CYCLE FAULT messages. Wait a few minutes and attempt another cycle before proceeding to the next solution. Remove the cassette. Be careful. The metal parts will be hot and the cassette will contain hot steam. Inspect the cassette to ensure that the holes in the back of the seal are perfectly aligned, and that the flexible lip of the seal is completely free.
9 Troubleshooting your STATIM Problem Solution Time and date are incorrect. The time and date have not been set. See Section Setting up your STATIM, for time and date instructions. Touchscreen is blank/white. Power was interrupted during a firmware upgrade. Power off the unit and power it on again. It can take up to 6 minutes before the main menu screen appears. Touchscreen is blank/ dark. Check power source. USB storage device does not contain the last print out.
10 Ordering Spare Parts STATIM G4 SPARES STATIM G4 ACCESSORIES 01-100028S Cassette Seal (2000) 01-112406S Cassette Complete (2000 G4) 01-112409S Cassette Lid (2000 G4) 01-112408S Cassette Tray (2000 G4) 01-112410S Cassette Handle - Lid (2000 G4) 01-112407S 01-103945S Rack-tray Unwrapped Instr.
11 Warranty Limited Warranty For a period of one year, SciCan guarantees that the STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4, when manufactured by SciCan in new and unused condition, will not fail during normal service due to defects in material and workmanship that are not due to apparent abuse, misuse, or accident.
12 Specifications 12.1 STATIM 2000 G4 Machine Dimensions: Length: 495 mm (19.5”) Width: Height: 415 mm (16.3”) 150 mm (5.9”) Cassette Size (External): Length: Width: Height: 410 mm (16”) (includes handles) 195 mm (7.7”) 40 mm (1.6”) Cassette Size (Internal): Length: Width: Height: 280 mm (11”) 180 mm (7.1”) 35 mm (1.4”) Sterilization Chamber Volume: 1.8 L (61 fl. oz.) U.S. Reservoir Volume: 4.0 L (140 fl. oz.) U.S.
12 Specifications 12.2 STATIM 5000 G4 Machine Dimensions: Length: Width: Height: 600 mm (23.6”) 410 mm (16.1”) 190 mm (7.5”) Cassette Size (External): Length: Width: Height: 495 mm (19.5”) (includes handles) 195 mm (7.7”) 80 mm (3.2”) Extended Cassette Size (External): Length: Width: Height: 565 mm (22.2”) 195 mm (7.7”) 80 mm (3.2”) Casette Size (Internal): Length: Width: Height: 380 mm (15”) 180 mm (7.1”) 75 mm (3”) Extended Section (L x W x H): 110mm (4.3”) x 130 mm (5.1”) x 16 mm (0.
