Tuttnauer T-edge 10 Fully Automatic Tabletop Autoclave User Guide

Tuttnauer T-Edge 10 Fully Automatic Tabletop Autoclave User Guide

REQUIRED SAFETY CAUTIONS

IMPORTANT: Read the safety section in the T-Edge operation manual prior to operating T-Edge

CAUTION: Hot surface.
CAUTION: It is recommended that a ground fault circuit breaker (GFCI) be installed on the power outlet

NOTE: Refer to the T-Edge manual before operating the device/autoclave

T-EDGE OVERVIEW

T-Edge is a fully automatic tabletop autoclave designed for sterilization of equipment used in first aid rooms, hospitals, dental clinics and medical clinics. It provides the following benefits:

• Strict compliance with international safety standards.
• Clinically proven sterilization capabilities.
• Optimal chamber capacity with convenient equipment loading.
• High-resolution tactile touchpad with a user friendly interface.
  
  

Optional equipment is supplied based on specific customers order.

CONNECTING T-EDGE

POWERING UP T-EDGE

²Use of these ports and connectors is optional

INITIAL DATE AND LANGUAGE SETUP

When T-Edge powers on for the first time, perform the following steps:

USER INTERFACE

Top bar

RESETTING ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

Prior to running the first cycle, resetting the atmospheric pressure is required.

To reset the atmospheric pressure, you must first open the Autoclave door and verify that the chamber’s temperature is below 113°F.

FILLING T-EDGE WITH WATER

Fill the water reservoir with distilled water as described below:

NOTE: The upper water insertion cover design may vary.

NOTE: Use flexible soft bottles (do not use glass or rigid plastic bottles)

NOTE: You may only fill T-Edge manually if it is not connected to the water supply facilities.

LOADING EQUIPMENT INTO T-EDGE

Load equipment into T-Edge in one of the following ways:

NOTE: Equipment must be thoroughly cleaned prior to loading.

SELECTING STERILIZATION PROGRAM

NOTE: The door must be open in order to select a program.

LOCKING THE DOOR

RUNNING STERILIZATION PROGRAM

REMOVING STERILIZED EQUIPMENT

CAUTION!
Equipment rack is extremely hot watch for vapor release when opening the chamber

TURNING OFF T-EDGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Issue/Message	Description	Required Action
	Full water level (waste water tank)	Empty waste water reservoir
	Low water level (waste water tank)	Informative symbol. No action required
	Empty water level (waste water tank)	Informative symbol. No action required
	Full water level (clean water tank)	Informative symbol. No action required
	Low water level (clean water tank)	Fill the water reservoir (clean water tank)
	Alert	Tap icon to read a description of the alert
Cycle Failed	Sterilization cycle failed due to the cycle being stopped by the user or due to a run-time error	Perform a new sterilization cycle
Blank display	User interface display is blank when T-Edge is turned on	Make sure the power switch on the back is turned ON Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the device and to the wall outlet Verify proper electrical power supply
“Low Temp” “High Temp” “High Temp (Ending)” “Low Pressure” “High Pressure” “High Pressure (Ending)” “High Pressure (Exhaust)” “High Pressure (Dry)” “Door is open (During the cycle)” “Canceled By User” “Air Error” “Power Down”	Various reasons (please refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual for more detailed information)	Perform a new sterilization cycle
“Heat Time Error” “Pressure Time Error”	Various reasons (please refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual for more detailed information)	Verify that T-Edge is not overloaded

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CLASS B PROGRAMS

STERILIZATION PROGRAMS

	Icon	Cycle Program	Load Type	*T-Edge10 Cycle Times Including Drying (Minutes)	*T-Edge11 Cycle Times Including Drying (Minutes)
CLASS S		Unwrapped Instr. 2700 F	Unwrapped Instruments	20 Minutes	25 Minutes
		Wrapped Pouches 2700 F	Wrapped Pouches	32 Minutes	43 Minutes
		Unwrapped Delicate 2500 F	Unwrapped Delicate Instruments	45 Minutes	47 Minutes
		Handpieces 2700 F	Handpieces	45 Minutes	59 Minutes

	Icon	Cycle Program	Load Type	*T-Edge10 Cycle Times Including Drying (Minutes)	*T-Edge11 Cycle Times Including Drying (Minutes)
CLASS B		Unwrapped Instr. 2730 F	Unwrapped Instruments	20 Minutes	26 Minutes
		Wrapped Pouches 2730 F	Wrapped Pouches	39 Minutes	49 Minutes
		Unwrapped Delicate 2500 F	Unwrapped Delicate Instruments	35 Minutes	35 Minutes
		Wrapped Delicate 2500 F	Wrapped Delicate Instruments	58 Minutes	75 Minutes

*Cycle times are approximate and may vary based on the instrument load, heating, sterilization and drying.

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