Maintenance, Care And Cleaning - 3M Attest 490M Manual Del Usuario

Power Disruptions
When electrical power is restored following a power disruption, the 3M™ Attest™
Mini Auto-reader 490M checks the heater block temperature�
• A C1 caution code is displayed under all unoccupied incubation wells if the
temperature is below specification� The C1 caution code will clear when the
temperature reaches specification (60�0ºC +/- 2�0ºC)�
• For any incubating BIs for which the result was determined prior to the power
disruption, the result is displayed when power is restored provided the BI remains
in the well�
• For any incubating BIs for which the result was not determined prior to the power
disruption:
If the heater block temperature is within specification, readings resume as
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indicated by the remaining incubation time under the BIs on the Display�
After short power disruptions, if the heater block temperature is above 50°C,
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but not within specification, a C3 caution code is displayed under affected
wells and readings are not taken� Readings resume, as indicated by the
remaining incubation time on the Display, when the temperature reaches
specification�
If the heater block temperature is below 50°C, the E5 error code is displayed
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below affected BIs� A result will not be determined, and the load/sterilizer
should be tested with a new BI per facility protocol�
MAINTENANCE, CARE
AND CLEANING
The 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M does not contain any user-serviceable
parts or require any routine maintenance or calibration� Any malfunctions will be
indicated by an error code� Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide section for error code
explanations�
Clean the exterior surface of the 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M by wiping it
with a damp cloth moistened with a mild detergent� Do not attempt to clean interior
components�
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Optional 3M™ Attest™ Connect
If desired, the 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M may be connected to a
Personal Computer (PC) via the supplied USB cable for additional functionality�
Downloading and installing the free 3M™ Attest™ Connect Auto-reader application
allows users to:
• View current status of BIs in the 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M on a PC
screen
• View and export previous BI records to create print-outs, and/or save
documentation as an electronic file�*
• Interface with compatible Instrument Tracking software systems
• Create diagnostic files for remote customer service support and trouble-shooting
• Configure 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M settings
• Enable future upgrades of the 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M firmware
See the OPTIONAL 3M™ Attest™ Connect Auto‑reader Application section of this
manual for more details�
* Refer to your facility's record keeping policy and procedure� The user is solely
responsible for the integrity and security of the data on their PC�
CAUTION: Always unplug the 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M and
allow to cool before cleaning�
Do not spill liquid onto or into the instrument� Do not immerse the unit in liquid�
Clean external surfaces using only the instructions provided by the manufacturer�
Do not open the instrument housing – there are no user-serviceable parts�