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1.6 RETURN MATERIALS
AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE
Before the shipment or the return of any SYSTEM 1E
Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System, or other
materials to STERIS Corporation, a return materials
authorization (RMA) number must be obtained. The
RMA number can be obtained by calling STERIS at 800-
333-8828.
1.6.1 Shipping Precautions
Before shipping the SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical
Sterilant Processing System, certain precautions
should be followed to avoid:
1. Possibility of fluids freezing during transport.
2. Possibility of physical damage.
3. Loss of data.
4. Loss of components.
The precautions below are intended for use by all
STERIS representatives, including those trained in the
service of the SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Processing System.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE: To avoid damage to the
SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Processing System prior to boxing for shipment.
Follow procedure 1.6.3, B
OXING PROCEDURE to aid
in the process.
1.6.2 Draining the SYSTEM 1E Liquid
Chemical Sterilant Processing System
Prior to Shipment
All possible water should be drained from the
SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing
System prior to boxing for shipment. The following
procedure is meant to aid in the process.
1. Unplug SYSTEM 1E Processor.
2. Remove all hoses from inlet and drain to allow
draining pressures to be equalized.
3. Remove any adapter trays and containers from
inside chamber of SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical
Sterilant Processing System.
4. Remove MaxPure™ Filter by unscrewing filter
housing cap from filter housing body and lifting out
filter.
5. Suction out all possible water from inside the
MaxPure Filter housing body, including any water
inside stand-pipe located in center of body opening.
6. Suction out all possible water from inside three
connecting water probes located inside adapter
chamber (drip pan) of SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical
Sterilant Processing System.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE: Do not place hard or rigid
suctioning devices into the probes. Damage
to thermocouples or concentration probes could
occur.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until visible water is gone.
1.6.3 Boxing Procedure
After the SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Processing System has been drained of water, it can be
boxed. The boxing procedure should be followed to
avoid:
• Damage during shipment
• Improper handling by shippers
• Unsafe transit of any problematic conditions or data
NOTE: If the original shipping container and parts have
been discarded, contact STERIS for delivery of
approved boxes and shipping hardware. STERIS will
provide any packaging materials required to verify safe
transport of the SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Processing System and accessories returning to
STERIS.
1. Insert SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Processing System into styrofoam end caps (two
provided).
2.Lift SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Processing System with end caps into lower
s h i p p i n g b o x . T h e u n i t d r o p s i n t o b o x , f e e t f i r s t, w i t h
electrical line cord coiled up i n c ente r of bac k of un i t.
Two people should perform this task in order to
reduce possibility of injury.
3. Insert any printed materials or data that
accompanies unit in front of box between end caps.
4. Place top half of box over lower half of box and
fasten together with shipping straps.
NOTE: This shipping box does not need to be
strapped to a shipping skid, unless required by a
specific freight carrier.
5. This completes boxing procedure.
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