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The basic advantages, functions and features of a PRIMUS PRI-Spray™ cooling sterilizer using the PSS8 Trinity controller.While adding the water spray feature, the sterilizer will also be fully capable

A Drain Water Quench Relay is included on all new PRIMUS steam sterilizers as part of the standard manufacturing process.The Drain Water Quench Relay circuit consists of a solid-state relay and temper

PRIMUS steam sterilizers manufactured before 2004 did not have the Drain Water Quench system installed. The system is available from PRIMUS as an aftermarket field retrofit.The PRIMUS steam sterilizer

Check these points when troubleshooting plumbing and/or mechanical issues on a PRIMUS sterilizer.Plumbing/MechanicalThe steam line to the sterilizer from the steam-to-steam generator was insulated, bu

Take a look at these points when troubleshooting Process Settings on a PRIMUS sterilizer.The gasket pressure air regulator was set at 85 PSIG instead of the required 30 PSIG.Found the chamber drain bl

What you need to know about installing the PRI-SAVER™ water conservation system.Due to LEED conservation requirements coupled with high utility costs, many end user customers regret not ordering

Periodically, PRIMUS experiences repetitive field failures of steam-to-jacket valves and steam-to-chamber valves immediately following the start-up of a new steam sterilizer using in-house steam.Acute

The calibration functions are accessed via the MAINTENANCE screen (Figure 1).The maintenance functions are displayed on the MAINTENANCE screen.The MAINTENANCE screen’s associated buttons provide acces

The PRIMUS Pri-Matic® control system’s first three cycle recipes (i.e., the cycle parameter data) are programmed during the PRIMUS Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). There are numerous parameters which ca

The environmentally-friendly steam sterilizer is designed for central sterile processing departments and surgery centers.Indications for use: The PRIMUS Healthcare Sterilizer PSS11-HC is designed for

Take a look at these points when troubleshooting the calibration on a PRIMUS sterilizer.The chamber was incorrectly calibrated:Low setpoint 60.9 – should have been 90High setpoint 60.9 - should have b

These points may be the reason why you're having troubleItems placed in the sterilizer were not dry completely.Shelves are overloaded to the point where no steam could properly penetrate the load.Item