TOULOUSE, FRANCE
Preventative Maintenance Schedule 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.
Operator |
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Daily |
Water Reservoir |
• Replace water as needed. • For opthalmic use, drain at the end of every workday, leave empty, and refill at the start of the next workday. |
Waste Bottle |
• Empty the waste bottle every time you refill the water reservoir. • Fill the bottle with water, up to the MIN line marking. You may also add some chlorine-free disinfectant. |
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Weekly |
Cassette |
• Wash the interior of the cassette with dishwashing soap or a mild detergent that does not contain chlorine. • Scrub the inside with a cleaning pad designed for use with Teflon™-coated surfaces. • After removing all traces of the detergent, treat interior surfaces of the cassette with the STAT-DRI™Plus drying agent to enhance the drying process. Order more STAT-DRI™ Plus from your dealer quoting 2OZPLUS, 8OZPLUST, or 32OZPLUS |
Biological and/or Air Filter |
• Check the filter for dirt and moisture. Replace if dirty. Call for service if wet. | |
Water Filter |
• Check the water reservoir filter every week and clean if necessary. Replace only if necessary. | |
Every 6 months |
Cassette Seal | • Replace every 500 cycles or six months (whichever is first), or whenever necessary. |
Biological and/or Air Filter | • Replace every 500 cycles or six months (whichever is first). |
Technician |
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Once a year |
Cassette |
• Check the tray, lid and seal for damage. Replace if necessary. |
Biological Filter |
• Inspect the biological filter for moisture. | |
Solenoid Valve |
• Inspect the valve and clean if dirty. Replace the plunger if defective. | |
Pump |
• Clean the filters, replace if dirty. | |
Check Valve |
• Remove the exhaust tube from the back of the unit during the air drying phase. Check for air coming from the fitting. • Remove the air compressor tube from the check valve inlet while running a cycle. Make sure no steam is leaking from the valve. Replace if there are any leaks. |
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Water Reservoir |
• Check the reservoir for dirt. Clean and rinse with steam process distilled water if necessary. | |
Calibration |
• Calibrate the unit. |
Infection control products and practices
Sterilization and equipment maintenance-STATIM autoclave work practices-HYDRIM automatic instrument washer work practices
Jewelry safety standards -Quality materials and design-Finishing and customizing jewelry--Anodizing, passivating and coloring titanium and niobium-Appropriate form, size and placement for new piercings
Precision modern body piercing techniques-Safe piercing procedure without clamps [freehand]-Large gauge initial piercing methods-Science and experience based aftercare
Brian W Skellie
Owner & Piercer
Brian founded Piercing Experience in 1992 as a piercer inspired to research and evolve safe body modification and share the results with the community. He is a frequent Association of Professional Piercers contributor ever since the first conference, an active business member since 1996, an educator who has presented many seminars and workshops at conferences all over the world. Former Editor of The Point Journal, former Chair of the Media Committee, International Liaison, Medical Liaison and President, now serving as CIO and Vice President in his fifth term on the board of directors.
Brian celebrates over 30 years of sharing his body art expertise with his clients, colleagues and friends. He specializes in body piercing, safety standards, STATIM autoclaves and HYDRIM automated instrument washers, and is an authorized dealer for the SciCan family of products. He offers expert consultation and training for streamlined workflow for Body Art Professionals. As a long time member of ASTM International and the APP, he develops, interprets and publishes evidence based standards for continual improvement in the field of Body Arts.
TOULOUSE, FRANCE