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THERMOSTAT - Internal safety device of the equipment. Its function is to limit the excessive heating of the chamber
during the sterilization cycles or in case a circuit board malfunction occurs.
POWER CONTROL ELECTRONIC SYSTEM Internal system of the equipment which monitors the temperature and -
pressure of the autoclave throughout the operation.
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Warning! - During the autoclave operation, it is perfectly normal to hear some noises. The noises are generated by
the opening and closing of the valves, deaeration and depressurization, they are part of the proper functioning of the
equipment. The door gasket and the safety valve, are safety mechanisms that when activated discharge pressure
automatically producing a loud noise. This autoclave must be installed in a proper and exclusive sterilization room.
Cristófoli is not responsible for accidents that might occur due to the starts caused by the noises produced by the
autoclave.
The symbol 14 appears in some places on the autoclave. This means those items require special attention and
that the user must observe their references in the Instruction Manual provided with the equipment regarding potential
hazards offered by them and any actions to be taken should an adverse situation occur.
Cristófoli Equipamentos de Biossegurança Ltda. does not take any responsibility for failures and/or accidents
caused by the non-observance of this warning.
SAFETY NOTES
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CRISTÓFOLI
A U T O C L A V E S
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
HOW TO USE THE AUTOCLAVE VITALE
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Open the door of the autoclave and use the measuring cup provided to pour the correct amount of distilled water
directly into the chamber before each cycle (Fig. 16) according to the table below.
Table 4
ATTENTION! Use only distilled water. Non-compliance with this
recommendation may cause obstructions of the autoclave hydraulic
system (internal tubing and/or valves), stains on the instruments and
loss of warranty.
Fig. 16
1
/
2
l
i
t
r
o
m
l
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
Amount of distilled water for each cycle
Vitale - 21 liters
Vitale - 12 liters
250 ml / 8.5 fl.oz.
150 ml / 5 fl.oz.
Before using the autoclave for the first time, it is necessary to perform the altitude calibration procedure.
See “Altitude Calibration” (Page 16).
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