MELAG EuroKlav 23 VS Plus User Manual

Dear doctor,
We thank you for your confidence demonstrated by the purchase of this autoclave.
Since 1951, MELAG began as a medium-sized family-run enterprise to specialise in the manufacture of
sterilization equipment for medical practices. In the meantime our company has grown into one of the
world's leading producers of sterilization equipment. Verification of it success has been the sale of
more than 450,000 MELAG units worldwide, attesting to the high quality of our sterilizers, which are
exclusively made in Germany.
This autoclave has also been manufactured and tested according to the most stringent quality criteria.
Nevertheless, please read the User Manual carefully before the initial start-up of the device. The long-
term serviceability and the retention of value of your autoclave depend primarily on the careful
preparation of the instruments and the regular maintenance of the device.
MELAG - General Management and employees
User Manual
Autoclave
Euroklav
®
23 VS+
Euroklav
®
29 VS+
as of software version 4.06

MELAG EuroKlav 23 VS Plus Specifications

General

Brand	MELAG
Model	EuroKlav 23 VS Plus
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Instructions

Operational Safety Guidelines

Chapter 1 - Performance Specification

Proper Use and Sterilization Tasks

Defines intended use, tasks, and initial warnings for the autoclave.

Autoclave Features and Benefits

Feed Water Supply Systems

Operational Optimization and Safety

Covers optimal drying, operating time, safety devices, and function checks.

Overview of Sterilization Programs

Chapter 2 - Device Description

Control Panel and Feed Water Supply

Describes the control panel and feed water requirements and supply options.

Chapter 3 - Initial Start-up

Setup Conditions and Location Requirements

Requirements for setup personnel, location, and distances for ventilation.

Installation Space and Connections

Space requirements for autoclave/units and importance of specialist connections.

Electrical and Waste Water Connections

Details electrical requirements and waste water drain setup.

Initial Start-up Prerequisites and Power On

Lists start-up prerequisites and instructions for switching on the autoclave.

Chapter 4 - Sterilization

Preparation for Sterilization

Steps to create prerequisites, fill water, and select water supply.

Water System Selection and Item Preparation

Instructions on selecting water system and preparing items for sterilization.

Instrument and Container Preparation

Detailed preparation for instruments, wrapping, and sterilization containers.

Sterilization Container and Package Handling

Loading Variants and Program Selection

Table showing loading capacities and guidance on selecting sterilization programs.

Program Execution Phases

Additional Drying and Program Start

Manual Program Termination

Instructions for safely terminating a program manually.

Program Completion and Drying Improvements

Program End and Item Removal

Steps for program end notification, batch display, and safe removal of sterilized items.

Item Storage and Handling

Chapter 5 - Logging

Batch Documentation and Memory

Date and Time Setting

Printer Output Setup

Network and Computer Output

Automatic Log Output Setup

Reading Log Files Correctly

Chapter 6 - Maintenance

Autoclave Cleaning Procedures

Detailed instructions for cleaning the chamber, seal, and housing parts.

Spot Prevention and Feed Water Quality

Feed Water Quality and Door Seal Maintenance

Importance of high-grade feed water and instructions for door seal exchange.

Professional Maintenance

Recommends professional maintenance for reliability and value retention.

Maintenance Intervals and Reliability

Chapter 7 - Operating Pauses

Autoclave Shut-down and Transport

Chapter 8 - Function Test

Automatic and Manual Function Tests

Daily Operation Testing: Vacuum and Bowie & Dick

Outlines performing vacuum and Bowie & Dick tests for daily operation.

Display Water Quality

Chapter 9 - Errors

Understanding Error and Warning Messages

Differentiates warning/error messages and their implications.

Troubleshooting Common Warnings

Troubleshooting Common Errors

Lists common error codes, their causes, and recommended actions.

Specific Error Scenarios