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MELAG Vacuklav 23 B+ User Manual

MELAG Vacuklav 23 B+
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User Manual
Vacuklav
®
23 B+
Vacuklav
®
31 B+
Steam sterilizer
from software version 5.17
EN
Dear customer,
We thank you for your confidence demonstrated by the purchase of this MELAG product. As an owner-run and operated
family concern founded in 1951, we have a long history of successful specialization in hygiene products for practice-
based use. Our focus on innovation, quality and the highest standards of operational reliability has established MELAG
as the world’s leading manufacturer in the instrument treatment and hygiene field.
You, our customer are justified in your demand for the best products, quality and reliability. Providing "competence in
hygiene" and "Quality – made in Germany", we guarantee that these demands will be met. Our certified quality man-
agement system is subject to close monitoring: one instrument to this end is our annual multi-day audit conducted in ac-
cordance with ISO13485. This guarantees that all MELAG products are manufactured and tested in accordance with
strict quality criteria.
The MELAG management and team.

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MELAG Vacuklav 23 B+ Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMELAG
ModelVacuklav 23 B+
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Guidelines

Symbols and Formatting

Explanation of symbols used and formatting rules in the manual.

Safety

Personnel and Handling

Instructions for qualified personnel, carrying, and setup.

Electrical and Valve Safety

Safety measures for power cables, plugs, and the safety valve.

Decontamination and Program Abort

Guidelines for material decontamination and program abort procedures.

Equipment Removal and Storage

Safe procedures for removing sterilized items and transport/storage.

Maintenance and Malfunctions

Information on maintenance and initial steps for handling malfunctions.

Accident Reporting

Requirement for reporting serious accidents involving the medical product.

Performance Specifications

Intended Use and Procedure

Details the device's application and sterilization process.

Safety Equipment Features

Overview of monitoring, door mechanism, and feed water checks.

Sterilization Program Overview

Table detailing tests and compliance for different sterilization programs.

Program Sequences and Tests

Describes sterilization phases and vacuum test procedure.

SETUP Menu Functions

Diagram showing navigation and options within the SETUP menu.

Device Description

Scope of Delivery

Lists standard and optional items included with the device.

Device Views and Components

Diagrams identifying components from front, rear, and interior views.

Symbols and Operating Panel

Explanation of device symbols and layout of the operating panel.

Load Mounts

Descriptions and capacities of different load mounts.

First Steps

Setup and Feed Water

Notes on installation, record-keeping, and feed water supply methods.

Wastewater, Power, and Door Operation

Connecting wastewater, switching on, and operating the door.

Setting Date and Time

Procedure for setting the device's date and time for batch documentation.

Loading the Steam Sterilizer

Material Preparation

Guidelines for decontaminating textiles and instruments.

Loading and Packaging Procedures

Instructions for correct loading, packaging, and container use.

Mixed Loads and Soft Packaging

Rules for mixed loads, soft packaging, and load versions.

Sterilization

Routine Operation Guidelines

Recommendations for daily, weekly, and batch checks.

Program Selection and Options

Guidance on choosing programs and additional options like preheating.

Program Execution and Monitoring

Instructions for starting, running, and monitoring sterilization phases.

Program Abort and Removal

Procedures for aborting programs and removing sterilized equipment.

Sterile Instrument Storage

Guidelines for proper storage of sterilized instruments.

Logging

Batch Documentation and Memory

Proof of completion, log capacity, and counter display.

Log Output Methods

Available media for outputting logs and computer connection.

Reading and Opening Logs

Steps to read text logs on computer and open them with editors.

Immediate and Subsequent Log Output

Configuring automatic output and issuing logs later.

Log Memory Management

Displaying memory status and deleting logs.

Understanding Log Data

Explanation of log types, file endings, headers, and values.

Function Tests

Automatic and Manual Checks

Device monitoring and manual checks for functionality.

Batch and Vacuum Tests

Using Helix test body and performing vacuum leak tests.

Bowie & Dick Test and Water Quality

Performing penetration tests and checking feed water conductivity.

Preheating Temperature Check

How to display the preheating temperature in the chamber.

Maintenance

Servicing Intervals and Cleaning

Schedule for maintenance and general cleaning guidelines.

Component Cleaning and Checks

Weekly checks and cleaning of door seal, chamber, and mounts.

Storage Tank Maintenance

Checks and cleaning procedures for internal feed and wastewater tanks.

Seal and Filter Replacement

Procedures for replacing the door seal and sterile filter.

Filter Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the condensate return and chamber filters.

Pause Times

Operating Pauses and Decommissioning

Measures for short/long pauses and steps for decommissioning.

Recommissioning After Relocation

Procedure for recommissioning the device after a move.

Malfunctions

General Faults and Warnings

Overview of warnings, general events, and initial troubleshooting.

Specific Faults and Issues

Troubleshooting for poor drying, feed water, filter, and output medium problems.

Memory, Maintenance, and Test Failures

Addressing log memory, maintenance messages, and test failures.

Malfunction Codes

Malfunctions F01-F12

Troubleshooting for malfunctions F01 through F12.

Malfunction Codes F14-F31

Troubleshooting for malfunctions F14 through F31.

Malfunction Codes F32-F51

Troubleshooting for malfunctions F32 through F51.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Door Opening

Procedure for opening the door during a power outage, with safety warnings.

Replacing Device Fuses

Procedure for replacing tripped device fuses.

Technical Data

Device and Chamber Specifications

Technical details including dimensions, weight, and chamber volume.

Electrical and Environmental Data

Power supply, operating conditions, and protection ratings.

Water Connections and Quality

Requirements for feed and wastewater connections.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Mounts, Containers, and Trays

List of mounts, sterilization containers, and trays.

Test Systems and Documentation

Details on test systems and documentation accessories.

Spare Parts Listing

List of common spare parts like seals and filters.

Glossary

Definitions A-D

Definitions of terms from Air Leakage to Distilled Water.

Definitions D-S

Definitions of terms from Dynamic Pressure Test to Sterilized Equipment.

Definition V

Definition of Vacuum.

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