MELAG Vacuklav 31 User Manual

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User Manual
for the
Vacuklav

31
Autoclave
Dear Doctor:
Thank you very much for the trust which you have shown by purchasing this autoclave.
For nearly 50 years now, MELAG — a medium-sized family-owned and -operated busi-
ness — has specialized in the production of sterilization equipment for medical practice.
During this period, MELAG has succeeded in becoming a leading manufacturer of sterili-
zation equipment. More than 300,000 MELAG units sold throughout the world testify to
the exceptional quality of our sterilizers.
As all other MELAG products, this autoclave was manufactured and tested according to
strict quality criteria. Before placing this unit into operation, please carefully read this User
Manual. The long-term functional effectiveness and the preservation of the value of your
autoclave will primarily depend on careful preparation of instruments before sterilization,
and on proper care of the unit.
The staff and management of MELAG

MELAG Vacuklav 31 Specifications

General

Sterilization Temperature	121 °C / 134 °C
Type	Steam sterilizer
Power Supply	230 V / 50 Hz
Water Supply	manual filling
Sterilization Programs	Universal program 134°C, Quick program 134°C, Gentle program 121°C, Prion program 134°C

Summary

Description of the unit

Views of the unit

Overview of the unit's different visual aspects and components.

Technical data

Specifies the technical parameters and specifications of the autoclave.

Electronic parameter control system

Details the microprocessor-based system that monitors and controls sterilization parameters.

Programs for sterilization / disinfection

Lists and describes the available sterilization and disinfection programs.

Instructions for all sterilization procedures

Selecting the program

How to choose the appropriate sterilization or test program for specific needs.

Sterilization sequence

Describes the steps involved during the actual sterilization phase of the cycle.

Drying and removing the sterilized items

Procedures for drying sterilized items and safely removing them from the chamber.

Termination of the program owing to a malfunction

Procedures for handling program termination due to malfunctions.

Introductory information

Preparation of the instruments

Guidelines and procedures for preparing instruments before sterilization.

Drag-in rust and its effects

Explains the causes and consequences of rust contamination from external sources.

Maintenance of the Vacuklav 31

Cleaning

Detailed steps for cleaning the autoclave's internal and external components.

Use of distilled or demineralized water

Specifies the quality requirements and importance of using distilled/demineralized water.

Functional testing of the autoclave

Functional testing of the autoclave

Procedures for performing functional tests to ensure proper operation.

Installation and initial startup

Setting up the autoclave

Electrical power

Connection of the MELAdem 45 reverse-osmosis system to the Vacuklav 31

Connection of the MELAdem 45 reverse-osmosis system to the Vacuklav 31

Quality checking of the water

How to use the integrated function to check water quality and conductivity.

Vacuum test

Vacuum test

Procedure for conducting a vacuum test to check for leaks in the system.

Test run

Interfacing a printer

Safety instructions

Critical safety precautions and warnings for operating the autoclave.

Malfunctions

Malfunctions without error display

Malfunctions with error display

Procedures for identifying and resolving malfunctions reported with error displays.

Instructions on drying

The drying process in sterilization containers

Textiles

Instruments

Loading the autoclave

Rules and best practices for loading textiles and instruments into the autoclave.

Enhancement of the drying process