To operate the steam sterilizer, pay attention to the following safety in-
structions given
below and in the individual chapters of this User Manual.
■ Do not sterilize any liquids with this steam sterilizer.
Power cable and power plug
■ Never damage or change the main cable or power plug.
■
Never operate the steam sterilizer if the main cable or power plug are
damaged.
Never pull on the main cable to take it out of the socket. Always take
hold of the power plug itself.
Double jacket steam genera-
tor
■ The steam sterilizer remains under pressure after being switched off.
Check the pressure display of the manometer located on the steam
sterilizer lower front side.
Setting up, installation,
commissioning
■ Only have the steam sterilizer set up, installed, and commissioned by
people authorized by MELAG.
Only operate the steam sterilizer in areas which are not subject to
explosion hazards.
The electric connections and connections for feed water and used
water may only be completed by a specialist technician.
Documentation media (computer, CF card reader etc.) must be
placed in such a way that they cannot come into contact with liquids.
Preparation and sterilization
of textiles and instruments
■ Follow the instructions of the textile and instrument manufacturers for
preparing and sterilizing textiles and instruments.
Observe the relevant standards and directives for the preparation and
sterilization of textiles and instruments, e.g. RKI [Robert Koch Insti-
tute] and DGSV [German Society for Sterile Supply].
Only use wrapping materials and systems which are suitable for
steam sterilization according to the manufacturer's information.
■ Take heed that when opening the door after terminating a running
program, hot water steam can escape out of the chamber, depending
on when the program was terminated.
Depending on the time of the program termination, the load might not
be sterile. Observe the clear instructions shown on the display of the
steam sterilizer. If necessary, sterilize the affected objects after re-
wrapping.
Removal of the items to be
sterilized
■ Never open the door by force.
■
Use a tray lifter to remove the tray. Never touch the sterilized items,
the chamber or the interior of the door with unprotected hands. The
parts are hot.
Check the wrapping of the sterilized objects for damage when remov-
ing them from the steam sterilizer
. If a wrapping is damaged, wrap the
object again and re-sterilize it.
■ Have the maintenance done only by authorized persons.
■
Comply with the predetermined maintenance intervals.
Carrying the steam sterilizer
■ Two people are necessary to carry the steam sterilizer.
■
Use a suitable carrying strap to transport the steam sterilizer.
■ If repeated error messages occur while operating the steam sterilizer,
turn the device off.
Only have the steam sterilizer repaired by authorized persons.
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