MICROLIT SCITUS - Autoclaving; Disassembling for autoclaving; Re-assembling after autoclaving

Fig. 15.1
Autoclaving
MICROLIT SCITUS is fully autoclavable at 121°C (or 250°F) and
1 bar absolute (15 psi) with a holding time of at least 15 minutes.
NOTE – Only the piston needs to be removed for autoclaving
the instrument. Piston is also autoclavable.
Disassembling for autoclaving
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Fig. 15.2Fig. 15.3
Pull the cap outwards to expose the calibration nut.
(Fig. 15.1)
Unscrew the calibration nut with the help of
calibration tool to disassemble the piston and
shaft from the main housing.
(Fig. 15.2)
After unscrewing, pull out the shaft.
(Fig. 15.3)
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Insert the piston completely into the cylinder and
then reassemble the instrument.
Use the calibration tool to screwing the piston.
(Fig. 15.6)
Snap the cap back to complete the assembly.
(Fig. 15.7)
Cooling
After autoclaving, cool the dispenser at room temperature for
at least 2 hours before use.
Re-assembling after autoclaving
Dispenser is now ready for use. Recalibration is required after autoclaving.
Fig. 15.4Fig. 15.5Fig. 15.7 Fig. 15.6
This is the piston-shaft sub-assembly.
(Fig. 15.4)
Autoclave the two sub-assemblies at 121°C and
15 psi pressure for 10-15 minutes.
(Fig. 15.5)
6. The volume adjustment knob should always be kept in the 'unlocked' position
while autoclaving (Refer fig 10.2).
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