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General Information
1. General Information
1.1 Purpose of the manual
This operator manual was issued by NSK Dental Italy to provide the operator with the necessary information for:
proper installation
appropriate and safe use
careful maintenance
The manual is an integral part of the DXPclave steam sterilizer, hereafter referred to in this manual as the
“sterilizer” or, more simply, the “device”, and must always remain with it and be immediately available.
It should always be kept close to the device, in an easily accessible place and protected from environmental agents
that could affect its integrity and durability. It should be readily at hand for immediate consultation at any time by
operators and maintainers.
Read the manual carefully and understand it fully before installing the device and putting it into service, particularly
the instructions given in the chapter on “Safety information”, which are aimed at preventing potential risks that
could cause injuries to the operator or damage to the device.
The company that uses the devices is responsible for always ensuring that all operators fully understand the
operating instructions.
NSK Dental Italy declines any responsibility for failure to observe the safety and prevention rules described in the
various sections of this manual and for damages caused by improper installation and use of the device.
All rights are reserved.
This publication may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in computer systems or translated into
another language or computer language, even partially, in any form or by any means without prior written permission
from NSK Dental Italy.
NSK Dental Italy reserves the right to make changes to the technical characteristics of the product described in
this manual at any time, with no obligation of prior notice or communication.
1.2 Criteria for use of the manual and finding information
The information and instructions are collected and organized into chapters and paragraphs, and can be easily
found by searching the index.
Information preceded by a warning sign must be read carefully.
Basic information for the health and safety of operators/maintenance personnel is contained in a box marked with
warning signs on a coloured background, as illustrated below.
Safety instructions are classified as follows, in accordance with the seriousness of the risk:
Classification Risk level
NOTE
Information on general product specifications highlighted to prevent malfunctions
and loss of product performance.
CAUTION
Indicates cases where failure to follow the safety instructions may lead to minor or
considerable injury to people or damage to the device.
WARNING
Indicates cases where failure to follow the safety instructions may lead to serious
injury to people or damage to the device.