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Tuttnauer 2840 EL-D - User Manual

Tuttnauer 2840 EL-D
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OPERATION
&
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
Electronic Table–top Autoclave
(with cooling option)
Model 2840 EL-D
Cat. No. MAN205-0450001EN Rev A
+ Tuttnauer Europe b.v., Hoeksteen 11, 4815 PR, Breda, P.O. Box 7191, 4800 GD Breda, Netherlands.
)+31/76-5423510, 0Fax: +31/76-5423540, E-mail: info@tuttnauer.nl

Table of Contents

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Summary

GENERAL

Incoming Inspection

Check for mechanical damage upon receipt and retain packing materials.

Warranty

Instrument guaranteed free from defects for one year, excluding heaters.

Warranty Statement

Warranty registration must be completed within 14 days of purchase.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TECHNICAL DATA

Introduction

Overview of the Model 2840 ELC sterilizer and its features.

Storage Conditions

Requirements for storing the packed or unpacked autoclave indoors.

Operating Conditions

Specifies indoor use, temperature limits, altitude, and proper operation.

Specifications

Details chamber dimensions, volume, external dimensions, weight, and shipping dimensions.

Electrical Data

Power requirements, voltage, amperage, protection, and enclosure degree.

Utilities

Requirements for mineral-free water, power supply, and circuit breaker.

Environment Emission Information

Details sound level and heat transmission by the autoclave.

Construction

Materials used for chamber, door, trays, and reservoirs.

Loading Capacities

Specifies quantities of Erlenmeyer and Medium Flasks that can be loaded.

Safety Features

Lists built-in safety features like door locking, pressure measurement, and water level safety.

Symbol Description

Explains common symbols used in the manual and on the device.

Water Quality

Details acceptable contaminant levels for distilled or mineral-free water.

Directives and Standards

Lists applicable directives and technical/quality standards the autoclave complies with.

FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

CONTROL PANEL

Control Panel Drawing

Illustrates the front panel components with numbered labels.

Description and Functions of the Front Panel Keyboard

Explains the display screen, keypad buttons (UP, DOWN, START/STOP), and printer.

Displayed Error Messages; Symbols

Categorizes failures occurring before or after the sterilization stage.

Displayed operational messages; Symbols

Lists operational messages, their descriptions, and required actions.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS

Water Inlet

Process of injecting water into the chamber until the required level is reached.

Heat

How steam is produced and temperature/pressure increase during cycle initialization.

Sterilization

Details sterilization temperatures for instruments and liquids, and the start of the timed cycle.

Exhaust

Stage where steam is removed from the chamber, reducing internal pressure.

Cooling

Describes the two types of liquid cooling cycles.

Sealed bottles (cooling with compressed air)

Explains the cooling process for sealed bottles using compressed air.

Unsealed bottles (cooling without compressed air)

Describes the cooling process for unsealed bottles without compressed air.

STERILIZATION PROGRAMS

Operations Sequence

Outlines the step-by-step process of a typical sterilization cycle.

SCREENS

Screens following a complete successfully cycle - Cycle Ended

Displays the sequence of screen messages for a successful cycle.

Screens following aborted cycles after complete sterilization stage

Shows messages for cycles that completed sterilization but were aborted.

Screens following a fail cycle

Illustrates screen messages when a cycle fails before completion.

PRINTER

Printer Output

Details the information printed by the autoclave's thermal printer.

Printer Handling

Instructions for printer maintenance, setting paper, and notes on thermal paper.

INSTALLATION

Placing

Guidelines for placing the autoclave on a suitable surface and ensuring ventilation.

Lifting and carrying

Safety precautions and methods for moving the autoclave.

Filling the Mineral-Free Water Reservoir

Step-by-step instructions for filling the water reservoir with distilled water.

PREPARATION BEFORE STERILIZATION

Instruments

Procedures for cleaning, preparing, and loading instruments for sterilization.

Tubing

Guidance on how to correctly place tubing in a tray for sterilization.

Liquids

Instructions for sterilizing liquids in heat-proof glass containers.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Turning on the autoclave

Steps to start the autoclave system by turning on the main switch.

Opening the door

Procedure for safely opening the autoclave door.

Loading

Proper methods for loading the autoclave with compatible materials and correct weight.

Operations

Steps for selecting, verifying, closing the door, and starting a sterilization cycle.

Unloading

How to safely remove the load after a cycle, checking for dryness and indicators.

Stopping the process and canceling the ERROR message

Procedures for stopping an ongoing cycle or canceling error messages.

Cycle by Clock mode (Start Cycle by Clock)

Enables setting a delayed start time for the sterilization cycle.

CHECKING AND CHANGING PARAMETERS AND OTHER DATA

Directories and subdirectories

Overview of accessible directories and subdirectories for settings and data.

Table of parameters

Details default, unit, range, and resolution for various cycle parameters.

Entering the main menu

Step-by-step guide to access the main menu via user selection and code entry.

Cycle Parameters (Custom program = duplicate program)

Directory for viewing and changing custom program cycle parameters.

Cycle Parameters - Create Pulse

Instructions for setting pulse parameters for custom programs.

Cycle Parameters -Heating

Instructions for setting the sterilization temperature for custom programs.

Cycle Parameters -Cooling

Instructions for setting cooling parameters like mode and temperature.

Cycle Parameters -Exhaust

Instructions for setting exhaust parameters like mode.

Cycle Parameters -Ending

Instructions for setting ending parameters like end temperature.

Cycle Parameters -Global

Instructions for setting global parameters like F0 Mode.

System Parameters

Settings for print rates and screen saver.

History

Options for viewing, exporting, and clearing cycle history.

Maintenance

Access to settings for date/time, printer tests, and pressure resets.

Advanced Options

Options for setting cycle start times and exporting settings.

Version information

Details for viewing current, factory default, and previous version information.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance

Outlines periodic maintenance tasks to keep the device in good condition.

Draining the Reservoirs

Step-by-step instructions for draining and refilling the water reservoirs.

Cleaning the Air Jet

Procedure for cleaning the air jet, a critical component for spore test success.

Replacing the Door Gasket

Instructions for replacing the door gasket while the autoclave is cold.

Checking the Safety Valve

How to check the safety valve monthly to prevent blockage.

Cleaning the water outlet strainer

Steps to clean the water outlet strainer, including caution for hot parts.

Water Sensor Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the water sensor weekly to ensure accurate water level reporting.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPARE PARTS LIST

ACCESSORIES

Tuttnauer 2840 EL-D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTuttnauer
Model2840 EL-D
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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