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1. General
1.1 Introduction
Models 2840 ELV/ELVC/ELVPVBH are vertical sterilizers designed
especially for sterilization of instruments, liquids and other materials in
hospital laboratories, medical laboratories, research institutes, food
laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities.
The sterilizer is fully automatic with a choice of ten programs (including two
custom programs), eliminating any need for operator intervention during a
cycle. The custom programs are programs that may be changed by an
authorized technician. A computerized control unit enables precise control
and monitoring of physical parameters and clear documentation of the
sterilization cycles.
The autoclave is equipped with a safety valve, which blows off at 280 kPa
(40 psi) (max. working pressure). The safety valve is located on the rear of
the autoclave. The control system provides adequate protection, to ensure
the safety of personnel and reliable operation with a minimum of down
time.
Printer is an optional addition to the autoclave. The printer prints the preset
and actual parameters of the cycle (temperature, time and
pressure/vacuum).
The autoclave is equipped with an analog pressure gauge designed for
reference only. In case that there is any problem with electricity supply
during a sterilization cycle the pressure gauge will be used to verify that
there is pressure in the chamber.
The temperature and pressure are controlled through sensors placed
inside and outside the media container or bottles.
This manual is intended to give the user a general understanding of how
the autoclave works and indicates best ways to operate and maintain it in
order to obtain optimum results and a trouble free operation.
After reading this manual, operating the autoclave should be straight
forward. However, since the autoclave is built using high technology
sensitive components, no attempt should be made by the user or any other
unauthorized person to repair or re-calibrate it.
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