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8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1 Operation
To avoid possible damage, do not leave the autoclave un-attended
while in operation
1. Remove the water reservoir cover. Pour distilled water into the
reservoir through the opening on top of the autoclave.
Models 2540, 3150, 3850, 3870
Fill water until it reaches the base of the safety valve holder
(for water quantity, refer to tables on paragraphs 2.9, 2.10).
Models 5050, 5075
Fill water until it reaches the level of approximately 12 cm
(0.5”
0.75”) below the outlet of the return tube. The water
quantity is 16
17 liters (4.24.5 US gal).
2. Insert the plug into the socket.
3. Turn on the rocker switch mounted on the front panel to power the
control circuits.
4. Set the clock for the proper date and time, by means of the
PROGRAM key (4), UP (5) and DOWN (6); see section 4.
5. Press the
SELECT key (1) to select the required program. The name
of the program is displayed indicating the program has been selected.
6. Press
PARAMETERS key (2) to monitor the nominal parameters of
the program.
7. If the autoclave is equipped with a printer verify that a paper roll is
inserted in the printer. If not - insert as per para. 5.2.
8. Load the material to be sterilized into the chamber, and close the door.
Note (for models 2540, 3140, 3850, 3870):
Due to inherent elasticity of the door gasket, the
DOOR LED
indicator may indicate that the door is closed before a complete
seal is made between the door and the chamber.
Therefore, in order to ensure the door is fully sealed, continue to
tighten the door bolt until “hand-tight”. Do not over - tighten the
bolt as this may result in damage to the gasket.
Should the autoclave fail to reach the sterilizing temperature /
pressure, always check if the door is fully sealed. If not, tighten
the door bolt further, as described above, until completely sealed.
9. Verify once again that you have chosen the appropriate sterilization
program.
10. 10.Press the
START/ STOP key to begin the cycle. If program 1 or 2
were selected a warning message "No Liquids!" will be displayed on
the bottom row. After verifying that the load is not liquids, press
again the
START/ STOP key to start the cycle.
11. The autoclave starts performing sequence of operations. The actual
measured values of pressure and temperature are displayed
continuously and printed every minute at
STE stage, and every 5
minutes at the other stages. The phase in progress is displayed at the
right side of the upper line as
WATER, HEAT, STER., EXH., and DRY.
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