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After operating the sterilizer, brown stains might appear on the bottom of
the chamber. These stains are a result of the heating elements that are
located at the lower external part of the chamber. The brown color is a
common phenomenon, can easily be removed, and will not have any effect
on the sterilized goods.
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.
Only technical personnel having proper qualifications, holding
technical documentation and adequate test instrumentation, are
authorized to undertake repair or service.
3.2 Storage Conditions
Packed or unpacked, the autoclave shall be retained in indoor
conditions!
3.3 Operating Conditions
The autoclave is intended to work in ‘indoor’ conditions only.
Only autoclavable materials shall be used.
The environment shall not exceed an ambient temperature range of
5ºC (41ºF)-40ºC (104ºF) and a relative humidity of 85%
respectively.
The operation altitude shall not be over 2000 meters (6561 feet)
(ambient pressure shall not be lower than 80 kPa (11.6 psi)).
Cautions!
Waste water should be brought into the public net in accordance with
the local rules or requirements i.e. oNLY NON-HAZARDOUS
LIQUIDS SHALL BE DISPOSED IN PUBLIC SEWAGE!
The autoclave shall not be used in a manner not specified in this
manual! If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Do not use the autoclave in the presence of dangerous gases.
3.4 Directives and Standards
Every autoclave meets the provisions of the following Directives and is
constructed in compliance with the following Standards: