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15. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
15.1 Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance
The maintenance operations described in this chapter have to be fulfilled
periodically to keep the device in good condition and to reduce the
breakdown time to a minimum.
The user can easily execute these operations in accordance with further
instructions.
The owner of the autoclave is responsible to order an authorized technician
to perform the periodical tests and preventive maintenance operations, as
specified in sec. 12.1.3.2.
Use only mineral-free water as detailed in sec. 3.11 (water quality).
Warning
Before carrying out any preventive maintenance operation, ensure that the
electrical cord is disconnected and there is no pressure in the autoclave.
15.1.1 Daily by the operator
Clean door gasket with a soft cloth. The gasket should be clean
and smooth. A mild soapy solution may be used.
15.1.2 Weekly by the operator
1. Clean the water sensor in the rear of the chamber with a
damp cloth or sponge. Cleaning the dirt off the sides of the
sensor is more important than the tip (see sec. 12.5).
2. Check the interior of the autoclave. If the autoclave is
dirty it requires cleaning as follows:
Take out the tray holder and trays. Clean the tray
holder, trays and chamber's interior (especially its bottom
part) with a cleaning agent & water. Wipe off the
sediments from the chamber bottom with a sponge. You
may use diluted Chamber Brite™ solution as cleaning
agent. To prepare this solution, pour one bag of Chamber
Brite™ into 3/4 – 1 liter of warm mineral-free water.
Immediately after cleaning, rinse the tray holder, trays and
chamber's interior with water to avoid stains on the metal.
CAUTION:
Do not use steel wool or steel brush as this can damage
the chamber!
3. Clean the outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
4. Replace mineral free water in the reservoir.
Autoclaves without recycling of mineral free water
If the autoclave was not used, drain the water from the
mineral free water reservoir once a week, and refill with
fresh mineral-free water or distilled water (see sec. 12.3).
For autoclaves with recycling of mineral free water.
(Not available in Europe!)
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