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3.2 Water quality
The distilled or mineral-free water supply shall be according to the table
below:
Suggested maximum limits of contaminants in water for steam
sterilization per EN13060
Rest of heavy metals
except iron,
cadmium, lead
Colorless, clean, without sediments
Note: The condensate is produced from steam taken from the empty
sterilizer chamber.
Compliance with the above data should be tested in accordance with
acknowledged analytical methods, by an authorized laboratory.
Attention:
The use of water for autoclaves that do not comply with the table
above may have severe impact on the working life of the sterilizer
and can invalidate the manufacturer’s guarantee.
Use only deionized water, having a maximum conductivity of 15
µs/cm. Conductivity greater than 15 µs/cm may cause failures.
Tap water supply
The range of hardness value 0.7-2.0 mmol/l (70- 200 mg/l CaCO
3
)
The use of soft water is strictly forbidden!
Please consult a water specialist!