Tuttnauer 6671130 - Water Quality

MAN205-0195042EN Rev. A Aug. 2011
Page 36 of 137 pages
3.8 Water Quality
Physical Characteristics and Maximum acceptable contaminants levels in
water or steam, for steam generator and sterilizers
(According to EN 285:2006).
Contaminants in
water supplied to
generator
Contaminants in
condensate at
steam inlet to
sterilizer
Evaporate residue
≤ 10 mg/l
N/A
Silicate (SiO
2
)
≤ 1 mg/l
≤ 0.1 mg/l
Iron
≤ 0.2mg/l
≤ 0.1mg/l
Cadmium
≤ 0.005 mg/l
≤ 0.005 mg/l
Lead
≤ 0.05 mg/l
≤ 0.05 mg/l
Rest of heavy metals
except iron, cadmium,
lead
≤ 0.1 mg/l
≤ 0.1 mg/l
Chloride (Cl)
≤ 2 mg/l
≤ 0.1 mg/l
Phosphate (P
2
O
5
)
≤ 0.5 mg/l
≤ 0.1 mg/l
Conductivity (at 25°C)
≤ 5 µs/cm
≤ 3 µs/cm
pH value (degree of
acidity)
5 to 7.5
5 to 7
Hardness (Σ ions of
alkaline earth)
≤ 0.02 mmol/l
≤ 0.02 mmol/l
Appearance
Colorless, clean, without sediments
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.
Tap Water supply
Maximum hardness value 0.7-2.0 mmol/l
Note:
The use of soft water is strictly forbidden!
Please consult a water specialist!