MAN205-0195042EN Rev. A Aug. 2011
Page 81 of 137 pages
On Autoclaves with Automatic Doors
1. Once a month before the weekend, follow these steps:
a. Remove the door gasket, and thoroughly clean the
door gasket groove.
b. Remove any stains or corrosion from the door
gasket groove, and blow out all traces of dirt with
compressed air.
c. Thoroughly clean the door gasket.
d. Leave the door gasket out for the weekend.
e. Before start of day/shift after the weekend, re-place
the door gasket according to the instructions in the
―Replacing the Door Gasket― section.
For Tuttnauer internal steam generators.
1. Press the Test Button on the internal steam generator
electric box.
The Main Circuit Breakers for the heaters will switch
OFF.
Switch On the Main Circuit Breakers for the heaters
1. Clean water strainers on pipelines while autoclave does
not operate (idle).
2. Verify sewage pipe is not clogged ensuring free
drainage of sewage liquids. It is important that sewage
liquids do not overflow at the working site.
3. Disassemble the steam –traps and clean them. The
cleaning operation requires cleaning of the strainer
inside the steam-trap. This can be done by rinsing and
removing any dirt, which causes blockage.
4. Check the piping connections and tighten where
necessary to avoid leakage.
5. De-scale the generator (if applicable).
6. Verify that the water quality complies with the
requirements as detailed in the Water Quality
paragraph.
7. Check the vacuum pump inlet/outlet for scale build up
and de-scale if necessary.
1. Replace the 0.01 air filter
On Autoclaves with Manual Doors
1. Every six months before the weekend, follow these
steps:
a. Remove the door gasket, and thoroughly clean the door
gasket and the groove.
b. Leave the door gasket out for the weekend.
c. Before start of day/shift after the weekend, re-place
the door gasket according to the instructions in the
―Replacing the Door Gasket― section.
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