Operating Instructions:
Remove water reservoir cover. Pour distilled water into the reservoir, through the opening on top of the Autoclave, until it reaches the base of the safety valve holder, approximately 0.7 gallons (3 liters).
Plug the power cord into the back of the Autoclave and into the wall outlet.
Turn on the rocker switch mounted on the bottom of the front panel.
If a printer is installed, set the clock with the proper date and time.
Press the required key to select the required program. The light indicator of the selected program is illuminated; indicating the program has been selected. The preset data of the program, sterilization temperature, time and dry time are displayed.
Load the material to be sterilized into the chamber according to instructions in sec. (Preparation Before Sterilization) and close the door making sure the âClose Doorâ indicator is illuminated. NOTE: Due to the inherent elasticity of the door gasket, the CLOSE DOOR indicator light may be illuminated green before a complete seal is made between the door and the chamber. Therefore, in order to ensure that the door is fully sealed, when the green light has been illuminated continue to tighten the door bolt until âhand tightâ. Do not overtighten the bolt as this may result in damage to the gasket. Should the Autoclave fail to reach the sterilizing temperature/pressure, always check first that the door is fully sealed. If not, tighten the door bolt further, as described above, until completely sealed.
Press the START key to put the Autoclave in operation. WATER INLET is displayed until the correct volume of water is automatically introduced. The Autoclave starts performing the sequence of operations. The actual measured values of pressure and temperature are displayed continuously (and printed with optional printer). The indicator lights HEAT, STE, EXH and DRY are turned on and off as each stage is started and completed. NOTE: It is possible to change parameters, only when the Autoclave is not in operation. In order to change the fixed preset parameters, proceed as follows: To increase or decrease the sterilization temperature, sterilization time or dry time, follow instructions from sec. 3.2.2. Pressing the UP/DN key, advances the setting upward or downward by one unit. The displays are updated with every change in the preset data.
During any program that has a drying stage scheduled, the dry stage begins after the steam exhaust stage. The Autoclave is equipped with an air compressor that, during the drying stage, draws air through a HEPA filter (0.2”m), pushes that air through the heated chamber and out the air outlet valve to remove moisture and facilitate the drying operation. Drying is performed with the door closed. 36
At the end of the cycle a buzzer rings for approximately 5 seconds, the START light switches OFF. The air outlet valve is opened to prevent formation of a vacuum. In the event of a program failure, the exhaust valve is opened to release pressure from the chamber and a continuous buzz will sound for 5 seconds followed by an interrupted buzz of 7 seconds.
Open the door and unload the sterilized material from chamber.
The sterility of instruments processed in unwrapped cycles cannot be maintained if exposed to non-sterile environment.