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10. Maintenance Procedures
Regular maintenance will ensure the safe and efficient operation of your STATCLAVE. Before
performing any of the cleaning and maintenance procedures described in this chapter, power OFF the
unit and disconnect it from its power source.
›
DO
always use SciCan replacement parts.
›
DON’T
use abrasive cloths, metal brushes or metal-cleaning products, whether solids or liquids,
to clean the device or sterilization chamber.
10.1 Preventative Maintenance Message
Frequency: Message will appear every 6 months or 500 cycles.
When a maintenance message appears, you have 2 options:
10.2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule
CAUTION! Hot Surfaces.
The STATCLAVE chamber’s Stand-by mode maintains an optimal operating
temperature during working hours. Unless this feature is disabled (See Section 8.3
Setting the Stand-by Mode), the chamber will remain hot between cycles throughout
the work day. Make sure the STATCLAVE is properly cooled before accessing the
chamber to perform any maintenance.
What you should do
Daily
Wipe the door gasket clean with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Clean external surfaces with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Weekly
Clean the chamber and, if applicable, the waste bottle.
Disinfect external surfaces.
Monthly or every 100 cycles
Drain and clean both water reservoirs and water reservoir filters.
Inspect and clean the 3 chamber filters.
Clean the external distilled water tank - if installed.
Clean the chamber rack and trays.
Every 6 months or 500 cycles
(Message appears at these intervals)
Perform all the cleaning tasks listed in the monthly schedule (above).
Replace the bacteriological filter.
Replace the door seal.
What the technician should do
Every year or 1,000 cycles
A complete maintenance and calibration of the autoclave (by a SciCan-
approved technician) is recommended.
Press
OK
to clear the message. You can continue
to use your STATCLAVE or perform the required
maintenance. When you press
OK
, the maintenance
notification counter will restart the counter,
regardless of whether or not you have performed the
maintenance.
If you press
REMIND LATER
, the message will
repeat 24 hours later.
OPTION 1: OK
OPTION 2: REMIND LATER
