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Reference index 

 

01: tray handle 
02: waste pipe 
03: power cable 

04: tray 
05: metering funnel 
06: USB port 
06A: frontal serial port 
07: pouch holders 

08: support for 5 trays or 3 cassettes 
09: chamber 
10: clean water tank 
11: waste water recovery tank 

12: safety valve 
13: main switch 
14: filler 
15: air sterilization filter 
16: door 

17: safety thermostat 
18: print door 
19: coil covering grid 
20: waste filter 

21: chamber probe 
22: adjustable feet 
23: lifting straps 
24: clean water tap 
25: waste water tap 

26: printer 
27: level testing pipe 
28: grid seal 
29: auto water fill 

30: direct drain 
31: door gasket 
32: fuses

 

 
 

 

Table of contents 

Summary of Contents for SterilClave 18 VLS

Page 1: ...for strictly complying with the instructions and information it provides COMINOX is not liable for any damage to people things or the sterilizer itself in the event that the operator fails to comply w...

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Page 3: ...cles sterilizable material 24B 24BHD 15 Table of cycles sterilizable material 24S 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17 Technical specifications table 18 17 Technical specifications table 24 18 REFERENCE STA...

Page 4: ...2 5 Self filling 33 2 6 Printer 33 2 7 Cycle Recording 33 2 8 Data Logging 33 3 Advanced Tools Menu 34 3 1 Prog SPECIAL 34 3 2 Programmed start 35 3 3 Hollow Loads 36 3 4 Code option 37 3 4 1 Create U...

Page 5: ...62 MAINTENANCE 64 GENERAL CONDITIONS 64 Cleaning 64 Filters 65 Checks 65 Fuses 65 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 66 Sterilizer storage or long term disuse 66 Disposal and scrapping 66 Maintenance schedule table...

Page 6: ...ter tank 11 waste water recovery tank 12 safety valve 13 main switch 14 filler 15 air sterilization filter 16 door 17 safety thermostat 18 print door 19 coil covering grid 20 waste filter 21 chamber p...

Page 7: ...7 Graphic representation of references Mod 18 Table of contents...

Page 8: ...8 Graphic representation of references Mod 24 Table of contents...

Page 9: ...9 06 06A OPTIONAL OPTIONAL Table of contents...

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Page 11: ...roper use of the sterilizer changes that occur during transportation or those caused by specific environmental conditions lack of maintenance or maintenance conducted improperly or problems due to tam...

Page 12: ...ce Manual each sterilizer is supplied with a Guarantee Certificate and the EC Declaration of Conformity The Cominox SterilClave sterilizer also includes the following accessories Supplied as standard...

Page 13: ...he operator in selecting the sterilization cycle see Table of cycles sterilizable material Strictly comply with the sterilization instructions and information specified by the manufacturer for any mat...

Page 14: ...no yes yes yes Maximum load weight solid hollow porous 5 Kg 5 Kg 3 Kg 2 5 1 5 Kg 2 5 1 5 Kg 2 5 1 5 Kg Table of cycles sterilizable material 18S 121 UN WRAPPED 134 UN WRAPPED 134 WRAPPED 121 POROUS HO...

Page 15: ...Maximum load weight solid hollow porous 7 5 Kg 7 5 Kg 4 Kg 3 7 2 2 Kg 3 7 2 2 Kg 3 7 2 2 Kg Table of cycles sterilizable material 24S 121 UN WRAPPED 134 UN WRAPPED 134 WRAPPED 121 POROUS HOLLOW 134 P...

Page 16: ...d where the length of the cavity is no longer than 3000 mm L 3000 mm TYPE B HOLLOW LOADS instruments with an open cavity on one side only where the length to cavity diameter ratio is greater than or e...

Page 17: ...pressure maximum kPa 331 Electrical voltage and frequency V Hz 230 50 60 single phase AC Maximum allowed voltage fluctuations 10 Absorbed maximum power W 2000 Heat emission J h 0 3 Detected noise leve...

Page 18: ...l tank and maximum load kg cm 1 51 1 53 1 63 Room temperature allowed C from 15 to 40 Maximum relative humidity allowed 85 Maximum altitude allowed with standard safety valve m asl 1500 2000 with repl...

Page 19: ...t 395 475 Depth 560 620 Usable space dimensions SterilClave 18 SterilClave 24 Width 185 185 Height 150 150 Depth 285 420 NEVER place the sterilizer on soft surfaces such as cloth or foam and never rem...

Page 20: ...e any sterilizer components It is strictly forbidden to clean or wash the sterilizer with jets of water Never place containers of liquids on the sterilizer or the shelves above it Leakage or spillage...

Page 21: ...organisms Dispose of according to the regulations in force Escaping steam and or gas fumes when opening the door 16 Always carefully check whether the load complies with cycle temperatures and open th...

Page 22: ...same applies to any device used to remove packaging scissors hammers tongs knives etc Packaging components must be removed and disposed of according to the regulations in force in each country You ar...

Page 23: ...tion site it must be stored in a dry protected location If you wish to cover the sterilizer with plastic sheeting you must first insert silica gel or other desiccant systems inside the packaging Ideal...

Page 24: ...are kept under or above any live equipment in unsuitable built in units without the fitted adjustable feet in domestic environments accessible to untrained personnel on surfaces that are flammable sof...

Page 25: ...the power supply simply plug in the sterilizer by inserting the power cable 03 plug into a suitable socket see GENERAL CONDITIONS and the Technical specifications table Water connection This option c...

Page 26: ...ry tank 11 will start to drain Water supply table Water supply Residue from evaporation 10 mg l Silicon Dioxide SiO2 1 mg l Iron 0 2 mg l Cadmium 0 005 mg l Lead 0 05 mg l Remaining heavy metals exclu...

Page 27: ...te pipe 02 provided to the waste water tap 25 after placing a container of sufficient size under the other end see Technical specifications table to collect the water Open the tap to allow any water l...

Page 28: ...he display the display will show another screen that asks for the personal security code Pressing the key deletes the last number entered or if no numbers are shown on the display it returns to OFF mo...

Page 29: ...ates that the conductivity value of the water introduced has exceed the optimum level but is still acceptable the sterilizer allows a cycle to begin but it is advisable to follow the instructions prov...

Page 30: ...pipe is not bent or clogged MENU From STAND BY using the four multi function buttons you can navigate the menu and program the various SterilClave functions When you select MENU from STAND BY the opti...

Page 31: ...HOLLOW POROUS cycle at 134 C for solid porous and hollow products packaged or unpackaged 6 134 PRION cycle at 134 C for solid porous and hollow products that have come in contact with BSE infective a...

Page 32: ...the arrows to change the value Press ENTER to confirm the information and move on to the next setting Press the key to exit without changing the setting value 2 3 Button Sound Press ENTER to show the...

Page 33: ...ER to confirm the information or press to exit without changing the value of the setting 2 7 Cycle Recording This item is only available if the sterilizer is equipped with a USB Port 06 optional stand...

Page 34: ...f the SPECIAL cycle Press ENTER to change the values of the SPECIAL cycle parameters In particular the sterilization temperature from 117 C to 134 C the sterilization duration The maximum value is 30...

Page 35: ...om among 121 UNWRAPPED 134 UNWRAPPED 134 WRAPPED 121 HOLL POROUS 134 HOLL POROUS 134 PRION SPECIAL USER BOWIE DICK TEST VACUUM TEST VACUUM B D TEST The VACUUM B D TEST cycle calls for the Vacuum Test...

Page 36: ...rammed start and return to STAND BY 3 3 Hollow Loads This function allows for automatic recognition of the load type HOLLOW A HOLLOW B or SOLID entering the length and diameter of the cavity in millim...

Page 37: ...ress ENTER the type of load will appear on the display Press the button to exit 3 4 Code option This option is only available if the user connected is the Administrator There are two code management f...

Page 38: ...ss the button to delete the last number entered or if there are no numbers on the display to exit Press ENTER to access the screen for entering the name of the new user Using the keys scroll through t...

Page 39: ...he screen for setting the values for the SPECIAL cycle parameters If user programming is ON the new user will be allowed to change the parameters of the SPECIAL cycle If it is set to OFF the new user...

Page 40: ...te User Press ENTER to display the list of users with their access code Scroll the list with the arrows to select the user to be deleted and press ENTER Press YES to delete the user code press NO to e...

Page 41: ...R to display 4 1 BACK UP Select this option to copy the data from the internal memory of the sterilizer to the USB key The user can chose the data to transfer the cycles data of the last month all the...

Page 42: ...e 4 multi function buttons will return the sterilizer to STAND BY mode 4 2 Cycle records Press ENTER to display The user can chose to display the cycles data per day or all the cycles with an alarm Af...

Page 43: ...arm a description of the alarm will be shown with the values for cycle duration temperature and pressure when the alarm was triggered PRINT is only enabled if the sterilizer features a printer 26 opti...

Page 44: ...led maintenance For each component the remaining days and cycles are shown along with the last three replacements the date of the operations and the total number of cycles at that point Use the arrows...

Page 45: ...Only authorized technicians can replace and record the other items 5 2 Save Maintenance Press ENTER to access this screen Press NO to return to the Maintenance Menu Press YES to save the maintenance...

Page 46: ...lizer Use the arrows to scroll through the information and view Relative pressure Theoretical steam temperature Total number of cycles Water conductivity of last load only if automatic fill is availab...

Page 47: ...he cycle in progress The temperature in the sterilization chamber The pressure in the sterilization chamber The cycle duration The end phase time for sterilization and drying phases The Door locked in...

Page 48: ...ilization cycle When the STOP button is pressed the sterilizer shows a MANUAL STOP ALARM describing the cycle and the phase in which the alarm was triggered The alarm can be silenced by pressing any o...

Page 49: ...has not been damaged e g open seals Material in damaged packages must be repackaged and run through a new sterilization cycle If installed and enabled the printer 26 optional standard on PRINT models...

Page 50: ...amber at the beginning of the phase For the sterilization phase the display also shows the minimum and maximum values of the temperature pressure and theoretical steam temperature Use the arrows to sc...

Page 51: ...rogramming file Use the arrows to scroll through the full list or press to exit Press STOP to interrupt the cycle The upper part of the display shows the icons corresponding to the Door Locked indicat...

Page 52: ...e lower tray close the door 16 press ON and enter the access code press the MENU key from STAND BY select the Menu Cycle number 1 and press ENTER use the arrows to select the Bowie Dick test cycle Pre...

Page 53: ...the display the test will be interrupted automatically Before repeating the test open the door 16 let the chamber 09 cool completely and check that it is perfectly dry Whenever you want to run the VAC...

Page 54: ...e and open the door 16 remove the tray holding the test and check the results of the test according to the manufacturer s instructions Printer If installed and enabled see Main Settings Menu sec 2 6 a...

Page 55: ...Port 06 optional standard on USB models and the Cycle Recording option has been enabled in the Main Settings Menu see sec 2 7 at the end of the cycle the information will be saved automatically in the...

Page 56: ...is still acceptable the sterilizer allows a cycle to begin but it is advisable to proceed according to instructions given for the WATER QUALITY INSUFFICIENT ALARM see ALARMS Indicates that the waste...

Page 57: ...If the water is filled from an external can check that water Indicates that distilled or demineralized water is lacking in the clean water tank 10 If the alarm is triggered at the beginning of a cycle...

Page 58: ...16 disk the seal is fitted to Replace if damaged see Ch MAINTENANCE Check that the drain filter 20 is clean and positioned correctly see Ch MAINTENANCE Run a VACUUM test to check for pressure leaks Ch...

Page 59: ...or Indicates that during draining pressure did not drop to the correct preset value Follow the instructions provided for the INSUFFICIENT VACUUM ALARM Check that the total maximum load weight see Tabl...

Page 60: ...is still water in the chamber 09 Check that the drain filter 20 is clean and positioned correctly see Ch MAINTENANCE Recheck the tilt of the sterilizer see Ch INSTALLATION Drying after the cycle is n...

Page 61: ...k that the tube is not kinked or twisted Check that the height difference between the sterilizer and the bottom of the can is not more than 1 meter see CONNECTIONS Ch INSTALLATION If configuration B f...

Page 62: ...RM 08 CHAMBER LEVEL ALARM 09 MANUAL STOP ALARM 10 INSUFFICIENT VACUUM ALARM 11 FRAC VACUUM ALARM 12 13 PROBE LEVEL ALARM 14 PRESSURIZATION ALARM 15 OVERTEMP BAND ALARM 16 UNDERTEMP BAND ALARM 17 18 PO...

Page 63: ...en switch to OFF mode Pressing ON with one of the four multi function buttons will show Press NO to enter the STAND BY mode with door locked Press YES to start the door unlocking procedure When the do...

Page 64: ...found use stainless steel polishing products Then remove any product residue with a degreasing product and rinse thoroughly with distilled water Clean the workplace every day checking that there are n...

Page 65: ...ck it and clean with a jet of compressed air or replace it replace the filter Checks At least once a month check the efficiency of the door gasket 31 and replace it if there is damage To extend the li...

Page 66: ...COMINOX or an AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTER for more information When the unit will not be used for a long time empty the tanks completely Disposal and scrapping N B COMINOX declines all respons...

Page 67: ...ars Vacuum pump kit 1500 2 years EV2 drain 1500 2 years EV6 by pass 1500 2 years Drain tank probe 1500 2 years Water fill pump 3000 3 years Internal coil 6000 6 years Door gasket 1500 2 years Chamber...

Page 68: ...68 APPENDIX 1 GRAPHICS 18 B 18 BHD 24B 24 BHD 121 UNWRAPPED 134 UNWRAPPED 121 HOLLOW POROUS 134 HOLLOW POROUS 134 PRION 134 WRAPPED Appendix 1...

Page 69: ...69 APPENDIX 2 GRAPHICS 18 S 24 S 121 UNWRAPPED 134 UNWRAPPED 121 HOLLOW POROUS 134 HOLLOW POROUS 134 PRION 134 WRAPPED Appendix 2...

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Page 72: ...20841 Carate B za MB Italia tel 39 0362 912312 Fax 39 0362 900940 www cominox it UCG02VLS May 2014 We reserve the right to modify the products without any notice In the event of disputes the relevant...

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