Touchclave Ecotech
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1.6 Maintenance
This Section covers General operator tasks in order to maintain the autoclave on a day to day basis
and ensure reliability of the system.
Note: Failure to properly maintain the autoclave will invalidate the warranty
.
Weekly maintenance
Door and Door Seal
The door seal is vital to the operation of the autoclave and so this must be checked and cleaned on a
weekly basis to ensure that the door seals consistently and without any issues. Running a cycle with
a damaged door seal or with dirt on the door or door seal could cause steam to leak from the
autoclave chamber during the cycle and may cause injury to the operator or damage to equipment.
Door and door seal cleaning
Inner door panel and the door seal should be cleaned with warm water and a non-abrasive cloth,
ensuring that the surface of the door seal and inner door are free from any dirt/ residue.
Seal Visual Inspection
Door seal should be visually inspected to ensure surface is smooth and free of debris.
Chamber and chamber Drain
Warning: Do not attempt internal chamber cleaning until vessel has cooled to room temperature to
avoid potential injury.
Clean the internal chamber
Remove the shelf from the inside of the chamber. Use warm water and a non-abrasive cloth to
remove any debris that may have built up in the chamber. Make sure Drain strainer is free from
debris.