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The attached manual is for your records.   
 
Go to the below web site to look for parts 

 

 
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Summary of Contents for STM-E

Page 1: ...uaranteed Alfa Medical 1 800 762 1586 265 Post Ave 516 280 7822 Westbury NY 11590 516 280 7832 fax www sterilizers com eMail sterilizers com The attached manual is for your records Go to the below web site to look for parts http bit ly Market Forge Sterilmatic Parts ...

Page 2: ...35 Garvey Street Everett Massachusetts 02149 ...

Page 3: ...ND 17 STERILMATIC DOOR ASSEMBLY 17 DOOR ADJUSTMENT 18 THE DOOR GASKET 18 DOOR LIFT SPRING 18 TO REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY 19 DOOR ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 19 THE FULCRUM AND DRAIN ASSEMBLY 20 FULCRUM AND DRAIN PARTS LIST 20 ROLLER ASSEMBLY 21 DOMESTIC THE PRESSURE ACTUATED TEMPERATURE CONTROL STM E AND STM EL 21 DOMESTIC HOW IT WORKS 21 DOMESTIC ADJUSTING THE RANGE OR OPERATION STM E 21 EXPORT THE PRESS...

Page 4: ... left side of unit Whether the supply current is 208 volt or 240 volt single or three phase all control circuits are 120 volts In order to accomplish this connection a current carrying grounded neutral must be provided Thus a three phase system must be 4 wires and a single phase system must be 3 wires If a current carrying grounded neutral is not available from the power source a separate 120 volt...

Page 5: ...oration at the rear of the upper tray support channel OPERATION CHECK To check for proper operation of unit 1 Close drain valve by turning handle clockwise WARNING DO NOT OPEN DRAIN VALVE WHILE UNIT IS OPERATING PREMATURE OPENING MAY RESULT IN SCALDING OF OPERATOR 2 Fill chamber with 4 to 6 quarts 3 7 to 5 6 liters of ordinary tap water DO NOT USE DISTILLED OR DIONIZED WATER 3 Close chamber door 4...

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Page 8: ... key way slot Slide the rack down into its correct position See Fig 1 Fig 1 4 After installing one pan support rack correctly you can install the baffle Position the baffle so that the 45o bend is facing up and towards the front of the unit Slide the mounting tab onto the flat bend on the pan stop bracket The baffle should now stay in place by itself but in a tilted state See Fig 2 Fig 2 5 Positio...

Page 9: ...om the power source a separate 120 volt circuit must be run Most electrical codes require and we recommend that a separate disconnect switch be located within sight of the sterilizer When a separate 120 volt control circuit must be run this must also be part of the disconnect box assembly THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CONNECTIONS FOR STM EX AND STM ELX EXPORT Connect to proper electrical supply as indicated...

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Page 12: ...10 SECTION 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TYPICAL CIRCUIT CONNECTION FOR STM E AND STM EL ...

Page 13: ...11 SECTION 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TYPICAL CIRCUIT CONNECTION FOR STM EX AND STM ELX EXPORT MODELS ...

Page 14: ... by running a line from the recorder to any 220 volt supply Connection can also be made at the supply connection for the unit by utilizing the proper wires to gain 220 volts Connect either L 1 l2 L3 for power lead black wire and the neutral white wire line for the other side of the 220 volt line 6 The United Electric Recording Thermometer is a 24 hour clock and should be run continuously Charts sh...

Page 15: ...s follows These conditions have been highlighted in our documentation Grains of hardness in the water supply should be as follows 25 to 2 a pH imbalance in the water supply can greatly affect the life to the aluminum cylinder The pH range that would be recommended is between 7 0 8 5 The lack of a positive electrical ground can cause an electrolytic reaction that will accelerate pitting Another con...

Page 16: ...In no case should the timer be set to less than 15 minutes Sterilization will not be accomplished in less than 15 minutes exposure time 6 TURN TIMER Located at upper right front of sterilizer Select desired length of sterilizing period This turns power supply on and starts the cycle after pressure temperature combination has been reached Amber pilot light indicates that the timer is running 7 When...

Page 17: ...nt of air and complete contact of steam to surfaces Drying is also facilitated PETRI DISHES PIPETTES DESICCATORS etc Should be inverted UTENSILS TREATMENT TRAYS Placed on edges to facilitate drying INSTRUMENT SETS Place instruments set in trays having mesh or perforated bottoms Place trays flat on shelves COMBINING FABRICS HARD GOODS Place hard goods on lowest shelves PLASTIC UTENSILS DO NOT stack...

Page 18: ...muslin or paper 45 Flasked solutions 1500 2000 ml SECTION 4 DAILY CLEANING DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE AT THE END OF THE DAY a Remove bottom splash baffle NOTE IMPORTANT STERILIZING CHAMBER MUST BE CLEANED AND DRAINED DAILY USING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE WASH WETTED PORTION OF THE CYLINDER THOROUGHLY BY ADDING A MILD DETERGENT TO WATER IN CYLINDER b If a soft cloth or brush is used with the detergent ...

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Page 20: ...auses it to stop regard the door assembly as improperly adjusted A re adjustment must then be made of the door screw To change the door gasket remove the entire door assembly as a unit Discard the old gasket replace it with a new one no cement is required and reinstall the door assembly Make an operational check for leakage and adjust the door if necessary DOOR LIFT SPRING Market Forge supplies do...

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Page 23: ...ure at 13 PSI controlling the two outer banks of heating elements Switch 2 is set to cut out on rising pressure at 15 5 PSI and cut in on falling pressure at approximately 15 PSI controlling center heater element only Thus a balancing effect of steam pressure build up and heater element current is constantly maintained during the sterilizing cycle When the Timer signifies the end of the cycle the ...

Page 24: ...ssure at approximately 1 05 kg cm 2 controlling center heater element only Thus a balancing effect of steam pressure build up and heater element current is constantly maintained during the sterilizing cycle When the Timer signifies the end of the cycle the electric current to the contactors will automatically be broken CHECKING THE 110 C SETTING STM ELX The Unit should be completely evacuated then...

Page 25: ...eld The elements cannot be removed and in the unlikely event that one or all fail the complete cylinder must be replaced THE LOW WATER CUT OFF MANUAL RESET Fastened to a special mounting brace behind the front panel the Low Water Cut Off acts to shut off the complete unit should the water run dry The Low Water Cut Off is factory set to shut the unit off when the cylinder temperature rises between ...

Page 26: ... steam which is within the sterilmatic sterilizing chamber To replace this unit it is necessary to disconnect the copper tubing and to remove the two nuts holding the gauge framework in place THE SAFETY VALVE The Safety Valve is factory set to automatically open and exhaust excess steam from within the sterilizing cylinder thereby assuring that operating pressures remain within safe limits The lev...

Page 27: ...le of sterilization Also a slot is milled at an angle through the seat to allow a constant bleed off of a slight amount of steam during the cycle to completely eliminate any air pockets in the cylinder see A in figure Failure of the trap to operate properly will result in an uneven distribution of live steam within the compartment HOW IT WORKS With the introduction of steam into the sterilizing co...

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Page 36: ...fective This warranty is effective for 90 days in regard to labor This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from use of hard or corrosive water from failure to drain and dry cylinder daily or from inadequate cleaning procedures nor does it cover any part or assembly which has been subjected to accident alteration or is from a machine on which that serial number has been removed or altered N...

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