MELAG Euroklav 23 S User Manual Download Page 1

 

 

EN1717 

 

 

User Manual 

 

for the 

 

Autoclave 

with device software version 3.20 et sqq. 

 

Euroklav

23  S

 

 

 

Dear Doctor: 

Thank you very much for the trust which you have shown by purchasing this autoclave. 

For more than 55 years now, MELAG — a medium-sized family-owned and -operated 
company — has specialized in the production of sterilization equipment for medical 
practice. During this period, MELAG has succeeded in becoming a leading manufacturer 
of sterilization equipment.  More than 400 000 MELAG units sold throughout the world 
testify to the exceptional quality of our sterilizers. — which are manufactured exclusively 
in Germany. 

As all other MELAG products, this autoclave was manufactured and tested according to 
strict quality criteria.  Before placing this unit into operation, please read this User Manual 
carefully.  The long-term functional effectiveness and the preservation of the value of your 
autoclave will depend on careful preparation of instruments before sterilization, and on 
proper care of the unit. 

The staff and management of MELAG 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Euroklav 23 S

Page 1: ...g manufacturer of sterilization equipment More than 400 000 MELAG units sold throughout the world testify to the exceptional quality of our sterilizers which are manufactured exclusively in Germany As...

Page 2: ...ralized distilled water 8 2 7 Connection of a water purification system 8 3 INITIAL START UP 8 3 1 Printer connection Initialisation optional 8 3 1 1 Connecting the MELAprint 42 8 3 1 2 Initialisation...

Page 3: ...7 2 1 No display 33 7 2 2 Excessive water consumption 33 7 2 3 Poor drying 33 7 3 Warning messages 34 7 4 Error reports 37 8 TAKING CARE OF YOUR AUTOCLAVE 40 8 1 Preparation of instruments 40 8 2 Rust...

Page 4: ...filter 10 Power switch 11 Overheating trip switch steam generator 3 Connection for internal distilled demineralized water supply 12 Sliding door lock 4 One way water outlet 3 4 13 Door left side hing...

Page 5: ...it possible to sterilize large loads of instruments or textiles in a short time This system of steam generation means that excess temperatures in the sterilized chamber are not possible 1 4 4 One way...

Page 6: ...autoclave please consult the separate instruction leaflet Installing the Euroklav 23 S 2 1 Setting up the autoclave ______________________________________________ The autoclave should be set up in a d...

Page 7: ...ecked with a spirit level at the chamber flange and then the front feet should be extended by giving them five 5 turns 5 3 2 9 7 8 1 6 4 Rear view Fig 3 Installation of the Euroklav 23 S with wall mou...

Page 8: ...ailed instructions on the installation of these water purification units are provided in their operating manuals When connecting water purification systems from other manufacturers it is very importan...

Page 9: ...or all sterilization procedures 4 1 Electricity and water supplies __________________________________________ 4 1 1 Distilled or demineralized feed water ______________________________________________...

Page 10: ...tance for effective sterilization and good drying that the autoclave is loaded properly When loading the autoclave take account of the following points Tray rack For the Euroklav 23 S there are 2 type...

Page 11: ...election ___________________________________________________ A program should be selected which is appropriate for the physical properties of the items being sterilized and in particular their heat re...

Page 12: ...which the danger of infection by pathologically modified proteins is suspected for example Creutzfeld Jacob and BSE MELAsteam Cleaning at 136 C 2 3 bar and a maximum cleaning time of 60 min for the st...

Page 13: ...A heating up phase follows The continuous introduction of steam raises pressure and temperature in chamber to the values needed for the program 3 Sterilization phase When the required pressure and tem...

Page 14: ...nter is attached and print out yes is selected the record will be printed out immediately After the door has automatically unlocked the door can be opened to remove the sterilized objects Program Star...

Page 15: ...16 S cm Program step Press Temp Time bar C min Start 0 01 58 7 00 00 1 Fractionation Steam entry 1 00 81 0 01 10 Press release 0 19 84 0 01 29 2 Fractionation Steam entry 1 01 106 2 02 31 Press relea...

Page 16: ...Part 7 Section 7 contains the following comment about residual moisture on paper wrapping or transparent sterilization paper after sterilization small amounts of water on the wrapping are unproblemat...

Page 17: ...t Stop button To confirm press the Start Stop once again within 5 seconds If no confirmation is given then the program resumes normally 2 If confirmation is given then the program stops The pressure i...

Page 18: ...steam may be released when the door of the autoclave is opened Operation Display 1 The autoclave is in the drying phase The display shows the drying time alternately with the option to terminate the d...

Page 19: ...warning message occurs then you should consult Section 7 which provides detailed advice and possible operational errors 4 14 Operational pauses __________________________________________________ In ge...

Page 20: ...ed at a later stage via the serial interface RS232 When the memory is full 40 program runs then before the start of the next run the oldest record will automatically be overwritten If an external prin...

Page 21: ...external PC______________________________________________________ 6 3 1 2 1 Installation ____________________________________________________________________ Records and archives can also be kept by...

Page 22: ...nd also press button Select Function menu sub menu Print 2 Press Program button Select Print menu sub menu File transmission 3 Press button select sub menu Immed print out Display shows current option...

Page 23: ...another number press the or button until the right number is reached e g here No 25 6 Press Program button to start the print out of the selected record or to terminate press Start Stop and return to...

Page 24: ...n to start the print out of all the stored records up to 40 or to terminate press Start Stop and return to the Function menu Once printing has started termination is only possibly by switching off the...

Page 25: ...ress button Select Function menu submenu Print 2 Press Program button Select Print menu submenu File transmission 3 Press or button until the display shows the memory status e g 4 Press the Start Stop...

Page 26: ...2 Press Program button Select Print menu submenu Data transfer 3 Press or until the display shows Delete all cycles 4 Press the Program button to delete all records or press Start Stop to terminate 5...

Page 27: ...ress Program button Select Print menu submenu File transmission 3 Press or until the display shows Test print out 4 Then press the Program button for a test print out or press Start Stop to terminate...

Page 28: ...mple 17 00 4 by pressing the or button the following options can be selected 5 After finding the required option e g Minute press the Program button and the current value flashes 6 Press or to increas...

Page 29: ...c preheating is activated then this begins as soon as the power is switched on In the default setting on delivery the automatic preheating is on The current setting for the automatic preheating can be...

Page 30: ...on menu submenu Print 2 Press or until the display shows the submenu Sum batch number 3 Press Program the display shows the current total load count e g 4 Close by pressing Start Stop and return to th...

Page 31: ...er supply 3 Press Program button the display will show the current option here internal 4 Pressing the Program button switches between the options internal and external press again to return 5 When th...

Page 32: ...e Start Stop button to return to the Function menu and 6 Press the Start Stop button again to return to the initial position 6 9 Program modifications ________________________________________________...

Page 33: ...e on the inside of the door lining then replace the screw cap and reconnect the autoclave to the power supply If there is still no display when the autoclave is switched on or if the display blacks ou...

Page 34: ...case the water will be supplied from an external water purifier The internal flow monitor for the demineralized distilled water supply has not reacted when filling the steam generator Supply from MEL...

Page 35: ...ater from both chambers of the internal storage tank clean tank with distilled demineralized water and refill to max with purified water to specifications Water from the MELAdem 47 The demineralizatio...

Page 36: ...lected The message is displayed when a program is started Pressing the Start Stop button again deleted the message and the program starts You can continue operations simply by pressing the Start Stop...

Page 37: ...ceeded not only for the heating up phases during air removal by sub atmospheric pulsing but also for achieving the required sterilization pressure Causes of this error may be any of the following Maxi...

Page 38: ...this occurs repeatedly inform your specialist dealer The pre heating has not reached the necessary temperature within the specified time limit If this occurs repeatedly select the option Automatic pr...

Page 39: ...exceeded If this occurs repeatedly inform your specialist dealer Sterilization pressure falls below the minimum level Reduce the size of the load If this occurs repeatedly inform your specialist deal...

Page 40: ...uring process Important Carefully follow all instructions provided by manufacturers of instruments for the preparation of their products for first time sterilization and for subsequent sterilizations...

Page 41: ...e Euroklav 23 S however battery water in accordance with VDE 510 is sufficient as long as the VDE specifications are strictly adhered to conductivity on production 10 S cm when used 30 S cm pH value i...

Page 42: ...he place of installation e g at 6 monthly intervals They shall demonstrate that sterilization is carried out satisfactorily when the operating instruction for the small sterilizer are followed Hygiene...

Page 43: ...alled Example 1 Example 2 Euroklav 23 S rear view basic version Euroklav 23 S rear view with one way water outflow installed Water supply be means of internal double chamber storage tank Double chambe...

Page 44: ...times _______________________________________________________ Program Operation time without drying Drying time Warm start low load Warm max load Quick program unwrapped 134 C 2bar 13 min 17 min 12 1...

Page 45: ...ms these This leads to steam condensing on the instruments and containers Formation of condensation on the sterilization container The steam also heats the objects contained in the sterilization conta...

Page 46: ...of each other as this hinders the penetration of steam into the packages of textiles Loading textiles properly When loading sterilization containers with textile items care should be taken to ensure...

Page 47: ...ers should as far as possible not be sterilized in the same load However where this is unavoidable for economic or other reasons the following rules should be observed Instruments and sterilization co...

Page 48: ...emain on the sterilized items However heat transfer from the sterilized objects can evaporate this after the sterilization process has been completed The German standard DIN 58953 Part 7 Section 7 com...

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