Chapter 3 – Initial Commissioning
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Chapter 3 – Initial Commissioning
In this chapter you learn
Who may set up, install and start up the steam sterilizer
Which prerequisites you must create for setting up, installing and starting up the
steam sterilizer
How to turn the steam sterilizer on
Pre-conditions for the set-up, installation
and commissioning
■ Only have the steam sterilizer set up, installed, and started up by
people
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authorized by MELAG.
Danger
■ According to the currently valid VDE standards, this device is not
suitable for use in explosive areas.
■ The steam sterilizer is intended for use outside the patient
environment. The device should be located a minimum of 1.5 m
radius away from the treatment area.
Damages to the steam sterilizer and/or injuries can occur in case
this precaution is not observed.
Set-up location requirements
Location
Set up the steam sterilizer in a dry and dustproof location on a horizontal
surface.
The relative humidity should amount to max. 80% at 31 °C, decreasing in
a linear fashion up to a relative humidity of max. 50% at 40 °C. We
recommend an ambient temperature of between 5-40 °C (recommended
max. 25 °C).
The load capacity of the installation surface of a steam sterilizer must
amount to a minimum of 25 kg. The containers for the feed water and
waste water exert max. 5 kg on the installation surface.
Attention
■ Without fail, keep the specified distance free to the surrounding
surfaces at the sides and above the steam sterilizer.
Non-observance can lead to heat accumulation. This could
adversely affect the function of the steam sterilizer and entail the
shortening of the components' service life and result in extended
program times.
Distance to the
surrounding surfaces
The distance to the surrounding surfaces must be at least 5 centimetres
on both sides and 10 centimetres at the rear side. The steam sterilizer
should be freely accessible from above, so that the steam sterilizer can be
filled and good ventilation is guaranteed.
The setup location must be selected so that the temperature in the area of
the sterile filter and along the compressed air hose cannot exceed 40°C.
