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1.4.5
Electronic Parameter Control (EPS) __________________________________________________
The microprocessor in the Vacuklav
®
24-B/L makes it possible to monitor pressure, temperature and time
continuously during a program by Electronic Parameter Control The overall operating time can then be
optimised according the load and the temperature of the autoclave.
The process assessment and monitoring system in the program control compare current process parameters
with standard process data and monitors the process relative to limit values for temperatures, times and
pressures. This makes it possible to identify faults as they occur, and provides quality assurance for the
sterilization and disinfection processes.
1.4.6 Vacuum
drying ___________________________________________________________________
Vacuum drying ensures the best possible drying results for packed utensils.
1.4.7 Pre-heating ______________________________________________________________________
By activating the "pre-heating" function, the cold autoclave chamber can be warmed up before sterilization, or
the temperature can be maintained between sterilization runs. This reduces the duration of cycles and
considerably reduces the formation of condensation, thus improving drying results.
1.4.8
Documentation __________________________________________________________________
The electronic memory stores records of the previous 40 programs.
For effective hard-copy documentation and for checking purposes a MELAprint
®
42 printer can be connected to
print out a record immediately after completion of a program or to print out records from the memory.
2 Installation
When setting-up and installing the autoclave, please consult the separate instructions leaflet "Installing the
Vacuklav
®
24-B/L".
2.1
Setting up the autoclave
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The autoclave should be set up in a dry place which is protected against dust.
The base should be stable, and able to support the weight of the appliance (unloaded weight 43 kg).
The space required by the autoclave can be seen by the external dimensions (as in Section 1.1). A minimum
additional space of 10 cm should be allowed on either side and above the autoclave in order to ensure that
heat can escape.
The electrical power supply should be a separate 230V AC circuit with a 16 A fuse.
The cooling water should be obtained from a mains water supply, to which the autoclave is connected by
means of a water tap or stop cock with a 3/4" external thread. This water supply should be accessible close to
point where the autoclave is set up. (The standard connection pipe supplied is 2 m long)
The disposal of the cooling water outflow requires either a wall-outlet (NW 40) or a sink outflow, and this
should also be situated close to the autoclave (the standard 16 mm connection pipe provided is 2m long). The
outflow must be lower than the working surface on which the autoclave stands, so that the outflow pipe can be
installed without bends and kinks, ensuring a constant downward flow. The autoclave should set-up at a level
which allows easy loading and at which the display can be read clearly without bending.
The autoclave must also be supplied with purified water for steam generation. The distilled or demineralised
water can come either from a storage container (MELAG Art.-No. 244) or directly from the container in which
purchased water is supplied. This should also be situated close to the autoclave (length of feed pipe supplied
1.5m, maximum height difference 1.5 m). If the purified water comes directly from a water purification system
MELAdem
®
47 or MELAdem
®
40 (or another purification system) then a storage container is not necessary, but
space must be allowed to accommodate the water purification system.
2.2 Transport
ribbons
___________________________________________________
Take the autoclave out of the packaging by means of the transport ribbons. The ribbons themselves are each
removed by undoing the two retaining screws, which must then be screwed firmly back in place without
washers.
