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Chapter 7 – Operating pauses
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Shut-down
If you would like to shut down the autoclave (put it out of operation) for a
longer period of time, for instance because of holidays or a planned
transport, proceed as follows:
ƒ Switch the autoclave off at the mains switch.
ƒ Pull the power plug from the wall socket.
ƒ Close the cooling water inlet and, if available, the water feed of the
water treatment unit.
Transport
Danger of injury!
Observe the following when carrying the autoclave:
■ Two people are necessary to carry the autoclave.
■ Use a suitable carrying strap to transport the autoclave.
Observe that the spacing between the underside of the housing floor
plate of the autoclave and the footprint is small.
In case of non-observance spine damage and contusions can result.
Warning!
Observe the following when transporting the autoclave, e.g. when
moving or shipping the autoclave or for the transport within the
practice:
■ When using a water treatment unit, close the water feed and removal
the hose connections at the rear of the device.
■ If you would like to leave the mounting and the trays or cassettes in
the chamber during transport, protect the surface of the door plate.
Lay a piece of foam plastic or bubble wrap between the door plate
and mounting.
■ Close the door of the autoclave before you move the device.
In case of non-observance, damages to the autoclave and errors can
occur.
Re-startup after change of locality
At re-startup of the autoclave after a change of locality, proceed as for an
initial start-up (see page 14,
Chapter 3 – Initial start-up
)