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1.2 Technical data __________________________________________________________
Dimensions of sterilization compartment (diameter
depth) :
23 cm
33 cm
Power ratings
:
2500 W / 230V AC / 10.9A / 50 ... 60Hz
Sterilization pressures and temperatures
:
2 bar / 134°C
1 bar / 120°C
Disinfection pressure and temperature
:
0.25 bar / 105°C
Maximum sterilization load
:
4 kg of instruments / 1.5kg of textiles
Please consult the appendix for additional technical data
1.3 Electronic parameter control system _______________________________________
The application of a microprocessor in the Vacuklav
®
31 implements an electronic parameter control system
(EPS) which continuously monitors the pressure, temperature, and time for the programs. This system
makes it possible to optimize the total operating times in accordance with the sterilizing load and with the
temperature of the unit. The electronic parameter system of the process for limit temperatures, limit pres-
sures, and time sequences enhances the safety / reliability of the sterilization and disinfection results.
1.4 Programs for sterilization / disinfection _____________________________________
The Vacuklav
®
31 offers two sterilization programs at temperatures of 134°C for wrapped and unwrapped
instruments, one sterilization program for textiles and rubber articles at 120°C, and one disinfection program
at 105°C. In addition, the operator can at any time also acknowledge that the autoclave is functioning prop-
erly by using the test program for steam penetration (the Bowie & Dick Test Program), as well as a test pro-
gram for determining leaks (the Vacuum Test Program).
1.5 Drying _________________________________________________________________
The Vacuklav
®
31 features a vacuum final-drying function which is integrated into the program sequence. It
ensures excellent drying results within a short drying period. This optional supplementary drying enables the
operator to extend the standard drying time in order to achieve satisfactory results for especially difficult dry-
ing tasks (for example, with multi-layer-wrapped instruments).
1.6 Printout of operational records ____________________________________________
If the operator connects the MELAprint
®
40 dot matrix printer to the Vacuklav
®
31, it is possible to print out a
report of each sterilization or disinfection process, together with the process-relevant parameters. This op-
tion enables the user to document the fact that sterilization has been properly performed. If malfunctions
occur during the course of the sterilization sequence, and if these malfunctions endanger the thoroughness
of the sterilization function, the interfaced printer MELAprint
®
40 will describe these events with a defined
error characteristic.
1.7 Preheating _____________________________________________________________
By pressing the button for preheating [20], the cold autoclave chamber will be preheated as follows: (1) To
120°C if the operator
has
not
made a program selection (2) To the program-specific temperature if the op-
erator
has
selected a program (this second possibility does not apply if the vacuum test is selected) (3)
This function ensures that the autoclave chamber will be maintained at the proper temperature between
sterilization cycles. This preheating function shortens the sterilization cycle times and significantly reduces
the formation of condensate.
1.8 Automatic water feed ____________________________________________________
A water treatment system (for example, the MELAdem
®
45) can be directly connected to the Vacuklav
®
31 to
make sterilization work simpler, and to ensure constantly uniform water quality. Such a water treatment
system automatically replenishes the water storage tank with demineralized water.
