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SECTION 3
OPERATIONS
D. Lock Door
Close door and push down the door locking handle on the right side of the Magna-Clave.
E. Set Time Control
Rotate Time control clockwise to desired sterilizing time. The Time control will start when the preset tempera-
ture is reached.
NOTE: If Time control is not set at the beginning of the sterilizing cycle, the buzzer will sound and the Sterile
light will illuminate as soon as the preset temperature is reached.
F. Set Temperature
Turn Temperature control to the desired temperature. When a more pre-
cise setting is desired, turn Temperature control fully clockwise. When
temperature gauge reaches desired temperature, rotate Temperature con-
trol slowly counterclockwise until the Heat-On light goes off. Once the
control is set, it is not necessary to move it unless a change in sterilizing
temperature is desired.
CAUTION: Unit should be periodically monitored during sterilization
to ensure temperature gauge is climbing until the preset temperature
is obtained. Once the temperature gauge reaches approximately 220°
F, the pressure gauge should start climbing. If pressure fails to in-
crease within 30 minutes, turn function control to vent and recheck
water level. Ensure water is to the water indicator. The pressure rising
may vary due to line voltage or unit load.
Monitor unit according to the time indicated below:
(Rising pressure may vary due to line voltage or unit load.)
15 Minutes: Unit should be monitored to determine the unit is heating by
observing temperature gauge.
30 Minutes: Both temperature and pressure gauges should be obtaining
temperature and pressure. Unit should read preset temperature and corre-
sponding pressure.
NOTE: If unit is not building pressure but temperature is climbing, turn unit off. Turn Function control to vent
and check water level.
G. Vent
After the buzzer sounds and Sterile light illuminates, turn the Function control to Vent.
H. Unlock Door
After ensuring that the Open Door light is illuminated and that the pressure gauge indicates “0,“ lift door
locking handle while depressing Open Door button on front of Magna-Clave.
I. Drying: After unlocking door, allow door to stand partially open with Function control still in the Vent
position.
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
PRESSURE
GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
DOOR
HANDLE
TIME
CONTROL
FUNCTION
CONTROL
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