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II. CLEANING
It is highly recommended that the autoclave be cleaned a minimum of once a week with Omni-Cleaner (Part No.
WZI-091295) and distilled or demineralized water. The Omni-Cleaner is a mildly alkaline concentrate used to clean
and descale autoclaves. Minerals, especially chlorides, are corrosive to stainless steel. Therefore, tap water with
a high mineral content should not be used. When sterilizing saline solutions, it is imperative that the autoclave be
cleaned after each use. With proper cleaning, the autoclave will provide higher performance and longer life.
A. Cleaning Procedures
1. Mix 12 ounces of Omni-Cleaner in one gallon of distilled, demineralized water.
2. Drain water from reservoir. Refill reservoir with a solution of Omni-Cleaner and water. (The reservoir will
not be full. However, the level will be adequate.)
3. Run one- 20 minute sterilizing cycle to remove all grease and grime from the system. If the autoclave is
extremely dirty, it may require a second cleaning. Do not sterilize instruments while cleaning the auto-
clave.
4. Drain cleaning solution from reservoir and chamber. Rinse thoroughly with clean, mineral-free water, and
run a rinse cycle for fifteen minutes.
5. Drain rinse solution and wipe inside of boiler thoroughly. If scale or lime deposits remain on inside of
chamber, ensure that autoclave is cool. Then clean with water, plastic or nylon scouring pads and a
nonchlorinated detergent.
NOTE: Detergents containing chlorine are corrosive to stainless steel and should not be used. Do not
use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes on stainless steel. Pads containing metal may damage cham-
ber.
6. Refill reservoir with clean, mineral-free water. The Magna-Clave is now ready for use.
B. Draining Reservoir
1. The reservoir drain hose is located inside the right-hand door of stand, near the top. For Magna-Claves
which do not have a stand, the hose will be located under the front edge and to the left of the unit. The
drain hose may be drained by removing it from its clip and unscrewing the tip end. The hose should be
drained into a 10 quart capacity container. When the reservoir is completely drained, replace tip and clip
drain hose in place.
C. Cleaning Fill Filter
1. Pull out fill tube and filter assembly from inside of chamber and clean filter with a stiff brush and
nonchlorinated detergent.
2. Replace fill tube and filter assembly. Make sure filter is flat against bottom of chamber. If the filter does
not lie flat against bottom of chamber, an excessive amount of water will remain in the chamber after the
sterilizing cycles. Failure to clean this filter regularly will result in excessive time to fill and vent chamber.
C. Cleaning Fill Filter
1. Clean all exterior surfaces with mild detergent and water using a sponge or cloth.
2. Exterior surfaces may be disinfected using an iodophor (Biocide, Biotrol, Inc., N. Salt Lake City, Utah, or
equivalent), glutaraldehyde (Cidex, Surgicos, Dallas, Texas, or equivalent) or sodium hypochlorite (house-
hold bleach diluted 1:10-1:100. Be sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions for mixing and use. Other-
wise, unsatisfactory results and/or damage may occur. Do not use household bleach on interior stain-
less steel surface.
SECTION 3
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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