Pelton & Crane Magna-Clave, Use & Care Manual

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SECTION 3
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
III. STERILIZATION ASSURANCE
A. Clinical Record Keeping
Validate daily and weekly records to assure and substantiate sterilization procedures.
B. Techniques for sterilization assurance:
1. Use dated color change indicator closure tapes (3M, St. Paul, @; Propper, Long Island City, NY) on all
packs, or use bags with process indicators.
2. Use internal process indicator strips inside all sterilizer loads to verify gross heat penetration.
3. Use a biological spore test indicator (Attest ® Biological Monitoring System, 3M, St. Paul, MN;
Propper, Long Island City, NY,) inside a representative sterilizer load weekly.
4. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for using all test materials and maintaining good clinical records.
Contact dealer to obtain biological test indicators that meet AAMI standards.
5. Follow Preventive Maintenance schedule (Section 4-I,) to ensure proper operation of the autoclave.
IV. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
A. Trays
A basket tray and shallow flat tray are standard equipment. A bedpan tray is available as an option.
B. Temperature Recorder
A recording thermometer which provides a permanent record of the steam temperature may be factory or
field installed. The steam temperature is recorded on a circular chart for a 24 hour period.
V. INSPECTIONS
A. General
1. The Magna-Clave is a pressure vessel that falls under various state and/or local laws which differ in
inspection requirements. Some laws require complete periodic inspection of a pressure vessel. The
inspection period varies according to individual laws. This inspection is usually performed by a qualified
inspector commissioned by the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels. Insurance companies
may also require a similar type of inspection. The governmental agency in your area and/or your insur-
ance company will determine the inspection requirements for your Magna-Clave.
2. For additional information concerning the Magna-Clave, contact Pelton & Crane, A DCI Company P. 0.
Box 241147, Charlotte NC, 28224 or your full service dealer. When ordering service or parts, always
include the serial number of your unit.
B. Inspecting the Chamber
1. Inside Chamber Inspection
Make a thorough inspection inside the chamber every six months. If cracks or fissures are found, call
a qualified service technician. Do not operate a unit with cracks in the chamber.
WARNING: Do not perform the following test with any pressure in the chamber.
C. Door Interlock Check
1. With the unit cold, open door and push down on door locking handle.
2. Rotate Function control counterclockwise to Sterilize.
3. Depress and hold Open Door button and pull up on door locking handle as if to open door. Do not force
door handle. Use no more force than it takes to open the door normally.
4. If door locking handle can be pulled all the way up and the clamp ring expanded, turn the Function
control to Power Off and call a qualified service technician immediately. Never operate a Magna-Clave
in this condition.
5. If door locking ring cannot be opened, rotate the Function control to Vent, depress Open Door button,
lift door locking handle up, and open door locking ring. The Magna-Clave is now ready for use again.