Pelton & Crane Magna-Clave, Use & Care Manual

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1. Temperature Control - Temperature and pressure inside the chamber are controlled by the Temperature control.
It may be set from approximately 240cF to 270"F. Markings on the control indicate approximate settings. For a
more precise setting, refer to Section 3.
2. Function Control - All operations of the Magna-Clave are controlled by the Function control as follows:
a. Power Off - All power is turned off; door cannot be opened.
b. Fill- Water from reservoir is allowed to enter chamber; wall heating elements are energized.
c. Sterilize - Power is supplied to all heating elements as required; door cannot be opened.
d. Vent - Unused water and steam in chamber are returned to reservoir after sterilizing cycle is complete. The
door can be opened when the pressure decreases to a safe level and the Open Door light is illuminated.
The wall heaters remain energized. This reduces pressure build up time for successive sterilizing cycles
and promotes drying of the sterilized material.
3. Time Control - The Time control is manually set at the beginning of each sterilizing cycle. Timing begins
when the preset temperature is reached and time control counts down to “0.’
NOTE: Do not set the time control for an interval of less than five minutes.
D. Audible Signal
1. Buzzer - When the Time control returns to “0”, a buzzer will sound to indicate the end of the cycle. The
buzzer sounds continuously until the Function control is turned to Vent. The Time control must be set at
the beginning of each sterilizing cycle. If it is not set, the buzzer will indicate end of sterilizing cycle when
the preset temperature is reached, and the sterilizing cycle will not be complete. Once buzzer sounds the
main heater will turn off.
E. Water Reservoir
1. The water reservoir provides an ample water supply for
cooling discharged steam and water. The reservoir
should be filled with distilled or demineralized water to
pre-’ vent corrosion. It should be filled to the line marked
at the rear of the reservoir, and should never drop more
than four inches below the line. A rubber and drain hose
attached to the brass fitting beneath the autoclave
facilitates proper drainage and cleaning. For installation
information, refer to 094075, Installation of the Magna-
Clave.
F. Stand
1. The Magna-Clave stand provides a convenient storage com-
partment to house trays or supplies.