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DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
3.1
Control Panel
Description
Operation
PRESSURE GAUGE
0-60 psi, (0-4bar) indicates the chamber pressure
and includes maximum point indicator.
TIMER 0-60 min.
Sets the time for sterilization and drying cycles
(see section 7 for correct cycle time settings).
Note:
The power to the heating elements is
switched off when the Timer reaches 0 minutes.
THERMOSTAT
Sets the desired sterilization temperature for each
cycle within the range of 212ºF - 273ºF (100ºC -
134ºC).
MULTI-
PURPOSE
VALVE
Position
FILL WATER
Water
flows
from
the
water
reservoir
into
the
chamber.
STERILIZE
Valve closed to all directions.
EXH.& DRY
Exhausts
the
steam
from
the
chamber
into
the
water
reservoir after the sterilization cycle is finished.
“ 0 ”
Heating elements are disconnected, no cycle is in
progress.
HEAT
INDICATOR
LIGHT
Lights to indicate that the heaters are activated.
It will cycle off and on when the temperature
reaches the preset value.
Please note:
The heat light may also appear dim in
the drying stage.
DRY INDICATOR LIGHT
Lights to indicate that drying cycle is in process.
POWER INDICATOR
LIGHT
Light to indicate that the main switch is on.
MAIN SWITCH
Main power switch, which supplies electric power
to the autoclave.
3.2
Other Components
Description
Operation
WATER DRAIN VALVE
Enables the drainage of water from the reservoir.
WATER RESERVOIR
Holds water for sterilization and serves as a
condenser for the hot steam during the exhaust
phase.
SAFETY VALVE
Located
in
the
water
reservoir.
Protects
the
chamber
by
releasing
any
pressure
above
40psi
(2.7bar).
This
Safety Valve is required and approved by ASME.
AIR TRAP JET
Located
in
the
water
reservoir.
Eliminates
air during
heat up phase to ensure correct sterilization
temperature is reached. Also prevents air pockets
and pockets of cold steam from forming in the
chamber.
SAFETY THERMOSTAT
Prevents overheating during the sterilization and
drying stages, will automatically reset itself.
