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5.
USE DISTILLED WATER ONLY. Use water-having
characteristics as per table in sec 2.17. The impurities in tap
water will create the need for more frequent cleaning and
maintenance, in addition, they will accumulate and block the
hole of the Air Jet. This will prevent the temperature in the
chamber from rising properly. This will cause spore tests to fail
and indicator strips will not change color. It is essential from
time to time, during heating and sterilization phases, that a
spray of steam should escape, from the Air Jet, causing a
hissing sound. If no escaping steam is evident or no hissing
sound heard, follow the instructions in sec 7.3
Caution:
Daily before operation, check the water level in the reservoir and add
water when required. Once a week or after 20 cycles (the shorter
period) replace the water in the reservoir.
6.
Move the ON / OFF rocker switch, located on the front panel, to
the ON position. The green Power Light will turn on, indicating
that power is ready to be supplied to the Heating Elements.
7.
Turn the red tracking needle on the pressure gauge
counterclockwise to 0 psi. The tracking needle will indicate the
highest pressure reached during the cycle.
8.
Open the front door of the autoclave and set the Multi-purpose
valve knob to the FILL WATER position.
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The water will now flow into the chamber.
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The water should cover the bottom of the chamber up to
the groove in the front. This amount of water should be
in accordance with the table in sec 4.2.
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When the water reaches the mark at the front of the
autoclave, set the multi-purpose valve knob to the
STERILIZE position.
Note:
When used for the first time, the multi-purpose valve requires slight
effort, but with use it will turn smoothly and easily.
EXIT FOR STEAM SPRAY
