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7.4

 

Replacing the Door Gasket  

 

Pull  off  the  gasket  from  the  door  groove.  Install  the  new  gasket  as 
described in drawings 1, 2 and 3 below. 

 

 

 

Caution! 

 

This gasket is designed with a trapezoidal cross section. The gasket 
should be placed with the widest side towards the door.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 1730MK Valueklave

Page 1: ...Valueklave First time published 28 02 2000 Cat No MAN205 0007000EN Rev V Tuttnauer Co Ltd Har Tuv Industrial zone B P O Box 170 Beit Shemesh 9910101 Israel Tel 972 2 9904611 Fax 972 2 9904730 Tuttnauer U S A Co Ltd 25 Power Drive Hauppauge NY 11788 USA Tel 631 737 4850 800 624 5836 Fax 631 737 0720 ...

Page 2: ...Models 3140 11 2 12 Dimensions Models 3850 3870 12 2 13 Technical Specifications 13 2 14 Electrical Data 14 2 15 Maximum Solid Load Sizes 14 2 16 Symbols Description 15 2 17 Water Quality 17 3 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS 23 3 1 Control Panel 23 3 2 Other Components 23 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 24 4 1 Electrical 24 4 2 Setup 24 4 3 Lifting and Carrying 25 5 PREPARATION BEFORE STERILIZATION 26 6 OPE...

Page 3: ...2 7 6 Unclogging the Multi Purpose Valve or Fill Piping 40 8 CLEANING THE TABLETOP AUTOCLAVES WITH CHAMBER BRITE 41 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 10 LIST OF ACCESSORIES 52 ...

Page 4: ... 1 4 Incoming Inspection Upon receiving your Tuttnauer Autoclave carefully inspect the outside of the shipping carton for signs of damage If any damage to the carton is found note the location with respect to the autoclave and check that area of the autoclave carefully once it is fully unpacked Observe packing method and retain packing materials until the unit has been inspected Mechanical inspect...

Page 5: ...er warranties or obligations are expressed or implied The Autoclave should only be used in a manner described in this manual 1 6 Warranty Statement To activate the warranty the registration card must be completed and returned to Tuttnauer within fourteen 14 days of purchase or you may call our customer service department at the number listed below No product will be received or accepted for repair...

Page 6: ...e circuit breaker Pressure Door Lock System Door Bellow The Door Bellows is a safety device that prevents the door from opening when the chamber is pressurized The system utilizes the buildup of pressure in the chamber to expand a flexible Silicon rubber bellows The bellows pushes a metal pin into a grove on the tightening bolt of the Door Closing Device This prevents the operator from opening the...

Page 7: ... humidity 80 for temperature up to 31ºC decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40ºC Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to 10 of nominal voltage The sterilizer should be loaded only with autoclavable material 2 4 Construction The main parts of the autoclave are made of materials as indicated below Chamber is built of electro polished stainless steel 316 L Door is made of stainless steel C...

Page 8: ...n VIII Div I PED 2014 68 EU Chinese Regulations Special Equipment Licensing Office EN 13060 Small Steam Sterilizers ANSI AAMI ST55 Table Top Steam Sterilizer ISO 17665 Sterilization of health care products Moist heat ANSI AAMI ST79 Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities IEC 61010 1 UL 61010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for mea...

Page 9: ...autoclave must be connected to a properly grounded outlet 2 7 Waste Water Disposal Caution Waste water must be brought into the public water piping in accordance with the local rules or requirements i e only non hazardous liquids may be disposed in public sewage 2 8 Environment Emission Information A The peak sound level generated by the sterilizer is 70 dBA with background noise of 60 dB B The to...

Page 10: ...lave in mm Overall Dimensions A 17 4 440 B 12 0 305 C 17 9 455 Maximum Dimensions door open D 29 5 750 E 22 0 560 Distance Between Supporting Legs F1 front legs F rear legs F1 13 7 347 F 13 4 339 G 2 0 50 H 12 4 315 Chamber Diameter 6 7 170 Chamber Depth 13 4 340 ...

Page 11: ...20 0 510 B 14 4 365 14 4 365 C 21 5 545 21 5 545 Maximum Dimensions door open D 35 8 910 35 8 910 E 25 8 655 25 8 655 Distance Between Supporting Legs F1 front legs F rear legs F1 11 8 299 11 8 299 F 16 6 422 16 6 422 G 2 0 50 2 0 50 H 15 8 400 15 8 400 Chamber Diameter 9 1 230 10 254 Chamber Depth 18 5 470 18 7 475 ...

Page 12: ...n mm Overall Dimensions A 23 2 590 B 17 7 450 C 21 9 556 Maximum Dimensions door open D 39 0 990 E 29 7 755 Distance Between Supporting Legs F1 front legs F rear legs F1 19 2 488 F 14 6 371 G 2 0 50 H 15 2 386 Chamber Diameter 12 3 312 Chamber Depth 15 4 391 ...

Page 13: ...65 B 20 7 525 20 7 525 C 27 5 695 34 5 875 Maximum Dimensions door open D 45 5 1155 53 0 1335 E 32 0 815 32 0 815 Distance Between Supporting Legs F1 front legs F rear legs F1 17 7 450 17 7 450 F 22 2 564 22 2 564 G 2 0 50 2 0 50 H 21 8 555 30 5 725 Chamber Diameter 15 1 384 15 1 384 Chamber Depth 22 8 580 29 9 760 ...

Page 14: ...0 6x 25 mm 16 1 x7 8 x 1 408 x 198x 25 mm 20 x 11 x 1 500 x 280 x 25 mm 20 x 14 x 1 500 x 350 x mm 26 x 11 x 1 670 x 280 x mm 26 x 14 x 1 670 x 350 x mm Volume of Mineral Free Water Reservoir 0 66 US gal 3 0 liters 0 66 US gal 3 0 liters 0 66 US gal 3 0 liters 0 66 US gal 3 0 liters 2 0 US gal 7 5 liters 2 0 US gal 7 5 liters Volume of Chamber 2 US gal 7 5 liters 5 US gal 19 liters 6 US gal 23 lit...

Page 15: ... 120V 8 8A 11 2A 11 7A 11 7A 20 0A Total power model 230V 4 6A 5 9A 6 0A 9 6A 6 0A 9 6A 10 4A 10 4A 13A Heaters W 1050 1350 1400 2200 1400 2200 2400 2400 3000 2 15 Maximum Solid Load Sizes Textile load 1 3 of solid load Models Loads lbs kg 1730 6 0 2 7 2340 7 0 3 2 2540 8 8 4 0 3140 11 0 5 0 3850 13 6 6 0 3870 14 0 6 4 ...

Page 16: ...f Manufacturing Medical Device Model Number Serial Number Consult the Operation and Maintenance Manual User Manual before use Keep away from sunlight and protect from heat For Indoor Use Only Keep dry Disposal according to electronic scrap ordinance ...

Page 17: ...during transport and shipment Fragile during transport and shipment A warning or precaution as detailed in the Operation and Maintenance Manual User Manual Caution Hot Surface Caution Hot steam Protective earth Ground ...

Page 18: ...Cl 2 mg l 0 1 mg l Phosphate 0 5 mg l 0 1 mg l Conductivity at 20 C 15 µs cm 3 µs cm pH value 5 to 7 5 5 to 7 Hardness 0 02 mmol l 0 02 mmol l Appearance Colorless clean without sediments Note The condensate is produced from steam taken from the empty sterilizer chamber Compliance with the above data should be tested in accordance with acknowledged analytical methods by an authorized laboratory No...

Page 19: ...Main power switch 3 Door closing device 12 Pressure gauge 4 Door microswitch 13 Power indicator light 5 Autoclave cover 14 Heat indicator light 6 Timer 15 Dry indicator light 7 Water reservoir cover 16 Multipurpose valve 8 Water reservoir 17 Thermostat B10 knob 9 Safety valve 18 Door cover 18 12 6 11 5 4 10 9 8 7 2 3 13 14 15 16 17 1 ...

Page 20: ...purpose valve 3 Safety valve 13 Front legs 4 Air trap jet 14 Rear legs 5 Pressure gauge 15 Reservoir water drain valve 6 Main power switch 16 Door closing device 7 Timer 17 Door microswitch 8 Power indicator light 18 Door cover 9 Heat indicator light 19 Autoclave cover 10 Dry indicator light 16 14 13 11 12 8 9 10 5 6 7 19 18 1 2 3 4 17 15 ...

Page 21: ...mostat B10 knob 3 Safety valve 12 Multipurpose valve 4 Air trap jet 13 Front legs 5 Pressure gauge 14 Reservoir water drain valve 6 Main power switch 15 Door closing device 7 Timer 16 Door microswitch 8 Power indicator light 17 Door cover 9 Heat indicator light 18 Autoclave cover 14 13 11 12 8 9 10 5 6 7 18 17 1 2 3 4 16 15 3140 ...

Page 22: ... Thermostat B10 knob 3 Safety valve 12 Multipurpose valve 4 Air trap jet 13 Front legs 5 Pressure gauge 14 Reservoir water drain valve 6 Main power switch 15 Door closing device 7 Timer 16 Door microswitch 8 Power indicator light 17 Door cover 9 Heat indicator light 18 Autoclave cover 14 13 11 12 8 9 10 5 6 7 18 17 1 2 3 4 16 15 ...

Page 23: ...22 REAR VIEW Warning Mind the Power Socket Keep it and its vicinity dry Danger of electrocution ...

Page 24: ...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 D...

Page 25: ...ce must comply with the label 5 To avoid any injury by electrical hazard it is mandatory for the customer to have installed an earth leakage relay GFI outlet or circuit breaker in the electrical circuit to which the autoclave is connected This relay disconnects all the poles of the electrical power line in case of accidental contact by the power line with the autoclave s metal enclosure Note Keep ...

Page 26: ...y of any instruments trays or leftover water The chamber pitch now needs to be adjusted Measure to the proper amount of distilled water for the appropriate model unit as listed below 1730 2340 2540 3140 3850 3870 10 12 oz 300 350 ml 12 15 oz 350 450 ml 14 16 oz 420 480 ml 20 23 oz 600 690 ml 24 27 oz 720 810 ml Pour the proper amount of water into the chamber through the front door of the unit 4 T...

Page 27: ...ltrasonic cleaning rinse under tap water for 30 seconds and pat or air dry If your tap water has a high mineral content rinse a second time in a bath of distilled water and pat dry with a cloth towel to remove residual minerals 3 Launder textile wraps prior to reuse but do not use bleach 4 Follow the instrument manufacturer s instructions for cleaning and lubricating instruments 5 Be sure that ins...

Page 28: ...erilized 15 Items prone to trapping air or moisture e g hollowware should be tilted on edge This will allow a minimal resistance to the removal of air or condensate during sterilization and drying 16 The operator may use racks to allow for adequate separation of packaged instruments 17 Do not overload the sterilizer trays Overloading will cause inadequate sterilization and poor drying Load trays l...

Page 29: ... with each other electrolysis occurs that breaks down the metal The best solution is to separately wrap the carbon steel to insulate it from other instruments or the trays 25 Packs VERY IMPORTANT When sterilizing cotton wool or pads it is essential to wrap them in paper or cotton bags to prevent the multi purpose valve and the autoclave openings from becoming clogged with remnants of the material ...

Page 30: ...e of the cassettes is that the sterilized instruments may remain organized in the cassettes ready for use while stored in a sterile area 2 If using models 2340 2540 remove the trays and slide the cassettes into the chamber on the rack system 3 If using models 3850 3870 place the cassettes directly on the tray either lying flat but no stacking or on edge Wrong Right ...

Page 31: ...d saturation and allow proper drainage of condensate Additionally correct loading will reduce damage to packs and their contents and maximize efficient use of the sterilizer For detailed loading instructions see sec 5 Preparation before sterilization Unloading On completion of the cycle the load shall be immediately removed from the sterilizer and a visual inspection made to ascertain that the loa...

Page 32: ...ycles 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 cycl...

Page 33: ...al standards which allows the temperature to raise 4ºF 2ºC over the working temperature 6 3 Sterilization Time Table Note The table shows different times for M Standard Manual MK Kwiklave Manual units as well as for hot and cold starts Material STE TEMP TOTAL STERILIZATION TIME does not include drying Models MK M Cold Start Hot Start Cold Start Hot Start a Unwrapped instruments open glass or metal...

Page 34: ...ust Dry position This will allow the steam and leftover water to return to the reservoir When the white needle on the pressure gauge has reached 0 psi the door can be opened Unscrew the Door Closing Device move it to the side and open the door to remove the instruments Now turn the Multi purpose valve knob to the 0 or off position Note The sterility of instruments processed in unwrapped cycles can...

Page 35: ...e valve knob in the Exhaust Dry position Reset the Timer for drying 20 30 minutes the Dry Light will come on indicating that Drying is active and the Heating Elements are back on When the Timer reaches 0 min the drying is complete and the Dry Light and Heating Elements will turn off Unscrew the Door Closing Device move it to the side and open the door to remove the instruments Now turn the Multi p...

Page 36: ... is not hot before cleaning 7 1 1 Daily Clean the door gasket with a mild detergent water and a soft cloth or sponge The gasket should be clean and smooth 7 1 2 Weekly 1 ONCE PER WEEK clean the air jet To ensure that the temperature inside the chamber rises properly it is necessary to keep the air jet clean A dirty air jet will prevent indicator strips from changing color and cause spore tests to ...

Page 37: ...utoclave The drain valve is located on the front left side of the autoclave after the door is opened The function of the drain valve is to drain the water reservoir 1 Connect the silicone hose supplied with the autoclave to drain into a bucket 2 Turn drain valve counterclockwise to the open position 3 Fully drain the reservoir 4 With a quart of tap water flush out the reservoir 5 Turn drain valve ...

Page 38: ...ire inserted in it wire is permanently installed and will not come out It is required that the air jet be cleaned once per week or more often if necessary to remove any accumulated dirt and debris It is preferred to clean the air jet when the unit is running a cycle and under pressure This is so that any loosened debris will be blown away however it can be done while the unit is idle 1 Remove the ...

Page 39: ...Pull off the gasket from the door groove Install the new gasket as described in drawings 1 2 and 3 below Caution This gasket is designed with a trapezoidal cross section The gasket should be placed with the widest side towards the door ...

Page 40: ...d being burned by hot steam do not place your face over the safety valve 5 Pull the ring of the safety valve using a tool i e screwdriver hook etc and open the safety valve for 2 seconds then release Be careful not to burn your hands 6 Verify that the valve releases steam and closes immediately 7 If the safety valve is stuck in the open position let the pressure decrease to zero atmospheric pressu...

Page 41: ...ition In most cases the pressure pushes the obstructing substance out and the steam exhausts into the water reservoir 8 When the pressure gauge reaches 0 turn the multi purpose valve to the 0 position and the main switch to OFF 9 Open the door 10 Replace the water in the water reservoir The autoclave is ready for the next cycle 11 If this procedure does not clear up the clogging a technician will ...

Page 42: ...hamber from front to rear 5 Run a standard unwrapped cycle at 237o F 134o C with no drying stage according to the manufacturer s instructions All cycles referenced are from a COLD start When the cycle is finished exhaust the unit 6 At the end of the exhaust stage drain the water from the reservoir Important Do not open Chamber until the completion of step 10 7 Refill the water reservoir with disti...

Page 43: ...technician checkout the unit Possible Cause Checkup and Tests 1 1 The unit is not plugged in or the wall outlet has no power 1 2 Circuit breaker is tripped 1 3 Cut out thermostat is tripped 1 4 Turn the multi purpose valve to the Exh Dry position and set the timer to 15 minutes If the Dry light is on the Power light is burned out When finished turn the timer back to 0 minutes 1 5 If the Dry light ...

Page 44: ...light is burned out 5 1 The multi purpose valve is not in the DRY position 5 2 The timer is off 5 3 There is an internal problem 6 1 There is no water in the reservoir 6 2 The multi purpose valve is clogged 6 3 The fill piping is clogged 7 1 Air jet is clogged 7 2 Unit may be overloaded 7 3 The load may be too densely packed 7 4 Sterilization time may not be correct 7 5 Unit not reaching the corre...

Page 45: ... or gowns or adjust the front of the unit higher to allow more water into the chamber See installation instructions section 4 2 maximum load table section 2 9 7 Unit may be out of calibration or there is an internal steam leak Have a technician check the unit 9 8 Have a technician check the unit Possible Cause Checkup and Tests 8 1 The unit is not being vented immediately after the sterile cycle 8...

Page 46: ...e 10 8 Have a technician check the machine 11 1 Follow instruction in section 7 12 1 Apply 1 or 2 drops of 3 in 1 oil or some white lithium grease to the screw and bearing of the closing device see sec 7 Possible Cause Checkup and Tests 10 1 Chamber was not filled with the correct amount of water 10 2 Items are lying up against the chamber 10 3 The sterilization time is set too high 10 4 Items bei...

Page 47: ...wer towels or gowns or adjust the front of the unit higher to allow more water into the chamber See installation instructions section 4 2 maximum load table section 2 e Have a technician check the machine Possible Cause Checkup and Tests 13 1 Water level too high in the reservoir 13 2 Waiting too long to exhaust after sterilization is complete 14 1 Leaving the multi purpose valve in the Exh Dry po...

Page 48: ... distilled water 20 2 Follow cleaning instructions using Chamber Brite section 8 21 1 Have a technician replace the door bellows 22 1 Tighten the door more 22 2 Replace the door gasket see sec 7 4 Possible Cause Checkup and Tests 16 1 A power surge or spike 17 1 Drain valve is clogged 18 1 Debris is stopping the valve from seating properly 18 2 Drain valve o rings are worn 19 1 Unit has not been c...

Page 49: ...the vacuum in the chamber Possible Cause Checkup and Tests 23 1 The internal spring in the multi purpose valve has broken 24 1 Poor maintenance will result in the multi purpose valve binding 25 1 No lubrication on the needle shaft 25 2 Internal spring is too tight 26 1 Internal gearing has worn down 27 1 The hammer on the timer bell has broken off 27 2 Timer was not turned far enough to set hammer...

Page 50: ...ure to steam for sterilization and better circulation of air for drying b If a Pouch Rack is not used make sure the instruments on the tray are only one level deep and that the paper plastic bags are plastic side down 32 2 End cycle according to para 6 Possible Cause Checkup and Tests 31 1 Locking pin is trapped 32 1 Bagged instruments are placed too close to each other 32 2 Cycle ending has not b...

Page 51: ...0 2450 models only POUCH RACK TRAY CAT No TYPE AR910 2340 2540 AR920 3870 MODEL SIZE CAT No 1730 CU520010 2340 CT520010 2540 CT520010 3140 Big TRY314 0001 Small TRY314 0002 3850 Big CF520010 Small CF520020 3870 Big CC520010 Small CC520020 ...

Page 52: ...51 TRAY HOLDER MODEL TRAY HOLDER CAT NO 1730 CU510010 2340 CT510010 2540 CV510010 3140 TRH314 0000 3850 CF510010 3870 CC510010 ...

Page 53: ... Rack AR910 AR910 AR920 Tray Big CU520010 CU520010 CU520010 TRY314 0001 CF520010 CC520010 Small TRY314 0002 CF520020 CC520020 Tray Holder CU510010 CT510010 CV510010 TRH314 0000 CF510010 CC510010 Silicon drain tube 02620016 02620016 02620016 02620016 02620016 02620016 Chamber Brite 1 case 12 boxes CB0010 CB0010 CB0010 CB0010 CB0010 CB0010 ...

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