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CLEANING
THE
TABLETOP
AUTOCLAVES
WITH
CHAMBER BRITE™
CHAMBER BRITE is a cleaning and descaling agent designed specifically for
cleaning and removal of water deposit oxides and other sediments that are found in
steam sterilizers.
The material is a combination of acidic salts and additional cleaning materials.
Chamber Brite is not for use on the Elara11 or any other pre/post vac autoclave.
Use two packets of CHAMBER BRITE in Models 2840/3850/3870. Use half of a
packet on all Model 1730 sterilizers. All other models use one packet.
Clean every 20 cycles or as needed.
Cleaning procedure:
Important:
all steps in this procedure must be completed without interruption.
1.
When autoclave chamber is cold, remove instruments, trays, and tray holders from
the autoclave. The tray rack is easily removed by squeezing it in on both sides
while sliding it out of the autoclave. It also protects the chamber from scratching.
2.
Place trays and tray holder in the sink to be cleaned with a stainless steel SAFE
cleaner.
3.
Fill water reservoir with distilled water.
4.
Open the chamber door and spread the contents of a packet in a straight even line
along the bottom of the cold chamber, from front to rear.
5.
Run a standard unwrapped cycle at 237
o
F (134
o
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 distilled water.
8.
Repeat steps 5 and 6, but without using Chamber Brite.
9.
Turn the autoclave off and allow chamber to cool.
10.
Wipe the interior of the chamber with a damp cloth.
11.
Refill the reservoir with distilled water only.
12.
Turn the “Fill” knob to the fill position and allow a small amount of water (4
ounces) to enter the chamber.
13.
Remove this water from the chamber
14.
The autoclave is ready for use.
IMPORTANT:
Do not sterilize instruments during the cleaning process!!!
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Contains mildly acidic ingredients. Avoid
contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Wash hands well after touching the powder. In
the case of eye contact flush with continuous running water for at least 15 minutes. If
irritation persists, get medical attention. If accidentally swallowed, do not induce
vomiting, drink large amounts of water and obtain medical attention. MSDS available
upon request.
To purchase more Chamber Brite, please contact your local dealer.
