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1.3. Warranty Statement
The warranty registration must be completed and returned to our service
departments; within fourteen (14) days of purchase or the warranty will be
void.
Our European Representative’s Technical Service Department can be
reached at:
Tuttnauer Europe B.V., Hoeksteen 11 4815 PR P.O. Box 7191 4800 GD
Breda, The Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0) 765423510,
Fax: 31 (0) 765423540
Note:
If there is any difficulty with this instrument, and the solution is not covered in
this manual, contact our representative or us first. Do not attempt to service
this instrument yourself. Describe the difficulty as clearly as possible so we
may be able to diagnose the problem and provide a prompt solution.
If the autoclave is equipped with a printer, send along a copy of the last
printout for our inspection. If replacement parts are needed, stipulate the
model and the serial number of the machine.
No autoclaves will be accepted for repair without proper authorization from us.
All transportation charges must be paid both ways by the owner. This
warranty will be void if the unit is not purchased from an authorized full service
Tuttnauer dealer.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The autoclave has unique characteristics. Please read and understand the
operation instructions before first operation of the autoclave. This manual
includes instructions of operation, the door safety mechanism, dangers
involved in circumventing safety means, how to ensure that the door is closed,
and how to select a correct sterilization program.
Never use the autoclave to sterilize corrosive products (acids, bases, or
phenols) volatile compounds or solutions (ethanol, methanol or chloroform), or
radioactive substances.
2.1. Safety features
The autoclave has the following features for hazard protection:
1. Cut-off pressure switch
2. Cut-off thermostat
3. Electrical door lock
The main power is shut off if there is leak of water or the pressure is above
the safe level.
The pressure vessel chamber door has the following features protecting
personnel from hazards:
1. Two door switches that indicate that the door is closed and locked. Without
this indication steam is not introduced to the chamber.
2. A control that blocks door opening if the pressure is higher than 20% above
the ambient pressure.
Below are the safety instructions:
