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11 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
11.1
Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance
The maintenance operations described in this chapter have to be fulfilled
periodically to keep the device in good condition and to reduce the
breakdown time to a minimum.
The user maintenance personnel can easily execute these operations in
accordance with further instructions.
The owner of the autoclave is responsible to order an authorized technician
to perform the periodical tests and preventive maintenance operations, as
specified in the technician manual.
Use only mineral-free water as detailed in para. 2.13 (water quality).
Warning!
Before carrying out any preventive maintenance operation, ensure that
the electrical cord is disconnected and that there is no pressure in the
autoclave.
11.1.1
Daily
Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth. The gasket should be
clean and smooth.
11.1.2
Weekly
1.
Once a week clean and descale the chamber.
2.
Remove the baskets (if applicable). Clean the chamber and
baskets with a cleaning agent & water and with a cloth
sponge.
Caution
Do not use steel wool or steel brush as this can damage
the chamber!
3.
Put a few oil drops on the two door pins and door tightening
bolt.
4.
Clean the outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
11.1.3
Periodically
1.
For the BH
–
bio-hazard models, every 1 month, or if the
cycle fails because of "low-heat", sterilize and clean the bio-
hazard filter.
2.
For the BH
–
bio-hazard models, every 100 cycles replace the
bio-hazard filter.
3.
On models ELC-D replace the air filter, every 6 months (to
be performed by a technician).
4.
Check the door gasket every 12 months and replace it if
required (see para. 9.5). Replacing the gasket shall be done
by a technician.
5.
Once a year check and tighten the piping joints to avoid
leakage.
