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10 .MAINTENANCE OF AUTOCLAVE
10.1 Preventive and Periodical Maintenance
User
1. Clean the strainer at the bottom of the chamber.
2. Verify that the door gasket and the surface that the gasket is pressed on
are clean.
Daily
User
3. Before starting operation, ensure the compressor tank is drained of water
(if applicable).
4. In case the autoclave is used to sterilise liquids, it is imperative to clean
the chamber at the end of every day.
Clean the chamber while the
autoclave is cold.
Weekly
User
1. Clean the cabinet and door parts, the internal walls of the autoclave, the
shelves and the shelf rails with a soft cloth and detergent. Clean the
chamber while the autoclave is cold.
The detergent should be washed and flushed away.
Caution
Do not use steel wool or steel brush as this can damage the chamber!
2. Place several drops of oil on all the door axis.
3. Verify that the water quality complies with the requirements as detailed in
par.
2.4
' Water quality'
.
Monthly Tech
1. Allow the safety valve to blow off by lifting the handle up for a few
seconds.
Do it very carefully to avoid injuries!!!
3 months
Tech
1. Clean water strainers on pipelines while autoclave does not operate (idle).
2. Verify sewage pipe is not clogged ensuring free drainage of sewage
liquids.
It is important that sewage liquids do not overflow at the working site.
3.
Disassemble the steam –traps and clean them. The cleaning operation
requires the cleaning filter inside the steam-trap to be. This can be done by
rinsing and removing any dirt, which causes blockage.
4. Check the piping connections and tighten where necessary to avoid
leakage.
6 months
Tech
1. Replace 0.02
µ
air filter
Yearly
Tech
1. Perform an overall check of the locking system and replace worn parts.
2. Check and tighten where necessary the electrical connections in the
electrical board, connection box, motors, electrical valves, locking device
screws and instrumentation.
3. Clean the electronic control unit, using a vacuum cleaner.
4. Check the door gasket and replace if damaged.
5.
Calibrate and validate the autoclave.
6. Perform safety tests to (pressure vessel and electricity) referring to loca
rules, regulations or law shall be applied in compliance with the law.
Notes:
1. Keeping the inside of the autoclave clean will ensure its life and its proper
operation.
Use only mineral-free water as detailed in par.
2.4
Water Quality.
2. If you see or hear anything extraordinary, stop using the autoclave and call for
service.
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