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1.
GENERAL
Read the Operating Instructions carefully, before beginning any
operation on the autoclave!
1.1.
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 inspection involves checking for signs of physical damage
such as: scratched panel surfaces, broken knobs, etc.
If any damage is found, contact your dealer as soon as possible so
that they
can
file
a
claim
with
the
shipping
carrier
and
also
notify
Tuttnauer.
All Tuttnauer products are carefully inspected prior to shipment, and all
reasonable precautions are taken in preparing them for shipment, to
assure safe arrival at their destination.
Note
: Lifting and carrying should always be done by two people.
1.2.
Warranty
We certify that this instrument is guaranteed to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year against faulty components and
assembly.
This warranty does not include routine cleaning and preventive
maintenance which needs to be performed according to instructions
in section 11 (Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance).
Tuttnauer warrantees all new autoclaves for a period of one full year,
covering both parts and labor. This one year warranty covers defects in
materials and workmanship on every part in the autoclave except the
HEPA filter and the door gasket.
This warranty does not apply to any instrument that has been subjected
to misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation or application, nor
shall it extend to autoclaves that have been repaired or altered outside
the factory without prior authorization from Tuttnauer.
Tuttnauer’s obligation is limited to the repair or replacement of parts for
the autoclave.
This
warranty
will
be
void
if the unit is not purchased from
an authorized Tuttnauer dealer. No other warranties or obligations are
expressed or implied.
Warning
Sterilization programs 1-5 are not considered by the Food and Drug
Administration to be standard sterilization cycles. In the United States,
use only sterilizer accessories that have been cleared by the Food and
Drug Administration for the selected sterilization cycle parameters
(time and temperature). Users should only use sterilizer accessories
(such as sterilization wraps, sterilization pouches, chemical indicators,
biological indicators, and sterilization cassettes) that have been cleared
for use in their markets.
The Autoclave should not be used in a manner not described in this
manual!
