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1.8.
General Information
This autoclave is an electrically heated sterilizer using steam as a
sterilizing agent.
The Elara11 is designed as a Type B sterilizer in accordance with
EN13060.
The Elara11 is a pre/post-vacuum sterilizer which uses vacuum pulse
technology for removing air from the chamber at the beginning of the
cycle and moisture from the instruments at the end of the cycle.
Drying
is performed with the door closed
, using a combination of heat and
vacuum.
The advantages of a pre/post-vacuum sterilizer are as follows:
•
Removal of residual air from packs and porous load and most kinds of
tubes (rubber, plastic etc.) by vacuum during the first stage of the
cycle.
•
More efficient steam penetration into the load; assuring effective
sterilization.
•
Improved temperature uniformity throughout the chamber.
•
Better drying of materials due to the vacuum achieved in the chamber
during the drying cycle.
1.9.
Safety features
The following safety devices are installed in the autoclave to optimize
safe operation and protect operating personnel.
•
Two door switches that indicate that the chamber door is fully closed
and latched. Without this indication steam is not introduced into the
chamber.
•
An electrical door locking pin that blocks door opening during
operation.
•
Two safety thermostats, to prevent over-heating of the steam generator
and the chamber.
•
Two safety pressure valves to prevent over-pressurizing the steam
generator or the chamber.
•
An advanced control system for monitoring and controlling the process.
