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12
Service and Maintenance
Instructions
12.1
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 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.
Use only mineral-free water as detailed in sec. 3.9 (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.
12.1.1 Daily by the operator
Clean door gasket with a soft cloth. The gasket should be clean and
smooth. A mild soapy solution may be used.
12.1.2 Weekly by the operator
1.
Check the interior of the autoclave. If the autoclave is dirty it requires
cleaning as follows:
Take out the tray holder and trays. Clean the tray holder, trays and
chamber's interior (especially its bottom part) with a cleaning agent &
water. Wipe off the sediments from the chamber bottom with a sponge.
Immediately after cleaning, rinse the tray holder, trays and chamber's
interior with water to avoid stains on the metal.
Caution! Do not use steel wool or steel brush as this can
damage the chamber!
2.
Clean the outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
Autoclaves without recycling of mineral free water
If the autoclave was not used, drain the water from the mineral free
water reservoir once a week, and refill with fresh mineral-free water or
distilled water (see sec. 12.2).
