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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.  

 

1.3

 

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 with the exception of glassware, lamps and heaters. 

 

The  warranty  does  not  include  and  does  not  replace  routine 
treatment and preventive maintenance to be performed according 
to instructions in sec. 12.1 (Preventive Maintenance). 

 
 

Our  obligation  is  limited  to  replacing  the  instrument  or  parts,  after  our 
examination, if within one year after the date of shipment they prove to 
be  defective.  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  products  that  have  been  repaired  or 
altered outside the factory without prior authorization from us. 

 

The  Autoclave  should  not  be  used  in  a  manner  not  described  in 
this manual! 

 

1.4

 

Warranty Statement  

 

 

To activate your warranty or for warranty information on this unit please 
contact your dealer or Heidolph at one of the #'s listed below:  

 
 

  Heidolph  North  America,1235  Mittel  Blvd.  Suite  B  Wood  Dale  IL 

60191 

 
 

Service &Repair Division 

           Troubleshooting,  Service  incidents,  Warranty  repair,  Repair,  Services 

and Return authorization 

           

 

Phone: 

224-265-9600 

 

Fax: 

224-265-9611,e-mail: 

service@heidolph.com

 

 

 

Tuttnauer USA

 Co., Ltd., 25 Power Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA 

(800) 624 5836, (631) 737 4850, Fax: (631) 737 0720  

 

e-mail:info@tuttnauerUSA.com.  

 

 

Note:  

 

If  you  have  any  questions  or  there  are  any  difficulties  with  this 
instrument  and  the  solution  is  not  covered  in  this  manual,  please 
contact your dealer or Heidolph.  

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for LABSCI 15

Page 1: ...2017 EL D standard autoclave C optional system for fast cooling PV optional vacuum pump BH optional bio hazard filtration F optional fan for super fast cooling Cat No MAN205 0466003EN Rev N Heidolph N...

Page 2: ...ons 18 3 9 Utilities 20 3 10 Construction 21 3 11 Environment Emission Information 21 3 12 Safety Features 21 3 13 Stickers Description 21 3 14 Front View 23 3 15 Rear View Models LABSCI 15L 24 3 16 R...

Page 3: ...Cycle Ended 53 6 2 Screens following aborted cycles after complete sterilization stage 53 6 3 Screens following a fail cycle 54 7 Printer 56 7 1 Printer Output 56 7 2 Printer Handling 59 7 3 Filling...

Page 4: ...g water strainer 93 12 5 Checking the Safety Valve 94 12 6 Cleaning the water sensor 95 12 7 Moving the Autoclave 96 13 Troubleshooting 97 14 Baskets and Containers 102 15 Spare Parts List 103 16 Acce...

Page 5: ...models only 40 5 7 Program 7 Bio Hazard 1 BH bio hazard models only 41 5 8 Program 8 Bio Hazard 2 BH bio hazard models only 43 5 9 Program 9 Bio Hazard Liquids BH bio hazard models only 44 5 10 Progra...

Page 6: ...nd Other Data 76 11 1 Browsing through the menus 76 11 2 Changing a Parameter 77 11 3 Quick options screen 79 11 4 Logging in and entering the Main menu 83 11 5 Changing parameters 84 11 6 System Para...

Page 7: ...There is a configuration equipped with fan that allows shortening the cooling operation The temperature and pressure are controlled through sensors placed inside and outside the media container or bo...

Page 8: ...The brown color is a common phenomenon can easily be removed and will not have any effect on the sterilized goods This manual is intended to give the user a general understanding of how the autoclave...

Page 9: ...as been subjected to misuse neglect accident or improper installation or application nor shall it extend to products that have been repaired or altered outside the factory without prior authorization...

Page 10: ...or our inspection If replacement parts are needed stipulate the model and serial number of the machine No products will be accepted for repair without proper authorization from us All transportation c...

Page 11: ...nces 5 Never start using a new autoclave or a new steam generator before the safety licensing and authorization department has approved it for use 6 All autoclave users must receive training in proper...

Page 12: ...Once a month ensure that the safety valves are functioning and once annually a certified tester must conduct pressure chamber safety tests 16 Once annually or more frequently effective tests must be p...

Page 13: ...ge of the cycle Better steam penetration into the load resulting in effective sterilization Better temperature uniformity Better drying of materials with closed doors due to the vacuum achieved in the...

Page 14: ...goods This manual is intended to give the user a general understanding of how the autoclave works and indicates best ways to operate and maintain it in order to obtain optimum results and a trouble f...

Page 15: ...hall be used The environment shall not exceed an ambient temperature range of 5 C 41 F 40 C 104 F and a relative humidity of 85 respectively The operation altitude shall not be over 2000 meters 6561 f...

Page 16: ...Sterilizers UL UL 61010 1 PED 97 23EEC IEC IEC 61010 2 040 Safety IEC IEC 61326 1 EMC ISO 17665 1 2006 Validation and Routine Control 3 6 Water Quality The distilled or mineral free water supply shal...

Page 17: ...se consult a water specialist 3 6 1 Drain Cooling The feed water supplied to the drain cooling must meet the following requirements Hardness 0 7 0 2 mmol l Water temperature shall not exceed 15 C 59 F...

Page 18: ...s door open Width 805mm 800mm length 1260mm 1430mm Distance between supporting legs Width 620mm rear legs 480mm front legs 620mm rear legs 480mm front legs Length 540mm 720mm Weight per support area m...

Page 19: ...Page 18 3 8 Overall Dimensions Model LABSCI 15L...

Page 20: ...Page 19 Models LABSCI 15 L Fan motor 3870 ELPRC only other models have it inside...

Page 21: ...h or circuit breaker shall be in close proximity to the equipment within easy reach of the operator and marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment The electrical net must be protected with a...

Page 22: ...our transmitted by the autoclave3840 3850 models is 300 W h and for 3870 model is 450Wh 3 12 Safety Features This autoclave includes built in safety features such as Error message display Temperature...

Page 23: ...sec LAB048 0461 Automatic door only On the door right edge Don t Touch Microswitches please Contact Tuttnauer Service LAB048 0462 On the door frame behind the door cover Don t Touch Microswitches plea...

Page 24: ...pening grip 7 Display 2 Door cover 8 Operating key board 3 Autoclave cover 9 Printer cover 4 Mineral free water reservoir cover 10 USB connection 5 Safety valve 11 Printer option 6 Autoclave s pressur...

Page 25: ...Page 24 3 15 Rear View Models LABSCI 15L No Description 1 Ventilation grills 2 Circuit breaker 3 Main power electric cable socket 4 Strainer 5 Drain 6 Tap Water 7 Air Inlet 1 2 3 7 6 5 4...

Page 26: ...Page 25 3 16 Rear View Model LABSCI 15 L No Description 1 ls l Ventilation gri 2 Circuit breaker 3 Main power electric cable socket 4 Strainer 5 Drain 6 Tap Water 7 Air Inlet 1 2 3 7 6 5 4...

Page 27: ...Page 26 3 17 Rear view for the fan configuration There is a configuration equipped with a fan that allows to shorten the cooling operation The fan is located on the rear cover of the autoclave Fan...

Page 28: ...Page 27 4 Control Panel 4 1 Control Panel Drawing No Description 1 Pressure Gauge 2 Display 3 Keypad Up Button 4 Keypad Start Stop Button 5 Keypad Down Button 6 Printer 3 5 1 2 4 6...

Page 29: ...lay screen The display is a LCD panel used to display the current status of the autoclave while using Operational Messages and Error Messages Chamber temperature No 1 System status Name of stage Error...

Page 30: ...enables the operator to browse through the directories In the available subdirectories o When the cursor is blinking on a number the DOWN key decreases its value o When adjusting a parameter and the...

Page 31: ...sages Symbols Message Symbol Name Message Symbol Description Required Action This symbol is displayed when the door is open Close the door Door is open during stand by This message is displayed when t...

Page 32: ...to set the Atmospheric pressure Critical settings have been updated Please restart machine in order for changes to be updated If a change of the autoclave setting was made a restart operation is requ...

Page 33: ...C models only PV models only BH models only Icon No Description 1 Glass 134 C 273 F 3 1 2 Plastic 121 C 250 F 15 1 3 Liquid A 121 C 250 F 15 4 Liquid B Waste 121 C 250 F 30 5 Liquid A Cooling 121 C 25...

Page 34: ...odels only PV models only BH models only Icon No Description 9 Bio Hazard Liquids 121 250 F 45 10 Vacuum test PV only 5 10 11 Warm Up 80 C 176 F 20 12 Isothermal 80 C 176 F 20 13 Air Mixture 121 C 250...

Page 35: ...273 F Drying stage is available for PV pre vacuum models only Nominal parameters default settings Sterilization temperature 134 C 273 F Sterilization time 3 minutes Drying time 1 minute PV pre vacuum...

Page 36: ...he chamber at a fast rate until pressure decreases to ambient pressure PV pre vacuum model only Drying vacuum is built up and the air pump is working Ending The system checks that End temperature and...

Page 37: ...rate until pressure decreases to ambient pressure PV pre vacuum models only Drying vacuum is built up and the air pump is working Ending The system checks that End temperature and End pressure have b...

Page 38: ...chamber at a slow rate until it reaches the pressure of 30 kPa above the ambient pressure Then steam is exhausted out of the chamber at a fast rate until pressure decreases to ambient pressure Drying...

Page 39: ...ilization temperature is maintained constant during the sterilization time Cooling N A Slow Exhaust Steam is exhausted from the chamber at a slow rate until it reaches the pressure of 30 kPa above the...

Page 40: ...Water enters the chamber Heating The chamber is heated by actuation of electrical heaters until the sterilization temperature is reached Sterilization Sterilization temperature is maintained constant...

Page 41: ...ult settings Sterilization temperature 121 C 150 F Sterilization time 30 minutes Operations sequence PV pre vacuum models only Pulse low Pulse high at one pulse it will build vacuum down to 25 kPa Wat...

Page 42: ...mperatures of 134 C 273 F for 30 minutes Drying stage is available for PV pre vacuum models only Nominal parameters default settings Sterilization temperature 134 C 273 F Sterilization time 30 minutes...

Page 43: ...formed through the bio hazard filter Some water may remain in the chamber after a failed cycle To remove such water press Start and repeat the cycle If the problem persists call for service PV pre vac...

Page 44: ...y Operations sequence PV pre vacuum models only Pulse low Pulse high at one pulse it will build vacuum down to 25 kPa All exhaust from the chamber is performed through the bio hazard filter Water Inle...

Page 45: ...is performed through the bio hazard filter For liquids when the manufacturer recommends autoclaving at temperatures of 121 C 250 F for 45 minutes Cautions Both PT100 temperature sensors must be insid...

Page 46: ...ust is performed through the bio hazard filter Some water may remain in the chamber after a failed cycle To remove such water press Start and repeat the cycle If the problem persists call for service...

Page 47: ...as P3 The rate of change of P3 P2 shall not exceed 0 13 kPa min 5 11 Program 11 Warm Up Pre warming the chamber at 80 C 176 F without drying Caution This is not a sterilization program Nominal parame...

Page 48: ...Program 12 Isothermal For liquids when the manufacturer recommends autoclaving at 60 100 C 140 212 F with no drying Recommending for melting of agar pasteurization etc Caution This is not a steriliza...

Page 49: ...pressure Drying N A Ending The system checks that End temperature and End pressure have been reached and then releases the door Note Some water may remain in the chamber 5 13 Program 13 Air Mixture Th...

Page 50: ...of soft plastic items Chamber fan is used to mix air with steam Sterilization Sterilization is controlled in a way that the sterilization pressure remains approx 30 above the theoretical pressure cor...

Page 51: ...1 degree per minute This will make the last stage of the heating take approximately 21 minutes This is to check the durability of the bottles Sterilization Sterilization temperature is maintained con...

Page 52: ...dels only Pulse low Pulse high at one pulse it will build vacuum down to 25 kPa Heating Steam enters the chamber and heats it up until the sterilization temperature is reached Sterilization Sterilizat...

Page 53: ...Page 52 Ending The system checks that End temperature and End pressure have been reached and then releases the door...

Page 54: ...ccessfully cycle ended and the reason of failure is displayed For example the next two scenarios 6 2 1 Canceled by user after complete sterilization stage The cycle ended successfully the reason for a...

Page 55: ...n of failure is displayed 6 3 Screens following a fail cycle In this case the display becomes yellow a warning sign and the reason of failure will be displayed For example the next two scenarios 6 3 1...

Page 56: ...n the user shall press START STOP key in order to delete the Cycle Failed message An example for all displayed warnings according to Cycle Failed Cycle Failed message Reason of failure Warning symbol...

Page 57: ...rts performing the sequence of operations of the cycle The measured values of temperature and pressure are printed at fixed time intervals according to the phase of the process as shown in the table o...

Page 58: ...ation S 00 22 06 134 5 311 6 The time temperature and pressure during sterilization S 00 21 06 134 6 311 0 The time temperature and pressure during sterilization S 00 20 06 134 5 310 1 The time temper...

Page 59: ...d pouches Cycle name Cycle Num 000082 Cycle number Version 1 0 00 00 Version A B CC DD 1 0 00 00 A Door Type Single Manual 1 B Vacuum Type 0 C Total number of Input Output functionality that are not a...

Page 60: ...Drying Stage ELPV Model only 7 2 Printer Handling 7 2 1 Maintenance Wipe off the soiling on the printer surface with a dry soft cloth with a weak neutral detergent After that wipe the printer with a...

Page 61: ...hand 3 Place the paper roll making sure it unrolls in the proper direction as shown see Fig 3 2 4 Take out the paper and re close the cover as shown see Fig 3 3 the printer cover is locked 5 Tear off...

Page 62: ...d immediately after printing because it becomes very hot Make sure that the thermal head is cool before setting papers or cleaning the thermal head Power OFF the printer in any of the following cases...

Page 63: ...lder 7 4 Condense collecting tray Since residual condense may accumulate between the water briar and the door we recommend to place a condense collecting tray 1 supplied with the autoclave under the a...

Page 64: ...least 5 minutes in order to set the atmospheric pressure 8 1 1 Placing the Autoclave Keep the back and the sides of the autoclave approximately 50 mm 2 away from the wall to allow ventilation and to f...

Page 65: ...sure that the electric cord is disconnected from the power and there is no pressure in the chamber and in the generator To avoid injuries lifting and carrying should be done with at least two persons...

Page 66: ...heck inside the autoclave chamber to ensure that no items have been left from the previous cycle 2 Immediately after use clean instruments thoroughly to dispose of any residue 3 It is recommended to w...

Page 67: ...e g hollowware so that only minimal resistance to removal of air the passage of steam and condensate will be met 10 Load items within the boundaries of the tray so that they do not touch the chamber w...

Page 68: ...e to delicate items 4 Pack hollowware sets so that all openings face the same direction and so that the contents cannot move inside the pack 5 Load packs of folded operating room drapes with layers ve...

Page 69: ...hout sharp bends or twists 9 5 Liquids Use only heat proof glass filled 2 3 full Ensure that the glass container is covered but not sealed to prevent pressure build up Note For proper sterilization en...

Page 70: ...r The door is equipped with an electrical cylinder This electrical cylinder perform the automatic opening and closing of the door 10 2 Opening the door In order to open the door follow the next steps...

Page 71: ...es For proper sterilization Do not overload the chamber Only autoclavable products shall be used please refer to the manufacturer instructions for sterilization of unknown materials or instruments 10...

Page 72: ...ot insert as per para 5 2 10 6 Closing and locking the door In order to close the door follow the following steps When the door is open the screen below will be displayed 1 Close the door Warning In o...

Page 73: ...g cycle Start the cycle by pressing the START STOP key If your autoclave supports CFR 21 part 11 standard perform the following procedure SELECT USER screen will be displayed 1 Enter the Enter Code sc...

Page 74: ...R HEAT STER and EXH If the operator presses the START key and the door is not completely closed the process will not start Caution Do not touch the strainer s cover mounted on the exhaust line during...

Page 75: ...the sterilization stage it will leave the load unsterilized At the end of the aborted process before completing the sterilization stage Cycle Failed message error message and a warning symbol are disp...

Page 76: ...le The door can be opened only after a successful cycle 4 To release the door locking at the end of operation press the UP key The same applies at power up after fail Rotate the handle counter clockwi...

Page 77: ...ou will learn how to browse through the folders When you read the Directories and subdirectories chapter with links to specific menus you will need to know how to browse through the folders using the...

Page 78: ...owsed through the menus and reached the parameter changing screen as explained above Now you can change the required parameter as desired To do so 1 Enter the required value as follows Press the Up an...

Page 79: ...e note the maximum and minimum values for this parameter shown on the screen Your value must be within these boundaries Below is the example of changing the Dry time parameter on the screen used in th...

Page 80: ...P and DOWN keys simultaneously 11 3 Quick options screen When the autoclave is on and no cycle is running press Up and Down keys simultaneously to enter the Quick options screen Most of the options re...

Page 81: ...some Quick Options 11 3 1 Version Information This directory allows viewing information of the current factory default and previous software versions 1 Enter the Version information screen 11 3 2 Star...

Page 82: ...ing the time to start the cycle 1 Move the cursor to the Time field 2 Set the required time Enabling the Start Cycle by Clock 1 Set the starting time 2 Move the cursor to Enabled Press Up or Down key...

Page 83: ...art Cycle by Clock 11 3 3 Set date and time This subdirectory enables the operator to set date and time On the Set date and time screen the time is displayed in the upper row in the form HH MM SS The...

Page 84: ...ains how to browse through the menus section 7 2 explains how to change a parameter When the autoclave is on and no cycle is running press the up and down keys simultaneously to enter the Quick Option...

Page 85: ...get to the Main menu Below is the list and the explanation of some options available to user on the Main Menu 11 5 Changing parameters Bacsoft control panel provides an interface that consists of cont...

Page 86: ...cycles Browse to the following folder Main menu System parameters You will see the following screen 11 6 1 Screen Saver In this menu you can define the screensaver delay time i e how long the keyboar...

Page 87: ...following screen listing the maintenance options Below is the instruction for autoclave s maintenance menu 11 7 1 Reset atmospheric pressure In this menu you can reset the atmospheric pressure value T...

Page 88: ...print the list of errors Browse to the following folder Maintenance Printer test The following screen will appear to confirm that the test has been done See the printout shown in the Printer handling...

Page 89: ...to the following folder Cycle parameters Drying Dry Time 2 Change the parameter as desired Drying stage is divided into two stages For each stage you can set the total time on time and off time So dur...

Page 90: ...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 Clean the water s...

Page 91: ...afety valve see sec 12 4 2 Once a month clean the strainer as per sec 12 7 Cleaning frequency may be reduced according to experience 3 Check the door gasket every 12 months and replace it if required...

Page 92: ...ir is performed by the bacteriological filter Frequency of replacement will be determined depending on the usage of the autoclave and the surrounding environment The filter is mounted in an opening on...

Page 93: ...ater reservoir 1 Connect the silicone hose supplied with the autoclave to drain into a bucket 2 Turn drain valve counterclockwise to the open position 3 Fully drain the reservoir 4 With a quart of tap...

Page 94: ...1 Open the strainer cover see the rear view 2 Remove the strainer element 3 Rinse the strainer with water Use a brush if necessary 4 Reinstall the strainer element 5 Close the strainer cover Caution D...

Page 95: ...ization cycle according to the manual 2 Allow a pressure of approximately 200 kPa 29 psi to build up in the chamber 3 Remove water reservoir cover 1 4 Pull the ring of the safety valve using a tool i...

Page 96: ...operation and exhaust steam from the chamber 6 Wait until the pressure decreases to zero only then the door can be opened 12 6 Cleaning the water sensor It is required that the water sensor be cleane...

Page 97: ...he compressed air hoses if applicable 4 Drain the water from the chamber To avoid injuries moving the autoclave should be done by using a forklift Caution Before moving the autoclave verify that the e...

Page 98: ...front view drawing 2 Make sure the power cord is connected properly to the machine and the mains see rear view drawing 3 Lift the circuit breaker lever The printer prints but nothing is printed on the...

Page 99: ...complete successful cycle is completed call for technical service Analog Input Error This message is displayed when any Temperature sensor or Pressure sensor is disconnected or out of range Call for s...

Page 100: ...ithin the preset time Verify that the autoclave is not overloaded Heat Time Error Keep This message is displayed if the system cannot reach the required temperature in the chamber during the optional...

Page 101: ...ck is faulty Call the technician Door is open During the cycle This message is displayed when the door is open During the cycle Close the door to perform a new cycle Canceled By User This message is d...

Page 102: ...e condition and perform a new cycle Supply distilled water error digitat input option This message is displayed in case of a mineral free water supply malfunction Check and fix the mineral free water...

Page 103: ...steel wire baskets Stainless steel container for waste products Model L x D x H mm Capacity L x D x H mm Capacity 3840 400x260x225 1 400x260x225 1 3850 500x260x225 1 500x260x225 1 3870 680x260x225 1...

Page 104: ...et 4mm GAS082 0008 16 Accessories List Description Cat No 3840 3850 3870 Pouch rack available upon request ACS215 0008 Printer paper THE002 0052 THE002 0052 THE002 0052 Tray TY304 0001 TRY 385 0005 TR...

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