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Provided that the instruments are prepared carefully for the sterilization, stains on the load and soiling of the
autoclave itself can be prevented.
1.4.5 Electronic
Parameter Control EPS ___________________________________________________
The microprocessor in the Euroklav
®
23V-S makes it possible to monitor pressure, temperature and time
continuously during a program by Electronic Parameter Control The overall operating time can then be
optimised according the load and the temperature of the autoclave.
The process assessment and monitoring system in the program control compare current process parameters
with standard process data and monitors the process relative to limit values for temperatures, times and
pressures. This makes it possible to identify faults as they occur, and provides quality assurance for the
sterilization process.
1.4.6
Combined pressure pulsing and vacuum drying _______________________________________
This method ensures good drying results even for wrapped instruments.
1.4.7 Pre-heating ______________________________________________________________________
By activating the "pre-heating" function, the cold autoclave chamber can be warmed up before sterilization,
or the temperature can be maintained between sterilization runs. This reduces the duration of cycles and
considerably reduces the formation of condensation, thus improving drying results.
1.4.8 Documentation ___________________________________________________________________
The electronic memory stores records of the previous 40 programs.
For effective hard-copy documentation and for checking purposes a MELA
®
42 printer can be connected
to print out a record immediately after completion of a program or to print out records from the memory.
2 Installation
When setting-up and installing the autoclave, please consult the separate instruction leaflet "Installing the
Euroklav
®
23V-S".
2.1
Setting up the autoclave
______________________________________________
The autoclave should be set up in a dry place which is protected against dust. The base should be stable,
and able to support the weight of the appliance (unloaded weight 43 kg).The space required by the autoclave
can be seen from the external dimensions (as in Section 1.1). A minimum additional space of 10 cm should
be allowed on either side and above the autoclave in order to ensure that heat can escape.
The electrical power supply should be a separate 230V AC circuit with a 16 A fuse.
Should it be decided at some stage to install an automatic one-way water system, it is necessary to have a
connection to the wastewater plumbing near the autoclave, preferably a wall outlet (NW 40) or a sink-trap
(standard length of outflow pipe 2m, 16 mm width). The work surface on which the autoclave stands must be
higher than the outlet, and the outlet pipe must be without bends and twists which could prevent water
flowing out freely. At the same time, the work surface must provide convenient access to the autoclave, and
the display must be clearly visible.
The autoclave can be supplied with demineralized/distilled water from the integrated two chamber storage
tank, with freshwater and wastewater chambers. Alternatively, the Euroklav
®
23V-S can also be connected to
an external water purifier - MELA
dem
®
47 or MELA
dem
®
37 (or an equivalent water purification system).
However, please note that this will require additional space.
2.2 Transport
ribbons
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Take the autoclave out of the packaging by means of the transport ribbons. The ribbons themselves are
each removed by undoing two retaining screws, which must then be screwed firmly back in place without
washers.
