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Functional effectiveness of the MELA
quick12
®
and preservation of
its value are depending on :
1.
Correct preparation of instruments to be sterilized
2.
Proper care and maintenance of the autoclave
3.
Quality of distilled/demineralized feed water
IMPORTANT! Be sure to observe the safety instructions on page 9!
In the event that your autoclave should not function properly, first read the instructions beginning on page 15
before you notify the MELAG Customer Service Department.
Please note down here the factories number of your device in case you need to identify it for our
Customer Service Department. This number is on the rear side of the unit. Type 12 factory no.:....
Content:
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1 Description of the autoclave ............................................................................................................................1
1.1 View of the apparatus ......................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Rear View ........................................................................................................................2
1.1.3 Sectional view - for service only ......................................................................................3
1.2 Technical data .................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Operating scope for sterilization and disinfection............................................................................4
1.4 Electronic-parametric regulation......................................................................................................4
1.5 Printout of the log.............................................................................................................................5
1.6 Water-one-way system ....................................................................................................................5
1.7 No start of program if water quality is inadequate ...........................................................................5
2 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Preparation of instruments ..............................................................................................................6
2.2 Formation of rust = foreign rust .......................................................................................................6
2.3 Cleaning and care of the autoclave .................................................................................................6
2.4 Testing the function of the autoclave...............................................................................................7
3 Installation........................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Positioning the autoclave.................................................................................................................7
3.2 Connection of water discharge ........................................................................................................8
3.3 Filling the water reservoir.................................................................................................................8
3.4 Connection of the logging printer.....................................................................................................8
3.5 Setting the time of day and the date ................................................................................................9
3.6 Empty sterilization process ..............................................................................................................9
3.7 VDE-requirements ...........................................................................................................................9
3.8 Safety precautions ...........................................................................................................................9
4 For every sterilization / disinfection cycle ......................................................................................................10
4.1 Main switch, pre-heating of the chamber ......................................................................................10
4.2 Selection of program......................................................................................................................10
4.3 Items to be sterilized......................................................................................................................10
4.4 Preparation of instruments ............................................................................................................11
4.5 Loading ..........................................................................................................................................11
4.6 Starting the sterilization / disinfection ............................................................................................11
4.7 Automatic pressure release...........................................................................................................11
4.8 Automatic printout of the log ..........................................................................................................11
4.9 Successful end of a process..........................................................................................................11
4.10 Removal of instruments ...............................................................................................................12
4.11 Drying...........................................................................................................................................12
4.12 Particularities of disinfection ........................................................................................................12
4.13 Overheat protection .....................................................................................................................12
4.14 Process control ............................................................................................................................13
4.15 Sterilizing frequency ....................................................................................................................13
