Safety Instructions
To operate the steam sterilizer, pay attention to the following safety
instructions given below and in the individual chapters of this Operating
Manual.
Appropriate use
■ Do not sterilize any liquids with this steam sterilizer.
Power cable and
mains socket
■ The power cable may not be replaced ba an inadequate measured
power cable.
■ Never damage or alter the plug or mains cable.
■ Never operate the steam sterilizer if the mains cable or power plug are
damaged.
■ Never unplug by pulling on the power cable. Always take a grip on the
plug.
Setting up, installation,
commissioning
■ Only have the steam sterilizer set up, installed, and started up by
people
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authorized by MELAG.
■ Only operate the steam sterilizer in areas which are not subject to
explosion hazards.
■ The connections for electrical provision and water supply and discharge
must be set-up by trained personnel.
■ Documentation media (computer, CF card reader, etc.) must be placed
in such a way that they cannot come into contact with liquids.
Preparation and sterilization
of instruments
■ Follow the instructions of the instrument manufacturers for preparing
and sterilizing instruments.
■ Observe the relevant standards and directives for the preparation and
sterilization of instruments, e.g.
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RKI [Robert Koch Institute] and
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DGSV [German Society for Sterile Supply].
■ Only use wrapping materials and systems which are suitable for steam
sterilization according to the manufacturer's information.
Program termination
■ Take heed that when opening the door after terminating a running
program, hot water steam can escape out of the chamber, depending
on when the program was terminated.
■ Depending on the time of the program termination, the load might not
be sterile. Observe the clear instructions shown on the
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display of the
steam sterilizer. If necessary, sterilize the affected
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objects after
rewrapping.
Removal of the items to be
sterilized
■ Never use force to open the door.
■ Use the basket lifter to remove the insert basket and the package
holder. Never touch the
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sterilized items, the chamber or the door with
unprotected hands. The elements are hot.
■ After removal, place the insert basket and the package holder on a dry,
disinfected surface or use the holder and the frame as an alternative.
■ Check the wrapping of the sterilized objects for damage when removing
them from the steam sterilizer. If a wrapping is damaged, wrap the
object again and re-sterilize it.
Maintenance and repair
■ Have the maintenance and repair done only by
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authorized persons.
■ When exchanging spare parts, you may use only the original MELAG
components.
Carrying the steam sterilizer
■ Use the supplied carrying straps to transport the steam sterilizer and
attach them to the sides e.g. using package tape.
Malfunctions
■ If repeated error messages occur while operating the steam sterilizer,
turn the device off, unplug the power plug and notify your specialist
dealer.
