
MELA
tronic
23EN
6
Safety instructions
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Qualified personnel: As with the preceding instrument reprocessing, the sterilization of instruments
using this steam sterilizer may only be carried out by competent personnel.
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When opening the door, particularly after interrupting the drying process, residual steam can escape
from the steam sterilizer chamber.
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After opening the door, do not touch any metal surfaces - these will be hot! Danger of burns. Always
use the tray lifter to remove trays, or wear suitable hand protectors when taking out other items.
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If you connect an external condensate container to the steam sterilizer, be sure to remove the
condensing coil for pressure relief (Fig. 1 Pos. 18) from the water storage tank. Check the level of
water in the condensate tank every day, and empty this tank to prevent water from overflowing and
causing damage to the room. There is no automatic monitor for the level of condensate water.
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Do not sterilize any liquids with this steam sterilizer. It is not approved for the sterilization of liquids.
In case of non-observance, the consequences could be burns, delayed boiling and damage to the
steam sterilizer.
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This device is not suited for use in areas where there are risks of explosion.
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The appliance must only be serviced and repaired by MELAG or by its authorised technicians
(stockist or customer services) using only original parts and following service instructions.
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Documentation media (computer, CF card reader, etc.) must be placed in such a way that they
cannot come into contact with liquids.
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Before opening the housing always disconnect from the mains power supply!
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In order to ensure effective sterilization with the steam sterilizer observe the instructions in this User
Manual, and in particular ensure that the loading of the steam sterilizer is appropriate for the
program selected.
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This device is designed to be operated outside the patient environment. This means that there must
be an interval of at least 1.5 metres between the device and the area where patients are being
treated, or where they otherwise stand or sit.
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If error messages repeatedly occur during operation of the steam sterilizer, then do not use the
steam sterilizer until it has been repaired by authorized service personnel.
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If the power cable is damaged, do not use the steam sterilizer. Call authorized technician and have
them replace the damaged cable by an especially prepared cable.
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Store and transport the device in a frost-free environment.
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Avoid strong shocks/vibrations.
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Please note that all serious accidents which occur in connection with the medical product (e.g. death
or serious deterioration in the state of health of a patient) which were presumably caused by the
product, must be reported to the manufacturer (MELAG) and the relevant authority of the member
state, in which the user and/or patient resides.
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