MAN205-0097044ENO Rev. A
Apr. 2014
Page 23 of 28 pages
6. MAINTENANCE
OF
AUTOCLAVE
6.1
Preventive and Periodical Maintenance
User
Before each
cycle
1. Clean the strainer at the bottom of the chamber.
2. Verify that the door gasket and the surface that the gasket is
pressed on are clean.
3. Keep the door closed between sterilizing cycles.
Daily
1. Clean the door gasket every day with a soft cloth.
2. Before the first operation of the day, warm up the jacket for
at least 20 minutes with the door closed, even if the READY
is lit up.
3. Keep the door closed between sterilizing cycles.
4. Carry out a BOWIE & DICK test at the beginning of each day
after warm up.
5. At the end of the day leave the door open.
Weekly
1. Clean the cabinet and door parts, the internal walls of the
autoclave, the shelves and the shelf rails with a soft cloth
and household detergent.
Clean the chamber while the
autoclave is cold.
The detergent shall be flushed away with
water.
If you used tap water, for the final flush use distilled or
mineral-free water.
Caution!
Do not use steel wool or steel brush as this can damage
the chamber!
2. At the end of the week, or if the autoclave will stand for a
prolonged period, clean the chamber when it is cold, and
leave the door open.
Note:
1.
The procedures done by the “User” referred in the Preventive and Periodical
Maintenance, must be performed by trained personnel only.
2.
Keeping the inside of the autoclave clean will lengthen its life and its proper
operation.
3. If
you
see
or
hear
anything extraordinary, stop using the autoclave and call for
service.
Warning!
Do not operate the autoclave in the presence of dangerous gases and vapors.
It is strictly forbidden to enter the autoclave chamber!
It is strictly forbidden for any person to enter the service area behind the
service access panels, except the trained technician.
