MAN205-0097044ENO Rev. A
Apr. 2014
Page 4 of 28 pages
1. GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction
This autoclave is a sterilizer designed to cover a large field of applications for hospitals
and medical centers as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries.
The autoclave operates with saturated steam as the sterilizing agent, and has a
temperature range of up to 137
C (279
º
F) and pressure up to 2.3 bar (34 psi).
The autoclave is equipped with a 27kW built-in steam generator.
The autoclave is equipped with an “Emergency Stop” push-button and key lock,
mounted on the front panel. This feature is designed to prevent hazards to humans,
accidents due to equipment breakdown in compliance with the European standards EN-
285 requirements.
When an emergency switch is activated, the key must be used to allow the switch to
return to the operating position.
The autoclave is equipped with one manual hinged door, closed and opened manually.
The door is locked by rotating a wheel located on the front of the door. The locking
mechanism incorporates a safety lock which locks the door in the closed position,
preventing the door locking mechanism from opening. The door will only open if
conditions in the chamber allow the locking mechanism to unlock the door.
The sealing of the chamber is achieved through a heat resistant silicone gasket, located
in a groove around the door opening of the autoclave.
The interlock system of the door is based on the following opening conditions:
The door cannot be opened while the autoclave is in operation.
The door cannot be opened if the chamber is under pressure.
The door cannot be opened if there is liquid sensed on the chamber floor.
The door cannot be opened at the end of the cycle if the chamber temperature
is higher than the preset final temperature.
The electronic circuitry and software programming of the programmable control system
are designed to operate 6 sterilization programs. In addition there are two test programs:
Bowie & Dick Test and the Leakage Test.
The control system of the sterilizer is based on microcomputer technology, ensuring a
highly reliable and safe operation. The computerized control unit ensures a fully
automatic operation through the entire cycle; hence, after setting the pre-selected
parameters and starting the operation, no further operator intervention is necessary.
The autoclave has an automatic shutdown system. If there are no operations for four
hours, the autoclave goes into SLEEP mode.
The selected program, the main phases of the cycle and the status of the machine are
controlled and displayed on digital readouts. For process documentation, the important
information concerning operation is printed.
The touch screen located on the front panel enables the operator to select a sterilization
program, and start/stop a cycle.