32
Warning
The Multi-purpose valve knob should be turned in a clockwise direction
only!
9.
Load the autoclave. See section “Preparation for Sterilization”
for information on proper loading.
10.
Shut the door, move the Door Closing Devise into position and
tighten, making sure that the Door Switch is activated.
NOTE:
Due to the inherent elasticity of the door gasket, it is important to
tighten the door bolt until “hand tight”. Do not overtighten the bolt as
this may result in damage to the gasket.
Should
the
autoclave
fail
to
reach
the
sterilizing
temperature/pressure,
always check first that the door is fully sealed. If not, tighten the door
bolt further, as described above, until completely sealed.
11.
Turn the Thermostat knob to the desired sterilization
temperature.
Note: This autoclave is designed according to all international
standards, which allows the temperature to raise 4
º
F (2
º
C)
over the working temperature.
6.3
Sterilization
Time Table
Note:
The table shows different times for M (Standard Manual) & MK
(Kwiklave Manual) units as well as for hot and cold starts.
Material
STE.
TEMP
TOTAL STERILIZATION TIME
(does not include drying)
Models
MK
M
Cold
Start
Hot
Start
Cold
Start
Hot
Start
a. Unwrapped instruments,
open glass or metal
containers and any other
items where such
temperature is suitable.
273ºF
(134ºC)
16min. 11min.
—
—
1730
21min. 11min.
27min. 13min. 2340
30min. 14min. 2540
32min. 23min.
3140,
3850,
3870
Single Instruments
12min. 9min.
b. Wrapped instruments,
standard cassettes,
rubber tubing and any
other items where such
temperature is suitable.
273
º
F
(134
º
C)
20min. 15min.
—
—
1730
25min. 15min.
31min. 17min. 2340
34min. 18min. 2540
36min. 27min.
3140,
3850,
3870
c. Packs and any other
items where such temp.
is suitable.
273
º
F
(134
º
C)
25min. 20min. 45min. 35min.
All
models
d. Any items where a
lower sterilization temp.
is required.
250
º
F
(121
º
C)
30min. 25min. 60min. 50min.
All
models