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GENERAL
Read the Operating Instructions carefully, before beginning any operation
on the autoclave!
1.1
Manufacturer and US Official Correspondence Information
The Autoclave is manufactured by Tuttnauer Ltd., Located
Har-Tuv B Industrial Zone, P.O. Box 170, Beit Shemesh 9910101, Israel.
Tel: +972-2-9904611
The US Official Correspondence is:
Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. 25 Power Drive Hauppauge, NY, 11788,
USA.
Tel: (631) 737 4850, (800) 624 5836,
Fax: (631) 737 0720
1.2
Intended Use
The autoclave is designed for the sterilization of medical and surgical
goods such as wrapped and unwrapped solid, hollow, and porous loads
used in healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, extended
care facilities, freestanding surgical centers, clinics, and medical &
dental clinics).
1.3
Intended Users
The autoclave is intended for use by hospital personnel and other medical
personnel.
All autoclave users must receive training in proper usage from an
experienced employee. Every new employee must undergo a training
period from an experienced employee.
1.4
Incoming Inspection
Upon receiving your Tuttnauer Autoclave carefully inspect the outside
of the shipping carton for signs of damage. If any damage to the carton
is found, note the location with respect to the autoclave and check that
area of the autoclave carefully once it is fully unpacked. Observe
packing method and retain packing materials until the unit has been
inspected. Mechanical inspection involves checking for signs of physical
damage such as: scratched panel surfaces, broken knobs, etc.
If any damage is found, contact your dealer as soon as possible so
that they
can
file
a
claim
with
the
shipping
carrier
and
notify
Tuttnauer.
All Tuttnauer products are carefully inspected prior to shipment and all
reasonable precautions are taken in preparing them for shipment to
assure safe arrival at their destination.
Note
: Lifting and carrying should always be done by two people.
1.5
Warranty
We certify that this instrument is guaranteed to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year against faulty components and
assembly.
This warranty does not include routine cleaning and preventive
maintenance to be performed according to instructions in
section 8.1 (Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance).