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Caution!
Do not use steel wool or steel brush as this can damage the chamber!
3.
Clean the outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
4.
Replace mineral free water in the reservoir.
Autoclaves without recycling of mineral free water
If the autoclave was not used, drain the water from the mineral free
water reservoir once a week, and refill with fresh mineral-free water or
distilled water (see sec. 12.3).
For autoclaves with recycling of mineral free water. (Not available in
Europe!)
Once a week, or after 20 cycles (whichever comes first), drain the
water from the mineral free water reservoir, and refill with fresh
mineral-free water or distilled water (see sec. 12.3).
12.1.3
Periodically
By the operator
1.
Once a month, activate the safety valve (see sec. 12.4).
2.
Once a month clean the strainer as per sec. 12.7. Cleaning frequency
may be reduced according to experience.
3.
Check the door gasket every 12 months and replace it if required (shall
be done by a qualified technician).
By a qualified technician
Every 6 months
Tighten the screws of the heaters and the electrical connections at the
heaters, valves and connectors in the control box.
Replace the air filter, every 6 months or after 1000 cycles (the shorter
period).
Once a year
These operation shall be done by an authorized technician.
Checking the continuity of the grounding connections.
Calibration of the temperature and pressure.
Perform validation of the autoclave.
Checking the precise operation of the earth leakage relay.
Checking that the autoclave is leveled.
Checking the safety elements; safety valve, cut-off thermostat, door
locking mechanisms.
Checking the operation sequences, the sterilization parameters etc.
