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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The autoclave has unique characteristics. Please read and understand the operation
instructions before first operation of the autoclave. This manual includes instructions of
operation, the door safety mechanism, dangers involved in circumventing safety means, how
to ensure that the door is closed, and how to select a correct sterilization program.
Never use the autoclave to sterilize corrosive products, such as: acids, bases and phenols,
volatile compounds or solutions such ethanol, methanol or chloroform nor radioactive
substances.
2.1. Safety features
The autoclave has the following features for hazard protection:
The pressure vessel chamber door has the following features protecting personnel from
hazards:
1. Two door switches that indicate that the door is closed and locked. Without this indication
steam is not introduced to the chamber.
2. A pressure switch that blocks door opening if the pressure is higher than 2 psi above the
atmospheric pressure.
These features are implemented in the following devices (limiters):
For the chamber:
1. Electrical door lock
2. Mechanical membrane door lock
3. Mechanical safety valves (1 for chamber and 1 for generator).
For the generator:
1. Cut-off pressure switch
2. Cut-off thermostat
The main power is shut off if there is lack of water or the pressure is above the safe level.
Below are the safety instructions:
2.2. Safety Instructions
1. All autoclave users must receive training in proper usage from an
experienced employee. Every new employee must undergo a training period
under an experienced employee.
2. When sterilizing plastic materials, make sure that the item can withstand
sterilization temperature. Plastic that melts in the chamber is liable to cause a
great deal of damage.
3. On closing the device door, make sure it is properly locked before activating.
Verify that DOOR OPEN symbol is replaced by the load number.
4. When withdrawing trays, wear heat resistant gloves.
5. Before opening the door, verify that the pressure in the chamber equals the
atmospheric pressure (chamber pressure is displayed on the screen).
6. Unlock the door properly: see Error! Reference source not found. .
7. Open the door the minimum required to let the residual steam to escape from
the chamber. Only after there is no vapor, open the door.and remove the
load.
8. Once a month, ensure that the safety valve is operating, and once a year
certified inspector must perform pressure chamber safety test.