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12.
Service and Maintenance
Instructions
12.1
Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance
The maintenance operations described in this chapter have to be
fulfilled periodically to keep the device in good condition and to reduce
the breakdown time to a minimum.
The user can easily execute these operations in accordance with
further instructions.
The owner of the autoclave is responsible to order an authorized
technician to perform the periodical tests and preventive maintenance
operations, as specified in sec. 12.1.3.2.
Use only mineral-free water as detailed in sec. 3.11 (water quality).
Warning
Before carrying out any preventive maintenance operation, ensure
that the electrical cord is disconnected and there is no pressure in
the autoclave.
12.1.1
Daily by the operator
Clean door gasket with a soft cloth. The gasket should be clean and
smooth. A mild soapy solution may be used.
12.1.2
Weekly by the operator
1.
Clean the water sensor in the rear of the chamber with a damp cloth or
sponge. Cleaning the dirt off the sides of the sensor is more important
than the tip (see sec. 12.5).
2.
Check the interior of the autoclave. If the autoclave is dirty it requires
cleaning as follows:
Take out the tray holder and trays. Clean the tray holder, trays and
chamber's interior (especially its bottom part) with a cleaning agent &
water. Wipe off the sediments from the chamber bottom with a sponge.
You may use diluted Chamber Brite™ solution as cleaning agent. To
prepare this solution, pour one bag of Chamber Brite™ into 3/4 – 1 liter
of warm mineral-free water. Immediately after cleaning, rinse the tray
holder, trays and chamber's interior with water to avoid stains on the
metal.
