HARVEY CHEMICLAVE 5000 Operating Instructions

HARVEY CHEMICLAVE 5000
OWNER AND OPERATOR GUIDE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FILLING AND CHECKING SOLUTIONS

The filling opening is located on top of the Chemiclave (see figure 1 below). The dust cover
should be removed only for filling or checking solution level.
With the control knob in the "Depressurize" position, fill the solution reservoir with approximately
500 ml of Vapo Steril. The level of solution may be determined visually. A measuring cup is
included for your convenience.
Since each cycle of the Chemiclave uses 15.7 ml of Vapo-Steril Solution, refilling of the solution
reservoir is required after approximately 30 cycles. The "Solution: light (see figure 1 below)
signals when the solution reservoir needs refilling.
When the solution reservoir is empty, the system will not build pressure and refilling with Vapo-
Steril is necessary. The solution reservoir may be refilled at any time, whether the Chemiclave is
hot or cold. If the solution reservoir is empty, turn the control knob to "Depressurize" before
refilling (see figure 1 below)
Before refilling solution reservoir, dispose of exhausted solution by removing condensate tray
(see Figure 1) and discarding contents. The condensate is contaminated and chemically altered
and must not be reused. IF REUSED, CONDENSATE WILL NOT STERILIZE AND MAY
DAMAGE YOUR CHEMICLAVE.

ACTIVATING CHEMICLAVE

Connect the Chemiclave to 115 Volts, 60hz only. Turn on the power switch (see figure 1 below).
Two lights (see figure 1 below) indicate your Chemiclave is functioning properly. The "Power"
light will remain on until turned off at the end of the day.
The "Temperature" light will remain on up to 15 minutes during the initial heating period. Your
Chemiclave is designed to operate all day with minimal power consumption (only 500 watts, as
against 1000 to 1250 watts for most other units). To save valuable time, leave it on to avoid
"preheating" for each load.
When the "Temperature" light goes out initially, the Chemiclave is ready for use. After initial
start-up, the "Temperature" light will illuminate intermittently, as the thermostat automatically
maintains the optimum temperature for sterilization (132 degrees c). NO MANUAL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THIS TEMPERATURE.