Introduction - SciCan BRAVO 17 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION

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DISCLAImERS
Congratulations on your selection of the Bravo™ Autoclave. We are confi dent that you have
purchased the fi nest equipment of its type. the Bravo is a counter-top unit that features a
number of sterilizing cycles designed to meet your needs and suitability for steam sterilization.
the details of installing, operating and maintaining your Bravo are all contained within this
operator's manual. to ensure years of safe, trouble-free service please read these instructions
before operating this unit and keep them for future reference. Operational, maintenance and
replacement instructions should be followed for the product to perform as designed. Contents
of this manual are subject to change without notice to refl ect changes and improvements to the
Bravo product.
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his symbol indiCates important information
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER OF INJURY. FOLLOW THE PRO-
CEDURES DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL TO AvOID INJURING THE USER AND/OR
OTHERS.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. FOL-
LOWS THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL TO PREvENT POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO
MATERIALS, EqUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE.
THE MATERIAL THE STERILIZER IS COMPOSED OF MUST BE DISPOSED ACCOR-
DING TO THE DIRECTIvE 2002/96/CEE.
potenzial hazard due to high temperature.
Equipment in accordance with applicable directives.
Symbol for disposal in accordante with Directive 2002/95 EC, 2002/96/ EC,
and 2003/108/ EC.
Consult the user manual.
the Bravo units described in this manual are to be used exclusively for the sterilization of solid
and hollow re-usable instruments and porous materials (e.g., textiles).
THE DEvICE MUST ONLY BE USED BY qUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IT MAY
NOT BE USED OR HANDLED BY INExPERT AND/OR UNAUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL FOR ANY REASON.
THIS DEvICE MUST NOT BE USED FOR THE STERILIZATION OF FLUIDS,
LIqUIDS OR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS.
Do not permit any person other than certifi ed personnel to supply parts for, service or maintain
your Bravo. SciCan shall not be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages caused by
any maintenance or services performed on the Bravo by a third party, or for the use of equipment
or parts manufactured by a third party, including lost profi ts, any commercial loss, economic
loss, or loss arising from personal injury.
Never remove the cover of the unit and never insert objects through holes or openings in the
cabinetry. Doing so may damage the unit and / or pose a hazard to the operator.
All elements of this book are common to Bravo17, Bravo17V and Bravo21V, except where noted.
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