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User Manual
Fast-action Autoclave
®
MELAquick
12
Dear Doctor:
Thank you very much for the trust which you have shown by purchasing this autoclave.
For more than 55 years now, MELAG — a medium-sized family-owned and -operated
business — has specialized in the production of sterilization equipment for medical prac-
tice. During this period, MELAG has succeeded in becoming a leading manufacturer of
sterilization equipment. More than 420,000 MELAG units sold throughout the world testify
to the exceptional quality of our sterilizers.
As all other MELAG products, this autoclave was manufactured and tested according to
strict quality criteria. Before placing this unit into operation, please thoroughly read this
Operating Manual. The long-term functional effectiveness and the preservation of the
value of your autoclave will primarily depend on careful preparation of instruments before
sterilization, and on proper care of the unit.
The management and staff of MELAG
since fabr. no. 94 12 5000
subject to technical alterations
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- Page 1 Thank you very much for the trust which you have shown by purchasing this autoclave. For more than 55 years now, MELAG — a medium-sized family-owned and -operated business — has specialized in the production of sterilization equipment for medical prac- tice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
In the event that your autoclave should not function properly, first read the instructions beginning on page 22 before you notify the MELAG Customer Service Department. Please note down here the factories number of your device in case you need to identify it for our Customer Service Department. - Page 3 ® User Manual MELAquick Total operating time ....................17 Accuracy of process regulation.................19 Use of aqua dest / aqua dem..................19 5.3.1 Amount of consumption .....................20 5.3.2 Emptying the reservoir ....................20 5.3.3 Refilling / Replacement ....................20 Putting out of operation / Transport ................. 21 Transport under danger of frost ................21 Breakdowns without warning light ................
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Page 4: Description Of The Autoclave
Description of the autoclave View of the apparatus ____________________________________________________ 1.1.1 Front view _____________________________________________________________________ Sliding door 9 Door is open 16 Sterilization mode „ Locking handle Fault“ 17 Disinfection mode „ Water reservoir Ready“ 18 Hose connector „ „ Main“ switch Running“... -
Page 5: Rear View
® User Manual MELAquick 1.1.2 Rear View______________________________________________________________________ underneath page 5... -
Page 6: Sectional View - For Service Only
1.1.3 Sectional view - for service only ___________________________________________________ Fuses Temperature sensor thermometer Feed pump with thermal protection Output test button (and others) Measuring block with fine filter Lithium battery Overheat protection for steam gen- Steam filter in front of solenoid valve Solenoid valve for pressure release erator Temperature sensor pre-heating... -
Page 7: Technical Data
® User Manual MELAquick Technical data __________________________________________________________ Type 12 Sterilization chamber (diameter x height) 9 cm × 16 cm Required power-connection ratings: 1100 W, 230 V, AC Average consumption 400 W with 4 Sterilizations per hour Power costs per sterilization cycle = y €/kWh x 0,1 kWh (at y €/kWh) (incl. -
Page 8: Printout Of The Log
® takes. For this reason, the MELAquick 12 has an in the water storage tank (52). If the water quality is automatic warning system which prevents it from be-... -
Page 9: Introduction
We recommend the use of ultrasonic devices, clean- MELAG - rust-proof materials ing devices, and equipment-care systems especially ® All parts of the MELAquick 12 autoclave which designed for the cleaning of handpieces and angular come into contact with steam are made of rustproof instruments. -
Page 10: Testing The Function Of The Autoclave
Oxoid company, Cd. no. BR 23). ages, then make sure that the steam has unre- ® For MELAquick 12 (i.e., chamber volumes of stricted contact with all paper sides of the package. 1...3 dm³), DIN 58 946, Part 8 stipulates that three Here, it is also necessary that the paper side of the bio-indicators (plus a positive sample) must be used. -
Page 11: Installation
While processing, water vapour flows with pressure back of the autoclave as far as possible. Therefore into the MELAG condensation container No. 120 you have to overcome a first resistance to get to the (23). The steam is condensed in the container via a end of the connector. -
Page 12: Filling The Water Reservoir
Filling the water reservoir _________________________________________________ When turning on the autoclave for the first time tainer. (where the reservoir is empty) or when the reservoir Total capacity of tank: 4.50 l is not filled with enough water, the light "WATER" Re-filling with water: approx. -
Page 13: Vde-Requirements
® User Manual MELAquick VDE-requirements _______________________________________________________ Due to the valid VDE-requirements, this autoclave is Electrically powered devices of this nature not suitable in areas with danger of explosion. should not be operated unless they are under It may be repaired only by the manufacturer or a li- constant supervision. -
Page 14: For Every Sterilization / Disinfection Cycle
• For general purposes use the insert basket (part has a width of at least 8 mm in accordance with No. 121). It provides a sterilization of 12 turbines DIN 58953, part. 7. The MELAG package sealing and contra-angles. Other instruments with a maxi- ®... -
Page 15: Preparation Of Instruments
® User Manual MELAquick Preparation of instruments ________________________________________________ The instruments have to be cleaned and cared for tion, clean and oil hand pieces according to the very thoroughly as described in chapter 2.1. In addi- manufacturer's instructions. Loading ________________________________________________________________ The closed and locked sliding door (1) is opened by Never sterilize instruments without using a bas- turning the knob (2) for 90°... -
Page 16: Automatic Printout Of The Log
Automatic printout of the log ______________________________________________ „ After the lamp END“ (13) glows, and the acoustic automatically if the printer has been connected and signal sounds five times, the log will be printed out is ready for operation. See Section 1.5. Successful end of a process_______________________________________________ The acoustic signal and the light of lamp "END"... -
Page 17: Process Control
Sterilizing frequency _____________________________________________________ 4.15 Because of its parameters control system and its op- tion / disinfection without interruption. timised heating, MELAG-autoclave 10 sterilizations per hour are possible. ® MELAquick12 used steriliza- Further informations about sterilization Total operating time ______________________________________________________ needed for sterilization is about 5.5 minutes and Operating time about 7.5 minutes for disinfection. - Page 18 equalization time, killing time and an extra charge for safety. page 18...
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Page 19: Accuracy Of Process Regulation
® For the operation of the MELAquick12 and for all tion 1.7. other MELAG autoclaves, however, battery water Steam formation in accordance with VDE 0510 is also adequate. The extent of stain formation on instruments de- The stipulations of VDE must be strictly observed... -
Page 20: Amount Of Consumption
5.3.1 Amount of consumption _________________________________________________________ Water in the reservoir decreases each process with fection cycle. the amount needed for one sterilization/disinfection When the water reservoir is full, it is possible to (one-way system). conduct approx. 28 sterilization cycles until the lamp „... -
Page 21: Putting Out Of Operation / Transport
® User Manual MELAquick Putting out of operation / Transport • • Switch off main switch. Empty water reservoir as described in chapter • Pull out main plug, let autoclave cool down. 5.3.2. • • Remove hose to condenser container from auto- If possible, use the original packing to trans- clave by pressing hard against the black ring of port the autoclave. -
Page 22: Breakdowns Without Warning Light
Door closed and locked: in the autoclave is defective. Lamp "MAIN" lights, You must notify the MELAG Customer Service De- Lamp "READY" blinks (if apparatus is still cold), partment. Lamp "READY" lights (if apparatus is pre-heated), In case of different indication: Lamp "WATER"... -
Page 23: The Water Pump Does Not Start When The Program Begins
The water pump does not start when the program begins ______________________ It can happen that the water pump (47) starts with a You must notify the MELAG Customer Service De- delay: i.e., only within 30...60 seconds after pressing partment. -
Page 24: Sliding Door Cannot Be Unlocked
To perform this, first re- You must notify the MELAG Customer Service De- move the filter, then close off the outgoing-water partment. hose to prevent water from flowing through it. Then pour demineralized or distilled water into the pres- sure vessel and allow it to run through. -
Page 25: Fault With Warning Light
In any case, you must report the following data The MELAG Customer Service Department requires to the MELAG Customer Service Department: this information in order to quickly repair the auto- • The point in time when the malfunction was re- clave at a cost economical to you. -
Page 26: Fault No. 4
Fault No. 4 ______________________________________________________________ Cause of fault: Time of fault: The autoclave did not achieve its parameter for After program start, during pressure generation pressure and/or temperature within the supervision (lamp "READY" blinks). time of 5.5 minutes. The following reasons can be given: 8.2.1 Autoclave insufficiently ventilated _________________________________________________ low temperature (or no temperature at all) is indi- In this case, the water pump runs only once after... -
Page 27: Short Circuit Of The Temperature Sensor For Steam
You must notify the MELAG Customer Service De- If insufficient water runs out, or no water at all, partment. -
Page 28: Steam Generator Is Clogged With Boiler Scale
(47) to the pressure vessel unit (37) is covered with In this case, the water pump runs several times scale. after the start of the program. You must notify the MELAG Customer Service De- Fault diagnosis: partment. The water pump (47) starts several times, although Correction of the fault: amount of the water is sufficient (see Section 1.1.1),... -
Page 29: Fault No. 15
After program started and before lamp "END" contact resistance values have changed. lights. Fault correction: You must notify the MELAG Customer Service De- Clean sensor contacts, i.e. replace steam sen- partment. sors (screwed into the current channel of the vessel block from underneath). - Page 30 Fault No. 15 _____________________________________________________________ Correction of the fault: Cause of the fault: Start the program and sterilize / disinfect the batch The power switch was turned off during a program of the instruments again. cycle, or there was an interruption of power to the autoclave.
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Page 31: Spare Parts
® User Manual MELAquick Spare parts Article Description Article Description 30570 waste water hose 1.5 m 31970 Sieve for steam filter (22) (41) alternative waste water hose (give length) 31160 Fine filter in the measuring unit (22) (44) 39310 12550 vessel seal (below sliding door) 31465 water pump (47) - Page 32 Notes: BA_GB_MELAquick12.doc Rev.: 8 – 09/1292 page 32...
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