4.7 DELIVERY OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION ....................28 5 - DESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA ........29 5.1 E9 INSPECTION COMPONENTS ..........................29 5.2 CYCLE FOR E9 INSPECTION WITH SEPARATOR DRAINING PUMP ............31 5.2.1 Phase 0: Turning on the sterilizer ..........................32...
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5.2.16 Vacuum phase II ..............................47 5.2.17 Pressure levelling phase II ............................48 5.2.18 End of cycle phase ..............................49 5.3 CYCLE FOR E9 INSPECTION/RECORDER WITH CIRCUIT U-234 (since firmware 7.01) ......50 5.3.1 Turning on the sterilizer ............................50 5.3.2 Phase 1: Start, water outgas system emptying and steam generator filling (U-234 circuit) ........
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9.2.6.2 TAB. 06: TANK SUPPORT AND SICCE MICROPUMP ASSEMBLY ............115 9.2.6.3 TAB. 06: TANK SUPPORT AND MICROPUMP ASSEMBLY E9 U-234 / RECORDER / MED ....116 9.2.7.1 TAB. 07: CHASSIS, WATER OUTGAS SYSTEM AND CROSSPIECE ASSEMBLY E9 INSPECTION / RECORDER ................................117 9.2.7.2 TAB.
Euronda S.p.A. is the sole owner and reserves all rights to them. Euronda S.p.A. reserves the right to make modifications or improvements to the manual or the unit without notice and without being obliged to update previous production and manuals.
NTRODUCTION AUTOCLAVE HOW TO OBTAIN A NEW COPY OF THE MANUAL If the manual is lost or destroyed, ask Euronda S.p.A. for a new copy. Provide the following information: name and model of the unit; name and address where the manual should be sent.
2 - Safety GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS Before using the equipment, read the safety information carefully. Non-observance could cause accidents or damage to the machine or injure the operator. Before using the unit, operators must have perfectly understood the meanings and functions of all the controls.
2 - S AFETY AUTOCLAVE 2.2 SAFETY DEVICES Electrical safety Description Effect Double-pole thermal safety switch for protecting the Disconnects main electrical power supply device against short-circuits. Protection of the electronic board against short- Disconnects one or more low-voltage circuits circuits: both the transformer and the entire low- voltage circuit are self-protected Thermal protection...
It is forbidden to remove, modify, tamper with or in any way neutralize the safety devices. Euronda S.p.A. declines all liability for accidents to people or damage or malfunctions of the unit if the above instruction is not observed. Periodically check the safety systems (see chap. 8 “Maintenance”).
2 - S AFETY AUTOCLAVE Danger of contamination. The water used in the discharge tank may, if not properly sterilized, contain contaminated residues: wear latex safety gloves when draining. Danger of injury to hands. Even if the unit is not in operation, its cooling fan is always on if power supply to the machine is connected.
3 - Technical data 3.1 OVERALL SPACE REQUIRED Fig. 3.1-1 Overall dimensions of the unit with the door closed (Fig. 3.1-1): E9 INSPECTION/RECORDER/MED 18 E9 INSPECTION/RECORDER/MED 24 L = 450 mm H = 445 mm P = 610 mm Overall dimensions of the unit with the door open (Fig. 3.1-1):...
3 - T ECHNICAL DATA AUTOCLAVE 3.2 TECHNICAL DATA AND NOISE CHARACTERISTICS E9 INSPECTION 18 E9 INSPECTION 24 230 V Power supply voltage 50 Hz Mains frequency 2300 W Power output 10 A Absorbed current 3 sterilization cycles Sterilization cycles Vacuum test - Bowie &...
3 - T ECHNICAL DATA AUTOCLAVE 3.3 QUALITY OF WATER With reference to standard EN 13060, the table below indicates the recommended limit values (maximum) for contaminating agents, as well as the chemical-physical characteristics of the water used for condensate* and inlet water.
3 - T ECHNICAL DATA AUTOCLAVE 3.4 SERIAL NUMBERS CODING Autoclaves serial number is made of a combination of three letters and six numbers. The serial number identifies the autoclave model and the chamber capacity. E9 18 (half band heater) EDI000000 E9 24 (half band heater) EDK000000...
4 - Installation 4.1 POSITIONING THE UNIT Lift the unit with care and do not turn it upside down. The packaging and the equipment are fragile, handle with care. Transport as fragile. THE HANDLES ON THE PACKAGING (1 of Fig. 4.1-1) MUST ONLY BE USED FOR VERTICAL LIFTING.
4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE Fig. 4.1-3 Fig. 4.1-4 INSTALLING THE UNIT Installation is a fundamental operation for the subsequent use and correct functioning of the unit. ATTENTION: the unit MUST be installed by specialised technicians. First, update the service booklet by writing the date of installation in the relative box and signing it.
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Making the electrical connections: Check that the power supply voltage indicated on the rear label (Fig. 4.2.1-2) corresponds to that available at the point of installation. E9 INSPECTION 18 E9 INSPECTION 24 Fig. 4.2.1-2 The unit must be connected with an overload cut-out switch to a system fitted with an adequate earth system that conforms to the standards applicable in the country of installation.
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4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE Only use the original lead. ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS. After making the electrical connections, remove the clamp holding the electromagnet in place and install any accessory devices. Filling the tanks: The unit features two separate tanks: one for the clean water required for the cycles, and one for the used water that is collected at the end of the cycles.
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Installation registration The functioning of Settings, Maintenance, Service and Diagnostic menus in E9 MED is the same as the E9 INSPECTION / RECORDER menus. The only difference is in the display’s graphics. Register the date of installation from the control panel.
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4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE - If YES is pressed, the Date/time setting Setting Date and Time screen appears. Using the keys, select the correct - If NO is pressed, you go to the Program day, press OK to pass on to the choice of Menu;...
4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE User Registration E.g.: Name Registration With the keys, select the After selecting the item Name from User registration, a screen appears in which the respective item and complete registration three items present are selected one by one: using the small keyboard, as in the example the screens used for registering the user’s indicated below.
4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE SELECT OPERATOR The cycle that follows the operator selection, the last XXXXX----------------------- selected voice remains highlighted. YYYYY ZZZZZ VVVVV KKKKK ▼ ▲ 3.1.1 Note : this screen appears only if at least one operators name is set up . Please see User’s Manual for more informations.
4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE Starting the Vacuum Test If required, press INFO to open the test Press START to begin the test; the control screen. following screen appears. This screen appears when the test finishes. The door release symbol indicates that the door can be opened, and you return to the Programme Menu. If the test is completed but gives a negative outcome, the E34 alarm message appears (see Chap.
4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE When the cycle has finished, the Cycle End Maintaining drying screen appears. At this point, the door This operation is performed automatically to release symbol indicates that the door can prevent condensation from forming inside be opened;...
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4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE Now must be setted the type of paper in use. In the initial screen select “Main menu”, then in the following screens select: “Service”, “Memory-print functions”, “Kind of print” and finally “Labels”. To label the sterilized material with its expiration date the expire period must be setted. In the initial screen select “Main menu”, then in the following screens select: “Service”, “Memory-print functions”, “Expire period”...
4 - I NSTALLATION AUTOCLAVE ATTENTION: DANGER OF BURNS. When the unit finishes the sterilisation cycle and the door is opened to remove the sterilised instruments, the inner parts of the boiler and door are still very hot. These must not be touched directly in order to avoid getting burnt. Use the relative extractor tool (see Chap.
5 - Description of cycle and main performance data 5.1 E9 INSPECTION COMPONENTS The E9 Inspection sterilizer comprises the following elements: NAME OF SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Characteristics COMPONENTS Main switch 250V 12A Two-way solenoid valve for discharging steam at the OD6A/OD6B 24 VDC end of the cycle, power draw 9 W;...
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5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE Manually resettable safety thermostat (band heater for 230 VAC chamber), calibrated to 200°C FAN1 OD17A/OD17B Radiator fan, power draw 35 W 230 VAC PT1000 probe inside boiler (working space inside PTC1 chamber) PT1000 probe outside boiler (mounted on external...
The unit can be filled with water either manually or using the mains water function with the support of a deionizer (see Appendix 10 “Euronda Aquafilter” and Chap. 6.7 “Tanks: instructions for filling and emptying” in the instructions manual). When the minimum water level sensor trips, the deionizer solenoid valve EV6 is powered and opens to let the water flow into the tank until the maximum level sensor trips.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.2 Start-Vacuum phase V1/I Pressure Discharge START-VACUUM PHASE V The following are powered: 1. EV1: closes the pressure discharge circuit 2. EV3: closes the bacteriological filter 3. EV4: opens the water inlet to the air separator 4.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.3 Vacuum phase V1/II Pressure Discharge VACUUM PHASE V 3 seconds after WP1 stops working, EV2 is powered and EV4 and EV1 are de-energised. This allows the vacuum pump to create a depression inside the chamber by pumping air through EV1 ed EV2, hence by-passing the water circuit the air separator is connected to.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.4 Vacuum phase V1/III Pressure Discharge VACUUM PHASE V When the pressure inside the chamber reaches -0.82 bar, EV2 is de-energised and the pump continues to pump from EV1 to separate the air from the water in the air separator. If in 4 minutes the pressure inside the chamber does not reach to -0.86 bar, EV3 ON for 15 sec, in order to clean the hydraulic circuit from E9 service manual GB r7...
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.5 Water inlet phase Pressure Air tap WATER INLET PHASE When a pressure of -0.86 bar is reached, EV1 and EV4 are powered while EV5 is de-energised. The vacuum pump stops working and the generator heater R1 is powered at 50%.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.6 Water outgas system drain phase Draining Svuotamento Air tap Presa aria WATER OUTGAS SYSTEM (W.O.S.) DRAIN PHASE After EV4 is de-energized, pump WP2 works for 120 seconds (NME up to EEG060999/EEH060999) for 8 seconds (SICCE from EEG061000/EEH061000) (draining any water remaining in the water outgas system).
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.7 Pressure increase phase P Pressione Pressure Recupero Recovery PHASE P - PRESSURE INCREASE After further 15 seconds, R1 Resistance is supplied at 80%, after 80 seconds at 100%; this permits to generate steam.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.8 Water transfer phase Pressure Pressione Air tap Presa aria WATER TRANSFER PHASE When the pressure reaches +0.40 bar, the heater R1 is disconnected from the power supply; after 1 second, EV4 is powered to allow the water to be transferred from the chamber to the air separator and pump WP1 is powered for 2 seconds to prevent the PTC3 probe from detecting an elevated temperature during transfer.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.9 Vacuum - Thermodynamic vacuum phase V Scarico pressione Pressure discharge Air vent Scarico aria PHASE V – VACUUM – THERMODYNAMIC VACUUM After 18 seconds, the fan is powered at 100%, EV4 and EV1 are de-energised, while EV5 is powered. After another 5 seconds, the vacuum pump starts working and EV2 is powered.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.10 Vacuum 2,3,4 phase V2 Vuoto Vacuum Scarico aria Air vent PHASE V - VACUUM 2, 3, 4 If the temperature detected by the PTC4 probe is greater than 60°C, the vacuum pump stops working and EV2 and EV5 are de-energised.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.11 Pressure increase/Sterilization phase P Pressure Pressione PHASE P - PRESSURE INCREASE/ STERILIZATION The fourth rising of pressure brings to sterilization. 4°C below set-point value, WP1 pump makes four water injections (1 second ON, alternated with 2 seconds’...
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.12 Sterilization phase Pressione Pressure Scarico pressione Pressure discharge STERILIZATION PHASE If inside the chamber is signalled a pressure of +0,2 bar higher than set point, EV2 and EV5 electro-valves are supplied for about 600 ms to allow the discharge of superfluous pressure.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.13 Steam discharge phase Scarico pressione Pressure discharge STEAM DISCHARGE PHASE When the sterilization phase is finished (4, 18, 20 minutes according to the selected cycle) there takes place the pressure discharge and consequently the drying phase, whose duration time can be set up by user (auto = 15, 20, 25, 30 minutes;...
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.14 Steam discharge phase I Vuoto Vacuum Scarico aria Air vent STEAM DISCHARGE PHASE I After 8 seconds WP2 stop working, EV2 is de-energized, EV5 is supplied and VP1 pump begins to create vacuum inside the chamber.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.15 Pressure levelling phase I Scarico Separator Separatore discharge Pressure levelling Livellamento barico Aspirazione aria Air intake PRESSURE LEVELLING PHASE I After 4 minutes takes place the drying pause phase. EV3 is de-energized, supplied and then de-energized with intervals of one second (to avoid any sudden pressure variation), the fan is supplied at 40%, EV5 is de- energized, the vacuum pump is not supplied any longer, while WP2 pump works for 5 seconds (WP1= OFF).
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.16 Vacuum phase II Vuoto Pressure levelling Air intake Scarico aria VACUUM PHASE II After 60 seconds, EV3 is powered, EV1 de-energised and the pump (WP1=ON) recreates a vacuum. EV5 is powered three seconds after the pump starts.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.17 Pressure levelling phase II Livellamento barico Pressure levelling Aspirazione aria Air intake PRESSURE LEVELLING PHASE II After 8 minutes have elapsed (if set up to auto= 15 min) or 13, 18, 23 respectively for drying period of 20, 25, 30 minutes, the ventilation phase takes place: RES2 is supplied no more, EV3 is de-energized and allows the air to enter from the bacteriological filter.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.2.18 End of cycle phase Separator discharge Scarico separatore END OF CYCLE PHASE After further 2 seconds, VP1 stops working, WP2 works for 5 seconds (in order to discharge water from separator) and when the pressure in the chamber reaches ±...
The unit can be filled with water either manually or using the mains water function with the support of a deionizer (see Appendix 10 “Euronda Aquafilter” and Chap. 6.7 “Tanks: instructions for filling and emptying” in the instructions manual). When the minimum water level sensor trips, the deionizer solenoid valve EV6 is powered and opens to let the water flow into the tank until the maximum level sensor trips.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.3.2 Phase 1: Start, water outgas system emptying and steam generator filling (U-234 circuit) W.O.S. PHASE 1 Vacuum pump takes external air from the bacteriological filter and pushes it into the water outgas system (W.O.S.) through EV8 and EV2.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.3.3 Phase 2: Steam generator emptying (U-234 circuit) W.O.S. PHASE 2 Vaccum pump reduces pressure in the water outgas system in order to move water from the steam generator to the water separator through EV1. Energized components: 1.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.3.4 Phase 3: Water outgas system filling (U-234 circuit) W.O.S. PHASE 3 Vacuum pump begins reduce pressure into the W.O.S. in order to move water (pumped by WP1 for 30 seconds) into the W.O.S.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.3.5 Phase 4: Vacuum into chamber and water outgas system (U-234 circuit) W.O.S. PHASE 4 After 30 seconds, WP1 stops working. Vacuum pump continues in reducing pressure into the chamber (through EV1) and into W.O.S.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.3.6 Phase 5: Water separator emptying and steam generator filling (U-234 circuit) W.O.S. PHASE 5 When pressure is lowered down to -0.80 bar (0.2 absolute bar), vacuum pump suction is moved to the bacteriological filter by EV7 switching and so water flows from the W.O.S.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.3.7 Phase 6: Pressure rise (U-234 circuit) W.O.S. PHASE 6 When the steam generator is full, it starts the water heating till the pressure into the chamber reaches the value +0.3 bar (1.3 absolute bar).
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.3.8 Phase 7: Emptying and vacuum (U-234 circuit) W.O.S PHASE 7 Once the pressure reaches +0.3 bar (1.3 absolute bar), EV4 is opened and water is pushed by pressure to the W.O.S.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.3.9 Pressure rise (U-234 circuit) W.O.S. PHASE P3 – PRESSURE RISE/STERILIZATION The third pressure rise takes to the sterilization phase. 4 °C before the temperature setpoint the water pump WP1 injects water four times following the procedure 1 second ON, 2 seconds OFF so that the temperature setpoint is reached smoothly.
The unit can be filled with water either manually or using the mains water function with the support of a deionizer (see Appendix 10 “Euronda Aquafilter” and Chap. 6.7 “Tanks: instructions for filling and emptying” in the instructions manual). When the minimum water level sensor trips, the deionizer solenoid valve EV6 is powered and opens to let the water flow into the tank until the maximum level sensor trips.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.4.2 Phase 1: Vacuum into chamber PHASE 1 Vacuum pump continues in reducing pressure into the chamber (through EV1). Energized components: 1. VACUUM PUMP 2. EV7 3. EV8 -0,5 -1,5 E9 service manual GB r7...
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.4.3 Phase 2: Steam generator filling PHASE 2 When pressure is lowered down to -0.80 bar (0.2 absolute bar), vacuum pump stops and the water pump injects the water into the steam generator. Energized components: 1.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.4.4 Phase 3: Pressure rise PHASE 3 When the steam generator is full, it starts the water heating till the pressure into the chamber reaches the value +0.3 bar (1.3 absolute bar). If necessary, water injections are executed. Energized components: 1.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.4.5 Phase 4: Water separator emptying and vacuum PHASE 4 Once the pressure reaches 0 bar (1 absolute bar) the vacuum pump switches on and so pushes the water into the separator to the used water tank.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.4.6 Third pressure rise and sterilisation PHASE P3 – PRESSURE RISE/STERILIZATION The third pressure rise takes to the sterilization phase. 4 °C before the temperature setpoint the water pump WP1 injects water four times following the procedure 1 second ON, 2 seconds OFF so that the temperature setpoint is reached smoothly.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.4.7 Drying phase DRYING PHASE When the sterilisation period ends, EV1 opens and the steam flows through the radiator. The vacuum pump keeps working for 15 minutes so to get the complete drying. Energized components: 1.
The unit can be filled with clean water either manually or using the mains water function with the support of a deionizer (see Appendix 10 “Euronda Aquafilter” and Chap. 6.7 “Tanks: instructions for filling and emptying” in the instructions manual). When the minimum water level sensor trips, the deionizer solenoid valve EV6 is powered and opens to let the water flow into the tank until the maximum level sensor trips.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.5.2 Phase 1: Start and chamber emptying PHASE 1 When the preheating is finished, the vacuum pump begins the air removal from the chamber. The vacuum pump works until the pressure is lowered to -0,80 bar (0,2 bar absolute). Are energized: 1.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.5.3 Phase 2: Water injection into the chamber PHASE 2 When the vacuum setpoint is reached (-0,80 bar for V and for V ) the water is injected into the chamber.
When the chamber is filled with the necessary quantity of water, the band heater is supplied at its maximum in order to vaporize the water. During the pressure rise, differently from E9 INSPECTION and RECORDER, no more water injections are executed. The pressure rises up to +0,2 bar in P...
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.5.5 Phase 4: Pressure discharge and emptying PHASE 4 When the pressure into the chamber reaches +0,2 bar (1,2 bar absolute) at the end of P , EV1 switches and the steam is pushed out, condensed into the radiator, then the condensed water is stored into the separator.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.5.6 Phase 5: Pressure rise and separator emptying PHASE 5 At the end of V and V the pressure is -0,80 bar, the vacuum pump is working and the separator is full of water. Switching EV1 the chamber is sealed and the following pressure rise begins.
5 - D ESCRIPTION OF CYCLE AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 5.5.7 Phase 6: Pressure balancing PHASE 6 At the cycle end the pressure into the chamber is lower than the external pressure because the drying phase is carried out in vacuum conditions. For the final pressure balancing EV2 opens and the external air flows through the bacteriological filter into the chamber.
6 - Description of test and main performance data 6.1 GRAPH OF COMPLETE VACUUM TEST This test is performed in order to check the performance of the unit, in particular: the efficiency of the vacuum pump; the seal of the pneumatic circuit.
6 - D ESCRIPTION OF TEST AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE In order to obtain a correct result, the test must be performed “cold”, i.e.: within 3 minutes of switching on the unit. If the test is selected when PTC2 has reached a temperature greater than or equal to 50°C, or if 3 minutes or more minutes elapse before the test is selected, the display will inform you that the Vacuum test is no longer available.
6 - D ESCRIPTION OF TEST AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 6.1.2 Vacuum phase Pressione Pressure VACUUM PHASE After the START button is pressed, the following are powered: mechanical safety electromagnet EV2: opened to allow the air to be pumped from the chamber EV3: closed to close the bacteriological filter EV5: opened to allow the air to be pumped from the chamber Vacuum pump, to pump the air from the sterilization chamber...
6 - D ESCRIPTION OF TEST AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 6.1.3 Pressure levelling/Maintenance phase Pressione Pressure PRESSURE LEVELLING/MAINTENANCE PHASE After reaching a depression of -0.86 bar, the following are powered: EV1: to close the pressure discharge circuit EV2 is de-energised EV5 is de-energised The vacuum pump also stops working During this phase, the pressure is levelled for 5 minutes and then maintained for 10 minutes.
6 - D ESCRIPTION OF TEST AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 6.1.4 Pressure levelling phase Pressure levelling Livellamento barico PRESSURE LEVELLING PHASE After the vacuum has been maintained for 10 minutes and the system has checked the seal of the pneumatic circuit (otherwise an alarm message is displayed), EV3 is opened: the air enters from the bacteriological circuit and the system returns to its initial pressure.
6 - D ESCRIPTION OF TEST AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE 6.2 BOWIE&DICK TEST This is a chemical-physical test that is also known as the Brown test: the indicator is a heat-sensitive sheet that is placed in the middle of a packet made up of various layers of paper and foam rubber. The B&D test simulates the performance of the unit with regard to the sterilization of porous loads, in particular: the efficiency of the preliminary vacuum and the penetration of steam within the pores;...
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6 - D ESCRIPTION OF TEST AND MAIN PERFORMANCE DATA AUTOCLAVE Preliminary vacuum steps Sterilization phase WARNING: only perform the Helix test after a sterilisation cycle. Test results must be assessed on the basis of the instructions provided by the Producer of the test.
OR BY THE TECHNICIANS AUTHORISED BY THE ASSISTANCE SERVICE OF EURONDA S.p.A. Observe the intervals prescribed or shown in this manual. The E9 INSPECTION activates memorandum messages to assist the user in performing both the ordinary and the extraordinary maintenance operations.
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE From the Main Menu, use the key to Maintenance select the item Maintenance, then press OK Use the keys to select the item to confirm. desired, and press OK to confirm. If Periodic maintenance, see chap. 8.2; If Extraordinary maintenance: see chap.
Activate Counters: the number of cycles to perform before the message appears begins from the value the counters stopped at. The periodic maintenance operations are described and illustrated in the “E9 INSPECTION” user instruction manual. - With or OK, you go back to the previous screen.
7.3 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE WARNING: extraordinary maintenance must only be performed by specialists authorised by Euronda S.p.A. Any jobs not included in the periodic maintenance section in the instruction manual provided with the unit are considered as extraordinary maintenance.
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After 1000 cycles or after two years from installation (the date can be seen at the bottom of the screen), a memorandum message appears recommending a general overhaul of the unit. This can only be performed by specialists authorised by Euronda S.p.A. The reminder message appears each time the unit is switched on, until the overhaul has been performed.
7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE Replacing the bacteriological filter Unscrew the bacteriological filter (1 of Fig. 8.3 - 1) by turning it anticlockwise; Screw on the new filter by turning it clockwise until it is tight. Fig. 8.3-1 Replancing the door seal Grip the lip of the seal with two fingers and remove it;...
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE In case of wrong password: This screenshot disappears after 3 seconds and returns to main Menu Process Controller Wrong password ▼ ▲ 7.4.1 Set water input Insert serial number Reset cycles Hydraulic leakage Insert serial number Probes adjustment Hydraulic leakage Test components...
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE Reset cycles Push YES and return to 7.4.2 This function reset the counter at the first level, it doesn’t reset the main counter. Reset cycles counter? CONFIGURATION. Push YES and return to 7.4.2 and the cycles will be deleted.
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE Hydraulic Leakage +0.00 bar At cycle end, appears 7.4.2.4.1 If you push the INFO button 110.0 °C If you push the STOP button from 3.2 mm:ss Stop Info Hydraulic Leakage Unlock door and go to 7.4.2 Process Controller Cycle end Open the door...
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE Hydraulic Leakage Push Door 7.4.2 This test made it possibile to increase pressure up to 2,05 bar for 30’ without active alarms. Process Controller In case of Leackage, perform thist test cycle. Manual stop Unlock the door Door 7.4.2.4.2 Probes Adjustment...
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE Probes Adjustment If you push STOP from 3.2 OR 3.4 3.3, +10.00 Kpa If you push NO 3.2 OR 3.4 ELSE 3.8 AND 7.4.2.5.2 Phase V1 – 2c mm:ss Return Stop Probes Adjustment Ti (valore reale) (valore reale) Manual stop Pleas wait...
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE Push RETURN 7.4.2 Test Items (all components are set to normal values) ▼ ▲ 7.4.2.6 Visualize parameters This screenshot shows the machine instant function arameters. Push RETURN 7.4.2 RMS +230.6 V mm:ss Return 7.4.2.7 E9 service manual GB r7...
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE CONFIGURATION: this screenshot show how to select and print: - operators setup - past cycles parameters - ordinary and extraordinary maintenance period - probes correction range - instant parameters Cycles stop: For marketing and law agreements reasons, it is possible to inhibit certain cycles, by factory programming.
7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE 7.5 COMPONENTS LIST E9 INSPECTION (U-234 / RECORDER CIRCUIT) NAME OF COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Characteristics SIGNAL Main switch 250V 12A Two-way solenoid valve for discharging steam at the end OD6A/OD6B 24 VDC of the cycle, power draw 9 W; normally open (NO)
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7 - M AINTENANCE AUTOCLAVE NAME OF COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Characteristics SIGNAL PTC4 NTC10000 temperature probe mounted on radiator PTC5 Temperature probe mounted on CPU card Pressure sensor Float sensor for MIN distilled water level, contact normally closed (NC) Float sensor for MAX distilled water level, contact normally closed (NC) Float sensor for MAX used water level, contact normally closed (NC)
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8 - C OMPONENTS AND DIAGRAMS AUTOCLAVE ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Manually resettable safety thermostat Main switch (steam generator) Solenoid valve for discharging pressure Manually resettable safety thermostat at the end of the cycle (band heater on chamber) Solenoid valve for air prevacuum and PTC1 Probe inside boiler water-air separation Solenoid valve for bacteriological filter...
8 - C OMPONENTS AND DIAGRAMS AUTOCLAVE 8.2 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM 8.2.1 Hydraulic diagram E9 W.O.S. ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Solenoid valve for discharging pressure at Electronic pressure sensor the end of the cycle Solenoid valve for air prevacuum and water- Safety valve air separation Solenoid valve for bacteriological filter.
8 - C OMPONENTS AND DIAGRAMS AUTOCLAVE 8.2.2 Hydraulic diagram E9 U-234 W.O.S. 8.2.3 Hydraulic diagram E9 MED (since EGO090101 18 L and since EGP090081 24 L) E9 service manual GB r7...
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2 INDEX OF TABLES Tab. 01 Safety housing assembly Tab. 02 Door assembly Tab. 03 Control panel assembly Tab. 04 Tank and power board + pressure transducer Tab. 05 Vacuum pump and radiator assembly Tab.
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2.3.1 TAB. 03: CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY E9 INSPECTION REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION complete control panel 330056 563240 micro-switch 533153 control panel 532266 adhesive for control panel 564645 complete printer 815002 thermal paper 57 mm...
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2.3.3 TAB. 03: CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY E9 MED REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION complete control panel 563240 micro-switch 561180 26-way flat cable 561182 40-way flat cable 533166 E9 MED control panel 532325 E9 MED control panel sticker (item removed) 523524 brass spacer...
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2.4.1 TAB. 04: TANK AND POWER CARD + PRESSURE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY E9 REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION 330112 E9 tank assembly 533693 tank 540052 white silicone tank gasket 564401 level sensor 523740 tank water supply filter fixing nut (supplied with sensor 564401) black washer (supplied with sensor 564401) O-ring (supplied with sensor 564401)
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9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION – card + pressure transducer assembly 570497 nut M3 523519 spacer for main card 571728 flat washer M3 572373 screw 3x8 571148 elbow union 1/4-6/4 522026 pressure transducer fixing ring 571133 union nut 1/4 527071...
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2.4.2 TAB. 04: TANK AND POWER CARD + PRESSURE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY E9 U-234 / RECORDER / MED REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION tank assembly E9 U-234 / RECORDER / MED 533693 tank E9 540528 tank silicone gasket 564401 level sensor...
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9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION A.23 571743 OR gasket A.24 571199 union M/F 1/8 A.25 571165 union M1/8 PG A.26 572286 check valve 1/4 A.27 571208 union F1/4 for tube Ø 6/8 A.28 571123 union M1/8 for tube Ø...
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2.6.1 TAB. 06: TANK SUPPORT AND NME MICROPUMP ASSEMBLY REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION 321192 tank support assembly 526289 tank support 572487 screw 4x10 533320 santoprene pipette for vibrating pump 541146 silicone tube Ø 6/10 541080 rubber vibration-proof support for vibrating pump 525104...
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2.6.2 TAB. 06: TANK SUPPORT AND SICCE MICROPUMP ASSEMBLY RIF. CODICE DESCRIZIONE Q.TÀ 321192 tank support assembly 526289 tank support 572487 TS screw 4x10 533320 santoprene pipette for vibrating pump 541146 silicone tube Ø 6/10 541080 rubber vibration-proof support for vibrating pump 525104...
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2.6.3 TAB. 06: TANK SUPPORT AND MICROPUMP ASSEMBLY E9 U-234 / RECORDER / MED REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION tank support assembly 526289 tank support 572487 screw TS 4x10 533320 santropene pipette for vibrating pump 541146 silicone tube Ø...
9 - S PARE PARTS CATALOGUE AUTOCLAVE 9.2.11 TAB. KIT: ACCESSORIES KIT E9 REF. ITEM N° DESCRIPTION accessory kit E9 561727 power cable (Europe) 523526 + 531300 metal spacers with PVC cap Ø 8 H16 340060 CPC M union + PVC tube 1.5 mt A.3.1 571130 CPC M union...
11 - Troubleshooting 11.1 SUMMARY OF ALARM SIGNALS NOTE for reading this chapter. The following table summarises all the alarms that can appear on the E9 INSPECTION display: the second column (PHASE) of the table refers to the above diagram.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CODE PHASE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE REASON ACTION BRIEF Main power supply: voltage Sudden drop in mains Check voltage level Brief 1-17 drop. voltage of ±10%. Blackout 1 Momentary cut-out of 1 Wait for mains voltage to Brief mains voltage.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CODE PHASE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE REASON ACTION BRIEF Prevacuum time-out if -0.86 1 Leak from hydraulic circuit. Inspect the pneumatic Brief (-0,80 form 6.05 ) bar is not (Please go to circuit for leaks and reached in 10’ (1st vacuum www.eurondatec.com) check the vacuum pump.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CODE PHASE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE REASON ACTION BRIEF Vacuum test: leak during Leak from hydraulic circuit Check the tubes, unions, Brief maintenance phase. porthole and solenoid Vacuum Rate of leak ::::::::: valves for leaks. test If ∆P/∆t = p3-p2/10 ≥ 13 mbar.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CODE PHASE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE REASON ACTION BRIEF Chamber heater: high PTC2 temperature probe out Replace temperature Brief temperature is the PTC2 of calibration. probe. 2-17 sensor measures a temperature higher than 190°C. Chap. 8 Boiler heater not working if 1 Safety thermostat tripped.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CODE PHASE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE REASON ACTION BRIEF External memory: data 1 Bad connection between 1 Check the connection transfer error, data not serial port and power card. between the serial port downloaded to logger. and the power card. Out of 2 Bad connection between 2 Check the connection...
: Checking and/or replacing the level sensor : Checking and/or replacing the fan : Replacing the door gasket : Updating the E9 Inspection firmware : Removing and replacing the vacuum pump heads : Removing and replacing the safety thermostat : Replacing the front panel assembly...
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING THE VOLTAGE LEVEL brief Maintenance tools required - Voltmeter Procedure - Connect a voltmeter in parallel to the mains power supply, start a sterilization cycle and check voltage fluctuation: the voltage level must remain within 10% of the rated input voltage. - If the above fluctuations exceed ±10%, check that there are no other appliances with high power draws (aspirators, compressors, casting machines, etc.) connected to the same power supply.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE REPLACING THE DISPLAY BOARD brief Maintenance tools required - Socket wrench M3 - Medium Philips screwdriver - Small Philips screwdriver Procedure - Remove the right-hand panel by unscrewing the 3 Philips screws (1) and remove the flat cables (2 and 3) connecting the display to the power card and the micro-switch (6).
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CALIBRATING THE TEMPERATURE PROBE brief - If the temperature probe needs calibrating, get in touch with the Euronda S.p.A. technical assistance service. REPLACING THE EV2 AND EV5 SOLENOID VALVE COILS brief Maintenance tools required - Tester...
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N.B.: Make sure that the probe (4) enters 55 mm into its housing. CALIBRATING THE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER brief - If the pressure transducer needs calibrating, get in touch with the Euronda S.p.A. technical assistance service. E9 service manual GB r7...
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE PERFORMING THE VACUUM TEST brief Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the left-hand panel. - Perform a vacuum test as shown in Chap. 6 and make sure that the pressurised components do not leak and that there are no overflows into the tubes or components.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE EV1 SOLENOID VALVE brief Maintenance tools required - Medium Philips screwdriver - Seeger wrench - Adjustable wrench Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the left- hand panel.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE PTC1 PROBE brief Maintenance tools required - Small Philips screwdriver - Adjustable wrench - Tester - Loctite thread sealant 542 Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right-hand panel. - Disconnect the probe (1) from the card: the wires are the first two from the top on the terminal board (see wiring diagram Chap.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE PTC2 PROBE brief Maintenance tools required - Permanent marker pen - Small Philips screwdriver - Medium Philips screwdriver - Cutter - Tester - Socket wrench Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right, left and rear panels. - Disconnect the probe from the power card (wires 3 and 4 from the top, see wiring diagram Chap.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE PTC3 PROBE brief Maintenance tools required - Small Philips screwdriver - Medium Philips screwdriver - Tester Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right and left panels. - Disconnect the probe (1) from the card (wires 5 and 6 from the top on the terminal board, see wiring diagram Chap.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE PS1 PRESSURE TRANSDUCER brief Maintenance tools required - Small Philips screwdriver - Medium Philips screwdriver - Tester Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right and rear panels. - Check the connections (last three cables from the bottom of the terminal board, see wiring diagram Chap.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE ELECTROMAGNET brief Maintenance tools required - Allen key n°3 - Medium Philips screwdriver - Small Philips screwdriver - Plastic clamp Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right-hand panel. - Reconnect the unit to the mains and run a cycle: when it starts, check that the pin of the electromagnet (1) leaves its housing, in other words, the tip of the electromagnet must be flush with the coil after the cycle starts.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE SW2 MICRO-SWITCH brief Maintenance tools required - Allen key n°3 - Medium Philips screwdriver - Small Philips screwdriver - Plastic clamp Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right panel and the control panel guard. To do this, remove the flat cables from the card and push in the microswitch before pushing up the panel.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE DISMOUNTING THE MAIN CARD brief Maintenance tools required - Small Philips screwdriver - Medium Philips screwdriver - Plastic clamp - Cutting nippers Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right-hand panel. - Disconnect the mains power supply and remove all the flat cables and electrical connections.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE RES2 BAND HEATER brief Maintenance tools required - Permanent marker pen - Small Philips screwdriver - Medium Philips screwdriver - Plastic clamp - Tester - Adjustable wrench - Cutting nippers Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right, left and rear panels.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE WATER INJECTION PUMP brief Maintenance tools required - Medium Philips screwdriver - External power unit (200V) - Plastic and metal clamps Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the rear panel.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE LEVEL SENSOR brief Maintenance tools required - Tester - Medium Philips screwdriver - Universal adjustable wrench - Plastic clamp Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right and rear panels. - Unscrew the 5 screws (1) and remove the cover.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE CHECKING AND/OR REPLACING THE FAN brief Maintenance tools required - Medium Philips screwdriver - Plastic clamp Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right and rear panels. - Power the unit and makes sure the fan is truly blocked. Disconnect the power supply.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE UPDATING THE E9 INSPECTION FIRMWARE brief Maintenance tools required - Medium Philips screwdriver Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right-hand panel. - Connect the PC to the serial socket inside the autoclave (1) with a 9-way serial cable - Run the “xc16xflash”...
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE REMOVING AND REPLACING THE SAFETY THERMOSTAT brief Maintenance tools required - Medium Philips screwdriver - Small Philips screwdriver - Standard pliers Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the right and left panels. - Undo the projecting black cap (1), unscrew the two fixing screws (2);...
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE REPLACING THE SAFETY VALVE brief Maintenance tools required - Pliers for metal clamps - Open-ended wrench n° 20 - Adjustable wrench - Loctite thread sealant 542 (red) Procedure - Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and remove the rear and left panels.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE REPLACING THE INTEGRATED PRINTER brief Maintenance tools required - Socket wrench M3 - Medium Philips screwdriver - Small Philips wrench Procedure - Remove the right-hand panel by unscrewing the 3 Philips screws (1) and remove the flat cables (2 and 3) connecting the display to the power card and the micro-switch (6).
11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE 11.3 REQUIRED MAINTENANCE TOOLS The following pages show a list of all the tools required by maintenance men together with photos to make it easier to identify the tool or instrument. Only use good quality tools. Regularly check the tools for wear and replace worn or damaged ones.
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE Fig. Description Figure Set of Philips screwdrivers Standard hammer Standard pliers Green Loctite Cutting nippers Pin punch D 5 BETA pliers for metal clamps Up to s/n EEG060999 EEH060999 E9 service manual GB r7...
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11 - T ROUBLESHOOTING AUTOCLAVE Fig. Description Figure Multimeter T-wrench D 18 Cutter Red Loctite 542 Serial – USB adapter E9 service manual GB r7...
If the unit is sold, hand over all the technical documentation to the new purchaser, inform him/her about any repair work carried out and how to use and service the machine. Also inform Euronda S.p.A. of the sale and provide it with data about the new purchaser.
Deionizer is a device that makes it possible to obtain water for feeding the tank of the unit by connecting directly to the main water supply system. The water thus obtained has characteristics that comply with the table shown in Appendix 8. The interface between the E9 INSPECTION autoclave and ®...
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The external printer is equipped with an 8-needle impact printing mechanism, of the rapid type, that uses plain paper. On the other hand, the printer that is integrated in the E9 INSPECTION uses thermal paper and, therefore, the data on the print reports is destined to fade gradually and to disappear over time.
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