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- Page 1 Magna-Clave Use & Care Manual Alfa Medical 265 Post Ave Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7822 1-800-762-1586 eMail@sterilizers.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Visual Index ..............................3 Section I - Familiarization ........................... 4 I. Safety Features ............................. 4 A. Door Clamp Ring ........................4 B. Open Door Button ........................4 C. Door Handle ..........................4 D. Relay Control .......................... 4 II. -
Page 3: Visual Index
TABLE OF CONTENTS E. Drying ............................ 17 Section 4- Care and Maintenance ........................18 I. Preventive Maintenance Schedule ....................... 19 II. Cleaning .............................. 19 A. Cleaning Procedure ....................... 19 B. Draining Reservoir ......................... 19 C. Cleaning Fill Filter ......................... 19 D. -
Page 4: Section I - Familiarization
SECTION 1 FAMILIARIZATION I. SAFETY FEATURES The Magna-Clave design offers several safety features for your protection. A. Door Clamp Ring TO OPEN PUSH BUTTON FIRMLY WHEN A patented door clamp ring provides maximum DOOR LIGHT IS ON safety by locking the entire rim of door. When... -
Page 5: Physical Characteristics
SECTION 1 FAMILIARIZATION 28" 34½" (71.1 cm) (87.6 cm) II. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Exterior: The overall dimensions are 28" (71.1 cm) wide X 341/2' (87.6 cm) deep X 53" (134.6 cm) high (with stand), 23' (58.4 cm) high (without stand). 23" (58.4 cm) Interior: The overall chamber shall measure 30"... -
Page 6: Electrical Requirements
An outlet box with conduit knockouts, grounding screw and a cover is provided on the rear of the sterilizer. This outlet box is used for connecting a power line to the Magna-Clave. IV. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS A. -
Page 7: Audible Signal
It may be set from approximately 240cF to 270"F. Markings on the control indicate approximate settings. For a more precise setting, refer to Section 3. Function Control - All operations of the Magna-Clave are controlled by the Function control as follows: Power Off - All power is turned off; door cannot be opened. -
Page 8: Section 2 - Preparation For Sterilization
SECTION 2 PREPARATIONS FOR STERILIZATION I HANDLING AND CLEANING OF INSTRUMENTS NOTE: Instruments must be thoroughly cleaned prior to placement in the sterilizer. A. Handling Wear heavy rubber gloves while handling instruments. Clean gloved hands with a germicidal cleaner (iodophor surgical scrub). Wash gloved hands well when instruments handling is complete. 2. -
Page 9: Cleaning
SECTION 2 PREPARATIONS FOR STERILIZATION B. Cleaning 5. With the increasing concern for asepsis, offices are using more disinfectants and instrument soaks. If any of the disinfectants are introduced into the autoclave during the cycle (either directly or by incom- plete rinsing after soaks), corrosion of the stainless steel chamber, instruments and trays or baskets may occur. -
Page 10: Unwrapped Trays
SECTION 2 PREPARATIONS FOR STERILIZATION B. Unwrapped Trays These trays are prepared for sterilization of nonsurgical instruments and canisters to prevent transmitting infectious disease. Always include a process or spore test indicator with every sterilizer load. 1. Loose Instruments a. Distribute a single layer of instruments in the bottom of a perforated tray. -
Page 11: Wrapped Trays And Instruments
SECTION 2 PREPARATIONS FOR STERILIZATION C. Wrapped Trays and Instruments There are several ways to prepare wrapped trays. Refer to Table 2-2 for acceptable wrapping materials. a. Individually wrap instruments, which have been cleaned according to Section 2-1, in autoclave bags or paper (3M, St. -
Page 12: Packs
SECTION 2 PREPARATIONS FOR STERILIZATION 3. Wrapped Trays a. Place instruments, cleaned according to Section 2-I, in a perforated tray. Allow adequate space between instru- ments for steam circulation. b. Place a process or spore test indicator in at least one tray to be cycled. -
Page 13: Liquids Preparation
SECTION 2 PREPARATIONS FOR STERILIZATION 2. Surgical gloves NOTE: Disposable gloves should not be sterilized. a. Clean and dry gloves. b. Place a square of muslin or other absorbent towel into the glove up to the finger. c. Place a strip of muslin or other absorbent towel around the cuff and fold it back. d. - Page 14 SECTION 2 PREPARATIONS FOR STERILIZATION Table 2-2 WRAPPING MATERIALS FOR STEAM STERILIZATION SUITABLE UNSUITABLE Muslin 2 (layers) Canvas Nylon bagging material Aluminum foil Kraft paper Steam impermeable plastics Commercial autoclave paper (must Sealed tubes, jars and cannisters be as permeable as muslin) Drums not recommended Plastic and paper bags (must be permeable)
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Page 15: Section 3 - Operation
Leave materials inside the chamber until dry. Drying time is determined by the size of the material and manner in which it was packed. Drying times have not been established due to varying conditions. When the Function control is left in the Vent position, the Magna-Clave will remain in a warm, standby condition. -
Page 16: Lock Door
OPERATIONS D. Lock Door Close door and push down the door locking handle on the right side of the Magna-Clave. E. Set Time Control Rotate Time control clockwise to desired sterilizing time. The Time control will start when the preset tempera- ture is reached. -
Page 17: Operating Procedures For Liquids Sterilization
1. After unlocking door, allow door to stand partially open with Function control still in the Vent position. IV. OPERATING GUIDELINES A. The Magna-Clave may be preheated by turning the Function control to Vent 30 minutes before the autoclave is needed. This will allow for a faster desired sterilizing temperature. -
Page 18: Section 4- Care And Maintenance
SECTION 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECK FREQUENCY PROCEDURE ACTION Clean and inspect Weekly 12 oz.. Omni-Cleaner See Sections 4-Il and chamber to I gallon distilled water 4-IV. Call authorized on 20 minute cycle. service representative cracks or fissures are found. -
Page 19: Cleaning
Pads containing metal may damage cham- ber. 6. Refill reservoir with clean, mineral-free water. The Magna-Clave is now ready for use. B. Draining Reservoir 1. The reservoir drain hose is located inside the right-hand door of stand, near the top. For Magna-Claves which do not have a stand, the hose will be located under the front edge and to the left of the unit. -
Page 20: Sterilization Assurance
V. INSPECTIONS A. General 1. The Magna-Clave is a pressure vessel that falls under various state and/or local laws which differ in inspection requirements. Some laws require complete periodic inspection of a pressure vessel. The inspection period varies according to individual laws. This inspection is usually performed by a qualified inspector commissioned by the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels. -
Page 21: Glossary
GLOSSARY Asepsis: Freedom from infective microorganisms. Autoclave: A container for sterilizing by steam under pressure. Bioburden: The level of organisms on a particular item at a specific time. Biological Monitor A preparation of resistant microorganisms which is used to verify or Spore Test: sterilization. -
Page 22: Autoclavable Conversion Scale
AUTOCLAVE CONVERSION SCALE...