Unit Description - VWR VAPOUR-Line eco 50 Instruction Manual

Unit description

General description
The VAPOUR-Line eco 50 autoclave operates by heating element and is classified as a "self-contained steam
generator".
Operating/project conditions
Working pressure 2,1 bar
Design pressure 2,2 bar
Hydraulic test pressure 3,3 bar
Hydraulic test temperature 20 °C
Overall dimensions
Height: 1005 mm
Width: 470 mm
Depth: 550 mm
Weight: 60 kg
Sterilisation vessel
Total nominal volume 50 l
Water required 4 l
Sterilisation vessel description
Vertical cylindrical chamber, manufactured in AISI 316L S/S electro polished.
AISI 316L lid, covered with insulating ABS to prevent burns, equipped with a handle for a friendly open/close
operation.
Silicon cover gasket specially fitted for high temperatures.
Structure description
AISI 316L S/S square-shaped outer body.
Safety devices
The autoclave is equipped with the following safety devices:
1. Thermostatic over-heating cut-off
2. Microprocessor electronic safety; prevents total chamber overheating when temperature reaches 138 °C
3. Lid sensor
4. Electrically activated mechanical lock - prevents the lid opening if the temperature measured by the flexible
or the vessel thermoprobe is higher than 80 °C. DO NOT FORCE THE DOOR OPEN. The door can be
opened again only when both vessel and product temperature are below 80 °C
5. Shut-off safety valve when pressure gets over 2,2 bar
Height with open lid:
Width with taps
Depth with cable
5
1300 mm
550 mm
570 mm