Summary of Contents for CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45
- Page 1 Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 Steam Steriliser Model STE-45-T CERTOCLAV Sterilizer GmbH, Peintner Straße 10, A-4060 Leonding / Austria...
- Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing this autoclave. CertoClav, a medium-sized family company, has specialised in the manufacture of table- top autoclaves for more than 60 years. This autoclave has been manufactured and tested according to strict requirements.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T General Information Intended use Environmental protection Customer Service Ordering spare parts and special accessories Guarantee Meaning of the Symbols on the Autoclave Safety Information Non-autoclavable Substances Initial Start-up Device description... - Page 4 Steps to start a sterilisation process 9.4.1 Selecting the sterilisation program on the screen 9.4.2 CertoTrace – Documentation and load management 9.4.3 Step-by-step video assistant 9.4.4 Loading the autoclave 9.4.5 Closing the autoclave door 9.4.6 Material tests and automatic repetitions 9.4.7 Status screen Unloading the autoclave...
- Page 5 Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.3.3 CertoTrace — Your support during material tests 11.3.4 Label designer 11.3.5 Real-time protocolling to USB 11.3.6 Exporting all protocols to a USB 11.3.7 Exporting all protocols to an SD card 11.3.8...
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Page 6: General Information
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 1 General Information Dear customer, Before putting your autoclave into operation for the first time, please read through this instruction manual and follow its information and instructions. Do not use another instruction manual. -
Page 7: Ordering Spare Parts And Special Accessories
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 1.4 Ordering spare parts and special accessories Use original accessories only and original spare parts for maintenance, which are approved by the manufacturer, so as not to impair the safety of the device. -
Page 8: Meaning Of The Symbols On The Autoclave
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 2 Meaning of the Symbols on the Autoclave ATTENTION! PROTECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION HOT SURFACE, KEEP AWAY MANUFACTURER COMMUNAUTÉ EUROPÉENNE SERIAL NUMBER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION... -
Page 9: Safety Information
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 3 Safety Information Besides the information in this instruction manual, the general safety and accident prevention regulations of the legislation must be observed. Please read carefully! To avoid personal injury, fire or damage to the... -
Page 10: Non-Autoclavable Substances
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 4 Non-autoclavable Substances Never use the autoclave to sterilise the following materials or alkaline solutions. The sterilisation of such substances can cause an explosion, corrosion of the sterilisation chamber, pipes or wear to the seals. -
Page 11: Initial Start-Up
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T If a salty solution is spilled inside the chamber, remove all liquid from the chamber and wipe up the liquid around the door seal. Clean the door seal with distilled or demineralised water. -
Page 12: Scope Of Supply
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 5.3 Scope of supply Standard scope of supply • CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 • Declaration of Conformity • Instruction Manual • 1 power cable for the autoclave • 1 waste water hose •... -
Page 13: Installation
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 6 Installation 6.1 Setting up the autoclave If you wish to place the autoclave on a laboratory table, check whether the table is suitable for the weight of the autoclave. -
Page 14: Unlocking The Autoclave Door
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 6.2 Unlocking the autoclave door The touchscreen and remaining accessories are in the autoclave chamber when delivered. To open the autoclave door, please hold the UP arrow for about 3 seconds until you hear the electronic interlock humming. - Page 15 Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T Connecting the power cable of the touchscreen to the interface box. Place the touchscreen on an even stable surface only. You can also place the watertight touchscreen on the autoclave or next to it.
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Page 16: Installing Accessories
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T If a notification indicating a connection failure with the autoclave appears on the screen, the touchscreen and autoclave are not connected correctly. Check whether the autoclave is switched on and connected to the COM4-port of the interface box. -
Page 17: Connecting The Certoserver
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 6.4.4 Connecting the CertoServer If you do not have an Internet connection but wish to use the CertoCloud, we recommend connecting the local CertoServer to the autoclave. 6.5 Pressure sensor calibration As the atmospheric pressure depends on the installation site, you should recalibrate the pressure sensor after changing the installation site. -
Page 18: Validation And Calibration
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 6.6 Validation and calibration All sensors of the autoclave have been validated and calibrated at the factory. The autoclave has a G ¼ access on the side panel of the chamber for calibration purposes. -
Page 19: Sterilisation Programs
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 7 Sterilisation Programs 7.1 Default settings Program Vacuu Sterilisation Sterilisation Sterilisation Vacuum Drying time time [min] temperature pressure retention time [min] phases [°C] [kPa] [min] 134°C SOLID VACUUM TEST 121°C WRAPPED 134°C WRAPPED... -
Page 20: Editing Program Parameters
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T The 121°C LIQUID program is used for the sterilisation of liquids in bottles and other open vessels. We recommend using the integrated flexible media sensor for this program. The media sensor is immersed in the liquid medium or in a reference glass with distilled water during the sterilisation. -
Page 21: Basic Operation
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 8 Basic Operation Click and swipe Long click and drag 8.1 Switching on the touchscreen Press and hold the button on the front (to the right of the screen) for at least 3 seconds. -
Page 22: Instructions For Daily Use
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 9 Instructions for Daily Use Please make sure that the autoclave is earthed. 9.1 Preparations before use Switch on the autoclave at the green mains switch. Switch on the touchscreen directly via the screen. -
Page 23: Opening The Autoclave Door
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T Only fill the fresh water tank with demineralised or distilled water. A water quality sensor continuously monitors the quality of the filled water. If the water used to full the tank is too impure, a warning message will appear on the integrated LCD screen of the autoclave and touchscreen. -
Page 24: Steps To Start A Sterilisation Process
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 9.4 Steps to start a sterilisation process First check if the autoclave is ready for operation before starting the program. If no warning or error message is displayed on the touchscreen, the autoclave is ready for operation. -
Page 25: Certotrace - Documentation And Load Management
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 9.4.2 CertoTrace – Documentation and load management CertoTrace is a software package enabling simple and professional documentation of the entire sterilisation process and tracing of all sterilised products. If CertoTrace is activated, the CertoTrace Assistant will be executed directly after selecting a program. -
Page 26: Step-By-Step Video Assistant
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 9.4.3 Step-by-step video assistant To activate the step-by-step video assistant, navigate to the Settings Menu by clicking on the symbol at the top right of the screen. Select the Sterilisation entry on the left of the Settings window. -
Page 27: Material Tests And Automatic Repetitions
CertoClav server at http://certocloud. If you have activated email or SMS notifications, you can call up the current status of the material test by SMS or email. The email or SMS notifications can be configured in the settings. You can find the notifications in the Settings under the Notifications menu item. -
Page 28: Unloading The Autoclave
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T To show a graph of the temperature and pressure, hold and drag the autoclave symbol to the left. The graphic recording will then become visible. 9.5 Unloading the autoclave As soon as the sterilisation cycle has finished, “ Program finished” is displayed on the screen and you will hear three beep sounds. -
Page 29: Emptying The Used Water Tank
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 9.6 Emptying the used water tank If “ Empty the used water tank” is displayed on the screen, the used water tank is full. Please empty the used water via the wastewater hose supplied. The left port is for used water, the right port is the drain for distilled fresh water. -
Page 30: Functions Of The Certocloud
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 9.7.1 Functions of the CertoCloud Creation of user accounts directly at the autoclave or web-based. Tracing real-time data. Administration of SMS and email notifications. For instance, if maintenance is due. -
Page 31: Display Of Sterilisation Protocols Via Web Browser
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T Validity verification of exported protocols. 9.7.2 Display of sterilisation protocols via web browser To manage the autoclave and view protocols, please use a browser to visit www.certocloud.com or http://certocloud. A typical protocol is shown below. -
Page 32: Control Panel Of The Autoclave
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 10 Control Panel of the Autoclave Icons, tabs and text fields can be edited by pressing with your finger. 10.1 Login Menu The Login window appears after switching on the touchscreen. To create a new user, press on the plus symbol at the top right of the screen. - Page 33 Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T To add an existing CertoCloud user account, enter your email address and password. Then press on “ Add account” . To cancel the registration, press on the Back button in the top left corner of the screen.
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Page 34: Support Menu
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 10.2 Support Menu Navigate to the Information tab to view the Information Menu. Here you can watch training videos, contact the CertoSupport directly from the touchscreen or order spare parts, accessories or service for your autoclave. -
Page 35: Send Email To Certosupport
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 10.2.2 Send email to CertoSupport An Internet connection must be available to send an email to CertoSupport from the touchscreen. To connect the touchscreen to the Internet, you can either connect a network cable to the Ethernet port or establish a WLAN connection to your WLAN router. -
Page 36: Teamviewer, Remote Support And Share Screen
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 10.2.3 TeamViewer, remote support and share screen To share the screen via TeamViewer, navigate to the Information tab and press Support. In the dialog window that follows select the option “ Share screen to CertoSupport”... - Page 37 Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T After pressing on Start, wait until CertoSupport has joined the TeamViewer session. As soon as CertoSupport has joined the session, we will ask your permission to split the screen. Press on “ Allow” .
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Page 38: Protocols Menu
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 10.3 Protocols Menu 10.3.1 Viewing protocols To view sterilisation protocols, navigate to the Logging tab. A list of all recorded protocols is displayed on the left half of the screen. The cloud symbol in the protocol list indicates whether the protocols have been backed up in the CertoCloud or on your local CertoServer. -
Page 39: Example Of A Protocol Printout
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 10.3.3 Example of a protocol printout Header line 1 Header line 2 Header line 3 Protocol CertoClav Vacuum Pro Series Model: VAC-PRO-45L S/N.: 22ABCDEFGHJ Program: 134°C HOLLOW Program description: 3 x venting 134 °C... -
Page 40: Tracing Marked Products
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T Now enter the shelf-life of the sterilised products. Then press on OK to print the self-adhesive label with shelf-life date and barcode. 10.3.5 Tracing marked products Navigate to the Logging tab and press on the Scan icon. -
Page 41: Settings
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11 Settings 11.1 User administration Press on the symbol on the right of the screen to navigate to the settings. Select the User Administration list entry in the left window. The User Administration will now be shown on the right of the window. -
Page 42: Connecting To A Lan Network
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.2.2 Connecting to a LAN network The autoclave can be connected to a LAN via an Ethernet cable. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the interface box. -
Page 43: Connecting To The Certoserver
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.2.4 Connecting to the CertoServer If you do not have an Internet connection but wish to use the CertoCloud, we recommend connecting the local CertoServer to the autoclave. Connect the CertoServer to the LAN and switch in the server. Connect the autoclave to the same network via Ethernet cable or WLAN. -
Page 44: Connecting To The Certocloud Server
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T After the CertoServer has been found, confirm with “ Save” . 11.2.5 Connecting to the CertoCloud server If the autoclave is connected to the Internet, you can alternatively use the free CertoCloud for documentation and configuration of the autoclave. -
Page 45: Sterilisation Settings
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.3 Sterilisation settings 11.3.1 Customising sterilisation programs To customise a sterilisation program, navigate to the Settings Menu by clicking on the symbol at the top right of the screen. Press on “ Sterilization” and then “ Edit user defined program”... - Page 46 Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T If Material Test Mode is activated, you will be asked how often a program is to be executed before starting it for the first time. This has the advantage that longer material tests an be performed fully automatically without user interaction.
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Page 47: Certotrace - Your Support During Material Tests
. After activation, CertoTrace is automatically integrated in the workflow when starting a program. 11.3.4 Label designer The CertoClav label printer prints shelf-life data and a barcode for tracing the product on self-adhesive labels. You can use the integrated label designer to identify articles with barcodes. To open... -
Page 48: Real-Time Protocolling To Usb
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.3.5 Real-time protocolling to USB You can use a USB stick to save the sterilisation protocols in real-time during the sterilisation process. For this, please connect a USB stick to the front USB port of the autoclave. -
Page 49: Exporting All Protocols To An Sd Card
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T If the protocol export fails, your USB stick ahs not been recognised. In this case plug the USB stick into the device and restart the touchscreen. Now attempt to the export the protocols again. -
Page 50: Exporting All Protocols Via A Network
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.3.8 Exporting all protocols via a network Log into the autoclave with your CertoCloud or CertoServer user account. Make sure that Online Mode is activated. If the login is successful, all protocols will be synchronised with the CertoCloud. -
Page 51: System Settings
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.4 System settings 11.4.1 Changing the date and time Use the buttons of the LCB screen to change the date and time of the autoclave. Use the M button to navigate to “ Basic Set” and then to “ Date” for this. To adapt the required parameters, use the arrow buttons and confirm the correct value with M button. -
Page 52: Installing Updates Via Usb
Please indicate the serial number of your autoclave for the Support Team. You can find the serial number on the type plate of the autoclave or in the settings. For this, navigate to the Settings Menu by clicking on the symbol at the top right of the screen. -
Page 53: Installing Updates Via Sd Card
Please indicate the serial number of your autoclave for the Support Team. You can find the serial number on the type plate of the autoclave or in the settings. For this, navigate to the Settings Menu by clicking on the symbol at the top right of the screen. -
Page 54: Changing The Language
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.4.6 Changing the language Navigate to the Settings Menu by clicking on the symbol at the top right of the screen and press on “ Language” . Pressing the current language setting in the detailed view on the right of the screen opens a dropdown list with the languages supported. -
Page 55: Sensor Calibration
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.6 Sensor calibration The sensor calibration should be calibrated by trained personnel only. To calibrate the sensors, navigate to the Settings Menu by clicking on the symbol at the top right of the screen and pressing on “ Calibration” . -
Page 56: Advanced Glp And Gmp Settings
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 11.7.4 Advanced GLP and GMP settings Activate the following checkboxes in the Advanced GLP and GMP settings to configure a printout and digital copy of the sterilisation products. Setting Option (Default value is bold) -
Page 57: Error Messages
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 12 Error Messages If an error occurs during a program cycle, the autoclave will sound an acoustic alarm and display and error code on the screen. The autoclave will also automatically release pressure from inside the sterilisation chamber and switch off the heating. - Page 58 Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T Pressure relief The pressure could not be Contact your dealer. error released from the chamber The door is open during Door sensor error Contact your dealer. sterilisation Temperature The temperature could not be Contact your dealer.
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Page 59: Maintenance
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 13 Maintenance Please use original spare parts of the manufacturer only. Please contact your dealer if you have any questions regarding maintenance and repair. Make sure that the autoclave is disconnected from the power supply during maintenance and repair. -
Page 60: Transport And Storage
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 14 Transport and Storage Always keep the transport crate in which the autoclave was delivered. 14.1 Preparations Allow the autoclave to cool down and pull the mains plug out of the socket. -
Page 61: Technical Data
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 15 Technical Data Supply voltage 230VAC, 50Hz, 2300VA Maximum operating pressure 0.21 0.23 Maximum operating temperature °C 135 137 Capacity of water tank Device dimensions (W*H*D) 640*560*840 ∅ 319, T 617... -
Page 62: Appendix
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 16 Appendix 16.1 Appendix 1: Structural diagram V1: Vacuum pump valve V2: Air filter valve V3: Pump valve V4: Water release valve V5: Vacuum pump start valve... -
Page 63: Appendix 2: Circuit Diagram
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 16.2 Appendix 2: Circuit diagram TP1: Steam generator temperature sensor TP2: Inner temperature sensor 1 TP3: Temperature sensor of chamber wall V1: Vacuum pump valve V2: Air filter valve V3: Pump valve... - Page 64 Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T...
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Page 65: Appendix 4: Ce Declaration Of Conformity For Safety Valve
Instruction Manual CertoClav Vacuum Pro 45 l — Model STE-45-T 16.4 Appendix 4: CE Declaration of Conformity for Safety Valve... - Page 66 Orders Dealer verification Instruction manuals Technical Support Certoclav Sterilizer GmbH Tel: +43 732 674 278 Peintner Straße 10 E-Mail: support@certoclav.com A-4060 Leonding Website: www.certoclav.com...