PRESENTATION OF MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Technical Name: Autoclave Trade Name: Autoclave Model: Autoclave Bioclave 21L Brand: Gnatus Manufacturer / Distribuitor: Alliage S/A Indústrias Médico Odontológica C.N.P.J. 55.979.736/0001-45 - Insc. Est. 582.002.897.114 Rod. Abrão Assed, Km 53+450m - Cx. Postal 782 CEP 14097-500 Ribeirão Preto - S.P.
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INDEX 02 PRESENTATION OF MANUAL 04 IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT 04 Indication of Equipment 04 Purpose of the equipment 05 Description of Equipment 06 MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CONSUMPTION 09 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 09 General features 11 Dimensions 12 Packing symbols 12 Product symbols 13 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT 17 EQUIPMENT OPERATION...
IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT Technical Name: Autoclave Trade Name: Autoclave Model: Autoclave Bioclave 21L Indication of Equipment This equipment is for dental use use only. It must be operated and utilized by specialized professional (certified professional, according to the legislation of the country) and following the instructions of the manual.
IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT Principles and fundamentals applied to the product functioning Sterilization by autoclave consists of exposing the contaminated material to steam under high pressures and temperatures, for the time needed. Humidity and heat irreversibly denature structural enzymes and proteins, destroying microorganisms. The process includes compression and decompression cycles as to provide easier contact between the steam and the contaminated material.
MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CON- SUMPTION The contents of this page are of an informative nature, the equipment being able to differ from that illustrated. So, upon acquiring the product check the technical compatibilty between equipment, coupling and accessories. 01 - Autoclave’s body 02 - Front door 03 - Manometer...
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MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CON- SUMPTION Accessories which accompany the Autoclave 01. Tray holder: It’s a device used to handle trays, avoiding direct contact with the operator. 02. External steam outlet’s hose: This accessory must be connected and fixed to the external steam outlet using a clamp. It takes steam out.
Besides sealing the door, it also works as a safety device, relieving chamber’s internal pressure in casa of overpressure. If the sealing ring were moved from its place, call a Gnatus authorized technician to carry out the maintenance of the equipment.
MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CON- SUMPTION Caracteristics and operation Steam internal outlets They’re holes in the rear wall of the internal chamber (17), they take the steam to the pressure control valve. Note: In the lower hole there’s a protective filter (A), it prevents solid residues from entering the steam outlet.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Protection against harmful water penetration or particulate material IPX0 Sterilization pressure 1,7 kgf/cm2 ± 0,4 (1,3 to 2,1kgf/cm Operation temperature 128 °C ± 5 (123 to 133ºC) Sterilization time 16 minutes Volume 21 Liters Diameter of the chamber 240mm Chamber’s depth 450mm...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (mm) For installation of the Autoclave in niches / cabinets, consider the addition of 50mm in the total length of the product.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Packing symbols It determines the maximum Packing to be transported and / quantity of boxes which can be or stored avoiding humidity, rains stacked during transportation and and wet floor. storage “as per packaging”. The packing must be stored and Packing to be transported and / transported away from direct sun or stored with the harrows up.
INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT The installation of this equipment requires the necessity of specialized technical assistance (Gnatus). Ask for the presence of a Gnatus representative technician at the nearest seller, or through the Gnatus Service Center: + 55 (16) 3512-1212. Note That information are also part of the Installation and Maintenance Manual of the equipment that is found with the Gnatus authorized technical representative.
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- Use only the hose supplied by Gnatus, or one similar, so as to prevent if from melting when in contact with steam, which may cause the external steam outlet obstruction.
WARNING Use only the hose supplied by Gnatus, or one similar, so as to prevent if from melting when in contact with steam, which may cause the external...
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INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT Open the front door raising the door latch, then push it to the left and check if the trays (16) are in their place. There must be three trays, and the biggest must be places in the upper part. Warning - Before first use, please remove the protector film, which wraps this tray (27).
OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT 1) Connect the energy plug to the socket. 2) Raise the door latch, push it to the left, and check the cleanliness of the autoclave. 3) Using the dosing cup (21), pourinside the autoclave the following quantities of water: Autoclave partially full - 350ml.
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OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT 7) Press the cycle start key (4A), the autoclave will automatically start to heat, and you will hear 2 beeps, and a green LED (V1) will come on. The heating time depends on the quantity of the material to be sterilized. After the heating has reached a temperature of 128ºC ±5, the autoclave will enter in the pressure sterilization mode, with a pressure from 1,7±...
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Proceed as described in the drawing, pressing them until they go back to their original position. If the valves were opened repeatedly, call a Gnatus authorized technician. WARNING: HIGH TEMPERATURE, Before carrying out the procedure described above, wait until it’s cold.
- Manufacturer does not take this responsibility for damage or accidents caused due to a bad installation performed by a technician non-authorized by Gnatus. - Only after the equipment is installed and properly tested by the Gnatus authorized technician, it will be ready to start the working operations.
- The equipment should only be operated by duly enabled and trained technicians (Dental Surgeons, Capacitated Professionals). - If any maintenance should be required, only use services of the Gnatus Authorized Technical Assistance. - Although this equipment has been planned in accordance with the standards of electromagnetic compatibility, it can, in very extreme conditions, cause interference with other equipment.
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This tissue is not manufactures to be used in autoclaves, as TNT has polypropylene as the main raw material, which is similar to a thermoplastic. Warning Gnatus is not responsible for any equipment damage or sterilization process due to the use of kraft and/or TNT paper. Observe each country’s standards related to wrapping preparation.
CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION Additional procedures for reuse The equipment can be reused in undetermined, i.e. unlimited, quantities, only needing to be cleaned and disinfected. Cleaning Important: In order to execute cleaning or any type of maintenance, ensure that the equipment is disconnected from the electrical network.
Note The registration at the Ministry of Health of “SDS - 1000” is performed separately from the product described in this manual, as the “SDS - 1000” is not manufactured by Gnatus. Internal cleaning (aluminum sterilization chamber) We recommend cleaning your autoclave monthly with a descaling product (HIGINDOOR 207 Reg.
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CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION Wrapping types for sterilization by autoclave The materials used for wrapping the pieces to be sterilized must keep the sterilization after the sterilization process and during storage. These materials must: - allow the sterilization process; - be appropriate for the material and the sterilization process;...
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(situation, cause and solution). If it’s not possible to solve the problem, shutdown the equipment and demand the presence of a technician from the nearest resale, or ask through the Attendance Service Gnatus: + 55 (16) 3512-1212.
Whenever you need, demand the presence of a Gnatus’ technician from the nearest resale, or ask through the Attendance Service Gnatus: + 55 (16) 3512-1212.
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