CONTENTS Please read this manual carefully prior to using your new SterilElite Autoclave. Following the instructions contained in this manual will help ensure ease of use, trouble free operation and a longer working life for your SterilElite autoclave. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTER 1. LOCATION ..................3 CHAPTER 2.
CHAPTER 1. LOCATION 1. Water tank cover 2. Pressure gauge 3. Control display FRONT 4. Door handle 5. Feet 6. Air vent (back side) 7. Thermal overload protection 8. Power cord 9. Drain for filter water 10. Water hose to indicate water level, also used to empty water tank 11.
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DETAILS SterilElite16 SterilElite24 ITEM Product description Table top autoclave sterilizer Table top autoclave sterilizer Fill water system Auto-Fill water system Auto-Fill water system Dry Function Auto dry function Auto dry function Overall dimensions 580mm(D) x 510mm(W) x 410mm(H)
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ITEM SterilElite16 STERILELITE24 121°C 135°C, wrapped or unwrapped dry or wet , Liquid special 121°C 135°C, wrapped / unwrapped , dry / Program for selection: program selection undry , Liquid special program selection 1. Sterilization temperature 121°C 135°C 121°C 135°C 2.
CHAPTER 3. PREPARATION & INSTALLATION UNPACKING CHECKLIST To unpack autoclave from box: 1. Cut any box binding material 2. Remove top cover of the carton as shown 3. Remove foam-packing pieces 4. Take the autoclave out from the base foam BEFORE FIRST TIME USE CHECKLIST 1.
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4. Fill water (DISTILLED WATER ONLY) into the water reservoir until the water level is near the max level sign in the water reservoir. Please make sure that the water level is not outside these marks Remark: After the sterilization process, condensate from the chamber will be pressed back into the reservoir by the remaining chamber pressure.
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Reference and legend to the Control Panel : Alarm for over temperature or over pressure. 2. POWER: Green light indicates that unit has power 3. ADD WATER: when light illuminates, water is being added into the sterilization chamber 4. HEAT: when light illuminates, chamber is being heated up, this takes approx. 20 minutes 5.
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11. STERI. TEMP KEY: Select sterilization temperature. 12. STERI. ITEM KEY: Select sterilization , “wrapped” or “unwrapped”, time. 13. LIQUID KEY: Single function for liquid program. 14. DRY TIMER KEY: Select dry time or un-dry time. The build in drying time is 30 minutes.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC STEPS OF STERILIZATION CLOSE THE DOOR SELECT “LIQUID” STERILIZATION PROGRAM SELECT THE STERILIZATION TEMPERATURE (PRESSURE) SELECT WRAPPED/ UNWRAPPED AUTO-DRY FUNCTION, select YES/NO PRESS “START” PRE HEATER ENGAGED WATER IS ADDED THEN MAIN HEATER ENGAGES When desired temp/pressure is reached the STERILIZATION TIMER STARTS countdown THE DRY TIMER START WORKING after EXHAUST is NO EXHAUST FUNCTION UNTIL THE At THE SAME TIME THE DRY BUZZER reminds...
When the drying buzzer sounds, open door slightly in order to achieve a perfect drying result. THE DOOR CAN’T be OPENED IF THE CHAMBER is under VACUUM. PLEASE PRESS THE “VACUUM RELEASE” button TO RELEASE THE CHAMBER VACUUM. CAUTION BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR ENSURE THAT the pressure gauge shows “zero”. CHAPTER 4.
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CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 1. Open the door and put the products to be sterilized on the trays or sterilization box, or spring holder, etc. Then, push the power switch ON. We recommend to put sterilization indicator stripes with the products to get an additional confirmation of a good sterilization result.
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CAUTION 1: BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR ENSURE COMPLETE DEPRESSURIZATION OF THE CHAMBER (ZERO INDICATED ON THE PRESSURE GAUGE) CAUTION 2: PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE STERILIZATION INDICATOR, AFTER EVERY STERILIZATION CYCLE. CAUTION 3: THE VACUUM RELEASE” SWITCH, CAN BE PRESSED AT ANYTIME YOU “...
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Important to remember when working with the sterilization box Figure 1: All Items need to be put into the sterilization box. Make sure that items are level or below edges of the sterilization box so that the lid can be properly closed.
CHAPTER 4. OPERATION – PROGRAMS Standard Programs (121 / 135 Wrapped / un-wrapped dry / un-dry) °C °C or 135 °C °C °C °C LIQUID Programs (121 Sterilization time: 40 Minutes dry: 0 Minutes) °C °C Page 16 of 25...
CHAPTER 5. REMINDERS, WARNINGS & CAUTION 1. USE DEDICATED POWER ONLY. See technical data sheet 2. Please check the pressure gauge prior to opening the chamber door. Don’t open the door if gauge indicates more than “ZERO” If you have a vacuum indication, please use the Vacuum release key to equalize pressure before attempting to open the door.
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CHAPTER 5. WARNING & CAUTION a) If the level in the water reservoir is not sufficient, please add water. In order to prevent overflow of the water reservoir, please consider the water amount already in the chamber which will be pressed back into the reservoir after sterilization. b) If the water level is OK then either the chamber level- or the reservoir level-sensor might be dirty or has a contact problem.
CHAPTER 6. APPENDIX – A PROGRAM DETAILS AS FOLLOWS: TEMPERATURE PROGRAM: #121 / 250℉ Approx. 1.2 bar °C #135 / 278℉ Approx. 2.2 bar °C WRAPPED / UNWRAPPED PROGRAM: # WRAPPED sterilization time 15 minutes for 135 / 278℉ °C 30 minutes for 121 / 250℉...
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# LIQUID STERILIZATION PROGRAM: Sterilization time: 40 minutes °C Sterilization temperature: 121 / 250℉ PS: No Auto-exhaust function. # FOR REFERENCE: 1 KG/CM² = 0.98bar =14.2psi. # Sterilization instruments must be made from metal, not plated or galvanized or autoclavable plastic or silicon rubber material. Page 21 of 25...
CHAPTER 6. APPENDIX – B ※ RE-PACKING INSTRUCTIONS: TO PACK AUTOCLAVE INTO CARTON (PLEASE REFER CHAPTER 1. LOCATION.) 1. Turn the power switch to the OFF position and unplug unit from power source. 2. Place all accessories into the chamber. Close and lock door. 3.
CHAPTER 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING ∗POWER Light indication doesn’t come on: 1. Power supply is not properly Try to connect power supply until connected. power indicator goes on. 2. Circuit breaker out Wait 3minutes then press it back in and check if power light comes on If circuit breaker can’t be recycled, unit has to be serviced 3.
CHAPTER 8. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS • DAILY: o WIPE GASKET; CHAMBER RIM AND CHAMBER AND DOOR INSIDE WITH A DAMP CLOTH. ATTENTION! HOT SURFACES! o CHECK WATER LEVEL IN RESERVOIR AND SUPPLEMENT WITH DISTILLED WATER ONLY. • WEEKLY: o CLEAN RACK AND TRAYS. o CLEAN FILTER AT THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE CHAMBER.
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The liability of the manufacturer is limited to repair and replacement and under no circumstances shall the manufacturer or authorized distributor be liable for any collateral consequential damages or loss. In case of any questions please contact Fisher Scientific Customer service line at 1-800-766-7000 Page 25 of 25...
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