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Dear Dr.
We should like to extend our thanks for the expression of trust in our company which you have displayed through the
purchase of this MELAG device.
As an owner-run and operated family concern founded in 1951, we have a long history of successful specialization in
hygiene products for practice-based use. Our focus on innovation, quality and the highest standards of operational
reliability has established MELAG as the world's leading manufacturer in the instrument treatment and hygiene field.
You, our customer are justified in your demand for the best products, quality and reliability. Providing "competence in
hygiene" and "Quality – made in Germany", we guarantee that these demands will be met. Our certified quality
management systems is subject to close monitoring: one instrument to this end is our annual multi-day audit conducted
in accordance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001. This guarantees that all MELAG products are manufactured and tested in
accordance with strict quality criteria.
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  • Page 1 ISO 13485 and ISO 9001. This guarantees that all MELAG products are manufactured and tested in accordance with strict quality criteria.
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document applies to the accessories which it describes and which are designed ® exclusively for use in conjunction with the MELAtherm 10 washer-disinfector. The most up-to-date accessories usage advice is found on the MELAG download centre under www.melag.de. About this document Symbols used Symbol...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Protective insert for the sieve cassette ....... 37 Optimizing the cleaning performance and value- dMELAstore-Tray 50 ..........38 retention of the instruments ........ 7 MELAstore-Tray 100 ..........38 Principles of the load configuration ....9 MELAstore-Tray 200 ..........38 The 6 segment principle ..........
  • Page 4 Contents Examples for basic configurations ....64 Basic configuration for the ENT practice ......64 Basic configuration for the gynaecological practice ..64 Basic configuration for the dental practice ..... 65 Basic configuration for the OMF surgery ....... 65...
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions When using the MELAtherm 10 accessories, please ensure that you observe the following safety instructions as well as those outlined in the following chapters. Instruments/accessories  For your own safety and to avoid injuries when loading the instrument and washing baskets, always wear gloves or other suitable hand protection.
  • Page 6 Adapters for transfer instruments 3.1 The cleaning and disinfection of hand pieces in the MELAtherm 10 must be undertaken in the Universal-Program or the Intensive-Program. 3.2 Please note that leading manufacturers of transfer instruments recommend drying the spray/air/water channels immediately after treatment using medical compressed air.

  • Page 7: Optimizing The Cleaning Performance And Value-Retention Of The Instruments

    "Loose material" should be avoided as a matter of course. To do so, you can use the dividing inserts from the MELAG accessories range. 3.5 Treat only those instruments in the washer-disinfector which have been expressly authorized for this purpose by the manufacturer.
  • Page 8 3.9 Observe the information provided in the user manual regarding special instruments (dental transfer instruments, ophthalmological instruments, instruments with interior lumen). 3.10 If you use non-MELAG accessories to treat instruments in the device, ensure that the compatibility of the accessories with the device and instruments.

  • Page 9: Principles Of The Load Configuration

    Principles of the load configuration Principles of the load configuration The 6 segment principle All accessories are placed in the basis basket with or without an injector rail. The surface of the basis basket is divided into six segments to ensure the optimal use of space. The size of all insert racks, instrument baskets, washing baskets and flex baskets correspond to one or more segments of the basis basket.

  • Page 10: The Flex System

    Principles of the load configuration The Flex System The so-called Flex System was developed on the basis of the 6 segment principle. The flex system consists of instrument baskets of various sizes. The flex baskets can be subject to variable combinations and stacked.

  • Page 11: Accessories For Exterior Cleaning

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Accessories for exterior cleaning Basis baskets The basis of every loading variation is provided by one of the basis baskets. All accessories are placed in the basis basket. Depending on the area of application, loading with insert racks, baskets etc. can be subject to any combination.

  • Page 12: Basis Basket With Injector Rail With Nozzles And Clamp Springs

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Basis basket with injector rail with nozzles and clamp springs Order no. 00197 Intended use If hollow-bodied instrument are to be rinsed (inc. nozzles and clamp springs) use the basis basket with injector rail and clamp springs. The hollow-bodied instruments (e.g.
  • Page 13 Accessories for exterior cleaning Using the injector rail with central filter PLEASE NOTE Observe the following before commissioning the injector rail with the central filter:  Remove the central filter before placing adapters on the injector rail.  Seal empty connections on the injector rail with sealing screws or fit with instruments. WARNING Danger of contamination from soiling on the new central filter.
  • Page 14 ≤ 4 mm > 4 mm becomes blocked, use further flat washers. Please note that under certain circumstances; even original MELAG accessories can have a thread length greater than 4 mm. 2 mm Fig. 3: Thread lengths of the adapter...
  • Page 15 Accessories for exterior cleaning Start a disinfection program.  After the program run, check whether the control display has triggered. If the pin does protrude from the control display after the program run the central filter can be used further. Fig.
  • Page 16 Accessories for exterior cleaning Information for validation with a central filter  Disinfect new filters before validating with the device (partial cycle disinfection in the maintenance mode is sufficient).  The system conditions mean that the rinse pressure is lower after the central filter than the rinse pressure measured by the device.

  • Page 17: Insert Racks

    In the interests of simple loading and removal in the insert rack, the sieve cassette should be inclined towards the device door. We recommend use of a MELAG sieve cassette. When using sieve cassettes from other manufacturers, please observe the corresponding usage advice.

  • Page 18: Insert Rack For Melastore-Tray 50 (12 Pcs.)/Melastore-Tray 100 (6 Pcs.)

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Insert rack for MELAstore-Tray 50 (12 pcs.)/MELAstore-Tray 100 (6 pcs.) Order no. 80810 Space requirements Intended use This insert rack serves the direct acceptance of the MELAstore Trays 50 und 100. It is not stackable. Application Place the MELAstore-Trays in the insert racks with their latch pointing to the rear (see Fig.

  • Page 19: Insert Rack For 5 Trays/10 Half-Trays

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Insert rack for 5 trays/10 half-trays Order no. 80590 Space requirements Intended use The tray mount accommodates instrument trays (LxWxH) 24 x 18 x 1.7 cm to max. 29 x 19 x 2.0 cm. It is not stackable.

  • Page 20: Instruments And Washing Baskets

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Instruments and washing baskets Instrument basket Instrument basket Instrument basket >G< compact standard Order no. 00195 Order no. 00184 Order no. 00131 Space requirements Space requirements Space requirements Intended use The instrument basket facilitates the treatment of standing instruments e.g. tweezers, probes, mirrors, scissors, clamps, nasal specula etc.

  • Page 21: Needle Tip Plate For Instrument Basket

    Accessories for exterior cleaning PLEASE NOTE Instruments must be dismantled for treatment in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Please ensure that you observe the information provided by the instrument manufacturers. Order no. 00184 and 00131 used in conjunction with  Needle tip plate order no.

  • Page 22: Small Parts Container

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Small parts container Order no. 00133 Intended use The small parts container facilitates the safe storage of very small instruments in order to prevent them from becoming lost in the washing chamber or blocking its apertures. Application Once loaded with small instruments, the small parts container is placed or laid in the instrument basket or flex basket.

  • Page 23: Stackable Insert Racks And Baskets (Flex System)

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Stackable insert racks and baskets (flex system) The flex baskets can be subject to variable combinations and stacked. Page 10 lists one of a number of many combinations in the flex baskets. Flex basket 1 Flex basket 2 Flex basket 3 Order no.

  • Page 24: Flex Basket 6 With Traverse And Hose Conduit

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Flex basket 6 with traverse and hose conduit Order no. 80255 Space requirements Intended use Flex basket 6 facilitates the treatment of long instruments up to 40 cm e.g. tonsils suction devices, cannula, tweezers, scissors, trocars, suitable endoscope accessories etc. Application The flex basket 6 can be used as a basis under the flex baskets 1, 2, 3 and under the flex basket specula.

  • Page 25: Injection Basket Flex 1

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Injection basket Flex 1 Order no. 80740 Space requirements Intended use The injector basket flex 1 serves exclusively the cleaning of ultrasound and air scaler tips (e.g. ZEG tips) with an interior diameter of ≤ 0.8 mm. Treatment with a torque wrench connected is possible, as far as this has been approved by the manufacturer for automatic treatment.

  • Page 26: Insert Rack For Impression Trays, Scissors And Clamps

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Insert rack for impression trays, scissors and clamps Order no. 80110 (has superseded the precursor model with the order no. 00182) Space requirements Intended use The insert rack serves the treatment of up to eight dental impression trays as well as scissors, clamps and similar hinged instruments.

  • Page 27: Insert Rack For Hinged Instruments

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Insert rack for hinged instruments Order no. 80120 (has superseded the precursor model with the order no. 00183) Space requirements Intended use The insert rack for hinged instruments facilitates the treatment of hinged instruments e.g. scissors, clamps, needle holders etc.

  • Page 28: Flex Basket Specula

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Flex basket specula Order no. 80410 Space requirements Intended use The flex basket specula facilitate the treatment of up to 8 Kristeller specula or 16 Cusci/Semm specula. Application The flex basket specula is inserted directly in the basis basket.

  • Page 29: Attachments For Stackable Baskets (Flex System)

    Accessories for exterior cleaning B) Instructions for Cusco/Semm specula Cusco specula are opened and hung over the longitudinal struts. Fig. 17: Load with Cusco/Semm specula Used in conjunction with  Flex basket 6 with traverse and hose conduit order no. 80255 Attachments for stackable baskets (flex system) Ear speculum attachment Flex 1 Mesh width 14 mm,...

  • Page 30: Ear Speculum Attachment Flex 2

    Accessories for exterior cleaning PLEASE NOTE Ensure that the ear specula do not come into contact with each other. Use only those instruments designed for automatic treatment in a washer-disinfector. Please ensure that you observe the information provided by the instrument manufacturers. Used in conjunction with ...

  • Page 31: Ear Speculum Attachment Flex 3

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Ear speculum attachment Flex 3 Order no. 80100, meshing width 20 mm, for up to 96 ear specula. Space requirements Intended use In combination with a flex basket, the ear speculum attachment facilitates the treatment of ear specula. Application The ear speculum attachment is set on the flex baskets 1, 2 or 3.

  • Page 32: Attachment For Flex Basket

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Attachment for flex basket Order no. 80435 Space requirements Intended use The attachment for the flex basket facilitates the treatment of e.g. nasal specula in combination with a flex basket. Application The attachment is placed on flex basket 1 and fixed with the fixing clamp (see Bracket for Flex attachment).

  • Page 33: Bracket For Flex Attachment

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Bracket for Flex attachment Order no. 80420 Intended use Fixes the flex attachments to the flex basket. Application As Fig. 19 shows, the clips of the fixing clamps are fastened to the handle of the attachment from inside and the clamps pressed under the flex basket handle.

  • Page 34: Instrument Bracket For Flex Baskets

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Instrument bracket for flex baskets Order no. 80395 Intended use The instrument bracket serves the ordered accommodation of instruments in the washing basket and provides security during the cleaning procedure. This avoids a situation in which the instruments slide around in the washing basket, thereby causing damage.

  • Page 35: Sieve Cassettes And Inserts

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Sieve cassettes and inserts Sieve cassette Order no.: 00185 (only sieve cassettes), Order no.: 80185 (with dividing inserts and protrusion guard) Intended use The sieve cassettes facilitate the treatment of instrument sets or larger quantities of individual instruments in combination with the insert rack for sieve cassettes.

  • Page 36: Dividing Insert For Sieve Cassettes

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Dividing insert for sieve cassettes Order no. 00191 Intended use The dividing insert facilitates the stability of the instruments in the sieve cassette so as to avoid spray shadow. Application The dividing inserts are inserted into the sieve cassette lengthways.

  • Page 37: Protective Insert For The Sieve Cassette

    Accessories for exterior cleaning Application The protrusion guard is inserted transversely in one end of the sieve cassette. The instruments are inserted in the sieve cassette in such a way that the pointed ends point in the direction of the protrusion guard. DANGER Sharp and pointed instruments may protrude through the sieve cassette meshing.

  • Page 38: Dmelastore-Tray 50

    Accessories for exterior cleaning dMELAstore-Tray 50 MELAstore-Tray 100 MELAstore-Tray 200 Order no. 01180 Order no. 01181 Order no. 01182 Intended use The MELAstore-Trays 50, 100 and 200 facilitate the treatment of larger quantities of single instruments and can be stored in MELAstore-Boxes. Comply with the application usage advice of the MELAstore-Box 100 and 200.
  • Page 39 Accessories for exterior cleaning Insert cheek retractors in the MELAstore-Tray 100 so that the grip fits through the niche in the lid with a closed tray. The MELAstore-Tray 50 and 100 are placed in the insert rack for the MELAstore-Tray 50 and 100. The MELAstore-Tray 200 is inserted in the insert rack for 3 or 4 sieve cassettes and wash trays.

  • Page 40: Accessories For Interior Cleaning

    Accessories for interior cleaning Accessories for interior cleaning PLEASE NOTE Check the hoses, connections and instruments for stability both before and after treatment. Should a hose, a connection or an instrument work loose, the instruments must be treated again. Connectors and adapters for instruments PLEASE NOTE Check the hoses, connections and instruments for stability both before and after treatment.

  • Page 41: Clamp Spring For Injector Nozzle

    Accessories for interior cleaning Clamp spring for injector nozzle Order no. 00196 Intended use The clamp spring facilitates the fixing of light hollow-bodied instruments onto the injector nozzle so that this does not slip through the rinse pressure. It is used exclusively with the injector nozzle. Application The clamp spring is pressed together lightly and slid over the injector nozzle.
  • Page 42 Accessories for interior cleaning Application The rinse sleeve is screwed onto a drill hole in the injector rail or connected with the injector rail via a hose extension and placed in the basket. The instrument is inserted in the rinse sleeve shaft side first. Table 1: Replacement inserts for irrigation sleeve Qty.

  • Page 43: Rinse Sleeve Extension

    Accessories for interior cleaning Rinse sleeve extension Order no. 80780 Intended use The rinse sleeve extension serves the treatment of long hollow-bodied instruments without a defined connection, such as e.g. a fixed endoscope and magnetorestrictive attachments. Application The rinse sleeve extension is screwed on between the rinse sleeve and the rinse sleeve shaft.

  • Page 44: Adapter (Male) For Luer

    Accessories for interior cleaning Adapter (male) for Luer Order no. 73880 Intended use The adapter (male) for Luer facilitates the treatment of instruments/cannulas with a Luer connection (female). Application The adapter is screwed into an aperture of the injector rail or the triple distributor. As the instruments are placed on the adapter and not screwed, they must be checked for stability before and after treatment.

  • Page 45: Adapter (Female) For Luer/Luer-Lock

    Accessories for interior cleaning Adapter (female) for Luer/Luer-Lock Order no. 67250 Intended use The adapter (female) for Luer/Luer-Lock facilitates the treatment of instruments/cannulas with a Luer/Luer-Lock connection (male). Application The adapter is screwed into an aperture of the injector rail or the triple distributor. The instrument is screwed onto the adapter.

  • Page 46: Adapter M3.5 X 0.6Mm Internal Thread

    Accessories for interior cleaning Adapter M3.5 x 0.6mm Adapter M3.0 x 0.5mm Adapter M3.0 x 0.5 mm internal thread internal thread external thread Order no. 80760 Order no. 80790 Order no. 80750 Intended use This rinse adapter serves the treatment of ultra/sound tips such as e.g. ZEG tips. Application The adapter is screwed on to an aperture of the injector basket Flex 1 or the injector rail with the central filter and connected hand-tight with the open-end wrench.

  • Page 47: Adapters For Transfer Instruments

    Accessories for interior cleaning Adapters for transfer instruments WARNING Failure to use a filter can lead to transfer instruments suffering damage!  Treat the transfer instrument only when a suitable filter is installed. Selection aid for the use of adapters for transfer instrument...

  • Page 48: Adapters For Intra Coupling

    Accessories for interior cleaning Adapters for intra coupling Order no. 80610 Intended use The ISO adaptor facilitates the acceptance of mechanically-driven transfer instruments. Application The adapter is screwed on to an aperture of the injector rail and tightened hand-tight with the open-end wrench.

  • Page 49: Adapter For The Heads Of The Kavo Handpieces

    Accessories for interior cleaning Adapter for the heads of the KaVo handpieces Order no. 80630 Intended use This adapter serves the acceptance of heads of the KaVo handpieces. Application The adapter is screwed on to an aperture of the injector rail and tightened hand-tight with the open-end wrench.

  • Page 50: Sirona Turbine Adapter

    Accessories for interior cleaning Sirona turbine adapter Order no. 80650 Intended use The Sirona turbine adapter serves the acceptance of Sirona turbines. Application The adapter is screwed on to an aperture of the injector rail and tightened hand-tight with the open-end wrench.

  • Page 51: Universal Adapter With 3 Inserts And Filter Disc

    Accessories for interior cleaning Universal adapter with 3 inserts and filter disc Order no. 73904 Intended use The universal adapter serves the acceptance of dental transfer instruments and attachments for the powder blast tool. Application The transfer instruments are placed in the universal adapter with their grip ends/shafts pointing downwards.

  • Page 52: Distance Collar

    Accessories for interior cleaning Used in conjunction with  Basis basket with injector rail and blind screws, order no. 00200  Basket with injector rail nozzles and clamp springs, order no. 00197  Basis basket with injector rail and central filter, order no. 80440 ...

  • Page 53: Adapter For Exterior Spray Channels

    Accessories for interior cleaning Adapter for exterior spray channels Order no. 74135 Intended use The adapter serves the rinsing of exterior (spray) channels in transfer instruments and other non- standardized hollow-bodied instruments with small external diameter. Application The male adapter for Luer-Lock is connected to the two-way or three-way distributor or the injector rail and the free end of the silicon hose is set on the spray channel of the transfer instrument to be rinsed e.g.

  • Page 54: Double Distributor

    Accessories for interior cleaning Double distributor Order no. 80200 Intended use The double distributor serves as an adapter for the injector nozzle with clamp spring or as various connectors for the Luer-/Luer-Lock and hoses. Application The double distributor is screwed onto an injector rail aperture.

  • Page 55: Triple Distributor (Incl. Filter Disc)

    Accessories for interior cleaning Triple distributor (incl. filter disc) Order no. 73903 Intended use The triple distributor with the inserted filter disc serves the acceptance of max. three instruments with an inside diameter of ≤ 0.8 mm. The filter disc must be removed before treating instruments with an inside diameter of 0.8 mm.

  • Page 56: Filter Inserts

    Accessories for interior cleaning Filter inserts PLEASE NOTE No additional filter elements may be used when using the basis basket with injector rails and central filter. Filter discs 10 pcs. Order no. 64375 Intended use The use of filter inserts is imperative with hollow-bodied instruments with an interior diameter ≤ 0.8 mm. The filter disc is used of the transfer instrument adapter/the three-way distributor and is not suitable for re- use.

  • Page 57: Reusable Filter Screen

    Accessories for interior cleaning Reusable filter screen Order no. 80350 Intended use The reusable filter screen serves the filtration of soiling particles and is mandatory when using hollow- bodied instruments with an inside diameter of ≤ 0.8 mm. Application WARNING Never use a soiled or damaged reusable filter screen.

  • Page 58: Central Filer For Injector Rail

    Accessories for interior cleaning Cleaning the reusable filter screen When using it with an adapter, the reusable filter screen should be changed after every 20 cycles; otherwise, dirt particles will accrete after a while. Please ensure that you count the cycles in which transfer instruments are not placed in the adaptor.

  • Page 59: Sealing Elements

    Accessories for interior cleaning Comply with the following information:  The expiry date given on the packaging of the central filter may not be exceeded.  Place the central filter on the injector rail before the storage date has expired. ...

  • Page 60: Seal (Male) For Luer-Lock

    Accessories for interior cleaning Seal (male) for Luer-Lock Order no. 80170 Intended use The seal (male) for Luer-Lock is used to seal an adapter for Luer-Lock (female). Application In order to seal an adapter for Luer-Lock (e.g. when not used) the seal is simply screwed in to prevent a decrease in the cleaning pressure.

  • Page 61: Hoses And Hose Connections

    Accessories for interior cleaning Hoses and hose connections Please comply with the following instructions before installing the hoses:  Hoses must be installed without kinks and sagging.  The hoses must be kept as short as possible.  The hoses may not be locked. ...

  • Page 62: Connection For Hoses With Interior Ø 6Mm, Internal Thread

    Accessories for interior cleaning Connection for hoses with interior Ø 6mm, internal thread Order no. 80160 Intended use The hose connection connects hoses with an interior diameter of 6 mm with the adapters for Luer/Luer- Lock, the three-way distributor or the irrigation sleeve. Application The hose connection is screwed into an aperture of the injector rail or the triple distributor.

  • Page 63: Hose Extension With Screw Connections

    Accessories for interior cleaning Hose extension with screw connections Order no. 80195 Intended use The hose extension facilitates connection of washing systems or installation in a washing basket. Avoid too long hose sections. Application Delivery is performed in lengths of 50 cm, each with a hose connection with an interior and external thread.
  • Page 64 Examples for basic configurations Examples for basic configurations Basic configuration for the ENT practice Basis basket with injector rail, order no. 00200 | Flex basket 2, order no. 80020 | Flex basket 3, order no.80030 | Instrument basket >compact<, order no. 00195 | Ear specula attachment Flex 2, order no.
  • Page 65 Examples for basic configurations Basic configuration for the dental practice Basis basket with injector rail and central filter, order no. 80440 | Insert rack for 3 MELAstore-Trays/sieve cassettes, order no. 00180 | MELAstore Tray 100, order no. 01181 | Flex basket 2, order no. 80020 | Insert rack for impression trays, order no. 80110 | Insert rack for hinged and jointed instruments, order no.
  • Page 66 Our focus on quality, innovation and the highest of safety standards has established MELAG as the world’s leading manufacturer in the area “hygiene products for the medical practice,” selling over 490,000 devices to date.

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