Table Of Contents - Thermo Scientific VARIOKLAV 25T Operating Manual

Contents
1 Safety considerations ...........................................................................................7
1.1 In case of emergencies ........................................................................ 10
1.1.1 Disconnecting from mains............................................................. 10
1.1.2 TERMINATION program............................................................... 10
1.2 Residual sterilizing risks ....................................................................... 11
2 Short operating manual ..................................................................................... 12
3 Equipment description ....................................................................................... 13
3.1 Components ......................................................................................... 13
4 Function ............................................................................................................. 17
4.1 Options ................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Special programs.................................................................................. 19
4.3 Safety features...................................................................................... 19
4.3.1 Exhaust air filtration (Types FA, FA/FS) ....................................... 19
4.3.2 Thermolock ................................................................................... 20
5 Preparing for sterilization................................................................................... 21
5.1 Preparing the sterilizing chamber......................................................... 22
5.2 Preparing the items to be sterilized ...................................................... 22
5.2.1 Rack system.................................................................................. 22
5.2.2 Practical tips for different types of items ....................................... 23
5.2.3 Loading the sterilizing chamber .................................................... 25
6 Programs ........................................................................................................... 26
6.1 Selecting a sterilizing program ............................................................. 27
6.2 Setting the sterilizing temperature........................................................ 28
6.3 Setting the sterilizing time..................................................................... 29
6.4 Setting the multiple sterilization number............................................... 29
6.5 Selecting or deselecting options (acoustic signal or integrated printer)30
6.6 Setting the timer.................................................................................... 31
7 Starting and running a program......................................................................... 32
7.1 Batch documentation (option) .............................................................. 34
8 Program end and removal ................................................................................. 36
9 Configuring programs ........................................................................................ 38
10 Initial commissioning ......................................................................................... 42
10.1 Scope of delivery .............................................................................. 43
10.2 Warranty periods............................................................................... 44
10.3 Legal regulations............................................................................... 44
10.3.1 Free movement pursuant to European Pressure Equipment
Directive 97/23/EC .................................................................................. 44
10.3.2 Operating the device according to the German Operating Safety
Regulation ............................................................................................... 44
10.4 Installation ......................................................................................... 44
10.4.1 Connecting the steam sterilizer to the disposal system:............... 45
10.4.2 Connecting the steam sterilizer to the supply system: ................. 47
10.5 Commissioning of the options........................................................... 48
10.5.1 Type RM fast recooling system .................................................... 48
10.6 Calibration, qualification, validation .................................................. 49
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