Thermo Scientific VARIOKLAV 25T Operating Manual page 9

DANGER
Do not sterilize pressure-sealed vessels.
Explosion hazard!
Watch for broken glass!
Scalding hazard!
CAUTION
Take note of all warning signs attached to the sterilizer.
CAUTION
The equipment must not be operated in hazardous locations!
CAUTION
When sterilizing liquids:
Do not fill the vessels more than two-thirds full,
as otherwise liquids may boil over.
CAUTION
Only use deionized or distilled water when topping up feed
water. Do not use tap water!
CAUTION
During the heating phase, contaminated exhaust air or waste
water may be emitted from the sterilizer to the on-site disposal
system.
Remedy: Type FA exhaust air filtration expansion option.
CAUTION
Take care to ensure that the door seal (6) is:
free from dirt, not sticking to the door (2), and not damaged.
The door seal (6) must sit snugly in the groove.
CAUTION
Before sterilization, check to see whether there is enough feed
water in the feed water tank (4).
Only use deionized or distilled water when topping up the feed
water.
Do not use tap water!
CAUTION
In order to guarantee smooth operation and prevent corrosion
damage, please follow the checklists for regular maintenance
and care and the maintenance manual to the letter!
CAUTION
Before opening, check to see if the indicated pressure has
dropped below the set removal pressure (factory setting: 110
kPa).
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