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MELAG Vacuklav 24 B+ Technical Manual

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Technical Manual
Vacuklav
Vacuklav
Steam sterilizer
from software version 5.17
EN
Read this manual carefully and in the correct order before setting up and commissioning the device. The instructions in-
clude important safety information. You also receive a User Manual with the device. Please store this manual and the
user manual carefully and in close proximity to the device. They represent a component of the product.
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24 B+
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30 B+

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  • Page 1 Technical Manual ® Vacuklav 24 B+ ® Vacuklav 30 B+ Steam sterilizer from software version 5.17 Read this manual carefully and in the correct order before setting up and commissioning the device. The instructions in- clude important safety information. You also receive a User Manual with the device. Please store this manual and the user manual carefully and in close proximity to the device.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 General guidelines ................................ 4 Symbols used.................................. 4 Formatting rules ................................... 4 2 Installation requirements.............................. 5 Installation material ................................ 5 Installation location................................ 5 Electromagnetic environments............................. 6 Space requirements ................................ 6 On-site requirements................................ 7 Protection in accordance with EN 1717 .......................... 8 3 Setup and installation ................................ 9 Removing from the packaging ............................. 9 Aligning the door seal sealing lip............................ 9 Connection to the water line............................... 11 Installation examples................................ 12...

  • Page 4: General Guidelines

    1 General guidelines 1 General guidelines Symbols used Symbol Explanation Indicates a dangerous situation, which if not avoided, could entail slight to life- threatening injuries. Draws your attention to a situation, which if not avoided, could result in damage to the instruments, the practice fittings or the device.

  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    The steam sterilizer should only be setup, installed and commissioned by persons authorized by MELAG. The steam sterilizer is not suitable for operation in explosive atmospheres. The steam sterilizer is conceived for use outside the patient area. The device should be located a minimum of 1.5 m radius away from the treatment area.

  • Page 6: Electromagnetic Environments

    2 Installation requirements Electromagnetic environments When assessing the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of this device, the emitted interference threshold values for Class B devices and the stability for operation in an electromagnetic environment as described in IEC 61326-1 were taken as the basis. The device is thus suitable for operation in all institutions and domestic settings connected to a public mains power supply.

  • Page 7: On-Site Requirements

    2 Installation requirements Dimensions Vacuklav 24 B+ Vacuklav 30 B+ Min. clearance to the rear 5 cm Free area with a fully-opened door 62.5 cm 58 cm Min. clearance to the top 5 cm including a safety combination in accordance with EN 1717 Maintain the side clearances when installing the steam sterilizer.

  • Page 8: Protection In Accordance With En 1717

    Water stop For insurance reasons, MELAG recommends the installation of a water stop with a cut-off valve (e.g. from MELAG), as the MELAdem 40 / MELAdem 47 are under constant water pressure from the domestic water supply. PLEASE NOTE The outlet hose must be fitted at a constant decline without kinks or sagging.

  • Page 9: Setup And Installation

    WARNING Improper installation may lead to a short-circuit, fire, water damage or electrical shock. This could result in serious injury. Only have the device set up, installed and started up by people authorized by MELAG. Removing from the packaging CAUTION Danger of injury from incorrect carrying.
  • Page 10 3 Setup and installation Press your thumb between the two sealing lips and separate the sealing lips once around with your thumb. PLEASE NOTE Note the differences in the widths of the sealing surfaces when inserting the door seal. The door can only be shut correctly and the sterilization chamber sealed, if the door seal sits correctly in the groove.

  • Page 11: Connection To The Water Line

    Check whether the existing water inflow tap is fitted with a back-flow preventer and pipe aerator. If not, replace the existing water inflow tap with a MELAG water inflow tap with an integrated safety combination intended for the purpose, see Installation material [} page 5].

  • Page 12: Installation Examples

    Installation of an additional water inflow tap with integrated safety combination through direct fitting on the existing angle valve. Install the water stop (optional). Connect an additional MELAG water inflow tap with an integrated safety combination to the angle valve, see Installation material [} page 5].
  • Page 13 3 Setup and installation Example 1 – feed water supply from the storage container Indirect feed water inflow Automatic suction from the storage container Outflow via the double chamber siphon The steam sterilizer supplies itself with feed water from the storage container automatically via the inflow hose included in the scope of delivery.
  • Page 14 3 Setup and installation Example 2 - feed water supply from the MELAdem 40 ion exchanger Direct feed water inflow Water feed from the MELAdem 40 ion exchanger. Outflow via the double chamber siphon Connection of the MELAdem 40 ion exchanger with MELAjet.
  • Page 15 The connection of a different water treatment unit producing the same water quality is possible after consultation with MELAG. Pos. Description Rear view of the steam sterilizer Water inflow hose (2.5 m) (pressure hose)

  • Page 16: Connecting The Water Outlet Hose

    Connect the water outlet hose included in the scope of delivery to the rear panel of the steam sterilizer and connect it with the wall outlet (DN40), preferably using the MELAG surface-mounted siphon (art. no. 37410). Ensure that the hose is installed without kinking and with a constant decline.

  • Page 17: Instructing The Users

    3 Setup and installation Transport over long distances NOTICE Damage to the housing and the device interior as a result of using unsuitable transport packaging. Only transport the device in its original packaging or other suitable packaging. Comply with the following provisions when transporting the steam sterilizer (e.g. a move or dispatch): Before transporting the steam sterilizer over long distances, before dispatch or given the danger of frost, an authorized technician must prepare the device in accordance with the instructions and empty the storage tank entirely.

  • Page 18: Settings And Adjustment

    4 Settings and adjustment 4 Settings and adjustment Settings on the steam sterilizer Date and time Check the date and time and set if necessary: consult the user manual. Additional program options The Autom. preheating function heats the steam sterilizer chamber to a preheating temperature of the respective program before program start, or holds this temperature between two program runs.

  • Page 19: Technical Tables

    5 Technical tables 5 Technical tables Feed water quality Minimum requirements placed on the feed water quality based on DIN EN 13060, Appendix C Substance / property Feed water Evaporation residue ≤ 10 mg/l Silicon oxide, SiO ≤ 1 mg/l Iron ≤ 0.2 mg/l Cadmium ≤ 0.005 mg/l Lead ≤ 0.05 mg/l Heavy metal traces apart from iron, cadmium, lead...

  • Page 20: Empty Chamber Test

    5 Technical tables Empty chamber test The coldest point in the sterilization chamber during the empty chamber test lies directly on the tempera- ture sensor (see circular marking in the following figure). The temperature in the rest of the sterilization chamber is almost the same all over.
  • Page 21 5 Technical tables Quick-Program S 134 °C/2.1 bar Pressure (mbar) 3170 Fig. 4: Pressure-time chart for the Quick-Program S, 134 °C and 2.1 bar Quick-Program B 134 °C/2,1 bar Pressure (mbar) 3170 Fig. 5: Pressure-time chart for the Quick-Program B, 134 °C and 2.1 bar...
  • Page 22 5 Technical tables Gentle-Program 121 °C/1.1 bar Pressure (mbar) 2170 Fig. 6: Pressure-time chart for the Gentle-Program, 121 °C and 1.1 bar Prion-Program 134 °C/2.1 bar Pressure (mbar) 3170 Fig. 7: Pressure-time chart for the Prion-Program, 134 °C and 2.1 bar...
  • Page 23 Certificate of Suitability According to the recommendations of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention at the Robert Koch Institute Manufacturer: MELAG Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG Address: Geneststraße 6-10 10829 Berlin Country: Germany Product: Vacuklav ® 24 B+/ Vacuklav ®...
  • Page 24 MELAG Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG Geneststraße 6-10 10829 Berlin Germany Email: info@melag.com Web: www.melag.com Original instructions Responsible for content: MELAG Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG We reserve the right to technical alterations Your stockist...

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