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MELAG MELAquick 12 Operation Manual

MELAG MELAquick 12 Operation Manual

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Operation Manual
Quick autoclave
®
MELAquick
12
Dear Doctor:
Thank you very much for the trust which you have shown by purchasing this autoclave.
For 50 years now, MELAG — a medium-sized family-owned and -operated business —
has specialized in the production of sterilization equipment for medical practice. During
this period, MELAG has succeeded in becoming a leading manufacturer of sterilization
equipment. More than 335.000 MELAG units sold throughout the world testify to the ex-
ceptional quality of our products — which are manufactured exclusively in Germany.
As all other MELAG products, this autoclave was manufactured and tested according to
strict quality criteria. Before placing this unit into operation, please thoroughly read this
Operating Manual. The long-term functional effectiveness and the preservation of the
value of your autoclave will primarily depend on careful preparation of instruments before
sterilization, and on proper care of the unit.
The management and staff of MELAG
since fabr. no. 94 12 5000
subject to technical alterations

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  • Page 1 During this period, MELAG has succeeded in becoming a leading manufacturer of sterilization equipment. More than 335.000 MELAG units sold throughout the world testify to the ex- ceptional quality of our products — which are manufactured exclusively in Germany.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    In the event that your autoclave should not function properly, first read the instructions beginning on page 15 before you notify the MELAG Customer Service Department. Please note down here the factories number of your device in case you need to identify it for our Customer Service Department.
  • Page 3 ® Operation manual MELAquick 5 Further informations about sterilization ......................13 5.1 Total operating time ........................13 5.2 Accuracy of process regulation .....................13 5.3 Use of aqua dest / aqua dem ......................14 5.3.1 Amount of consumption ....................14 5.3.2 Emptying the reservoir ....................14 5.3.3 Refilling / Replacement....................15 6 Putting out of operation / Transport.......................15 6.1 Transport under danger of frost.....................15...

  • Page 4: Description Of The Autoclave

    Description of the autoclave__________________________________________ View of the apparatus ____________________________________________________ 1.1.1 Front view _____________________________________________________________________ Sliding door Signal lamp “Door open” 16 Signal lamp “Sterilization mode” „ Locking handle 10 Signal lamp Fault“ 17 Signal lamp “Disinfection mode” „ Water storage tankr 11 Signal lamp Ready“...

  • Page 5: Rear View

    ® Operation manual MELAquick 1.1.2 Rear View______________________________________________________________________ Page 2...

  • Page 6: Sectional View - For Service Only

    1.1.3 Sectional view - for service only ___________________________________________________ 31 Fuses Temperature sensor thermometer Feed pump with thermal protection 32 Output test button (and others) Measuring block with fine filter Lithium battery 33 Overheat protection steam generator Steam filter before solenoid valve Solenoid valve for pressure release 34 Temperature sensor pre-heating Safety valve...

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    ® Operation manual MELAquick Technical data __________________________________________________________ ® MELAquick Sterilization chamber (diameter x height) 9 cm × 16 cm Required power-connection ratings: 1100 W, 230 V, AC Average consumption 400 W with 4 Sterilizations per hour Power costs per sterilization cycle DM 0.025 (2.5 pfennigs) (at DM 0.25/kWh) (incl.

  • Page 8: Printout Of The Log

    Printout of the protocol ___________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------ The autoclave has a serial interface jack (21) for ® MELAquick connection of the protocol printer MELAprint (order no. 289). Power is also provided to the ------------------------------------------ ® MELAprint 40 through another connection (20) from Date 23.09.1994 the autoclave.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Operation Manual MELAquick Introduction _______________________________________________________ Preparation of instruments ________________________________________________ Therefore take care on correct dose of cleaning MELAG - rust-proof materials agent and correct soaking time of exposure! ® All parts of the MELAquick autoclave which We recommend the use of ultrasonic devices,...

  • Page 10: Testing The Function Of The Autoclave

    door on the cloth. After cleaning, press the door Sliding door Pull out the door gasket. Spread out a non-ravelling gasket back into its mounting groove. (non-lint, non-fuzzy) cloth which has been soaked in Housing parts spirit, onto the rectangular autoclave chamber. Then In order to clean the housing of the autoclave, also carefully use gentle pressure to wipe off the sliding use mild cleansers or alcohol.

  • Page 11: Connection Of Water Discharge

    The other end of the While processing, water vapour flows with pressure hose is already attached to the lid of the condenser into the MELAG condensation container No. 120 container (23). (23). The steam is condensed in the container via a Make sure that the hose is fully inserted, otherwise cooling tube.

  • Page 12: Setting The Time Of Day And The Date

    Setting the time of day and the date_________________________________________ „ „ The internal clock of the autoclave has been - Then to seconds“ -- the lamp for FAULT“ (10) correctly set before it leaves the factory. It continues will flash „ „...

  • Page 13: For Every Sterilization / Disinfection Cycle

    • For general purposes use the insert basket (part seam has a width of at least 8 mm in accordance No. 121). It provides a sterilization of 12 turbines with DIN 58953, part. 7. The MELAG package and contra-angles. Other instruments with a ®...

  • Page 14: Preparation Of Instruments

    Preparation of instruments ________________________________________________ The instruments have to be cleaned and cared for In addition, clean and oil hand pieces according to very thoroughly as described in chapter 2.1. the manufacturer's instructions. Loading ________________________________________________________________ The closed and locked sliding door (1) is opened by the supplied handle.

  • Page 15: Removal Of Instruments

    ® Operation Manual MELAquick case. See Section 1.5. regarded as unsterile. The required protocol will also be printed out in this 4.10 Removal of instruments __________________________________________________ When the pressure is 0 bar and the lamp "END" If the sliding door cannot be completely unlocked, there is still pressure in the chamber which is lights, the chamber can be opened.

  • Page 16: Process Control

    Sterilizing frequency _____________________________________________________ 4.15 Because of its parameters control system and its sterilization / disinfection without interruption. optimised heating, MELAG-autoclave So 8-10 sterilizations per hour are possible. ® MELAquick used Further informations about sterilization ________________________________ Total operating time ______________________________________________________ and about 7.5 minutes for disinfection.

  • Page 17: Use Of Aqua Dest / Aqua Dem

    ® For the operation of the MELAquick 12 and for all autoclave triggers a warning or fault alarm. See other MELAG autoclaves, however, battery water Section 1.7. in accordance with VDE 510 is also adequate. The Steam formation stipulations of VDE must be strictly observed here,...

  • Page 18: Refilling / Replacement

    5.3.3 Refilling / Replacement __________________________________________________________ „ the program. Lamp WATER“, indicating lack of water The remaining amount of water in the water storage The light of lamp "WATER" shows that the amount tank is in any case sufficient for the started of water in the reservoir is not sufficient any more.

  • Page 19: No Indication And/Or False Indication Of The Operating State

    Door closed and locked: You must notify the MELAG Customer Service Lamp "MAIN" lights, Department. Lamp "READY" blinks (if apparatus is still cold), In case of different indication: Lamp "READY"...

  • Page 20: Excessive Indication Of Pressure And/Or Temperature

    „ been normally completed (lamp END“ (13) lights at replaced. conclusion of process), you must notify the MELAG For questions about the precision of pressure gauge Customer Service Department, and an engineer or thermometer refer to chapter 5.2. must check the instrument involved.

  • Page 21: Sliding Door Cannot Be Unlocked

    To perform this, first If this is not possible you must notify the MELAG remove the filter, then close off the outgoing-water Customer Service Department.

  • Page 22: Fault With Warning Light

    In any case, you must report the following data The MELAG Customer Service Department requires to the MELAG Customer Service Department: this information in order to quickly repair the • The point in time when the malfunction was autoclave at a cost economical to you.

  • Page 23: Fault No. 4

    ® Operation Manual MELAquick Fault No. 4 ______________________________________________________________ Cause of fault: Time of fault: The autoclave did not achieve its parameter for After program start, during pressure generation pressure and/or temperature within the supervision (lamp "READY" blinks). time of 5.5 minutes. The following reasons can be given: 8.2.1 Autoclave insufficiently ventilated _________________________________________________ low temperature (or no temperature at all) is...

  • Page 24: Failure Of The Heating For Steam Generation

    You must notify the MELAG Customer Service If insufficient water runs out, or no water at all, Department.

  • Page 25: Too Much Loss Of Water

    (47) to the chamber block (37) In this case, the feed water pump runs several is covered with scale. times after the start of the program. You must notify the MELAG Customer Service Fault diagnosis: Department. The feed water pump (47) starts several times,...

  • Page 26: The Amount Of Water Measured Out Is Not Sufficient / Loss Of Water

    You must notify the MELAG Customer Service temperature, screwed into the current channel of the Department. chamber block from underneath, must be connected to the lower small connectors).

  • Page 27: Fault No. 12

    39100 Rectifier plug for solenoid valve 31140 Plug for water discharge hose (19) 31090 Pressure gauge 31530 Lid for water reservoir 30640 Thermometer 30480 Cover caps for door face Notes: Operating manual MELAquick 12.doc Rev.: 2 - 01/017 Page 28...

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