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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual Please read these user instructions before starting the use of the steam sterilizer! It is necessary to keep this user manual over the complete life cycle of the sterilizer nearby the unit.
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• Follow the instructions in this manual to install and operate the unit. We recommend that the first commissioning be carried out by authorised specialist personnel of SHP Steriltechnik AG. • Do not operate the autoclave in potentially explosive atmospheres.
User manual Content Page 1. General application, construction and use of steam sterilizer line Laboklav 55-195 .......... 6 2. Steam sterilizer Laboklav xxx - technical data ....................8 3. Programs available in steam sterilizer line Laboklav 55 - 195 ................14 3.1.
1. General application, construction and use of steam sterilizer line Laboklav 55-195 The steam sterilizer line Laboklav 55 - 195 is equipped with a chamber by 55 Liter to 195 Liter chamber volume. It is constructed for the steam sterilization of instruments, materials for non medical use and liquids.
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual The steam sterilizer line Laboklav 55 – 195 includes the following additional advantages: Automatic preheating to reach defined condition in the start situation in each program separately to define. This function is especially developed for fractionated prevacuum process to reduce the condensate in the chamber and on the sterilization goods.
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 2. Steam sterilizer Laboklav xxx - technical data Laboklav 55 Overall dimension (free standing unit) (W x H x D)…. 740 x 765 x 600 mm Footprint (Bench top unit) (W x D).......
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual Laboklav 80 Overall dimension (free standing unit) (W x H x D)…. 740 x 915 x 600 mm Footprint (Bench top unit) (W x D)....... 740 x 820 mm Weight (netto).............. ca. 165 kg Volume Feed Water tank..........
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User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " Laboklav 100 Overall dimension (free standing unit) (W x H x D)…. 740 x 1065 x 600 mm Footprint (Bench top unit) (W x D)....... 740 x 970 mm Weight (netto)..............
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual Laboklav 135 Overall dimension (free standing unit) (W x H x D)…. 840 x 965 x 700 mm Footprint (Bench top unit) (W x D)....... 840 x 870 mm Weight (netto).............. ca. 205 kg Volume Feed Water tank..........
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User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " Laboklav 160 Overall dimension (free standing unit) (W x H x D)…. 840 x 1065 x 700 mm Footprint (Bench top unit) (W x D)....... 840 x 975 mm Weight (netto)..............
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual Laboklav 195 Overall dimension (free standing unit) (W x H x D)…. 840 x 1215 x 700 mm Footprint (Bench top unit) (W x D)....... 840 x 1085 mm Weight (netto).............. ca. 255 kg Volume Feed Water tank..........
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 3. Programs available in steam sterilizer line Laboklav 55 - 195 3.1. standard programs Instruments ST Instruments ST Instrumente 170 kPa 170 kPa 190 kPa 120 kPa Athmosphärischer Druck [kPa] Zeit...
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual Liquids ST Flüssigkeit Flüssigkeit ST Athmosphärischer Druck [kPa] Zeit Program Liquids ST in version Laboklav xxx B und V Destruction LI Flüssigmüll Athmosphärischer Druck [kPa] Zeit Program Destruction LI in all versions Laboklav xxx, in versions with cooling active fast cooling RM is...
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 3.2. Programs with fast cooling Flüssigkeit RM Liquids RM Flüssigkeit Athmosphärischer Druck [kPa] Zeit Program Liquids RM in version Laboklav xxx M, MS,MSL, MV, MSV und MSLV Liquids RO Flüssigkeit RO Athmosphärischer Druck [kPa]...
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual Liquids RG Flüssigkeit RG Athmosphärischer Druck [kPa] Zeit Program Liquids RG in version Laboklav xxx MSL und MSLV 3.3. Programs with vacuum (versions V, MV, MSV and MSLV) Instruments FV Instrumente mit Trocknungsvakuum...
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 3.4. Description of program steps The sterilizing process in steam sterilizer line Laboklav xxx (see drawings above) contains the following program steps: - Preheating The steam generator and if programmed the chamber is preheated until reaching a specified temperature.
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 3.5. Programs for testing The Bowie&Dick-Test is proofing the process for steam penetration of the sterilization good (mainly for textiles or paper wrap). This test is implemented in vacuum option only. The test is normally for medical use only! The test body for this test should be an usable test package only.
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User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " P6 (all) Destruction LI Unwrapped waste Gravitation 15 min 134°C slow/fast /Trash with liquids P7 (all) Liquids Gravitation 20 min 121°C Slow Liquids ST P8 (B/V) Liquids Gravitation 20 min 121°C...
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 4. Operating the steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 – 195 4.1. List of delivered parts Device in ordered specification: • Connecting pipes for water supply/ condensate remove • Documents including user manual, pressure vessel papers (conformity declaration),...
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 4.2. Installation 4.2.1. Power Supply The steam sterilizer is equipped with a 3m long net supply cable. The device is configured to be connected to an electrical system CEE 3P+N+GND with a voltage of 400V AC, 50 Hz, 16 A. For commercial use we recommend to use an additional fault current protection switch.
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 4.3. General information for operation 4.3.1. Control panel and key functions 10 11 Figure 2: Touch panel Laboklav 55-195 1 Display displays program parameter, cycle data and error messages 2 Cursor button to left...
4.3.2. Optional Touchscreen 10 11 Abbildung 3: Control Panel Laboklav 55-195 with Touchscreen The device is optionally equipped with an additional touch function. Due to the larger, colored display and the possibility to operate it directly, working with the device is much more comfortable. In addition,...
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 4.4.3. Open the door/ lid To open the device, press the cursor up key (4) . After initiating the opening process, you can release the button and step back from the device. The opening process takes place in 3 steps, whereby the device moves to a safe state, forming a forced gap.
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 4.4.5. Close the door/ lid To close the device, press the door/ lid carefully against the locking spindle with your left hand while pressing the cursor down key (5) with your right hand. Keep this button pressed until the closing process is completed.
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User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " for touch operation: A program is selected by pressing the program selection keys (9). The program selection menu opens. Use the cursor keys "up" (4) and "down" (5) or the touch screen (scroll) to select the desired program and confirm the program selection by pressing the Enter key (7) or by tapping on the respective program, and close the program selection menu again.
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 4.4.7. Program start After activation of a program press the start button (10) and program starts. Depending on the program and the temperature in chamber the device starts directly or starts with preheating to realize standard start conditions.
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 4.4.9. Changing program parameters To change program parameters press the Enter button (7) . You reach the code menu. Give the code 2000 to the menu and confirm with Enter button again.
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual for touch operation changing program parameters: If you enter your access code correctly, you will enter the main menu. Different menu items are displayed depending on the access level. Special menus are reserved exclusively for authorised technicians.
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 4.4.10. End of program After successfully running the selected program, it is ended. After the end of a program, the control waits for the operator to acknowledge the program! This state is indicated by a flashing green display and a short acoustic signal. Acknowledgment is done by pressing the STOP button (11).
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 5. Sterilization cycle progress The program cycle is running fully automatically. The display shows the actual program cycle and gives information what is the actual situation in the running program phase. The successful finish of sterilization cycle will be displayed. In case of an incorrect cycle additionally sounds an acoustic signal.
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User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " The device was started up properly and a program was started. Touchscreen (optional): The cycle was started regularly, the temperature was low so unit starts with preheating. Instead of Tm1 / Tm2 the jacket temperature Tm is shown...
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual The program was started regularly and is now in deaeration phase step 1. Touchscreen (optional): Deaeration has finished, the program is now in the heating phase. Set point for finish of this phase is reaching the 134°C chamber temperature.
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User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " The sterilizer is in sterilization phase, 2 minutes before finish of this phase. Touchscreen (optional): Sterilization phase has finished, now the chamber pressure will be reduced until reaching 110 kPa in chamber.
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual Chamber pressure was reduced lower than 10 kPa, pressure reduce phase has finished, now the device is in drying phase (vacuum pump is running). Drying is not available in units without vacuum pump!
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User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " Venting the chamber has finished. An additional time is running for safety. Touchscreen (optional): The program cycle has finished successfully. The sterilizer gives the result as correct cycle. Now the program needs to be quit by pressing the Stop button.
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"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual In case of a not successful or broken program the sterilizer shows the following message: Before regular end of cycle a break was initialized. May be by hand or automatically. In case of automatic break an error message is additionally shown.
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 6. Error handling The following errors can occur, which the device does not classify as serious, since they definitely represent normal operating states. Since the conditions can mean that a program may no longer be able to be terminated or lead to serious faults, it is no longer possible to start the program in this situation.
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 7. Operating the sterilizer - general information 7.1. Preheating the chamber After switching on the unit it is in a wait modus. After activating a program the unit changes into a standby modus and activates automatic preheating function. This function is automatically preheating the steam generator if the lid is closed.
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " Liquids may only be sterilized if a thermal barrier is active. This happens automatically in all liquid programs. Therefore only use the corresponding liquid programs for liquids! In order to ensure the...
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 8. Documentation of sterilization cycles The device is prepared for 2 different types of process documentation. On the one hand, each process can record the relevant process data directly on paper using a printer. At the same time, the device contains a memory that stores between 50 and 1000 cycles depending on the number of analog channels defined for documentation and the number of values to be saved per time unit.
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 10. Maintenance The sterilizer should get regular cleaning, maintenance and service. Some parts are regular to be changed completely to protect the device against damage or mistakes in sterilization cycle. The simple cleaning and maintenance activities can be done by the operator without problems.
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 10.1. Regular cleaning, maintenance and service activities Recommended time activity notes daily wee half year thly year Cleaning the surface of chamber ring Especially after over boiling of sugar or agar Cleaning chamber inside...
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 10.2. Cleaning Before starting with cleaning the device please disconnect the unit from power supply completely! Cleaning should be done if the unit was cooling down only! Danger if the chamber is hot! - Cleaning the surface of chamber ring –...
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 10.3. Check of safety valve(s) The safety valve(s) needs to be checked once per year. This should be done by a specially trained service stuff. Other safety checks are necessary so we recommend to make one safety check together with the yearly maintenance check by a trained service engineer.
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 10.4. Changing the venting air filter The wear of the air filter is largely dependent on the quality of the ambient air. Particularly air contaminated with particles clogs the filter faster. Depending on the weather, this can fluctuate over the year.
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 10.6. Changing paper and ribbon cassette of the printer The CBM-920 CITIZEN printer is a dot-matrix printer. It is available as an optionally integrated device which is connected to the device via a serial interface RS 232.
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User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 1.) Setting printing paper: • Open the front cover of the printer. • Cut the edge of Printing Paper as the following drawing: Figure 5: Cut the edge of the Printing Paper •...
"Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195" User manual 10.7. List of Consumables spare part drawing-number article- number Venting air filter; 0.3 µ m / 99.5% – φ 50 (1/8” NPT) 40-0719-142-014 FA Sterile Filter 50.05.10015.012 Support pressure filter 40.05.10015.012 Printing paper 50.05.30001.199...
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 11. Description of Safety devices The steam sterilizer is equipped with different safety devices. The safety devices protect the user against injury and safe the sterilization process. Mechanical and electronic safety devices are built in and realize in sum a safety concept with different safety functions.
Tests for conformance are performed with commonly used analytic methods. 12.2. Disposal By labeling a device with this symbol, SHP Steriltechnik AG declares that it complies with all requirements arising from the Act concerning the Placing on the Market, Return and the Environmentally Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
User Manual "Steam sterilizer Laboklav 55 - 195 " 13. Service and maintenance If there are any problems in operating the sterilizer please contact your distributer first. The distributer knows the address of the next authorized Service Company or is able to solve your problem directly...
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