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MELAG Vacuklav 23 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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23 B+
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31 B+

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  • Page 1 Technical Manual ® Vacuklav 23 B+ ® Vacuklav 31 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............................. 5 Space requirements ................................ 6 On-site requirements................................ 8 3 Setup and installation ................................ 10 Removing from the packaging ............................ 10 Aligning the door seal sealing lip............................ 10 Installation examples................................ 12 Aligning the steam sterilizer ............................... 15 Test runs .................................... 15...

  • 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: Space Requirements

    2 Installation requirements Space requirements Fig. 1: View from the front, the right and above Dimensions Vacuklav 23 B+ Vacuklav 31 B+ Width 42.5 cm Height 49 cm Depth, total 74 cm 62 cm Clearance between the device feet 45 cm 37 cm Clearance from rear device foot up to the rear panel 7 cm...
  • Page 7 2 Installation requirements The steam sterilizer works with a cooler on the rear of the device. The function and life-span of the steam sterilizer can be compromized if heat dissipation via the cooler is restricted in any way. The steam sterilizer may only be installed if sufficient air circulation can be guaranteed.

  • Page 8: On-Site Requirements

    2 Installation requirements On-site requirements Mains supply Implement the following safety measures when dealing with the cable and power plug: Never damage or alter the power plug or cable. Never bend or twist the power cable. Never remove the plug by pulling on the power cable. Always take a grip on the plug. Never place any heavy objects on the power cable.
  • Page 9 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 10: 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 11 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 12: Installation Examples

    The following pages provide examples for the three recommended installation types for the feed water supply. The connection of a different water treatment unit producing the same water quality is possible after consultation with MELAG. Example 1 – feed water supply from the internal storage tank (delivery state) Direct feed water supply from the internal storage tank without an additional water connection.
  • Page 13 The one-way outlet hose is connected to the siphon via the double hose grommet. Hot wastewater can run off the emergency overflow. MELAG recommends to connect the steam sterilizer to the siphon of the domestic water supply or to the MELAG double chamber siphon.
  • Page 14 3 Setup and installation Example 3 – feed water supply from the MELAdem 47 reverse osmosis unit The wastewater is collected in the left-hand side chamber of the storage tank and flows out via the one- way outlet hose. The one-way outlet hose is connected to the siphon via the double hose grommet. Pos.

  • Page 15: Aligning The Steam Sterilizer

    3 Setup and installation Aligning the steam sterilizer To enable malfunction-free operation, the steam sterilizer must be setup level using a spirit level placed on the chamber flange. Then extend the fore device feet by five (Vacuklav 23 B+) or three (Vacuklav 31 B+) revolutions to effect a slight rearwards slope of the steam sterilizer.

  • Page 16: 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. Feed water inflow The feed water supply is effected either via the internal storage tank or via a separate water treatment unit (e.g.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 ® 23 B+/ Vacuklav ®...
  • Page 22 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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