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MELAG Vacuklav 23 B+ Technical Manual

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Technical Manual
Vacuklav
Vacuklav
Steam sterilizer
from software version 5.20
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 5.20 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 location................................ 5 Electromagnetic environments............................. 5 Space requirements ................................ 6 On-site requirements................................ 8 System and network safety .............................. 9 3 Setup and installation ................................ 11 Removing from the packaging ............................ 11 Aligning the door seal sealing lips............................ 11 Installation examples................................ 13 Aligning the steam sterilizer ............................... 17 Test runs .................................... 17...

  • Page 4: General Guidelines

    1 General guidelines 1 General guidelines Should the manual no longer be legible, is damaged or has been lost, you can download a new copy from MELAG download centre at www.melag.com. Symbols used Symbol Explanation Indicates a dangerous situation, which if not avoided, could entail slight to life- threatening injuries.

  • 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 compromised 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

    Optional: to a water treatment unit, Optional: automatically via the one- e.g. MELAdem way outlet with the MELAG upgrade kit for the tank outlet Wall outflow, nominal width DN 40 or to a siphon (flush outflow) Installation height min.

  • Page 9: System And Network Safety

    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 2 Installation requirements Operating the device with memory media To prevent data loss, only use memory media to save the log data with the following characteristics: Functional capability (without malware etc.) Writeable Formatted with a correct file system Perform regular data backup. Restrict access to the device and systems with access authorization to the necessary circle of persons.

  • Page 11: 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 commissioned by people authorized by MELAG. Removing from the packaging CAUTION Danger of injury from incorrect carrying.
  • Page 12 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 13: Installation Examples

    The following pages provide examples for the recommended installation types for the feed water supply. The connection of a different water treatment unit producing the same water quality is possible after con- sultation 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 14 3 Setup and installation Example 2 – feed water supply from the MELAdem 40 ion exchanger The wastewater is collected in the left-hand side chamber of the internal storage tank and is to be emptied manually. In addition, the wastewater can be automatically discharged via the one-way drain (see Example 3 –...
  • Page 15 3 Setup and installation PLEASE NOTE Before converting from the standard version to a water treatment unit, you must first empty the feed water side (right-hand chamber) of the internal storage tank. With automatic one-way outlet, the wastewater side (left-hand chamber) must be emptied as well.
  • Page 16 3 Setup and installation Example 3 – feed water supply from the MELAdem 47 reverse osmosis unit The wastewater is collected on the left chamber of the storage tank and drains automatically via the one- way outlet hose. The one-way outlet hose is connected to the siphon via the double hose grommet. Position Description Art.

  • Page 17: Aligning The Steam Sterilizer

    3 Setup and installation PLEASE NOTE Before converting from the standard version to a water treatment unit, you must first empty the feed water side (right-hand chamber) of the internal storage tank. With automatic one-way outlet, the wastewater side (left-hand chamber) must be emptied as well.

  • 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. 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 19: Technical Tables

    5 Technical tables 5 Technical tables Feed water quality Minimum requirements placed on the feed water quality based on 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 ≤ 0.1 mg/l...

  • 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. 3: 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. 4: 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. 5: Pressure-time chart for the Gentle-Program, 121 °C and 1.1 bar Prion-Program 134 °C/2.1 bar Pressure (mbar) 3170 Fig. 6: 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 23 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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