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MELAG Vacuklav 24 B+ Technical Manual

Steam sterilizer from software version 5.20
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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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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 5.20 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................................ 7 Protection in accordance with EN 1717 .......................... 8 System and network safety .............................. 9 3 Setup and installation ................................ 11 Removing from the packaging ............................ 11 Aligning the door seal sealing lips............................ 11 Connection to the water line............................... 13...

  • 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 24 B+ Vacuklav 30 B+ Width 42.5 cm Height 49.5 cm Depth, total* 70.5 cm 66 cm Clearance between the device feet 43.5 cm 32 cm Clearance from rear device foot up to the rear panel 10 cm...

  • Page 7: On-Site Requirements

    2 Installation requirements Additional space requirement for the feed water supply Additional space is required for a storage container or a water treatment unit. It is also necessary to guarantee free access to the hoses and cables leading from the steam sterilizer to the water treatment unit.

  • 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: System And Network Safety

    NOTICE When performing a device software update, use only the update data authorized by MELAG for the corresponding device type. 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.)
  • Page 10 2 Installation requirements Operating the device in the local network (LAN) NOTICE Do not connect the device to a public network (e.g. the internet). An Ethernet/IP-based network connection (LAN) is required to operate the device in a local network. In its delivery state, the MELAnet Box IP address is 192.168.40.100.

  • 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: Connection To The Water Line

    Install a water tap with integrated safety combination. Check whether the existing water tap is equipped with a return flow inhibitor and pipe aerator. If not, replace the existing tap with the intended tap with integrated safety combination from MELAG. Install the water stop (optional).
  • Page 14 Installation of a water tap with integrated safeguard combination by direct assembly on an available angle valve. Install the water stop (optional). Connect an additional water tap with integrated securing combination of MELAG directly to the existing angle valve. Connect the water inflow hose (DN16) of the autoclave to the water tap.

  • Page 15: 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 storage container Indirect feed water supply from storage container.
  • Page 16 3 Setup and installation Example 2 - feed water supply from the MELAdem 40 ion exchanger Connection of the MELAdem 40 ion exchanger with MELAjet. The most simple installation is the direct connection of the MELAdem 40 to the steam sterilizer feed water inflow; this generates demineralised wa- ter from normal tap water.
  • Page 17 Connection of the MELAdem 47 reverse osmosis unit which can be connected directly to the steam steri- lizer feed water inflow. The connection of a different water treatment unit with the same water quality is possible after consultation with MELAG. 10.1 Position Description Art.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Outlet Hose

    Connect the drain hose supplied to the rear of the steam sterilizer and connect it to the wall drain (DN 40) of the practice, preferably using the surface-mounted siphon from MELAG (art. no. ME37410). Make sure that the hose is installed free of pockets and with a steady slope.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 26 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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