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usage of the autoclave should be considered to determine the actual lifespan of the
autoclave.
Cleaning
This equipment contains sensitive electrical equipment. Although designed to withstand
laboratory conditions it is not designed for wet cleaning. Cleaning this equipment by hosing
down may cause damage, invalidating the warranty, and may cause an electrocution hazard.
External cleaning should be carried out with a damp cloth or with proprietary, non-abrasive
cleaners.
Water Supply and Quality
This autoclave has been designed to operate most effectively with a softened water supply.
Connection to a hard water supply can lead to a build up of scale and will damage the heaters
and other parts of the system and could invalidate the warranty.
Equally demineralised, distilled or RO water supplies should not be used with this autoclave as
the controls fitted rely on electrical conductivity to detect water levels.
RO water will damage some elements of the generator system.
Servicing and Maintenance of Priorclave Autoclaves
Priorclave Laboratory Autoclaves are complex pressure systems designed and built to special
regulations and as such should only be serviced or maintained by properly trained personnel.
Priorclave Ltd. cannot be held responsible for hazards or damage resulting from work carried
out on the pressure system including its closure components by untrained or unauthorised
personnel. If in doubt please contact Priorclave Service or your nearest authorised service
agent.
Marking
The
mark applied to this autoclave is applied in relation to the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) directive and the Low Voltage directive of the European Community. This
indicates that this Priorclave autoclave meets the following technical standards:
BSEN61000-6-3:2001
Electromagnetic Compatibility. Generic Emission Standard. Residential, Commercial & Light
Industry.
BSEN61000-6-1:2001
Electromagnetic Compatibility. Generic Immunity Standard. Residential, Commercial &
Light Industry.
BSEN61010-1:2001
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
use.
BSEN61010-2-040:2005
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
use; Part 2-041, Particular Requirements for Autoclaves using Steam for the treatment of
Medical Materials and for Laboratory Processes.
Pressure vessels
PD5500 2009
Unfired fusion welded pressure vessels
BS2646 1996
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