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User Manual 3.4
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Instructions for use
4.1 Introduction
The MediaClave is a device used for the production of culture media containing agar or culture nutrient
fluids. Additionally, the MediaClave can be used as an autoclave or a water bath.
This section of the manual is divided into three main parts:
•
MEDIACLAVE program operation
•
AUTOCLAVE program operation
•
WATERBATH program operation
ATTENTION:
For Limit values consult section 7.5.
4.2 Safety precautions and specifications
4.2.1
MEDIACLAVE and AUTOCLAVE sterilisation
WARNING:
There must be sufficient inner heating medium of distilled or deionized water in the vessel
at all times. The level must be approximately 7 cm below the upper edge of the vessel.
ATTENTION:
Prior to each run, remove the rubber lid seal, wet the seal well and insert it again. The ap-
propriate temperature sensor must be installed for sterilisation (see section 3.2)
ATTENTION:
The safety cover and vessel lid must remain closed throughout the sterilisation cycle. Fail-
ure to close the safety cover and vessel lid will result in an alarmed error message.
ATTENTION:
During MediaClave sterilisation, the cuvette must be installed and filled with product (see
sections 3.2.1). The magnetic stirrer bar must be inserted.
ATTENTION:
stalled in the vessel (see section 3.2.2).
4.2.2
WATERBATH
WARNING:
The inner circulation medium must be distilled or deionized water.
ATTENTION:
The safety cover and vessel lid must remain open throughout a water bath operation. Fail-
ure to open the safety cover and vessel lid will result in an alarmed error message.
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During autoclave sterilisation, the cuvette must be removed and the steel base plate in-
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