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Technical Manual ® Careclave Combination steam sterilizer from software version 20.0.4 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. 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.
2 Installation requirements 2 Installation requirements Installation material Qty. Article Hollow screw G 1/4“ QSS-E swivel Cu seal 13.5x18.5 Cu seal 13.5x20 5 m PUR hose, black 5 m PTFE plastic pipe Double hose nozzle for siphon Raw water adapter MELAdem 40 Coupling connector - compressed air Fitting QSS-E straight...
Failure to comply with the set-up conditions can result in injuries and/or damage to the steam sterilizer. 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.
2 Installation requirements Space requirements Dimensions Width 48 cm Height 56.2 cm Height without colour touch display 49.7 cm Depth 65.3 cm Clearance between the device feet 27.05 cm Clearance from rear device foot up to the cover 23.1 cm Min.
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 ac- cess to the hoses and cables leading from from the device to the water treatment unit. Space require- MELAdem 47 Storage container...
The installation of a leakage water detector with cut-off valve (e.g. the water stop from MELAG) is recommended, even if it is not required. When the device is put into operation for the first time, the double jacket is filled with 4 l of demineralised water according...
IEEE 802.3 (Practical network) MELAtrace saving log data FTP server saving log data Label printing via MELAprint 60 NOTICE When performing a device software update, use only the update data authorized by MELAG for the corresponding device type.
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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. Only use MELAG USB flash drives. Operating the device in the local network (LAN) NOTICE Do not connect the device to a public network (e.g.
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2 Installation requirements Network bandwidth / Quality of Service (QoS) The device does not place any requirements on the LAN bandwidth for data transfer, that exceed the standard time-out times of the respective logs. Process Volume max. Volume normal Program log 1 MB 200 kB Malfunction log...
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.
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3 Setup and installation Attaching the cover caps Press the cover caps into the free recess as shown. Attaching the holder for the Carebox PLEASE NOTE The spacers are intended for installation on the side wall of the device. For a room wall installation, the spacers are not used. Insert the fastening hook into the recess at an angle and pointing upwards.
3 Setup and installation Place the holder over the corresponding recess on the device (moisten the spacers for easier mounting). Pull the holder and the fastening hook vertically downwards until they click into place. Connecting the power cable and removing accessories NOTICE Before switching on for the first time, the device must have acclimatised to the required ambient temperature (5 –...
The following pages provide examples for the recommended installation types for the feed water supply. The connection of a different water treatment unit with the same water quality is possible after consultation with MELAG. Example 1: Using the MELAdem 47 reverse osmosis unit Remove the plastic cover on the back of the device.
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3 Setup and installation Water inflow hose Wall outlet, provided on site (DN40) Rear view of the Careclave Double chamber siphon* Overflow funnel Water outlet hose Safety device according to EN 1717 Pressure vessel of the water treatment unit Waste water connection Permeate line (feed water) Compressed air connection Concentrate line...
3 Setup and installation 1 a Water inflow hose Water distributor 1 b Water inflow hose or connection hose for 2x double hose nozzle for siphon backflow preventer/securing combination Rear view of the Careclave Wall outlet, provided on site (DN40) Safety device according to EN 1717 Double chamber siphon* Overflow funnel...
3 Setup and installation Cut two suitable drain hoses from the supplied PTFE plastic pipe. Connect the overflow funnel (1) and the waste water connection (3) of the device with separate hoses via the double hose nozzle to a double-chamber wastewater trap. Perform a drain test by pouring approx.
Changes to the program sequence can be made to the parameters of the , Care and the Carebox detection functions. Further alterations to the program run are possible in each individual case and will still ensure the effectiveness of the sterilization, but may only be performed by authorized persons. Please consult your stockist or MELAG. System and status log Output a system and status log and document this on the record of installation and setup.
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...
5 Technical tables Drift per year ± 0.004 % corresponds to ± 0.16 mbar corresponds to approx. ± 0.017 K steam Drift in 5 years ± 0.02 % corresponds to ± 0.8 mbar corresponds to approx. ± 0.09 K steam After 1 year Entire measuring chain of the temperature measurement Precision (at 135 °C) at pure addition of individual errors approx.
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5 Technical tables Step P [mbar ] T [°C] Care-S Care- Univer- Gentle-B Quick-S Program phase and. Therm sal-B Care-B Tolerance P / T SK13 c 1500 +100/-20 Steam intake sterilization chamber c 1500 +100/ Holding conditioning -100 c 500 +30/-30 Fractionation evacuation SK21...
5 Technical tables Empty chamber test The coldest point in the sterilization chamber during the empty chamber test lies directly on the temperature sensor (see circular marking in the following figure). The temperature in the rest of the sterilization chamber is almost the same all over (0.6 K range).
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5 Technical tables Pressure-time diagram for Care-S, 134°C and 2.1 bar Pressure-time diagram for Universal-B, 134°C and 2.1 bar...
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5 Technical tables Pressure-time diagram for Quick-S Pressure-time diagram for Prion-B...
5 Technical tables Pressure-time diagram for Gentle-B Type plate steam generator...
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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: Careclave ® Type of device:...
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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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