INSTRUCTION MANUAL Autoclave Floor Model +135ºC MODELS: AA13, AA16, AA18, AA20 Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd Instruction Manual - Autoclave 2
Introduction Congratulations on the choice of an Australian made quality product. Labec products are manufactured, tested and calibrated to meet published standard specifications under our strict quality assurance guidelines. This Instruction Manual is for the guidance of operators of Labec Autoclaves and should be read before the autoclave is connected to the electricity supply.
Location Select a location free from draught and away from direct sunlight or other heat source. Proximity to a drain for: 1. Waste from the manually operated drain. 2. The outlets servicing the pressure release valve and air vent 3. Adjustable steam release valve at the bottom right hand rear of cabinet.
the local supply authority. Safety Instructions 1. Use full face shield protection when loading and unloading the chamber. 2. Fill only with hose or bucket – do not connect to water mains. 3. Load or unload with gloves which cover forearms or wear long sleeve shirt. 4. If contents are harmful wear an appropriate respirator and filter to prevent inhaling hazardous vapors. 5.
External Steam Fittings 1. Spring loaded safety valve preset to operate at 215 K.P.A. (Safety valve 4 on diagram). 2. Automatic air vent (air vent 2). 3. Manually operated pressure release valve connected with opening/closing mechanism (exhaust valve). 4. Manually operated drain valve (drain 1). 5. Adjustable steam release valve.
Maintenance Check the Safety Valve monthly by pulling the safety spring for 1 second to release steam whilst under pressure. Wear Full Face Mask, Gloves and full length clothing and other PPE as required. Ensure no product is inside the Autoclave during testing. Clean drain and flush with boiling clean water regularly to prevent build up. Ensure Pressure Gauge reads 105 KPA at 121ºc when in use. If not switch off immediately and have the unit serviced.
If the fault cannot be found call your distributor or the manufacturer quoting the serial number of the autoclave from the manufacturers label. Declaration of Conformity Each product is thoroughly inspected and tested to not only ensure that it meets the specifications provided, but to also meet Australian Electrical Standard AS3820 and EMC Standard AS/NZ1044:1995,and therefore being accredited with a C Tick label.
