User Manual

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Location
Select a location free from draught and away from direct sunlight or other heat source. Proximity to a drain                  
for:
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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.
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General
The LABEC Automatic Autoclave is designed and constructed to meet the requirements of AS1210 of the               
Pressure Vessel Code and has been approved by N.S.W. Workcover Authority, to operate at pressures up               
to 215 K.P.A. Regulations require that on installation the autoclave be examined by a “Competent Person” or                
licensed boiler inspector and this certificate of inspection be displayed near the autoclave and renewed and               
inspected annually. For more details contact your local equivalent of Workcover NSW or contact Labec for               
moreinformation.
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ApprovalNumbers
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NSW
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
AA9
6766P87
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WA94
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AA13/AA16
674P90
BV18716
PV86636/7
WA9489
TA4946
AA18/AA20
673P90
BV18717
PV86636/7
WA9490
TA4947
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Heating
Heating of the autoclave is by means of stainless tubular element located in the base of the autoclave                 
vessel.
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DescriptionofControls
SeeAppendixAAttached
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TemperatureControl
Labec autoclaves are fitted with solid state proportional action temperature controllers which operate from a              
sensitive thermocouple or Rtd inserted in the working space of the chamber. The controller has been               
calibrated at 121°C and before any adjustments to temperature settings are made allow the autoclave              
temperature to stabilise for at least one half hour. For the digital controller fitted please read the enclosed                 
operating instructions when setting the controller temperature. The timer will automatically start the            
countdown process once the temperature reaches the set value. (OP4 indicates the timer has             
initiated).
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
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Caution
PleaseobservethefollowingsafetymeasuresbeforeusingyourLABECequipment.
1. Ensure pressure inside the autoclave is reading zero KPA on the pressure gauge before opening the               
lid.
2. These autoclaves are NOT FLAME PROOF and under no circumstances should inflammable,           
combustibleorexplosivematerialbeplacedintheautoclave.
3. Low ignition temperature materials and those materials which give off inflammable or explosive            
vaporsshouldnotbeplacedintheautoclave.
4. Avoidheatingsubstanceswhichgiveoffcorrosivevapor.
5. Users are advised of the dangers of heating combustible materials. The manufacturer can            
recommendspecialtypesofelementswhichwillprohibittheautoclavestemperature
6. Observe those rules pertaining to wiring and installation of electrical appliances as recommended by             
2LaboratoryEquipmentPtyLtdInstructionManualAutoclaveAA13,16,18,20Ver2.512013