INSTRUCTION MANUAL Autoclave Bench Model +135ºC MODEL: AA9 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.
General The LABEC Automatic Autoclave is designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the S.A.A. boiler Code and has been approved by the Boiler Inspectors Branch of the N.S.W. Department of Industrial Relations ‘Workcover Authority’, to operate at pressures up to 138 K.P.A. Regulations require that on installation the autoclave be examined by a licensed boiler inspector and this certificate of inspection be displayed under glass near the autoclave and renewed annually.
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. Ensure both hands hold lid handles when opening autoclave and ensure no body parts extend over the autoclave. 6.
External Steam Fittings 1. Spring loaded safety valve preset to operate at 138 K.P.A. with padlock. 2. Automatic air vent. 3. Pressure gauge. 4. Solenoid valve & ball valve. Indicators 1. An indicating lamp adjacent to the controller will illuminate when the heaters are operating. 2. An amber pilot light will illuminate if the water level is too low. 3.
Maintenance The cabinet is finished with stainless steel and to maintain appearance should be wiped over with a non abrasive cleanser. The chamber is manufactured from stainless steel and may be cleaned with a solvent and if grained stainless steel chamber a stainless steel scratch pad may be used. The pad should be rubbed in the same direction as the grain pattern of the stainless steel. The silicone gasket should be cleaned with detergent only, ensuring it is dried completely after washing.
