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7.2.5. USE DISTILLED WATER ONLY. Use water-having
characteristics as per table in sec 5. The impurities in tap
water will create the need for more frequent cleaning and
maintenance, in addition, they will accumulate and block the
hole of the Air Jet. This will prevent the temperature in the
chamber from rising properly. This will cause spore tests to
fail and indicator strips will not change color. It is
essential from time to time, during heating and sterilization
phases, that a spray of steam should escape, from the Air Jet,
causing a hissing sound. If no escaping steam is evident or
no hissing sound heard, follow the instructions in sec 8.3 for
cleaning the Air Jet.
Caution:
Daily before operation, check the water level in the reservoir and add
water when required. Once a week or after 20 cycles (the shorter
period) replace the water in the reservoir.
7.3. Move the ON / OFF rocker switch, located on the front panel, to the
ON position. The green Power Light will turn on, indicating that power
is ready to be supplied to the Heating Elements.
7.4. Turn the red tracking needle on the pressure gauge counterclockwise to
0 psi. The tracking needle will indicate the highest pressure reached
during the cycle.
7.5. Open the front door of the autoclave and set the Multi-purpose valve
knob to the FILL WATER position.
7.5.1. The water will now flow into the chamber.
7.5.2. The water should cover the bottom of the chamber up to the
groove in the front. This amount of water should be in
accordance with the table in sec 4.2.
7.5.3. When the water reaches the mark at the front of the autoclave,
set the multi-purpose valve knob to the STERILIZE
position.
Note:
When used for the first time, the multi-purpose valve requires slight
effort, but with use it will turn smoothly and easily.
Warning
The Multi-purpose valve knob should be turned in a clockwise direction only!
EXIT FOR STEAM SPRAY