Nova-Tech B4000-16 User Manual

Thank you for choosing the Biomega BioClave steam sterilizer.

Your steam sterilizer has been CE certified and designed with durability, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install this instrument in conformance with local electrical codes.

This manual contains important operating and safety information. Please read and understand the contents of this manual prior to operating this instrument.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL ------------------------------------------------------------ 1

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS----------------------------------- 2

3. PACKING CONTENT ----------------------------------------------- 3

4. INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------------- 4

5. CONTROL PANEL --------------------------------------------------- 5 6

. OPERATION --------------------------------------------------------- 6

6.1 POWER ON ------------------------------------------------------ 6

6.2 FILLING THE DISTILLED WATER ----------------------------- 6

6.3 PREPARING THE MATERIAL FOR STERILIZATION ----- 6

6.4 SELECTING THE STERILIZATION PROGRAM -------------- 7

6.5 RUNNING THE STERILIZATION PROGRAM ----------------- 7

7. DRAINING THE WATER TANKS ---------------------------------- 9

8. ADVANCED SETTING ---------------------------------------------10

9. PRINTER (OPTIONAL) --------------------------------------------11

10. MAINTENANCE -------------------------------------------------- 12

11. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ----------------------------------- 15

12. ERROR CODES-----------------------------------------------------16

13. SERVICE AND CONTACT---------------------------------------- 17 APPENDIX

1. WATER PROPERTIES / CHARACTERISTICS -------------- 18

2. DIAGRAMS OF THE STERILIZATION PROGRAMS ----- 19

3. ELECTRICAL DRAWING----------------------------------------- 23

4. HYDRAULIC DRAWING ----------------------------------------- 24

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1. General

The sterilizer described in this manual is intended for the sterilization of research tools. It operates automatically with 134°C and 121°C sterilization temperatures. This sterilizer is in compliance with the European Directive 93/42/CEE and it has been produced in accordance with the EN 13060. In addition the chamber has been ASME certified.

1 Distilled (clean) water tank 2 Display 3 Control panel 4 Power switch 5 F

uses

Drain connector, clean water tank

Door handle

8 Door

9 Drain connector, used water tank 10 Safety valve 11 Condenser ventilation 12 Serial / Electrical Label 13 Printer port (printer is optional) 14 Power supply cord

For safe operation, please pay close attention to the alert symbols below which cab be found throughout this manual. Please carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior to operating this instrument.

This symbol represents an electrical caution - ground protection

HOT SURFACE. This symbol represents a hot surface

This symbol is used to draw the attention of the reader to

particularly important notions for operator safety.

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2. Technical Specifications

(1)Chamber Dimensions: 9in. x 14.2in. / 230mm x 360mm (2)RatedVoltage:AC110V-120V or 220-240V, 50-60Hz (3)Nominal power: 1600W (120V) 1250W(220V) (4)Sterilization Temperature: 121°C / 134°C (5)Main Fuses:T20A/250V (6) Capacity of the distilled water tank:

Approx 2.5L (water at level MAX) (7)OperatingEnvironment: 5 - 40°C (8)External Dimensions:

17.5in. (width) x 16.7in. (height) x 23in. (depth)

445mm (width) x 400mm (height) x 590mm (depth) (9)Net weight: 99lbs. /45kg (10)Noise: <60dB (11)Relative Humidity: max 80%, non condensing (12)Atmospheric Pressure: 76kPa -106kPa

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3. Packing Content

Accessory

16LSteam sterilizer Loading tray

Tray rack

Tray handling tool Door adjustment tool

Draining hose

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Spare fuse power

Spare fuse for valve (3A)

Spare fuse for mainboard (1A)

(20A)

Door seal

Quantity

1 3

1 1

1 2

2 2

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4. Installation

Ensure that the sterilizer is installed with 2.5in. (10cm) ventilation space on all sides of the sterilizer, and 5 in. (20cm) on top side. The clearance required to open the door is 15.5in. (40cm).

The sterilizer should be placed on a level worktable.

Do not cover or block the door, ventilation or radiation openings on the

sterilizer.

Do not install the sterilizer near a sink or in a location where it is likely to be splashed.

Do not install the sterilizer nearby a heat source.

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Above dimensions are shown in mm.

5. Control panel

5.1 Pressure display window.

Displays the current pressure (PSI) inside the chamber

5.2 Temperature display window. Display the current temperature (°C) inside the chamber

5.3 Timer display window

Displays the cycle state (see below) or the remaining cycle time

5.4 TEMP button

Select the desired sterilization temperature according to your instrument.

5.5 Sterilization Cycles

UNWRAPPED

- WRAPPED LIQUID

- DRY ONLY

(Please seeAppendix 2)

5.6 WATER indication lamp

This lamp will illuminate when the distilled water tank . is low on water. The tank should then be filled (with distilled water).

5.7 FULLindication lamp

This lamp will illuminate when the used water tank is full.The used water tank must be drained to continue operation.

5.8 START & STOP button

Once the parameters have been chosen, press this button to start the sterilization cycle. To cancel or stop the cycle, press and hold this button for 3 sec.

StateCycle

Time Display

Time in Min.

E1 - E9

State

preheating / loading

Door state

vacuuming

heating

sterilization/drying

exhaust

end

Error state

The machine is prepared for sample loading

Door is open

The machine is vacuuming during a cycle

The machine is in heating mode

Time remaining in program

The machine is cooling and releasing steam.

The cycle is completed, you can open the door

and take out the sterilized sample.

Error - Please see section 12

State description

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6. Operation

6.1 Power on

6.1.1 Open the chamber door and remove all inner packing and accessories.

6.1.2 Plug the power cord into the proper electrical outlet. (Please check that the power source is in accordance to the electrical specifications of the machine (listed on the power label).

6.1.3 Power on - The switch is located underneath the control panel on the front side of the machine.

Following power up, the control panel illuminates. TheTime window will display “Ld” .

6.2 Filling the water tank

Open the top lid, and fill the tank with water. The water should be filled within approximately 1 inch of the black seal. If you hear a beep signal, the max water level is exceeded. Please stop filling immediately.

distilled

6.3 Sample Preperation

For the most effective sterilization and to preserve the sample, please

follow below:

*Arrange the samples of different material on different trays or with at least

2in. of space between them.

*Always insert a sterilization paper or cloth between the tray and sample,

to avoid direct contact between the different materials.

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