Thank you for choosing the Biomega BioClave Mini
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.
Instructions manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL ------------------------------------------------------------ 1
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS----------------------------------- 2
3. PACKING CONTENT ----------------------------------------------- 3
4. INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------------- 4
5. CONTROL PANEL --------------------------------------------------- 5
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. OPERATION --------------------------------------------------------- 6
6.1 GETTING STARTED ---------------------------------------------- 6
6.2 FILLING THE DISTILLED WATER TANK--------------------- 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. MAINTENANCE --------------------------------------------------10
9. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ----------------------------------- 13
10. ERROR CODES --------------------------------------------------- 14
11. SERVICE AND CONTACT ---------------------------------------15
APPENDIX
1.WATER PROPERTIES/CHARACTERISTICS -------------- 16
2. DIAGRAMS OF THE STERILIZATION PROGRAMS ----- 17
3. ELECTRICAL DRAWING ----------------------------------------- 18
4. HYDRAULIC DRAWING ----------------------------------------- 19
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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.
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1 Distilled (Clean) water tank
2 Display
3 Control panel
4 Power switch
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Door handle
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Door
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78Back Panel
Condenser ventilation
9 Safety valve
10 Serial/Electrical Label
11 Fuses
12 Power 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: 6.7in. x 12.6in. / 170mm x 320mm
(2) Rated Voltage: AC110V-120V or 220-240V, 50-60Hz
(3) Nominal power: 1300 W (120V) 950W(220V)
(4) Sterilization Temperature: 121°C / 134°C
(5) Main Fuses: T20A/ T12A/250V
(6) Capacity of the distilled water tank:
Approx 2.5L (water at level MAX)
(7) OperatingEnvironment: 5 - 40°C
(8) External Dimensions:
13.5in. (width) x 13.4in. (height) x 20.1in. (depth)
345mm (width) x 340mm (height) x 530mm (depth)
(9) Net weight: 64lbs. / 29kg
(10) Noise Level: <60dB
(11) Relative Humidity: max 80%, non condensing
(12) Atmospheric Pressure: 76kPa -106kPa
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3. Packing Content
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Accessory
8L Steam sterilizer
Loading tray
Tray rack
Tray handling tool
Door adjustment tool
Draining hose
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Spare fuse, main power (20A)
Spare fuse for valve (3A)
Spare fuse for mainboard (1A)
Spare door seal
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4. Installation
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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).
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The sterilizer should be placed on a level worktable.
*
Do not cover or block the door, ventilation or radiation openings on the
sterilizer.
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Do not install the sterilizer near a sink or in a location where it is likely to
be splashed.
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Do not install the sterilizer nearby a heat source.
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(Above dimensions are shown in mm.)
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5. Control panel
5.1 Temperature display window.
Displays the current temperature(°C)
inside the chamber.
5.2 Pressure display window
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Displays the current pressure ( PSI)
inside the chamber.
5.3 Timer display window
Displays the current cycle state (see below)
or the remaining cycle time.
5.4 Indication lamp
This lamp will illuminate when the distilled
water tank is low on water. In order to
continue, please fill this tank (with distilled
water).
5.5 Indication lamp
This lamp will illuminate when the used water tank is full. The used
water tank should then be drained in order to continue operation.
5.6 TEMP. select button
Use this button to choose the desired sterilization temperature
according to your sample.
5.7 START/STOPbutton
Once the parameters are chosen, press this key to begin the sterilization
cycle. To cancel or stop a cycle, press and hold this key for 3 seconds.
Cycle State
Time Display
Ld
Do
Po
HE
Time in Min.
PL
Ed
E1 - E7
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 10
State description
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6. Operation
6.1 Getting Started
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.
The Time 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 w ith 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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* Verify all samples are not sealed, capped or closed.
* Do not overload the trays above the stated limit (see Appendix 1).
* Do not stack the trays one above the other or put them in direct contact with
the walls of the sterilization chamber.
* When handling the trays, always use th e tray removal tool.
* Wrap each sample separately, if samples are wrapped together verify that
they are of the same material.
* Seal the wrap with sterilization adhesive ribbon or by a thermal sealer.
* Never seal with metallic clips, pins, etc. as this jeopardizes the maintenance
of the sterility;
* When using sterilization paper, set the plastic part downward (tray side)
and the paper side facing upward.
Always wrap samples.
6.4 Select the sterilization temperature
Select the sterilization temperature according to
your sample. See the Appendix 2.
6.5 Running the sterilization program
After selecting temperature, insert the sample into
the chamber using the tray handling tool.
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6.6 After the samples are loaded, close
and lock the door by turning the door
handle clockwise until it stops.
Caution: You must turn the door handle to the maximum position,
otherwise the machine will alarm and an error message will
be displayed during the cycle.
6.7 Start the sterilization program.
Press START button - the machine will start
the cycle.
The cycle will take 12-55 minutes.
Appendix 2
(See )
Caution: When you press the "Start" button and the door handle has not
been turned to the maximum position, will flash
on the Time display window. The cycle will not begin
until the door has been completely closed and the "Start"
button is pressed again.
“do”
6.8 Sterilization cycle completion
After a cycle is completed the time display will show
Once the pressure has reached 0 PSI on the displ ay the door can be
opened and samples can be removed.
Always use the tray handling tool to load or unload the tray in
order to avoid touching the hot surface of the trays.
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7. Draining the water tanks
1.
Connect the supplied drain hose to
the drain valve by pressing it on firmly.
2.
Set th e drain valve to the op en
position by turning it counter clockwise
3.Pull the drain valve outward, the
tank will begin to drain through the hose.
wate r, pus h the drain valve inw ard and
set to the closed position
The sterilizer includes two draining valves. The left valve is used
for draining the used water tank. The right valve is used for draining
the clean water tank. Always be sure that the hose is draining into
a vessel with at least 2L capacity.
4.Afte r you have complete d draining t he
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8. Maintenance
7. Maintenance
Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Annually
Clean the door seal
Wipe dry the inner chamber
Clean the clean water tank
Clean the inner-chamber
Replace the door seal
Operation
8.1 Cleaning the door seal
Clean the door seal daily with a softy cloth saturated in
distilled water
8.2 Cleaning the clean water tank
Clean the clean water tank every
week with medical disinfectant .
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8.3 Cleaning the inner-chamber, weekly
Remove the trays and tray rack from the inner-chamber
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- Wipe the inner chamber with a soft cloth saturated in distilled water
- Apply the same procedure to the trays and tray rack.
8.4 Door adjustment
Below are the instructions for the door adjustment. This should only be
performed if the door is not providing the proper seal or if the door seal has
just been replaced.
8.4.1 Open the door and insert the door adjustment tool in the gap beneath the
plastic cover (Fig. 2).
8.4.2 To tighten the door seal, use this tool to adjust the door adjustment nut
counter clockwise (Fig. 1).
8.4.3 If the door seal is too tight (it is difficult to lock/unlock the door),
you may also adjust the door adjustment nut clockwise to loosen it.
Fig. 1
Caution:
Never attempt to adjust the door seal when the door is in the
closed position.
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8.5 Replacement of the door seal
8.5.1 Fully open the door.
8.5.2 Remove the door seal carefully by pulling it by hand away from
the door
8.5.3 Clean the new door seal carefully with a soft cloth saturated
with distilled water.
8.5.4 Moisten the new seal with medical disinfectant .
8.5.5 Insert the new seal following the instruction below:
1). Press on the top of the seal.
3). Pr ess on the lef t and rig ht
portions of the seal.
Caution: Always ensure the chamber and the door have
been cooled down before attempting to change the seal.
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2). Press on the bottom of the
seal.
4). Press the remaining seal surface
and ensure that it is smooth.
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8.6 Replacing the power fuse
1). Sw itch off the pow er.
2). Push inward with a flat head
screw driver, then unscrew the fuse
counter clockwise).holder (
4).Replace the fuse with a fuse
of the proper electrical
requirements (see pg.2).
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3). Pull out the fuse holder by
hand.
5). Place the fuse holder back in
place and use a flat head screw
driver to fully push it in. Then
tighten (clockwise).
9 Transport and Storage
9.1 Switch off the sterilizer before transportation or storage. Pull out the plug
and let the machine co ol down.
9.2 Drain both the clean and the used water tank.
9.3 Conditions for transportation and storage:
Temperature: -20 C /~ +55C
Relative humidity: 85%
Atmospheric pressure: 50kPa~106kPa
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10. Error Codes
Code
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
EF
Description Proposed solution
Inner temperature sensor error
Temperature sensor of chamber
wall error
Failure to rise temperature
Failure to release the steam
Door is opened during the cycle
Program manually interrupted
Time Error
Failure to initialize
Check inner temperature sensor
Check temperature sensor of chamber
wall
Check water pump or the door seal
Check the air releas e valve
Make sure you have turned the door handle
to the max. position or check the door switch
Shut o ff t he power and r estar t the
machine
Check the water pump a nd the
air release valve
Shut o ff t he power and r estar t the
machine
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11. Service and contact
For additional information on any of the error codes listed in section
10, please contact your sales representative, or contact Biomega
Research Products Service Department at 1-908-769-5555. Please
have the unit’s serial number (located on the back panel of the
instrument) available when calling. Do not send in a unit for service
without first calling to obtain a repair authorization number and a
decontamination form. The unit should be properly packed to avoid
damage. Any damage resulting from improper packing shall be the
responsibility of the user.
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APPENDIX 1
Water Properties/Characteristics:
DESCRIPTION
Evaporate residue
Silicium oxide sio
Iron
Cadmium
Lead
Rest of heavy metals, excluding
iron, cadmium, lead
Chloride
Phosphates
Conductivity (at 20 )｡
pH value
Appearance
Hardness
2
WATER
｡10 mg/l
｡1 mg/l
｡0.2 mg/l
｡0.005 mg/l
｡0.05 mg/l
｡0.1 mg/l
｡2 mg/l
｡0.5 mg/l
｡ｦ15 s/cm
5-7.5
Colorless, clean,
without sediments
｡0.02 mmol/l
CONDENSATE
｡1.0 mg/kg
｡0.1 mg/kg
｡0.1 mg/kg
｡0.05 mg/kg
｡0.1 mg/kg
｡0.1 mg/kg
｡0.1 mg/l
｡0.1 mg/l
｡ｦ3s/cm
5-7
Colorless, clean,
without sediments
｡0.02 mmol/l
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APPENDIX 2
DIAGRAM: STERILIZATION PROGRAMS
(C)
Temperature
134
121
(PSI)
Pressure
30
16
Time (min.)
Sterilization
10
20
Total Cycle
20-25
30-35
Time
(min.)
TYPE
Unwrapped hollow
material
Single-wrapped solid
material
(k.g)
MAX. LOAD
5.00
4.00
The max. temperature of the 134 C sterilization cycle is 136C
The max. temperature of the 121 C sterilization cycle is 123C
Pressure PSI
30
15
0.0
-10
Pressure PSI
£ a
£ bar £
134
121
C
C
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30
15
0.0
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APPENDIX 3
TANK MAX. LEVEL
TANK MIN. LEVEL
PUBLIC
DOOR SWITCH
KEYBOARD
DATALINE
ELECTRICAL DRAWING
¡ 21V
V1
V2
¡ 11V
WATER
PUMP
FAN
AC220V
OUTPUT
PRESSURE SENSOR
TP 2
TP 3
¡ 220V
T12A
T12A
TP2: Inner temperature sensor of chamber
TP3: Temperature sensor of chamber wall
V1: Air/Steam release valve
V2: Water release valve
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THERMAL
PROTECTOR
CHAMBER
HEATER
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APPENDIX 4
Diagram :Hydraulic Drawing
Safety valve
Pressure
sensor
Pump
Condenser
Chamber
Distilled water tank
Used water tank
V1: Air/Steam release valve
V4: Water release valve
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