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    This document provides guidance on cleaning and maintenance best practices for an autoclave to ensure safe and reliable performance. Key recommendations include paying attention to regular maintenance, monitoring cycles, inspecting and cleaning the door gasket and chamber daily, checking temperature probes and water levels weekly, and testing safety valves under pressure with an engineer. Proper care and maintenance of an autoclave is important for long-term use.

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    This document provides guidance on cleaning and maintenance best practices for an autoclave to ensure safe and reliable performance. Key recommendations include paying attention to regular maintenance, monitoring cycles, inspecting and cleaning the door gasket and chamber daily, checking temperature probes and water levels weekly, and testing safety valves under pressure with an engineer. Proper care and maintenance of an autoclave is important for long-term use.

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    This document provides guidance on cleaning and maintenance best practices for an autoclave to ensure safe and reliable performance. Key recommendations include paying attention to regular maintenance, monitoring cycles, inspecting and cleaning the door gasket and chamber daily, checking temperature probes and water levels weekly, and testing safety valves under pressure with an engineer. Proper care and maintenance of an autoclave is important for long-term use.

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    AUTOCLAVE

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    AUTOCLAVE CARE AND MAINTENANCE ADVICE

    The following extract is taken from an Astell Service bulletin. It contains


    best practice for cleaning and maintaining an autoclave to ensure ongoing
    performance and reliability.
    The following extract is taken from an Astell Service bulletin. It contains
    best practice for cleaning and maintaining an autoclave to ensure ongoing
    performance and reliability.

    STERILIZER HOUSEKEEPING, GENERAL OPERATION AND LOGBOOK

     Although the historical safety record of laboratory sterilizers is good,


    remember at all times that they store considerable potential energy
    and should be treated with respect and care.
     If correctly used and cared for, your Astell autoclave will provide long,
    reliable and safe service.

     Pay attention to regular maintenance. Never force the locking


    mechanism, or operate the machine with any leaks, or incorrectly
    operating parts.

     Report any defects to your Engineering staff / Supervisor. If


    deterioration or defects are noticed, record them in a logbook and
    contact our Service Department.
     Record the results of annual and periodic inspections. Every 4 – 6
    weeks is recommended for periodic checks. Check the logbook
    before you start using the machine, as someone else may have
    recorded a fault of which you are not aware.
    GENERAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
     Autoclave cycle selection
     Use of the Load Probe
     Load containers and loading
    REGULAR AUTOCLAVE MAINTENANCE
    DAILY ROUTINE
     Monitor cycles
     Inspect door gasket for damage and cleanliness
     With the autoclave switched OFF and the door OPEN,
     Check the autoclave temperature probes for signs of damage
     Door operation
     Water condition
    WEEKLY ROUTINE
     In addition to the stated Daily Routine checks:
     Check water level probe (if present)
     Chamber cleaning
     Temperature / Pressure monitoring
     Autoclave safety features
     Unlock and open the door
     Safety valve test
    NOTE: A COMPETENT ENGINEER SHOULD DO THIS WHEN THERE IS
    PRESSURE IN THE CHAMBER.

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