Specifications

2.2 Transport and installation
WARNING: Please observe "Safety Instructions" and
"Acceptable Risks" (Chapters 1. and 1.2), but par-
ticularly the section "Transport and Installation".
The following ambient conditions must be fulfilled to ensure
optimal autoclave operation:
• Ensure good lighting conditions.
• The base must be level, firm and resistant to heat.
• Ensure effective ventilation.
• TKL-MCS autoclaves must be connected to a socket with
earthed conductor (see Table 3 "Technical Data").
•
Maintain the following ambient parameters for TKL-MCS
autoclaves:
Table 2: Ambient conditions
Ambient conditions
only indoors
Altitude for operation
up to maximum 2000 m
mean sea level
Ambient temperature
from 5°C to 40°C
Voltage fluctuations
maximum ±10% of rated
value
Pollution
maximum Pollution Severity
Degree 2 acc. to IEC 664
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2.6.1 Sterilization of solids
A: Preparations for operation
WARNING: Please observe the "Safety Instructions"
and "Acceptable Risks" (Chapters 1. and 1.2), but
particularly the section "Preparations for Operation".
1. The autoclave's lid must only be opened when the device is
in a pressureless state.
• If necessary, open the steam pressure valve. The closing
ever can be raised to a vertical position as soon as no
more steam is being emitted by the valve. This releases
the lid as it is lowered into the vessel.
• Turn the lid by 90° with its closing lever and then tilt
towards the valve side. The lid can then be removed.
2. Fill the vessel with at least 1,5 litre of water, but never more
than 3/4 of the specified maximum vessel volume.
The autoclave must never run dry.
The inserts are selected according to the products that are to
be sterilized: Sieve tray, sieve basket and test tube rack (see
Chapter 3 "Accessories").
3. The pressure vessel is closed by returning the lid in the
same manner.
• Turn the lid by 90° so that the cross bracing is inserted
precisely in the recessions in the edge of the vessel.
• Adjust the closing lever to its horizontal closing position. An
accurately inserted lid must be uniformly seated on the
vessel opening.
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