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1- Possible causes for drying problems

The document outlines potential causes for drying problems in autoclaves, categorized into operational errors, setup issues, and device faults, along with corrective measures for each. It emphasizes the importance of proper loading, equipment setup, and maintenance to ensure effective drying. Additionally, it provides parameter changes for improved drying performance in specific autoclave models.

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1- Possible causes for drying problems

The document outlines potential causes for drying problems in autoclaves, categorized into operational errors, setup issues, and device faults, along with corrective measures for each. It emphasizes the importance of proper loading, equipment setup, and maintenance to ensure effective drying. Additionally, it provides parameter changes for improved drying performance in specific autoclave models.

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Possible causes for drying problems of autoclaves

Vacuklav, Euroklav, Pro-Class, S-Class

a) Drying problems following faulty operation


Operation error Corrective
Use of non-perforated trays and/or non-perforated Use perforated trays and cassettes
cassettes/plastic cassettes (condensate must be able to flow away before loading).
Flat-lying foil packaging Set up in index card manner with MELAG package holder
Overloading of the chamber Comply with loading volumes and rules
Chamber loaded incorrectly Use trays and foil with MELAG tray rack and/or MELAG
package holder
Use of tray paper as tray overlay Sterilize without tray paper where possible
Sterilization load is blocking the rear chamber Use MELAG tray rack
supports
Light load on the lower tray and heavy load on the Light load on the upper and heavy on the lower tray
upper tray (condensate must be able to flow away from the load).
Wrong program selection, e.g. unwrapped Observe correct program selection
equipment and Quick-Program S selected
Over–sized and/or multiple-layer sheets used Keep the sheets as small as possible and use only
as wrapping single-layer sheets
Program is interrupted during drying phase. Allow the program to run through until the end of drying
phase
Cold start and full load Allow the autoclave to heat to the working temperature and
(only valid until software version 3.34) then start program
Pre-heat switched off Switch on the pre-heat especially when sterilizing overnight
(only valid until software version 3.34)

With difficult loads, you can select “additional drying.”

b) Drying problems resulting from faulty setup / installation


Setup error Corrective
Inclination of the autoclave was ignored Set up autoclave according to the record of installation
(adjust unit front feet: 3 rotations for a short chamber,
5 rotations for a long chamber)
Discharge hose too long and lacking incline Ensure that the discharge hose is not kinked and not sagging
Siphon is blocked, trap is jammed Ensure a free siphon
Condenser blocked Condenser is dusty (too close to the wall/ assembly in too
®
(with Vacuklav 31/31-B/23-B/ 23 B+/ 31 B+) narrow a cupboard); condenser is choked (by e.g. oil)
results in an inefficient pump

d) Device faults
Device fault Corrective
Vacuum pump inefficient or leaky Check the maximum evacuation times on the sterilization
protocol:
®
Vacuklav 23-B/ 23 B+ c 3:40 min
®
Vacuklav 31 und 31-B/31 B+ c 3 min
®
Vacuklav 24-B/24 B+ c 2:30 min
®
Vacuklav 24 /30-B/ 30 B+ c 2 min
®
Euroklav 23V-S/ 23 VS+ c 3:40 min
®
Euroklav 29V-S/ 29 VS+ c 3 min
possible pump replacement
Pressure release inlet blocked or disabled Small parts in the condensate return hose;
®
Upgrade chamber steam generator (all Vacuklav ) or
®
chamber T piece on the pressure release filter (Euroklav );
pressure release filter choked;
Device internal hoses kinked;
®
Effluent hose kinked, too long, water skin etc. (Vacuklav 24,
24-B, 24-B/L,30-B, 24 B+, 24 B/L+, 30 B+)

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Possible causes for drying problems of autoclaves
Vacuklav, Euroklav, Pro-Class, S-Class

Device fault Corrective


Autoclave feeds without reason Capillary regulator “level” steam generator/ tubular heating
element) is damaged. Steam generator has a bad heat
transfer
(Test instruction: Fault 34/36)
Feed pump pumps too much water Clipper duct feed pump fault

Possible parameter changes for improved drying

Euroklav®23V-S/ 29V-S, S-Class up to SW 3.34 NOT FOR Euroklav® 23-S and 29-S
Service Menu Abb. Old value New value Description
Pressure P 18 500 350 Control pressure drying
Temperature T 10 145 148 Pre-heating overheat.
T 11 118 120 Control. PH Univ-prog.
T 12 118 120 Control. PH Quick-prog.
T 14 118 120 Control. PH Spec.-prog.
T 16 100 120 Control. PH basic position
T 17 138 143 Control. PH drying Univ.-prog.
T 18 138 143 Control. PH drying Quick-prog.
T 20 138 143 Control. PH drying Spec.-prog
Frequency a 11 13 10 Number drying Univ.-prog.
a 14 13 10 Number drying Spec.-prog.
a 16 5 7 Number Under.press. Univ.-prog.
a 19 5 7 Number Under.press. drying. Spec.-prog.

Vacuklav® Pro-Class up to SW 3.34


Service Menu Abb. Old value New value Description
Frequencies a 11 3 10 Number dryings Univ.-prog.
Duration t6 270 120 Vacuum. drying time Univ.-prog.
t 11 30 2 Ventilation drying time Univ.-prog.
Temperature T 11 80 110 Control. PH Univ.-prog.
T 17 138 140 Control. PH drying Univ.-prog.
P 32 200 50 min. pressure at end of ventilation drying

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