CertoClav Vacuum Pro Series User manual

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Instruction Manual
CertoClav Vacuum Pro Series
CV-8-V-Pro
CV-12-V-Pro
CV-18-V-Pro
CV-22-V-Pro

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Contents
1Using range of this instruction manual......................................................................................... 6
2Explanation of symbols ................................................................................................................ 7
3Safety warnings - Please read carefully ........................................................................................ 8
4Forbidden substances for autoclaving .......................................................................................... 9
5Introduction................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1 Using range of the autoclave ...........................................................................................................10
5.2 Technical data................................................................................................................................. 10
5.3 Requirements of transportation and storage ...................................................................................10
5.4 Dimensions and weight ...................................................................................................................10
6Scope of delivery........................................................................................................................ 11
7Installation and commissioning.................................................................................................. 11
7.1 Unpacking the autoclave .................................................................................................................11
7.2 Installation of the autoclave............................................................................................................11
7.3 Installation of optional accessories.................................................................................................. 13
7.3.1 Connection of protocol printer...............................................................................................................................13
7.3.2 Connection of barcode scanner .............................................................................................................................14
7.3.3 Connection of label printer ....................................................................................................................................14
7.3.4 Connection of R/O System .....................................................................................................................................14
7.4 Atmospheric pressure adjustment...................................................................................................14
7.5 Validation and calibration ...............................................................................................................15
8List of available sterilization programs....................................................................................... 15
9Basic operation.......................................................................................................................... 17
9.1 Turning on the autoclave................................................................................................................. 17
9.2 Turning off the autoclave ................................................................................................................17
9.3 Turning the autoclave into stand-by ................................................................................................17
10 Instructions for daily use......................................................................................................... 18
10.1 Preparation before using................................................................................................................. 18
10.2 Refilling water ................................................................................................................................ 18
10.3 Steps to start a cycle .......................................................................................................................19
10.3.1 Selection of a program.......................................................................................................................................19
10.3.2 CertoTrace –Decontamination process documentation ...................................................................................19
10.3.3 Step-by-step guide .............................................................................................................................................20
10.3.4 Load the autoclave.............................................................................................................................................20
10.3.5 Close the autoclaves door..................................................................................................................................20
10.3.6 Material testing mode –Automatic repeating start ..........................................................................................21
10.3.7 Autoclave status screen .....................................................................................................................................21
10.4 Unload the autoclave ...................................................................................................................... 21

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10.5 Drain water from waste water tank................................................................................................. 22
10.6 CertoCloud software for PC ............................................................................................................. 23
11 Autoclave menu overview ...................................................................................................... 24
11.1 Login menu.....................................................................................................................................24
11.2 Information menu...........................................................................................................................26
11.2.1 Tutorial videos....................................................................................................................................................26
11.2.2 How to send an e-mail to CertoSupport ............................................................................................................26
11.2.3 TeamViewer remote support via screen sharing ...............................................................................................27
11.3 Sterilization menu........................................................................................................................... 28
11.4 Logging menu ................................................................................................................................. 28
11.4.1 View protocols ...................................................................................................................................................28
11.4.2 Print protocols....................................................................................................................................................28
11.4.3 Print tracing label ...............................................................................................................................................29
11.4.4 Tracing of labeled items .....................................................................................................................................29
11.5 Monitor menu ................................................................................................................................30
12 Autoclave settings overview ................................................................................................... 31
12.1 User settings...................................................................................................................................31
12.2 Network settings............................................................................................................................. 31
12.2.1 Connect to WIFI network ...................................................................................................................................31
12.2.2 Connect to LAN ..................................................................................................................................................32
12.2.3 Enable or disable online mode...........................................................................................................................32
12.3 Sterilization settings........................................................................................................................ 33
12.3.1 Record a running cycle via USB ..........................................................................................................................33
12.3.2 Export all protocols to USB flash drive...............................................................................................................33
12.3.3 Export all protocols to SD-Card ..........................................................................................................................33
12.3.4 Export all protocols to CertoCloud online storage.............................................................................................34
12.3.5 Change user defined program............................................................................................................................34
12.3.6 Preheating ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................................35
12.3.7 Keep autoclave at operation temperature ON/OFF...........................................................................................35
12.3.8 Step by Step assistant ........................................................................................................................................35
12.3.9 Material testing mode –Automatic repeating start ..........................................................................................36
12.3.10 CertoTrace - Decontamination process documentation....................................................................................36
12.3.11 Label printer designer ........................................................................................................................................36
12.4 System settings...............................................................................................................................37
12.4.1 Change date and time ........................................................................................................................................37
12.4.2 Check for updates over internet ........................................................................................................................37
12.4.3 Install updates from USB flash drive ..................................................................................................................37
12.4.4 Install updates from external SD card................................................................................................................38
12.4.5 Factory reset ......................................................................................................................................................38
12.5 Language settings ........................................................................................................................... 39
12.6 SMS and e-mail notification settings................................................................................................ 39
12.7 Sensor calibration settings ..............................................................................................................40
13 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 41
14 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 44
14.1 Door tightness adjustment ..............................................................................................................44

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14.2 Cleaning of the seal ring ..................................................................................................................45
14.3 Replacement of the seal ring ...........................................................................................................45
14.4 Regular check of the safety valve.....................................................................................................45
15 Transportation and storage.................................................................................................... 46
15.1 Preparation.....................................................................................................................................46
15.2 Drainage.........................................................................................................................................46
15.3 Terms of transportation ..................................................................................................................46
15.4 Terms of storage .............................................................................................................................46
16 Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 46
17 Appendixes ............................................................................................................................ 47
17.1 Appendix 1：Structure diagram ......................................................................................................47
17.2 Appendix 2：Circuit diagram........................................................................................................... 48
17.3 Appendix 3：EMC........................................................................................................................... 49

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
PRODUCT: CERTOCLAV AUTOCLAV
This is to certify, that the CERTOCLAV Product Ranges CV-8-Vac-Pro, CV-12-Vac-Pro, CV-18-Vac-Pro
and CV-22-Vac-Pro comply with the following regulations of the European Community:
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
Associated Standards:
EN 61010-2-040:2005 Part 2: Particular requirements for sterilizers and washer-disinfectors used to treat
medical material.
EN 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurements, control and laboratory
use –Part 1: General requirements
The Certoclav pressure equipment is constructed according Low Voltage Directive.
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility
Associated Standards:
EN 61326-1:2013 Electrical Equipment for measurements, control and laboratory use - EMC Requirements-
Part 1: General requirements
EN 61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) —Part 3- 2: Limits —
Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current equal to or less than 16 A per phase)
EN 61000-3-3:2013 Electromagnetic compatibility —Part 3- 3: Limits —Limits for voltage fluctuation and flicker
on the public low-voltage system (equipment having an input current equal to or less 16 A per phase) and not
subject to conditional connection.
2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive
Associated Standards:
EN 50581:2012 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to
the restriction of hazardous substances
Base unit assembled from Ningbo Yinzhou Life Medical Technology Co., LTD in
No. 1, Jinghui Road, Hengjie Town, Yinzhou, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Manufacturer:
CERTOCLAV Sterilizer GmbH
Georg Grinninger-Str. 37
A-4050 Traun / Austria
Mag. Moritz Gruber Traun, 29.10.2016
Geschäftsführer

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1 Using range of this instruction manual
This instruction manual is for models:
•CV-8-V-Pro
•CV-12-V-Pro
•CV-18-V-Pro
•CV-22-V-Pro
Please do not operate the device according to other instruction manuals
This manual is made for CertoClav Vacuum Pro Series autoclaves, which are
controlled by CertoTouch User Interface
Please read the manual carefully before operating the autoclave.
Please operate the autoclave strictly according to this manual.
Please keep this manual on a reachable place near the autoclave.
Please contact your local distributor or CertoClav Support
([e-mail]) if there’s any problem with the autoclave.
The person who operate and maintain the autoclave shall be specified and well
trained.
Please appoint specific person to operate and maintain the device. The person
must be well trained.

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2 Explanation of symbols
Symbol for “CAUTION!”
Symbol for “PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL”
Symbol for “HOT SURFACE, KEEP AWAY”
Symbol for “ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – Electrical wastes should not be
disposed together with household wastes. If possible, please contact local
distributor or government to recycle it."
Symbol for “MANUFACTURER”
Symbol for “Communauté européenne”
Symbol for “DATE OF PRODUCTION”
Symbol for “SERIAL NUMBER”
Symbol for “EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE”
Symbol for “THIS SIDE UP”
Symbol for “KEEP AWAY FROM RAIN”
Symbol for “DO NOT ROLL”
Symbol for “STACKING LIMITED 3”
Symbol for "ROOM TEMPERATURE: 5℃~40℃"
Symbol for "RELATIVE HUMIDITY：≤80%”

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3 Safety warnings - Please read carefully
Electric shock, fire or equipment damage might happen if you ignore below warnings
1. Please use 3-hole socket, and ensure the socket has been connected well with the ground. Do not
put the autoclave on a place that the power are difficult to be cut off.
2. Do not use power with different voltage with that stated in this manual.
3. Do not touch the plug or socket with wet hands.
4. Do not pull, change, over-bend or twist the wires, and do not put heavy things on the wires.
5. Do not put the autoclave on an unstable table.
6. Do not block the door of autoclave, and cover the ventilation holes and radiation holes.
7. Do not put anything on the top of autoclave.
8. If you find any abnormal smell or sound during operation, please cut off the power immediately and
contact your local distributor or us.
9. If you do not use the autoclave for a long time, please cut off the power and store the autoclave in a
dry and cool place.
10. Plug in only the mobile touchscreen from CertoClav into the serial port on the back. No other
devices.
11. Never manipulate the safety devices. Operate only mobile touchscreen and autoclave of the same
series.
12. Use only in accordance with this manual. Store the manual in a space accessible to all users.
13. Must not be installed in a space that is subject to the danger of explosions
14. Use only with rated voltage.
15. Only for use in laboratories. Operate only by trained personnel. Do not use in domestic settings.
16. Do not autoclave tightly sealed containers (especially glass bottles) since there is no pressure
compensation.
17. Fill only distilled water into the water tank.
18. Please fill bottles always at maximum half full with liquid.
19. If the pressure is released quickly when autoclaving liquids, there is a possibility that the liquid will
boil.
20. Do not transport when filled. Do not open with force.
21. This autoclave must only be maintained by CertoClav or authorized retailers. Always use original
spare parts.
22. Use original spare parts from manufacturer only.

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4 Forbidden substances for autoclaving
Never use the autoclave to sterilize any of the following hazardous materials or substances with alkali
content. Sterilization of such objects can cause explosion, corrosion of the working chamber or chamber
piping, and deterioration of gaskets.
Explosive substances
Nitroglycol, nitroglycerin, nitrocellulose, and other explosive nitric esters.
Trinitrobenzene, trinitrotoluene, picric acid, and other explosive nitro compounds.
Peracetic acid, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, and other organic peroxides.
Ignitable substances
Metallic lithium, potassium, sodium, yellow phosphorous, phosphorus sulfide, and red phosphorus.
Celluloids, calcium carbide (carbide), lime phosphide, and magnesium powder.
Aluminum powder, magnesium powder, and metallic powders other than aluminum powder.
Sodium dithionite (or sodium hydrosulfite).
Oxidizing agents
Potassium chlorate, sodium chlorate, ammonium chlorate, and other chlorates.
Potassium perchlorate, sodium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, and other perchlorates.
Potassium peroxide, sodium peroxide, barium peroxide, and other inorganic peroxides.
Potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, ammonium nitrate, and other nitrates.
Sodium chlorite and other chlorites.
Calcium hypochlorite and other hypochlorites.
Flammable substances
Ethyl ether, gasoline, acetaldehyde, propylene oxide, carbon disulfide, and other substances whose
flash points range from -30 to 0C.
Methanol, ethanol, xylene, benzyl acetate (or amyl acetate), and other substances whose flash points
range from 0 to 30C.
Kerosene, gas oil, turpenine oil, isopentyl alcohol (or isoamyl alcohol), acetic acid, and other substances
whose flash points range from 30 to 65C.
Flammable gas (hydrogen, acetylene, ethylene, methane, ethane, propane, butane, and
othersubstances that are gases at a temperature of 60C at 0.2 bar absolute pressure.)
If liquid with salt water and much salinity of salt agar etc has been spilled in the chamber, remove all
water in the chamber and wipe up all water around the lid gasket.
5 Introduction
This autoclave is an automatic vacuum steam sterilizer. The autoclave can perform all kinds of cycles
known from class B, class S and class N autoclaves. The autoclave sterilizes liquids in bottles, hollow
bodies of type A and B, porous materials, textiles, double wrapped, single wrapped and unpacked solid
instruments. In material testing mode, the cycles can be performed fully automatically without user
interaction. The autoclave has an 7” touch interface and a digital built in front panel LCD screen. 4
independent temperature sensors, a flexible media temperature sensor, a high precision pressure
sensor, vacuum pump made-in-Germany, safety valves, electrical locker, safety switches and two
independent microcontrollers ensure safe operation and automatic monitoring of the autoclave. The

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autoclave detects errors automatically. If an error occurred, the autoclave cuts off the power
automatically and ensures the safety of operator.
5.1 Using range of the autoclave
Sterilization:
This autoclave can be used in laboratory practices for sterilization of liquids, textiles, double wrapped
instruments, solid instruments,hollow materials, porous materials and liquids in bottles. The autoclave
can perform class B, class S and class N cycles.
Automated material testing:
The autoclave has also been designed to perform material tests for any materials and medical products
(Class B, class S and class N cycles). With RO System (Order number 8500499), the autoclave can
automatically perform up to 300 cycles without any need of user interaction. The status of the autoclave
can be monitored via network. The autoclave alarm system sends notifications via sound, SMS and
email.
5.2 Technical data
•Environmental temperature: 5℃～40℃
•Relative humidity: ≤80%
•Atmospheric pressure: >70kPa;
•Voltage:230VAC, 50Hz, 2500VA
•Maximum working pressure: 0.21～0.23MPa
•Maximum working temperature: 134～137℃
•Life span of the autoclave: 5 years
5.3 Requirements of transportation and storage
•Environmental temperature range: 5~40℃
•Relative humidity: ≤80%
•No corroding gases
5.4 Dimensions and weight
Net weight of the autoclave
Model
Net weightt
CV-12-C-Pro
47,70 kg
CV-18-V-Pro
50,25 kg
CV-22-V-Pro
53,50 kg

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6 Scope of delivery
Please check the product box for the following items
Position
Description
Quantity
1
Quick-connect drain water hose
1
2
Tray set: 1 tray frame, 1 tray holder, 3 trays
1
3
Power cable of autoclave
1
4
User manual
1
5
Touchscreen extension cable
1
6
Power cable for touchscreen
1
7
Stand bracket for touchscreen including 4 screws for mounting
1
8
Touchscreen
1
9
Autoclave
1
10
Guarantee card
1
11
Safety test report
1
7 Installation and commissioning
7.1 Unpacking the autoclave
1. The autoclave is packed by a wooden carton.
2. Use a flat screwdriver to open the cover.
3. Take out the user manual, guarantee card,
touchscreen and accessories.
4. The autoclave can be lifted out by 2 persons.
7.2 Installation of the autoclave
1. When installing the autoclave on top of a table, please
keep the autoclave at least 10cm away from
surroundings. The table must be able to resist at least
65kg weight. Keep the rear side of the autoclave at
least 20cm away from the surrounding. It is
recommended to install the autoclave in a well-
ventilated location. Don’t block the radiator of the
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2. Open the autoclave and take out the tray set and
accessories out of the chamber to unwrap it.
3. Mount the stand bracket to the touchscreen with 4
screws. The screws are included with the stand
bracket.
4. The assembled touchscreen must look like the screen
on the following picture.
5. Connect the extension cable with the touchscreen.
6. Plug the power supply into the extension cable.
7. Place the touchscreen only on levelled, stable
surfaces. The waterproof industrial touchscreen can be
placed on top of the autoclave or next to it.

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Please ensure that the table of installation is strong enough for an autoclave
including water and load weight.
8. Plug in the power cable on the back of the autoclave. Note: Please check if the power input
specification on the nameplate of the autoclave is fitting to the power source specification. Ensure
proper grounding. Check if the fuses on the rear of the autoclave are switched to upper position. Turn
on the autoclave base unit.
9. Connect the RS232 cable “COM 4” with the RS232 port on the back of the autoclave.
10. Turn on the touch screen.
11. If the login screen appears after a few seconds, the touch screen has been connected correctly.
12. If a connection error message appears on the touch screen the touchscreen is not able to connect
with the autoclave. Please check if the touch screen has been connected correctly with the “COM 4”
cable. If the problem still remains, please perform a factory reset on the touch screen. Navigate to
Settings -> Device->Factory Reset and confirm the warning dialog.
7.3 Installation of optional accessories
7.3.1 Connection of protocol printer
Connect the protocol printer with the COM 1 cable of the
touchscreen extension cable.

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7.3.2 Connection of barcode scanner
Connect the barcode scanner with the USB-host connector of the
touchscreen extension cable.
7.3.3 Connection of label printer
Connect the label printer with the COM 2 connector of the
touchscreen extension cable.
7.3.4 Connection of R/O System
Please read the user manual of the R/O System, how to connect the
R/O System with the autoclave
7.4 Atmospheric pressure adjustment
Because every place of installation has a bit different level of atmospheric pressure, the user shall adjust
the atmospheric pressure before first use of the autoclave.
Adjust method:
1. Power on the autoclave and touchscreen
2. Open the door of the autoclave
3. Navigate to Settings->Calibration.
4. Enter an offset for the pressure sensor in [kPa], so that the blue front panel LCD screen shows a
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a value of -4 kPa into the offset field. Press the Apply-button to save the parameters permanently.
The autoclave might not run if the user does not adjust its atmospheric pressure
before first use.
7.5 Validation and calibration
All sensors of the autoclave have been validated on date of manufacture. For calibration purposes, the
autoclave has an G1/4 calibration port on the chamber. If a calibration on place of installation is required,
please contact your distributor or directly [e-mail] to get a detailed service manual with
instructions for validation and calibration of the internal sensors.
8 List of available sterilization programs
Program name
Number
of Pre-
vacuum
times
Sterilizing
time [min]
Sterilizing
temperatur
e [°C]
Sterilizin
g
pressur
e [kPa]
Vakuum
persist
time [min]
Drying
time [min]
121°C SOLID
1
20
121
110
-
3
121℃POROUS
3
20
121
110
-
7
121℃HOLLOW
3
20
121
110
-
10
134℃SOLID
1
4
134
210
-
3
134℃POROUS
3
4
134
210
-
7
134℃HOLLOW
3
4
134
210
-
10
USER DEFINED
1-10
1-60
105-134
20-210
-
0-40
B&D TEST
3
3.5
134
210
-
7
VACUUM TEST
-
-
-
-80
15
-
CLEAN
3
5
105
20
-
10
PRIONS
3
19
135
210
-
10
LIQUID
-
20
121
110
-
0
•The 121℃-programs and 134℃-programs have no difference in sterilization results. If the
instruments cannot be sterilized in 134 ℃, please choose 121℃program. The program parameters:
Number of pre-vacuum-times, sterilizing time, sterilizing temperature, sterilizing pressure, drying time
can be adjusted.
•The 121°C Solid and 134°C Solid programs can only sterilize solid instruments which are not
wrapped. For example cleaning pistols, bottles, peelings, pliers and forceps. The program
parameters: Number of pre-vacuum-times, sterilizing time, sterilizing temperature, sterilizing
pressure, drying time can be adjusted.
•The 121°C Porous and 134°C Porous programs can sterilize materials which are made of porous
material. The program parameters: Number of pre-vacuum-times, sterilizing time, sterilizing
temperature, sterilizing pressure, drying time can be adjusted.
•The 121°C Hollow and 134°C Hollow programs can sterilize the hollow bodies of type A and B
according to EN ISO 13060. The program parameters: Number of pre-vacuum-times, sterilizing time,
sterilizing temperature, sterilizing pressure, drying time can be adjusted.
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sterilizing temperature, sterilizing pressure, drying time can be adjusted. The user defined program
can’t be used for liquid sterilization with media temperature sensor.
•The B&D Test (Bowie-Dick Test) is a test to measure the performance of the pre-vacuum of medical
class b steam sterilizers. The test simulates a load of 7 kg tightly bundled textiles. Please check the
color indicator of a B&D test indicator for B&D validation. The B&D test program must also be used
for the Helix test. For Helix test, a process challenge device (PCD) must be used for validation.
•The Vacuum Test is an air leakage test. The vacuum test must be started after installation and
maintenance. It’s recommended to perform the vacuum test regularly.
•The Clean program is for cleaning the autoclave and loads. If the autoclave shows “NEED CLEAN”
on the front LCD panel, then run the Clean program. The Clean program can be used to clean loads.
•Prion program: This program is to sterilize prion contaminated materials, rubbish and instruments.
•Liquid program: The sterilization of liquids, filled in bottles. It’s recommended to place the flexible
media sensor into one reference bottle with liquid. Only in this case, a proper sterilization of liquids
can be guaranteed and stored into the protocol. Please fill the bottles only half-full to avoid the risk of
scalding during removal of the bottles after sterilization.
The Bowie-Dick Test is not to be considered a biological performance test. It is
intended only to forewarn the user that the air removal system has deteriorated in
performance and should be corrected before sterilization problems occur as indicated
by a biological indicator failure.
Please don’t put sealed bottles, bags or containers in the autoclave. They can
explode because of overpressure.
It is recommended to do a vacuum test every month. If the result is FAIL, do not use
the autoclave anymore and call your local distributor or [e-mail]
directly.

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9 Basic operation
Click and slide
Long-press and drag
9.1 Turning on the autoclave
1. Press the -button at the front right of the touchscreen for at least 3 seconds.
2. Turn the green power switch of the autoclave on.
9.2 Turning off the autoclave
Please press the -button at the front right of the touchscreen for at least 3 seconds. A notification
window will pop up. Please select the “Turn off”-option, in order to turn off the touchscreen.
9.3 Turning the autoclave into stand-by
Short press the -button at the front right of the touchscreen. The background light will be switched off.
Press the -button again to wake up the touchscreen.
You can keep the chamber of the autoclave at 50°C for at maximum 6 hours in stand-by to optimize the
batch time. To activate or deactivate this function navigate to Settings->Sterilization->Keep temperature
ON/OFF and activate the Checkbox.

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10 Instructions for daily use
10.1Preparation before using
1. If the autoclave is turned off, turn on the autoclave (See chapter 9.1)
2. If no error, warning or notification is visible on the screen, the autoclave is ready to use.
Please ensure the autoclave is well grounded.
Before the first usage, the touchscreen will display the notification “Please fill water in
the autoclave”. As soon as the water is filled in the message will disappear and the
autoclave is ready to use.
10.2Refilling water
If the LCD shows “Please fill water”, the water inside of the autoclave is not enough to start a new
sterilization cycle. It’s required to fill water before starting a new sterilization cycle. If the LCD shows the
message “Please fill water” during a sterilization cycle, it is not required to stop the current sterilization
cycle because the water inside of the autoclave is still enough for the current cycle. But to start the next
cycle, it’s required to refill water firstly. To refill water, open the water tank lid on top of the autoclave and
fill in distilled or de-ionised water only. See picture above.
During refilling water, a “peep”-sound notifies the user, that the minimum amount of water for to start the
next cycle has been reached. The user can stop or continue filling water. Please be careful not to overfill
the clean water container. If the water tank has been overfilled, its possible to drain water from the quick-
connect drain connector on the front of the autoclave.
Only distilled water can be used for this autoclave. Otherwise, there will be a problem
with the steam generator and solenoid valves. The user shall be responsible for the
problem if he/she uses other kinds of water.
Before filling water, please turn on the autoclave and ensure the autoclave is
horizontal. After filling water, if possible, please drain the waste water.
Only fill demineralized or distilled water in the fresh water tank. A water quality sensor
continuously monitors the water quality of the filled in water. A warning notification
appears on the integrated LCD screen appears if quality of the filled in water isn’t
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10.3Steps to start a cycle
If the touchscreen doesn’t show any errors or warnings, the autoclave is ready to work.
10.3.1 Selection of a program
1. After login, navigate to the sterilization tab.
2. In the middle are 4 programs visible. Please scroll the vertical scrollable list down to browse through
all 12 available programs.
3. Click on the “Start”-Button to choose and start a program.
4. Please confirm the dialog to start the program.
5. If CertoTrace is enabled, the tracing assistant will be opened.
6. If the step-by-step guide is enabled, a video step-by-step guide will be opened.
10.3.2 CertoTrace –Decontamination process documentation
CertoTrace is a feature, enabling simple and professional documentation across the whole instrument
decontamination process
1) If CertoTrace is enabled (Settings -> Sterilization -> CertoTrace load documentation), the CertoTrace
assistant will be shown after starting a program. Please note: The CertoClav barcode scanner and
label printer is necessary in order to take advantage of the CertoTrace load documentation system.
2) Please scan the barcode of the items, which are going to be placed into the autoclave chamber.
3) After scanning an item, it will appear on a scrollable list of items, shown in the CertoTrace assistant
menu. The item name and article number will be stored into the forgery protocol record.
4) After scanning all items, press the Done-button.
5) To cancel the CertoTrace Assistant, press the Back-button on the top left corner of the screen.
6) Please note: If no barcode label for a specific item exists yet, the user can use the label printer
designer tool to print custom labels. The Label printer designer is located under
Settings->Sterilization->Label printer designer.
7) If enabled, the step-by-step guide will be shown after pressing the done button.

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10.3.3 Step-by-step guide
If the step-by-step guide is enabled (Settings -> Sterilization -> step-by-step guide), the step-by-step
guide will be shown after choosing a program. The step-by-step video assistant will guide the user
through all steps, necessary to prepare and load the autoclave correctly.
Press the Next-Step-button to navigate through the open the monitoring menu.
10.3.4 Load the autoclave
Ensure the total CBM of the loads is less than 70% of the CBM of the chamber.
Keep the loads away from the surface, air outlet of chamber. Keep the loads at least
10mm away from the inner side of the chamber
When putting into and taking out the loads, you shall use the tool attached to prevent
your hands from touching the hot surface.
If you do B&D test, you need to put the test paper at the center of the sterilization
package to ensure the reliable test result.
10.3.5 Close the autoclaves door
If the temperature and pressure inside the chamber are high, the door will be difficult
to be closed. We suggest to close the door quickly, or, you can wait 30 seconds, then
close the door.