Instruction Manual for Autoclave/Pressure Steam Sterilizer

 Place the Autoclave and sterilizing material on the table or on the shelf.
 Remove the stopcock whistle/valve from the vent tube fitted at the lid.
 Twist the lid of the autoclave Anticlockwise and lift the lid.
 Fill water (appx.1 litre) in the base chamber.
 Place the loaded Basket/Dressing Drum in the autoclave.
 Check that the rubber seal is in place and is in good condition.
 Put on the lid, press it down and turn it clockwise until it does not turn anymore.
 The sterilizer in the closed position will have both handles parallel and one above the
other on either side of the stericlave.
 Put and press down the Stopcock whistle/valve on the vent tube on the lid and turn
on the power.
 After few minutes steam will start generating and at 15±2 lb psi pressure the steam
will come out strongly from the stopcock.
 Let the process go on and after 15minutes turn off the power and lift or pull out the
Stopcock whistle/valve of the vent tube with forceps or piece of cloth.
 The whole steam will escape but it will be hot.
 Make sure that there is no steam left in the sterilizer and pressure gauge is also at
Zero lb psi.
 Now open the autoclave lid by twisting it anticlockwise and lift the lid off the base
chamber.
 Remove the rack/dressing drum from the autoclave and Preserve them in a safe
place.
 Remove all the water from the base chamber and close the autoclave by putting the
lid on it clockwise.
 Put the stopcock whistle/valve back on the vent tube for next sterilization.

HOW TO STOP LEAKAGE :

Replace the Gasket when

 It begins to show sign of leakage.

 When found visibly damaged.
 When shrinkage has occurred.

If a new gasket leaks or a persistent leaks develops

 Remove the gasket from the lid and clean the surface with some scrubbing pad
'Scotch brite' rinsed in warm soapy water.
 Also clean the surface of the base unit where gasket rests.
 Do not lubricate Gasket.
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOCLAVE :

 Disconnect the Stericlave from the main power supply before cleaning.
 Ensure that no material falls into the base chamber i.e. autoclave tape, glass etc as
they may affect the operation of the exhaust valves.
 Ensure that the pressure gauge is operating correctly.
 Heat the stericlave on a secure burner.
 Clean & dry the unit after the day use.
 Use Stericlave only for its intended purpose.
 Weekly clean both interior and exterior with warm, soapy water ensuring the
electrical parts are kept dry.-(Incase of electric autoclave).

WARNING : 

 Do not operate the stericlave without water. Avoid Using Hard Water in the unit.
 Make sure the rubber seal is in a good Shape & condition.
 Do not put any extra weight on the stopcock.
 Close the stericlave lid properly never try to open it by force without first releasing
the steam.
 Do not use any alkaline solution in the unit.
 Clean and Dry the unit after a day uses.