1. Initial operation
Please handle this sterilizer always with care as described in the following points of this
manual.
1.1 Quartz glass annealing tube
Upon delivery, the annealing tube (4) is already installed in the sterilization orifice (4a).
Remove the protective foil and the adhesive warning label before first use.
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Never operate the device without the annealing tube (4) in place!
1.2 Power connection
Plug the power cable (16) using the connector (14) into the power socket (12) on the
back of the device. Insert the power plug (15) into a live power outlet suitable for your
device (230V AC, 120V AC or 100V AC).
2. Operation
This section describes switching on and off the device and the sterilization at start-up.
2.1 Switching On / Off the device
1. Switch on the device using the power switch (13) on the rear panel
(switch position "I").
2. Switch off the device using the power switch (13) on the rear panel
(switch position "0").
Depending on the residual heat, after switching off, the fan (8) runs until the
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excess heat has been dissipated.
2.2 Sterilization at start-up
The sterilization at start-up starts automatically a sterilization after the device is
switched on at the power switch (13).
The blue start symbol (1a) lights up the first time, after completion of the
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sterilization at start-up.
3. Sterilizing the instrument
This section describes the touch operation of the glass front and the operation of the
device for sterilizing inoculation loops or small instruments.
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