BENCHMARK B4000-16 BioClave 16 Research Autoclave Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- BENCHMARK
Table of Contents
B4000-16 BioClave 16 Research Autoclave
Operations Manual
For Research Use Only
Thank you for choosing our Bench top sterilizers.
Prior to operating this instrument, please read the operations manual
carefully and follow all installation instructions.
Need Maintenance
If E88 appears on the screen when power on or appears on the report, please
call your dealer or local service maintenance. Your steam sterilizer need a
regular maintenance.
Table of Contents
1. General …………………………………………………………………………… 1 2. Technical specifications
……………………………………………………… 2 3. Packing content ………………………………………………………………… 2 4.
Installation ……………………………………………………………………… 3 5. Operation
……………………………………………………………………….. 3 5.1 Setup ……………………………………………………………………………. 3 5.2
Preparation of sterilization materials ……………………………………. 4 5.3 Selecting the
sterilization program ………………………………………. 4 5.4 Running the sterilization program
……………………………………….. 5 6. Advanced settings …………………………………………………………….. 6 7.
Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………. 9 8. Error codes
……………………………………………………………………. 11 9. Transportation and storage
………………………………………………… 12 10. Safety Devices ………………………………………………………………. 12
Appendix 1. Water properties/characteristics …………………………………………. 13 2. Diagrams
of the sterilization programs …………………………………. 14 3. Wiring diagram
……………………………………………………………… 16 4. Hydraulic diagram …………………………………………………………… 17
Instructions manual
1 General
The sterilizer described in this manual is intended for the sterilization of
research tools. It operates automatically with 134°C and 121°C sterilization
temperatures. This sterilizer is in compliance with the European Directive
93/42/CEE and it has been produced in accordance with the EN 13060. In
addition the chamber has been ASME certified.
1
10
2 11
3
6
5
4
12
13
7
8 9
1 Distilled water tank 2 LCD screen 3 Control panel 4 Main Power switch
5 Door handle 6 Drain connector of used water tank 7 USB port (optional) 8
Printer port
14
15
9 Printer power 10 Safety valve 11 Condenser ventilation 12 Circuit breaker 13
Power socket 14 Rating plate
15 Drain connector of distilled water tank
Security Notice
For safe operation, please pay close attention to the alert symbols below
which can be found throughout this manual. Please carefully read and
understand the contents of this manual prior to operating this instrument.
This symbol represents an electrical caution – ground protection.
Hot Surface This symbol represents a warning of a potential hot surface.
Important safety information. This symbol represents a warning for extra
caution.
1
Instructions manual
2. Technical specifications
Item Chamber Rated Voltage Circuit breaker Nominal power Sterilization
Capacity of the distilled water tank
Operation temperature Exterior dimensions Net weight Noise level Relative
Humidity Atmospheric pressure
Parameter 230mm x 360mm
120V, AC, 60Hz F20A/250V 1600VA
121°C /134°C Approx 2.5 L (Water at level Max) Approx 0.5 L (Water at level
Min)
5°C-40°C 440mm(W)400mm(H)620mm(D)
94lb <70 dB Max 80%, non condensing 76 kPa – 106 kPa
3. Packing content
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Item Steam sterilizer Instrument tray Instrument tray rack Instrument tray
handle Door adjustment tool Draining hose Instruction manual
Door seal
Quantity 1 3
1 1 1 2 1 1
Instructions manual
2
4. Installation
- Ensure that the sterilizer is installed with 10cm ventilation space on all sides of the sterilizer, and 20cm on top side. The clearance required to open the door is 40cm.
- The sterilizer should be placed on a level worktable. Do not cover or block the door, ventilation or radiation openings on the sterilizer. Do not install the sterilizer near a sink or in a location where it is likely to be splashed. * Do not install the sterilizer nearby a heat source.
5. Operation
5.1 Setup 5.1.1 Open the door and remove all of the inner contents for
unpacking. 5.1.2 Connect the power cord to an outlet of the appropriate
voltage. 5.1.3 Power on
Switch on the circuit breaker on the back. The switch is located underneath
the control panel on the front side of the machine. After switching on, the
machine turns on the LCD and shows the door position, water level, working
program, date, time and etc.
Programs Alarm code Process curve
Temperature Pressure
Setting Time Date
Distilled water tank is requires water. Distilled water tank is full Used water tank is full.
Door locked information output to USB port Printer is connected
Notice: Before using the sterilizer or at any time the low water level icon distilled water tank with distilled water.
blinks, fill the
3
Instructions manual
5.1.4 Filling the distilled water
Open the cover, and fill the tank with distilled water. When you hear a beep
signal, it means the water level exceed the max level. The icon will be
displayed. Please stop filling immediately.
The water level should not exceed this port.
5.2 Preparation of sterilization materials
For the most effective sterilization and to preserve the sample, please follow below:
- Arrange the samples of different materials on different trays or with at least 3cm of space between them.
- Always insert a sterilization paper or cloth between the tray and sample to avoid direct contact between the different materials.
- Arrange the containers (glasses, cups, test-tubes, etc) on one side or inverted position, avoiding possible water stagnation.
- Don’t stack the trays one above the other or put them in direct contact with the walls of the sterilization chamber.
- Always use the instrument tray handle. Wrap the samples one by one or, if more tools have to be set in the same bag, verify that
these are made of the same material. Don’t use metallic clips, pins or other, as this jeopardizes the maintenance of the
sterilizer. * Don’t overload the trays over the stated limit (see appendix 2).
5.3 Selecting the sterilization program
5.3.1 LCD The panel displays the cycle temperature, pressure, error code, sterilization state and program.
5.3.2 Temp. Temperature button Press this button to toggle between 121°C and 134°C
5.3.3 Prog. Program button Press this button to toggle between available sterilization cycles (see below)
Prog.
START STOP
Temp.
5.3.4 START/STOP button Press this button to start the sterilization cycle. To stop a cycle, press and hold this button for 3 seconds.
Instructions manual
4
UNWRAPPED
(SOLID)
WRAPPED
DRYING
EXTENSIVE
(PRION)
LIQUID
Notice: Button will be “locked” for the initial 10 seconds after power up for
system initialization.
5.4 Running the sterilization program. After selecting program, the materials
to be
sterilized can now be placed on the tray and the tray placed inside the
chamber using the tray handle .
5.4.1 After the instruments are loaded, you may close and lock the door by
turning the door handle clockwise until it stops.
The icon will be lightened.
CautionYou must turn the door handle to the maximum position, otherwise the
machine will alarm and prevent completing the cycle.
5.4.2 Start the sterilization program. Press START button, the machine will
begin the cycle automatically. It will take 30-75 minutes. (See Appendix 2)
total time or count down until completion
Caution: When you press the START button but the door has not been fully closed. You will see the blinking on the screen. A cycle can not be started until you close the door to the max. position and press the “Start” button again.
5
Instructions manual
5.4.3 Sterilization cycle completion
After a cycle is completed, the printer will be activated and print out a
report of the cycle settings (if the optional printer has been connected).
After the pressure returns to 0, the door is unlocked and the materials can be
removed.
Always use the tray handle to load or unload the tray into the autoclave.
Failure to do so can result in burning.
If you need to interrupt a cycle and remove materials urgently. you may hold
the START button for 3 seconds after completing sterilization time to skip the
dry cycle. This will result in the program skipping directly to the last step
and eliminate the drying stage. After one minute the cycle will end.
6 Advanced Setting
6.1 Enter the setting
6.1.1 Power on the machine while Holding the START button and hold for
5seconds. This will enter into the advanced settings mode.
6.1.2 Select the state (State 1 thru. 3) by pressing the program button. Press
the START button to enter the setting.
6.2 S1 state If you select the S1. You may change the unit of
temperature and pressure, and adjust time and date. 6.2.1 The first option is
to select the unit of temperature. Press
temperature button to select or F.
The unit you selected will be lighted. Press the program button to the next
item. 6.2.2 You may select the unit of pressure in the same manner.
6.2.3 Then press program button to the next item to adjust the time and date.
After the last word of the date or time is set , then the data is permitted to
be saved. If you want to finish the setting you shall press START. It will
return to the screen of selecting states.
6.3 S2 state 6.3.1 You may check the count of sterilization cycle. It can not
be changed by operator.
6.3.2 If you have trouble completing a cycle in a location of high altitude
(above 2.0 km or atmospheric pressure is below 80kPa) . you may need to adjust
this parameter.
Instructions manual
6
6.3.3 Language set:
00 English 01 German
03 Polish
04 French
06 Romanian 07 Dutch
09 Latvian 10 Czech
02 Spanish 05 Magyar
08 Lithuanian 11 Italian
Altitude set
cycle No
Language set machine No The Machine No. And cycle No can not be set by the operator.
6.4 S3 Setting 6.4.1 This setting can be used to adjust the autoclaves sterilization (holding) time and drying time.
Power off the machine. Press and HOLD the START Button while powering on the machine and continue to hold the START button for 5 seconds.
S1 is illuminated. Press the program button to toggle to the S3 mode. To select, press start.
6.4.2 Now press the Program button to toggle between the various programs. (
)
(Unwrapped, Wrapped, Dry Only, Extensive, Liquid) and Press the Temp button to
toggle between the 2 temperature options (121 or 134).
Then press Start.
6.4.3 Press TEMP to adjust the cycle time or Program to move the
cursor to the next setting. (The top value is the holding time holding time
and the second is the drying time.) drying time 6.4.4 Press Start, wait for S3
to be displayed and power off.
6.4.5 Drying time:0-19 minutes 121 Holding time:1-59 minutes 134 Holding
Time1-19 minutes
Notice: The default sterilization parameters have been chosen to provide optimal sterilization results. We do not suggest adjusting these parameters unless it is necessary.
6.5 Printer (Optional)
6.5.1 Connect the printer cable. 6.5.2 Connect the printer power.
6.6 USB Flash memory (Optional)
A USB drive can be used as a method of storing a report of the cycle. To do
so, insert the USB drive to the slot on the right side of the instrument.
The information will automatically output directly to the USB after the cycle
has completed.The name of the file is determined by the serial number of the
machine and the cycle number. For example: The serial number is E00001. The
cycle number is 00012. The file name in the USB stick is 01001200.txt. The
first two numbers represent machine number. The middle four numbers represent
cycle number. The last two numbers represent error code. 00:no error;01: error
E01
7
Instructions manual
6.7 Retrieve information from a prior cycle
Press program repeatedly until you enter the prior program storage screen.
This will show the cycle No.
Press the temperature button to toggle between different cycles.
To print or send details to the USB drive, press the START button. The most
recent 20 records are stored.
When viewing printed data records, refer to the diagram below:
P
ts
t7
t8
t1 t3 t5
1
t2
t4
t6
=========================
Program: WRAPPED
Temperature: 134C
Pressure:30.0 psi
Dry Time: 02Min
Ster Time: 4.0Min
————————————-
time temp. pressure
Start 15:24:20 042.0C
T1: 15:32:11 070.0C 07.71psi
T2: 15:36:08 075.3C 01.42psi
T3: 15:39:21 090.3C 07.30psi
T4: 15:44:32 094.3C 01.39psi
T5: 15:47:12 119.0C 14.91psi
T6: 16:00:11 110.2C 01.35psi
TS:
134.8C 32.14psi
M a x . Te m p e r a t u r e : 1 3 5 . 1 C
Min.Temperature:134.5C
Max.Pressure:33.42psi
Min.Pressure:30.88psi
T7: 16:04:02 135.0C 32.42psi
T8: 16:06:32 134.8C 31.05psi
End 16:14:12 78.2C
————————————–
Cycle No: 0005
Ster Value: Success
Date: 2011-01-18
SN:E00001
Operator:
=======================
t
2
=========================
Program: WRAPPED
Temperature: 134C
Pressure:30.0 psi
Dry Time: 02Min
Ster Time: 4.0Min
————————————-
time temp. pressure
Start 17:34:20 82.0C
T1: 17:42:11 090.0C 07.57psi
T2: 17:46:08 085.3C 01.41psi
T3: 17:49:21 108.3C 07.75psi
T4: 17:54:32 100.3C 01.39psi
T5: 00:00:00 100.3C 000.0psi
T6: 00:00:00 000.0C 000.0psi
TS:
000.0C 000.0psi
MAX.Temperature:000.0 C
MIN.Temperature:000.0 C
MAX.Pressure:000.0psi
MIN.Pressure:000.0psi
T7: 00:00:00 000.0C 000.0psi
T8: 00:00:00 000.0C 000.0psi
End 17:54:42 100.2C 01.46psi
————————————–
Cycle No: 0007
Ster Value: Failure E01
Date: 2011-01-18
SN:E00001
Operator:
=======================
Instructions manual
8
7. Maintenance
Frequency Daily
Weekly Every month(depending on the use)
Every year
Maintenance operation Clean the door seal
Clean the external surface Clean the distilled water tank Clean the
sterilization chamber Clean the filter inside the chamber and tank
Replace the door seal
7.1 Clean the distilled water tank every week with isopropyl alcohol or a medical disinfectant.
7.2 Clean the chamber weekly.
7.2.1 Remove all trays and the tray rack from the chamber. 7.2.2 Clean the
chamber with a smooth cloth saturated with distilled water. 7.2.3 Apply the
same procedure for the trays and rack.
7.3 Clean the door seal. Clean the door seal weekly, with a smooth cloth saturated with the distilled water.
9
Instructions manual
7.4 Door adjustment
On normal circumstances the chamber door does not require adjustments.
However, if the seal fails (resulting in steam leaking from the front of the
chamber), you may use the spanner tool to tighten the door seal.
7.4.1 Open the door. 7.4.2 Insert the spanner tool in the gap beneath the
plastic cover; use the spanner to grip the
adjusting nut (Fig. 1). Turn the nut counter clockwise as the figure below
(Fig 2). This will tighten the sealing plate. 7.4.3 Turn the nut until the
sealing plate is tight. If the door knob is too tight, you may also turn the
nut clockwise to loosen it.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Caution: Never adjust the chamber door while the door is closed.
7.5 Replacement of the door seal
7.5.1 Open the chamber door. 7.5.2 Remove the door seal ring carefully by hand. 7.5.3 Clean the door seal ring carefully with a smooth cloth saturated with distilled water. 7.5.4 Moisten the new seal with medical disinfectant or isopropyl alcohol. 7.5.5 Insert the new seal and press in sequence as follows
1). Press in the top and bottom 2). Press in the left and right sides
of the seal ring.
of the seal ring.
3). Press the remaining sections 4). Press all areas of the seal
of the seal ring.
surface for a smooth finish.
Caution: Please ensure the chamber and the door have cooled prior to replacing the seal ring.
Instructions manual
10
7.6 The drain valve
1.Press the included hose on 2.Pull the drain valve outward, 3.After finish draining the
to the drain valve firmly.
the tank will begin to drain. tank, push the drain valve
inward .
8. Error codes
Code
Description
Proposed solution
E1
Steam generator temperature sensor error.
Power off & run a new cycle Contact your supplier if error persist.
E2
Inner temperature sensor error
Power off & run a new cycle Contact your supplier if error persist.
E3
Stemperature sensor of the Carefully ensure that the chamber wall is heated and
chamber wall error
contact your supplier.
E4 Fail to rise the temperature
Power off & run a new cycle Contact your supplier if error persist.
E5 Fail to rise the pressure
Power off & run a new cycle Contact your supplier if error persist.
E6
Door lock problem during the cycle
Make sure you have turned the door handle to the max. Position or check the door switch.
The switch of the lock system is
E7 disconnected (when autoclave is
power on)
Check the door locking switch;
Check the solenoid of the door lock; Check the connections of the mainboard.
E9
Failure to hold temperature
Ensure the distilled tank isn’t empty. Check the inner temperature sensor. Check somewhere for leaking.
E11
Failure to preheat the steam generator
Power off & run a new cycle Contact your supplier if error persist.
E12
Failure to preheat the chamber
Power off & run a new cycle Contact your supplier if error persist.
E20
Program manually interrupted
Shut off the power and restart the power.
E21
Failure to reach the holding time. (sterilization time)
Check somewhere leaking inside the autoclave.
11
Instructions manual
9. Transportation and storage
8.1 Switch off the sterilizer before transportation or storage. Pull out the
plug. Let the machine cool down.
8.2 Drain the distilled water tank and the used water tank. 8.3 Conditions for
transportation and storage
Temperature: -20 °C ~ +55 °C. Relative humidity: 85%. Atmospheric pressure: 50
kPa ~ 106 kPa.
10. Safety devices
1. Main fuses: Protection the instrument against possible failures of the
heating resistor. Action: Interruption of the electric power supply.
2. Thermal cutouts on the main transformer windings: Protection against
possible short circuit and main transformer primary winding overheating.
Action: Temporary interruption of the winding.
3. Safety valve: Protection against possible sterilization chamber over-
presure. Action: Release of the steam and restoration of the safety pressure.
4. Safety micro-switch for the door status: Comparison for the correct
closing position of the door. Action: signal of the wrong position of the
door.
5. Manually reset thermostat on chamber heating resistors: Protection for
possible over heating of the chamber heating resistors. Action: Interruption
of the power supply of the chamber resistors.
6. Manually reset thermostat on steam generator heating resistors: Protection
for possible overheating of the steam generator heating resistors. Action:
Interruption of the power supply of the steam generator resistors.
7. Door safety lock: Protection against accidental opening of the door.
Action: Impediment of the accidental opening if the door during the program.
8. Self-leveling hydraulic system: Hydraulic system for the natural pressure
leveling in case of manual cycle interruption, alarm or black-out. Action:
Automatic restoration of the atmospheric pressure inside chamber.
Instructions manual
12
Appendix 1
Water properties / Characteristics
Description Evaporate residue Silicium oxide sio2
Iron Cadmiun
Lead Rest of heavy metals
Chloride Phosphates Conductivity PH Value Appearance Hardness
Feed water 10mg/1 1mg/1 0.2mg/1 0.005mg/1 0.05mg/1 0.1mg/1 2mg/1 0.5 mg/1
15s/cm
5-7.5 Colorless, clean 0.02 mmol/l
Condensate 1.0mg/kg 0.1mg/kg 0.1mg/kg 0.05mg/kg 0.1mg/kg 0.1mg/kg 0.1mg/kg
0.1mg/kg
3s/cm 5-7
Colorless, clean 0.02mmol/l
13
Instructions manual
Appendix 2
Diagrams of the sterilization programs
Programs
Type
134
210
UNWRAPPED
121
110
(SOLID)
134
210
LIQUID
121
110
134
210
WRAPPED
121
110
134
210
EXTENSIVE
(PRION)
Drying
(Optional)
4
14-30
Unwrapped solid material 4.00 1.20
20
30-45
10
30-55
30
35-60
Liquid
1.00 0.30
6
30-45 Unwrapped porous material 4.00 1.20
20
35-55
Single-wrapped solid or hollow material
3.00 1.00
Unwrapped porous material 1.00 0.30
Single-wrapped porous material
0.75 0.25
18
35-55
Dual-wrapped porous material
0.50 0.15
Single-wrapped hollow material
3.50 1.00
Dual-wrapped solid and hollow material
1.50
0.50
1-20
Note: You may adjust the drying time to 0 if you sterilize agar.(refer to 6.4
) It will reduce the risk of boiling.
The time required for sterilizer to be ready for routine use after the power
is switched on less than 5 minutes. The max. Temperature of the 134°C
sterilization cycle is 137 °C The max. Temperature of the 121°C sterilization
cycle is 124 °C
Instructions manual
14
Pressure (kPa) Pressure (kPa)
Pressure(psi)
Solid
Time (min)
Wrapped Textile Prion
Time (min)
Drying
Pressure(psi)
Liquid
15
Instructions manual
Appendix 3
Wiring diagram
Thermal protector
Chamber heater
4
L
N
Steam heater
5 6
7
Thermal
protector
Water pump
9 V 0 V 9 V 2 0 V
- Printer power
–
230V(120V)
Fan
USB data output
Printer output Tank Min. Level Public Tank Max. Level Used water tank sensor
V4 D V1 A
Pressure sensor
TP1: Steam generator temperature sensor TP2: Inner temperature sensor
TP3: Temperature sensor of chamber wall V1: Air release valve V4: Water
release valve
Door close switch TP3 TP2 TP1
Keyboard Data line
Instructions manual
16
Appendix 4
Hydraulic diagram
V1 Condenser
Safety valve Pressure sensor
Chamber
Water pump
V4
Distilled water tank
Used water tank
V1: Air release valve V4: Water release valve
17
Instructions manual