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SWIFTLOCK
DUACLAVE
SECURE-TOUCH+
TOUCHSCREEN
CONTROL
AUTOFILL
STERILIZER
FRONT-LOADING
DOUBLE
AUTOCLAVES
120 & 153 Litre x2
Instruction Manual
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
FAQ
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Steam.doc
For the associated

“SECURE-TOUCH
CONTROL SYSTEM
PROGRAMMING MANUAL ”
See Part No. MXN782
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................... 22

INTRODUCTION................................................ 4 SECURITY PASSWORDS .............................. 22
WARNING IEC61010....................................... 5 TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL SYSTEM................. 23
GENERAL OPERATION & LOG-BOOK ................ 5 TECHNICAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............... 23
DOCUMENT ISSUES AND DETAILS ................ 5 DOOR CONTROLS ........................................... 24
SAFETY VALVE TESTING ................................. 73 OPEN............................................................... 24
SAFETY VALVE TEST .................................... 73 CLOSE ............................................................. 24
ELECTRICAL FIRE RISK ................................. 8
SYSTEM CONTROLS..................................... 25
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ................................ 8
INSTRUMENTATION.................................... 25
BATTERY BACKUP.......................................... 8
ALARM INDICATIONS AND FAULTS ............ 26
ELECTRICAL FIRE RISK ................................. 8
OPERATION - STARTING A CYCLE .............. 27
HANDLING/MOVING ..................................... 9
POWER ON , STARTING UP , OPENING....... 27
POSITIONING & LOCATION ......................... 9
OPEN THE DOOR........................................ 27
DISTANCE FROM WALLS ............................... 9
CLOSE THE DOOR ...................................... 27
DISCLAIMER.................................................. 9
DOOR STATUS INDICATION ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ............................................... 10 WATER SYSTEM - ELECTRICALLY HEATED
AUTOFILL MODELS...................................... 28
POWER, WATER & DRAINAGE..................... 10
LOW WATER INDICATION .......................... 28
WATER , STEAM ,DRAINAGE SERVICES &
WATER SYSTEM – DIRECT STEAM HEATED
CONNECTIONS............................................. 10
MODELS....................................................... 28
PIPEWORK CONNECTIONS.......................... 10
OR FULL FAULT SEE LATER SECTION.......... 28
PIPEWORK INSTALLATION NOTES 1 .......... 12
HANDLE LOCKED WITH DOOR OPEN .......... 28
PIPEWORK INSTALLATION NOTES 2 .......... 13
LOAD STERILIZER. ...................................... 29
POWER SUPPLY ........................................... 14
SELECTING A PROGRAM ............................. 29
POWER SUPPLY INLET ................................ 14
STARTING A CYCLE ..................................... 30
INLET CABLE................................................ 14
STARTING CYCLE (DELAYED START) ......... 30
RECORDER POWER FEED ............................ 14
CYCLE COMPLETE -- PASSED..................... 31
VOLTAGE RATING PLATE............................. 14
CYCLE COMPLETE -- -FAILED ...................... 31
SWITCHED FUSED SUPPLY ISOLATOR ........ 14
RCCD /RCD RESIDUAL TRIPS ..................... 14 SECURITY ACCESS & PASSWORDS............... 32
& EARTH-LEAKAGE TRIPS ........................... 14
ENTERING PASSWORDS............................ 32
MAINS LEAD WIRE COLOURS...................... 15
TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD .................. 33
FUSE OR CONTACT-BREAKER RATINGS-.... 15
TO CHANGE OR ADD USER NAME................ 33
POWER SUPPLY SUPPRESSION................... 15
ALARMS ....................................................... 36
ELECTRICAL RATING PLATE........................ 15
UK OR EUROPEAN POWER SUPPLIES.......... 15 MANUALLY JUMP STAGES .............................. 36
380/440 VOLT 3-PHASE SUPPLY................. 15
STAGE JUMP & SECURITY LEVELS .............. 37
DIRECT STEAM HEATED MODELS................ 16
MANUALLY STOP CYCLE............................. 37
230V SINGLE PHASE SUPPLY ...................... 16
USA –TYPE 208V POWER SUPPLIES........... 17 INTERNAL WATER SYSTEM ............................ 38
200/240 V (208V) 3-PHASE SUPPLY........... 17
ELECTRICALLY HEATED MODELS ONLY ...... 38
200-220V 3-PHASE SUPPLIES WITHOUT
WATER LEVEL SENSOR FAULTS................... 38
NEUTRAL...................................................... 17
SAFETY INTERLOCKS .................................. 39
DIRECT STEAM HEATED MODELS KEY
COVER CLOSURE SYSTEM INTERLOCKS. .... 40
OPERATING DIFFERENCES.......................... 18
MULTIBOLT CLOSURE ................................. 40
INITIAL POWER UP ........................................ 19 SWIFTLOCK ROTARY CLOSURE................... 40
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM :............ 40
BUTTONS AND DISPLAYS ............................... 19
STERILIZE TIMING SYSTEMS : ................... 40
ALPHANUMERIC KEYBOARD........................... 19 PRESSURE SWITCH INTERLOCK ................. 42
OVERHEAT FAULT........................................ 42
QUICK REFERENCE OPERATION GUIDE ........ 20
SAFETY VALVE TEST .................................... 42
CYCLES WITHOUT LOAD SENSING TIMING
CYCLE DETAILS & DISPLAYS ..................... 43
..................................................................... 20
CYCLES WITH LOAD SENSING TIMING....... 21 STERILIZATION PARAMETERS FACTORY
SETTINGS #5-10 ............................................ 44
STERILIZATION CYCLES NOTES & ADVICE ... 45 PRESSURE TEMPERATURE CORRELATION ... 65
INSTRUMENT & GLASS CYCLES................. 45 FLOW SCHEMATIC ELECTRIC HEATED
FLUIDS OR LIQUID CYCLE.......................... 45 AUTOFILL .................................................... 66
FLUID WASTE DESTRUCT CYCLE ................. 45 INSTALLATION WIRING DRAWINGS.......... 67
SELECTING AN AIRPURGE TIME ................. 45 SINGLE PHASE WIRING – 230V AC 32A .... 67
LOADING & PLASTIC BAGS ......................... 45 3 PHASE WIRING 380-440V AC ................. 68
SELECTING STERILIZE TEMPERATURE ....... 45 NOTES SPACE .............................................. 69
SELECTING STERILIZE TIME ....................... 45
COOLING LOCK SETTING ............................ 46
SETTING CYCLE WITH LOADSENSE TIMING
OPTION ...................................................... 47
MEDIA HOLDWARM ..................................... 47
LOAD SENSED TIMING (OPTIONAL EXTRA) .. 48
COOLING LOCKS AND.................................. 48
LOAD SENSED TIMING ................................ 48
SET CLOCK- TIME AND DATE .......................... 49
OPTIONAL PRINTERS ................................... 50
INTERNAL PRINTER OPTION ...................... 50
INSTALLING REPLACEMENT PAPER ............ 50
CHANGING PRINTER RIBBON..................... 50
OPERATION OF PRINTER ............................ 51
PRINTER SPARE PARTS ............................ 51
PRINTER PROBLEMS ................................... 51
CLEANING....................................................... 52
CHAMBER CLEANING.................................. 52
CABINET AND GENERAL CLEANING ........... 52
SAFETY & DOOR INTERLOCKS - INSPECTION
..................................................................... 53
OVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTION ............. 53
EMERGENCY UNLOCKING............................ 53
MANUAL UNLOCKING FRONTLOAD MODELS
SIZES 120&153 LITRES ................................. 54
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................... 55
SAFETY VALVE TEST QUICK REFERENCE.. 55
THERMOCOUPLE ACCESS PORTS ................ 56
LOAD SENSING PROBES .............................. 56
FUSES.............................................................. 57
INTERNAL SYSTEM FUSES / TRIPS-............ 57
FUSE REPLACEMENT.................................... 57
COMMISSIONING AND CYCLE SETTING......... 58
TEMPERATURE RECORDER OR DATA-LOGGER
..................................................................... 58
SETTING TIMES AND PARAMETERS WITHOUT
LOAD SENSED TIMING ................................ 58
SETTING PARAMETERS ............................... 60
WITH LOAD SENSED TIMING ...................... 60
SETTING COOLING LOCKS WITH LOAD
SENSED TIMING OPTION ............................ 60
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................. 61
SPARE PARTS AND SERVICE ....................... 63
SPARE PARTS LIST ...................................... 63
CERTIFICATION........................................... 64
DUACLAVE Innovative Dual chamber sterilizers
INTRODUCTION
Where space is limited the Duaclave double

chamber autoclave provides the ideal
solution offering two identical chambers with
a footprint of only one autoclave
These machine are available with various

options and accessories, including Assisted
Air Cooling, Load Sensed Process Timing,
Advanced Water Cooling, Pulsar Free
Steaming, Data Recording devices etc.
o Suitable for a wide range of Laboratory

applications
o Ultra Quick Swiftlock Door Mechanism
o Fully Programmable Touch Screen Controller
o Guaranteed precision in sterilization
o PIN Restricted User Programming with
o Holdwarm / Delayed Start, Timed Free Steaming,
Cooling Locks
o Full Range of Options & Accessories
Optional Extras
Integral Data Printer
IQ/OQ Documentation
Direct Steam (heating option)
Load Sensed Process Timing RS232 Interface
Ethernet Interface
Pictured right: An ASB270BTDV fitted with the

printer option
Technical details
Model No. Volume Internal Chamber Overall Dims Power Supply Heaters in Chamber
(Litres) dims (dia x depth) wxhxd
ASB260BTDV 120 450 x 635 (x2) 685 x 1855 x 1310 3 Phase 380-440 v15Amps x2 off (each
3 phase 415V (x2) chamber has a separate supply )
ASB260BTDV 120 450 x 635 (x2) 685 x 1855 x 1310 1 Phase 27Amps x2 off (each chamber
Single phase 230V (x2) has a separate supply )
USB260BTDV 120 450 x 635 (x2) 685 x 1855 x 1310 3 Phase 208v 27Amps x2 off (each
3 Phase 208V (x2) chamber has a separate supply )
ASB270BTDV 153 450 x 865 (x2) 685 x 1855 x 1310 3 Phase 380-440 v15Amps x2 off (each
Single phase 230V (x2) chamber has a separate supply )
ASB270BTDV 153 450 x 865 (x2) 685 x 1855 x 1310 1 Phase 27Amps x2 off (each chamber
Single phase 230V (x2) has a separate supply )
USB270BTDV 153 450 x 865 (x2) 685 x 1855 x 1310 3 Phase 208v 27Amps x2 off (each
3 Phase 208V (x2) chamber has a separate supply )
WARNING IEC61010
In accordance with IEC61010

The safety features and protection for the operator in this equipment are only designed to
operate when the equipment is used in the way described in these instructions. & if used in
any way not specified such protection may be impaired.
GENERAL OPERATION & LOG-BOOK
Although the safety record of laboratory Sterilizers is good, remember at all times that they store
considerable potential energy, and should be treated with respect and care . If correctly used and
cared for, your Sterilizer will give you long and safe service .
Pay proper attention to regular maintenance . Never force the locking mechanism, or operate the
machine with any leaks, or incorrectly operating parts.
Report any defects to your Supervisor . If deterioration or defects are noticed, record them in a log
book and contact our Service Department .
Record also the results of annual and periodic inspections . Every 4 to 6 weeks is recommended.
Check the logbook before you start using the machine, as someone else may have recorded a fault of
which you are not aware. ]
DOCUMENT ISSUES AND DETAILS

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SAFETY VALVE TESTING
This machine contains a Safety Valve Safety Valve Test

( PRESSURE RELIEF SAFETY VALVE)
TOUCH
To comply with typical safety regulations this
must be kept in a serviceable condition and must
be regularly tested. Test periods depend upon
local regulations ,;- SELECT “SETTINGS”
Astell Scientific advise that the Safety Valve

should be tested every 3 months. TOUCH
A special SAFETY VALVE TEST CYCLE is SELECT “SITE ENGINEER”
provided to make this easier, ENTER “333333”
This is accessed from the ENGINEER level.
SELECT “EDIT MACHINE SETTING”
SAFETY VALVE LOCATION
SELECT “TEST CYCLE”
The Safety Valve is situated in different positions ( Background Turns Green )
depending upon model specification and size. & is
mounted at the rear or the side discharging TOUCH
downwards in a position allowing access for
servicing
(3 Times = Return To Main Menu)
All models – have an Automatic Safety Valve Test
Warning System and monitor the date of the last CLOSE & LOCK DOOR
Safety Valve Test Cycle.
At Power-On & Cycle Start the system checks the

TOUCH [ to select cycle]
current date and shows a warning after the 3 month
period has elapsed, SELECT “TEST CYCLE” ON MENU
Note that this period is fixed to meet the TOUCH “START”
requirements of most countries for Steam Safety
Valve Testing. (To Start Cycle)
The only way to cancel this warning is to run a Safety TEST CYCLE IS NOW RUNNING
valve Test Cycle.
When steam is seen coming from the
safety-valve outlet, touch [  ] to
IMPORTANT * terminate the test and advance
THE MACHINE MUST BE machine into cooling.
ATTENDED AT ALL TIMES LEAVE UNTIL COMPLETE
UNTIL TEST IS COMPLETED. & THEN OPEN DOOR
IF THE SAFETY VALVE DOES

NOT OPERATE AT THE
STATED PRESSURE IT MUST
BE CHECKED AND
ADJUSTED BY A QUALIFIED
ENGINEER.
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ELECTRICAL FIRE RISK BATTERY BACKUP

Data Backup - Main system and Cycle memory
This equipment contains electrical circuitry which Via FLASH memory
carries sufficient energy to cause and sustain a
fire . Active system Thermal energy-input Data settings & Realtime Clock
protection & Over-current protection is provided REPLACEABLE lithium
on all appropriate circuits. A Safety-Valve CR2477 battery in Screen Unit
prevents excessive pressure build-up. The
Sterilizer is protected from overheating by an Observe local Environmental Disposal
electrical Thermal Cut-out sensing Boiler
Temperature. Temperatures due to the Designed Rules if battery is replaced.
Heat Source(s) in extreme fault conditions ( ie;
not inc. fire ) could exceed 150C internal to the
Chamber / boiler. The user must satisfy himself ELECTRICAL FIRE RISK
that the equipment is suitable to process the
load. This equipment contains electrical circuitry which
carries sufficient energy to cause and sustain a
This equipment should be sited & operated fire . Active system Thermal energy-input
on a heat-proof , non-combustible waterproof protection & Over-current protection is provided
surface. on all appropriate circuits. A Safety-Valve
prevents excessive pressure build-up. The
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS Sterilizer is protected from overheating by an
The following details are provided in accordance electrical Thermal Cutout sensing Boiler
with iso EN601010 Temperature. Temperatures due to the Designed
Heat Source(s) in extreme fault conditions ( ie;
not inc. fire ) could exceed 150C internal to the
STORAGE Chamber / boiler. The user must satisfy himself
Storage of this product in cold or damp that the equipment is suitable to process the
conditions may lead to a Hazard or operating load.
faults if the equipment is put into service
before it has dried out and achieved This equipment should be sited on a heat-
equilibrium with the surroundings of the proof , non-combustible waterproof surface.
operating site.
Place in the area where it is intended to use the

equipment .
Do NOT connect to a power supply.--Allow 48
Hrs to reach Humidity Equilibrium.
CLIMATIC SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING
Permitted Humidity not exceeding 75%
mean non-condensing.
Permitted Temperature range 0-40 C
Do not site the equipment in an area where
there are significant quantities of dust. this
will gather on the electronics and cause
malfunction.
Do not site the equipment in an area where
Spray or fumes from other equipment may
touch the cabinet or cooling vents.
STORAGE
Permitted Temperature range -10 / +70 C
Humidity not specified but an equalising time
is required- see above.
HANDLING/MOVING DISTANCE FROM WALLS

Information provided in accordance with This machine will require service access.
IEC61010 in advisory form only- User must carry
out all operations including moving/handling this This is carried out from both sides and the
equipment in accordance with health and safety rear.
regulations & Observe all Manual Handling
regulations... No liability accepted by the  Leave 400mm clearance either side
Manufacturers or their agents for loss or injury or and 500mm at the rear.
consequential damage /injury howsoever caused
by the handling/moving of this equipment.  Do Not build into benches or alcoves.
This equipment is heavy, not portable and is not  Do Not position either side up against
provided with lifting handles. a wall.
If in doubt, Remove sidepanels before lifting Lift  Do Not site other equipment close to
at sides or rear of case, taking the load of the unit either side or the rear.
on the internal structure. Do not lift or handle
using the Plastic Door cover or Control Panel or  Do not cover or obstruct Cooling
any other projection. Do not drag across surfaces vents.
or the Feet may be damaged.. Do not adjust Feet
on frontload models- these are fixed to tilt the  Do not place objects on top of the
machine backwards equipment.
.
POSITIONING & LOCATION
The equipment should be placed on a suitable DISCLAIMER
surface and levelled before use. This must
allow the door or cover to open unobstructed,
and will permit the chamber to be operated The manufacturers or their agents cannot
and loaded by the operator whilst complying accept responsibility for damage that may be
with local regulations regarding lifting and caused by exhaust gases water or
manual handling - Please see ”HANDLING” condensate should the machine be operated
instructions. other than in accordance with the
instructions in the provided operating
The equipment should be positioned so that manuals, or if the Pipework system is
the Power switch is unobstructed and easily modified, misused, blocked or obstructed, or
accessible from the operating position ( in by use of non-approved alternative spare
front of the equipment ). parts .
Do not cover or obstruct Cooling vents. Do
not place objects on top of the equipment.
Failure to comply with these

positioning requirements when
installing this machine may result in
refusal of service or extra charges
being incurred during service (
including even warranty visits ) if the
resulting position makes service
access difficult or the unit is affected
by walls or other equipment.
INSTALLATION
POWER, WATER & DRAINAGE A range of steam quench and cooling heat
exchange systems is available factory-fitted to
the the machine, which automatically cool the
WATER , STEAM ,DRAINAGE
SERVICES & CONNECTIONS. PULSE FREESTEAMING OPTION
!!! WARNING !!!
NOTE- This machine comprises TWO separate
sterilizers however for convenience the water If this option is fitted or configured
inlet, exhaust/drain and driptray drain are Installation to Plastic Drainage systems,
shared. or the Astell range of Quench /Cooling
boxes is not possible without danger to
1] The Chamber Exhaust must be connected to a premises or personnel. Operation in such
suitable Building Drain to carry away condensate. an installation constitutes misuse and the
manufacturers accept no liability for the
2] A Steam Vent is required to exhaust the steam effects of such action, and reserve the
produced during the Heatup and Freesteaming right to withhold warranty provisions for
parts of the cycle. parts concerned with the Chamber or
steam system .
3] The Safety Valve exhausts into the room.
hot exhaust to below 60C using cold mains
water . if one of these has been supplied please
4] These Electrically Heated models require a
install according to the separate instructions
supply of cold Mains water. and where fitted
supplied. At the rear of this manual
provision for the Autofill tank Overflow / Warning
Pipe.
5] These models are provided with a Chamber B] EXHAUST VENT

Cleaning Drain which may be connected to the Separate Vent is strongly advised , but where
Building Drain . no separate vent-pipe can be provided, the
connection to the drain must include an air-
6] Steam heated models require a supply of steam break to avoid back-suction.
.The Condensate Drain should be connected to
the building drain .] C] SAFETY VALVE
The Safety-Valve exhausts vertically downwards
at the rear of the machine close to the floor.
PIPEWORK CONNECTIONS.
When it operates a large volume of low-velocity
steam will be produced .
A] EXHAUST
The exhaust outlet will produce steam and
The Safety-Valve must not be connected to any
condensate. Connect the outlet pipe to a suitable
other pipework or altered in any way.
drain using the largest pipe bore available,
provided with a suitable air vent to the outside
above the level of the machine to vent the Please see other references in this manual to
exhaust steam, and to avoid air locks which may SAFETY-VALVE TESTING.
result in contaminated effluent being drawn back
during cooling. D] AIR INLET / FILTER
This is a 1/8 BSP screwed inlet socket sited
Pipework Temperature Capability behind the Cover Plate on the right-hand Side .
A screw-fit Disposable bacteriological Air-filter is
The drainage pipework must be capable of available which may be screwed into the socket,
carrying condensate at temperatures up to about
80C, and the exhaust vent pipework must be able
to withstand 135C. E] DRAIN VALVE
(Electric internal heaters Models only )
Note- If the pipework will not withstand the The DRAIN VALVE permits the Chamber to be
temperatures involved the manufacturer cannot drained for cleaning purposes. This is at the rear
accept responsibility for any damage that may be of the autoclave fitted with a lever action hand-
caused by hot exhaust gases or condensate. valve. The valve is shut when the handle is at
(see below. ) RIGHT-ANGLES to the pipe.
Fitting to Plastic Drainage Systems; This should be arranged to allow the chamber to
be drained regularly. It may be plumbed into a
drain or tundish. As long as the temperature
requirements are met. Either-
A the small diameter COPPER pipe at the
KEEP DRAIN VALVE CLOSED DURING USE & bottom rear of the machine. It should be
DO NOT OPEN WHEN HOT OR connected to a suitable building drain capable of
PRESSURIZED. carrying steam condensate ( at up to 134C )
Connection into the boiler-house condensate
F] STEAM INLET.. return is not advisable due to the possible
Steam Heated Models Only bacteriological contamination of returned
This is a 3/8" BSP Screwed Gun-Metal Union. condensate if any of the load contaminates the
The steam supply should be connected to the inside of the machine. This outlet should be
gunmetal union. connected via an air-break to prevent back-
suction.
Pressure Reducing Valve
The autoclave is NOT fitted internally with a PRV, Or B Ilnked into the exhaust ouitlet- no
and steam supply pressure must be reduced to special arrangements are required.
3.04 Bar maximum.[ 44 P.S.I.G /304 kPa) with a
suitable Pressure Reducing Valve before
reaching the autoclave. J] DRIP-TRAY DRAIN
It is important to fit a pressure gauge into this This is a separate plastic pipe 13mm internal
supply line, after the pressure reduction valve, bore, emerging from the rear of the machine.
which will indicate actual steam pressure This carries away water that trickles into the
available to the machine . driptray beneath the door. It should be led to a
suitable drain (Below the level of the Driptray.)
A condensate draining steam trap must be Do not connect to the Autoclave drain, without a
fitted between the PRV & Autoclave, trap or suitable U-Bend or similar, as this may
immediately upstream of the Autoclave, to cause hazardous blow-backs if pressure
remove all condensate as Free Water will stop develops in the drain . As this water is generally
Sterilizing action. fairly clean, a simple loose connection to a
separate drain will suffice or a bucket or
Steam Supply Problems;- container may beadequate if drainage cannot be
A common fault with installations is that long pipe arranged..
runs, poor layout or poor steam quality fill the
autoclave Chamber up with water. This will be K] MAINS WATER INLET
avoided if attention is paid to Condensate AUTOFILL option
separation. Ensure that the steam supply flow is WATER-COOLING option
adequate to feed the machine when operating - EXHAUST QUENCH SYSTEM option
The steam pressure in the line will fall when the
machine is HEATING UP or FREESTEAMING. This is a Plastic washing-machine type Hose
with a ¾ BSP ( ¾ RP) Female Threaded tap
F] SUPPLY CONDENSATE RETURN connector as for a Washing Machine Inlet.
Steam Heated Models Only
The steam Supply line must be properly installed. This should be connected to a Cold Water
If provision is not made to automatically drain off Mains Supply ,
the condensate that forms in the supply line the Minimum 0.3 Bar , Maximum 6 Bar
autoclave will draw in large quantities of water. & pressure. Max Flow rate required 20
this will stop the Sterilising action, and may litres/minute.
cause damage. This supply Must be provided with a Shutoff
Valve ( eg a Washing-Machine-Isolator Valve ).
Warning ; On new steam systems or those that
have cooled beware condensate build-up in lines L] AUTOFILL TANK OVERFLOW (warning pipe)
which may cause water hammer & damage AUTOFILL option
valves and instruments. Correct installation and This is a White Polypropylene 20mm pipe or on
Steam Trap arrangements will avoid this. some models a 22 mm copper pipe which
projects from the rear of the machine .
H] STEAM DRAIN OUTLET This will carry overflow water if the Level in the
Steam Heated Models Only Autofill tank is too high. It should be fed to an
( Chamber Condensate ) visible open Tundish or drain.;- U.K. Water
On Steam Heated Models the Chamber is fitted Research Council and the U.K. water byelaws
with an Automatic Chamber Drain. The outlet require Warning pipe outlets to be visible to the
from this is arranged in to ways operator.
PIPEWORK INSTALLATION NOTES 1
AUTOCLAVES 80-300 Litres Electrically Heated

Top loading and Front-loading models
The correct performance of this machine requires that it is installed in accordance with the
instruction manual provided . This information is supplied for additional guidance.
The autoclave shown is an example only & does not represent any particular model.
All pipework positions are typical only and may differ from model to model.
All connections are labelled for identification.
EXHAUST VENT
This MUST be routed to the outside of the DRIPTRAY DRAIN
building or to a purpose-designed extraction This carries the driptray waste which may
system to remove the steam outflow. It Must collect from runoff from the door inside surface
be free-venting & installed with a slope when the door is opened. It should be routed
minimum 1:50 so that it is self-draining along to a building drain. Where this is the same
the whole length to prevent blockage by water. drain as the exhaust a u-bend or trap must be
fitted in line with this pipe to prevent steam
Where an outside wall is not available , It is pressure in the drain causing backflow up to
acceptable to install an extraction hood and the driptray.
fan over the autoclave and to lead the Vent
pipe up into this hood.. This extraction system
must be rated to accept steam and extract at a
rate which prevents steam penetration back
into the room
PIPEWORK INSTALLATION NOTES 2
AUTOCLAVES 80-300 Litres Direct Steam Heated

Top loading and Front-loading models
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE RATING PLATE
POWER SUPPLY INLET Before attempting an installation, consult the

SERIAL NUMBER / RATING PLATE fitted to the
INLET CABLE
machine which gives supply type and voltage
These machines have two SEPARATE power requirements
supplies for each machine. These are
independant Consult the SERIAL-No./ VOLTAGE RATING
PLATE Sited at the rear of the machine, or on
The STERILIZER has been tested in the some models , near the front to one side. The
configuration in which it is delivered from the STERILIZER is normally delivered with the
factory. Details of the Supply Voltage and the supply arrangement to suit the voltage and
Current rating, etc are given on the Serial- supply specified at the time of ordering. Should
Number - Rating Plate attached to the machine. the Power supply need to be altered, from 1 to 3-
phase etc the drawings at the back of this
Cable Alteration manual show how the 1 or 3-phase supply is
Should it be necessary to Fit or alter the supply connected to the terminals in the power input
cable to suit local regulations or arrangements , box.
the new power supply cable should be arranged
in flexible conduit or use similar suitably Several models are available, With different
protected power cable rated to carry the Heaters and Supply wiring. Check the Power
Maximum Current per Phase as specified on the Rating on the Rating Plate and refer to the details
Rating plate. Use 3-phase 5-core ( or for single below:
phase 3-core ) mains supply cable ideally
provided with a standard -type Industrial High- PLEASE NOTE ..
Current plug. The Cable should preferably be of ALL Voltages are measured phase-to-phase.
the heavy-duty SY type, Double-Vinyl covered
and protected by a woven metal braid.
SWITCHED FUSED SUPPLY
The connections are made to Terminals in the ISOLATOR
Power Input Box. The Cable should pass through
the cutout provided in the lower edge of the The Power must be fed from an EXTERNAL
Power Input Box, allowing the panel to be SWITCHED FUSED ISOLATOR .
removed for access. Steam Heted models may This must be sited within 1 Metre of the machine.
use a connection to a CEE22 power inlet
connector. Wiring Drawings
The drawings at the rear of this manual give
This machine must be wired with Electrical connection details.;-
367-500 =3 phase
a protective earth. or 367-501 = single phase
RCCD /RCD residual Trips

RECORDER POWER FEED & EARTH-LEAKAGE TRIPS
The recorder options include an optional The type of heater used in this machine means
that Operation from a RCCD residual or earth-
automatically controlled 240 Volts 1 Amp power
outlet via a CEE22 Outlet connector. This is leakage trip may cause tripping problems ., This
intended to power ONLY an Astell approved may occur especially if the machine is not operated
Recorder System. Instructions for use are for some time and is due to moisture ingress to the
provided with the Recorder option. Some Inconel-Sheathed heaters. If this happens connect
to a non- protected supply and run for 5-10 cycles.
versions may use a different connector and the
Then revert to Protected supply. If the tripping then
output may also include remote control low-
continues please consult the manufacturer.
voltage signals.
Do Not Connect Any Other Uk Regulations & PAT testing

Equipment To This Outlet . Please note that this equipment does not count as
PORTABLE in the definitions for Pat safety testing
and as such it does NOT need to be Pat Tested.
If Pat Testing is to be carried out this unit MUST be
classified as Computer/IT equipment and the test
regime for IT equipment must be implemented.
Mains Lead Wire Colours UK or EUROPEAN POWER SUPPLIES
380/440 VOLT 3-PHASE SUPPLY

3-Phase STERILIZERs
Connect Harmonised colours These machines use 230v heaters connected in
Earth Green/Yellow STAR formation between the 3 Phases and
Phase1 Brown Neutral.
Phase2 Black
Phase3 Grey The three pairs of Heater wires are brought to the
Neutral Blue terminal block in the POWER INPUT BOX ,
labelled as follows:
Single-Phase STERILIZERs
Wires No10, 11, 12 blue = ( RETURNS)#1,2,3
& Steam Heated Sterilizers
Wires No 7,8,9 = Heater (FEEDS)#1,2,3
Connect Harmonised colours
CONNECTIONS 380-440 Volt 3-Phase:
Earth Green/Yellow
Phase1 Brown 10 Kw models
Neutral Blue
Power Supply is connected as shown in
Where fitted the Screening/Braid of any drawing 367-500 at the back of this manual
Armoured cable is earthed at the STERILIZER
end. If the cable is shortened, Cut the Plug The Three Phase Supply must be a balanced
end . Leave the STERILIZER end untouched 3-phase type. 2-phase and single phase
or restore earthed Braid connection. supplies must not be used.
Fuse or Contact-Breaker Ratings-

The NEUTRAL line must be connected to a
The Supply ratings of the Electrically Heated valid supply NEUTRAL.
models are given on the RATING PLATE at
the rear of the sterilizer. . If You are unsure The neutral line must not have a fuse or trip
please contact ASTELL or the supplying in the circuit.
agent.
Power Supply Suppression

Inside the Power Input Box are Suppressors and
capacitors essential to the EMC performance of
the control system electronics which must not be
modified or removed.
When installing, any wiring work must be carried

out with care to avoid damaging or displacing
these suppression components.
ELECTRICAL RATING PLATE
NOTE
The rating plate on the rear of the
cabinet gives the electrical
specifications for this machine.
Please refer to the data on this plate
before connecting your sterilizer.
UK or EUROPEAN POWER SUPPLIES 230V SINGLE PHASE SUPPLY

Continued….
7 KW SINGLE-PHASE
DIRECT STEAM HEATED MODELS Applies to models with internal heaters up
to equivalent of 10 Kw 3 phase and model
External-Steam Heated Machines normally capacities below 170 Litres
have a CEE22 type Hot Condition Power Inlet
cable and plug. The 380/440 volt 3-phase 10kW models may
be arranged to operate at reduced power
The hot-condition cable plugs into the rear of the {7Kw} from a 220/240 volt 30/32 amp single-
power inlet box at the back of the machine. phase supply .
It should be connected to a Swiched & Fused

socket with a supply rated at 230Vac.
5Amps. The Power Supply is connected as shown in
drawing 367-501 at the rear of this manual
The Power Supply for this option is internally
connected as shown in drawing “ Install03”/ 367- If specified at the time of order the power supply
352 . however no internal wiring is required by will be connected for single-phase 230 Volt
the installer as this specification unit is delivered operation. If the specification needs to be
pre- connected ready for use. changed this may also be done by the installer
without affecting the warranty.
The earth, live and neutral feed cables should be

capable of carrying 32 amps, and be fed from an
EXTERNAL SWITCHED, FUSED ISOLATOR,
with fuses rated at 30 or 32 AMPS.
This equipment must be earthed...

The neutral line should not be fused unless
local electrical standards specify this.
USA –TYPE 208V POWER SUPPLIES 200-220v 3-PHASE SUPPLIES

Includes WITHOUT NEUTRAL
Model USB270TDV
and This is option AAN111 . It is similar to option
Model USB260TDV AAN110 , but requires no Neutral supply.
Connect as described above but you omit the
Export Models For Countries Where Domestic Neutral connection.
Supply Is 110v Line - Neutral
This Voltage Operation may also be denoted by The internal electronics uses a 220V supply
Order Code AAN110 or AAN111. derived from two Phases @ 200-220v via a
different spec of Isolating Transformer.
Typically called “3-phase 208Volts.”
CONVERSION
This machine will operate from voltages It is possible to convert from 380-440 v to
between 200 and 240Volts at 50 or 60Hzac. 200-220 v supplies or in reverse.
200/240 V (208V) 3-PHASE SUPPLY However- please note that this requires
the fitting of a special transformer unit and
significant detailed wiring changes, and
Power Cable is connected as shown in drawing requires the services of a factory-trained
367- 500 at the rear of this manual qualified engineer.
In these models the heaters are the standard

(230 volt), 3.3, KW types, wired to operate in 3-
phase DELTA formation. The heater wires are
brought to the Contactor in the Power Input Box.
The Heaters are wired in the factory Phase-To-

Phase as in drawing 367-353 available from
Astell Scientific on request
The Three Phase Supply must be a balanced

3-phase type. 2-phase or single phase
supplies must not be used.
The NEUTRAL line must be connected to a

valid supply NEUTRAL.( unless supplied with
a special option to operate without neutral-
see below)
The neutral line must not have a fuse or trip

in the circuit.
The internal electronics and control actuators

operate from 230 volts supplied by a step-up
internal transformer between Phase 1 and
Neutral. 3-Phase Motors where used are
normally dual voltage, wired in delta formation for
200-220v. or Single-phase 230V motors wired
between two phases with fuses in each supply.
DIRECT STEAM HEATED MODELS key Operating differences
Direct Steam heated models have H Cleaning

no heaters in the chamber. They are Gleaning requirements are exactly as for the
standard model.
heated by a supply of steam from an Note that there is no Drain valve too drain
external source such as a Building wash water from the chamber. When washing
Steam Supply or an external steam out the chamber simply leave any surplus
generator. wash water inside and run a cycle. The water
will be discharged automatically to drain
In these instructions all the operating and during the cycle.
maintainance aspects of the machines are
similar to models with Autofill and Internal J Pressure Reducing Valve
Heaters , but Please refer to the list of When installing to the Steam supply please
differences below. note that a Pressure Reducing Valve is
required. Please see the drawing at the rear of
this manual.
A Water Filling instructions.
There is no need to add water or to have the
unit connected to a supply to fill the chamber.
Please note - A supply of water will be
required if the system is provided with the
ASSISTED WATER COOLING OPTION
~ End of notes on Direct Steam Models ~
B Low Water indications
Please disregard all items in this manual
regarding these indications on the display
“ Charging With Water” and “WATER
LEVEL” in any fault displays
C Starting
When you press START the system will heat
immediately - there is no “ Charging With
Water” stage
D Pump Out At End ( HTM2010 option)

Option not available
E Chamber DRAIN
On these models this is NOT a Drain for
cleaning the chamber, but it is a Condensate
Drain. This discharges the ccondensed
steam to the drainage system.
F Fuses
FS10,11,12 are not fitted in the power input
box. FS05 is the mains input protection fuse.
G Overtemperature
As standard There is no Overtemperature
cutout on Directly Heated machines.
Generally these cannot heat above the
temperature of the incoming steam so that this
and Boil-dry protection, is not required.
INITIAL POWER UP
Up & Down buttons - moves

Make sure the power supply is turned on and then up and down through lists
“Power On” the autoclave by turning and releasing Eg.- to select a cycle .
the “Emergency Stop” button.
Alphanumerical Keypad -
Then the system displays the Computer Booting as to enter numbers and text.
the software loads, with a message
Booting- Please wait …….. Cycle Count – The is displayed on
various screens and indicates how many
Then the.Astell logo is displayed;-
cycles the autoclave has run.
This is not re-settable.
Cycle Time = Time into

Current Cycle
Stage Time = Elapsed
time in Stage
The temperature and

pressure channels selected
are displayed
Date and Time is in the top right

corner of the screen .
The system then goes to “Operator / Standby Screen”
BUTTONS AND DISPLAYS

Below are a selection of the Buttons and ALPHANUMERIC KEYBOARD
Displays that you will see on the Touchscreen in
normal use. Full details - see later in this manual
.
Door OPEN Button Press to OPEN door

[ Manual Door models Press to UNLOCK
then slide door open ]
Door Close Button Press to Close door

[Manual Door models no function ]
ALARM button - displays all system alarms.

Note: this button flashes if an alarm is activated.
After the alarm icon has been touched, the
Password is used to cancel alarms .
Type the Text entry
Then Press  [Enter]
PASSWORD SCREEN
Allows the Supervisor to enter The keypad covers 3 ranges of characters, selected
their password by the “TAB” keys [0-9],[A-P] & [Q-Z]
 Enter
 Backspace
 Cancel
MENU button- takes you to the next menu . Space
 SHIFT ( NEXT CHARACTER UPPER
RETURN button - return from selected screens CASE )
back to the start screen.
SWIFTLOCK “Secure-Touch+ ” AUTOFILL STERILIZER
QUICK REFERENCE OPERATION GUIDE

Cycles Without Load Sensing Timing
1. Check that display Power is On 12 Open door fully & unload chamber.
2. If display shows “Tank water level
low”, add water to Tank 13 If [DOOR] button is pressed and
3. Press “Door” Button. Door is not opened it will cancel
after 10 seconds, and will re-lock.
The bolt will unlock . After this , to OPEN , just press
4. Turn Handle, & open door. [DOOR] button again .
5. Check Gasket is correctly seated
and inspect for damage. Notes-
6 LOAD STERILIZER. If Door is closed by accident, press
[Door] key To Open .
7. CLOSE Cover and rotate handle to If handle is rotated to LOCKED position
lock. with door open , press [DOOR]
button and return handle to
8 Select Cycle “unlocked” position
9. Press [START] Button.

Cycle will begin.
10. When Display Shows “COMPLETE”

at end of cycle,
press [DOOR]
11 Door unlocks
rotate handle & Open door.
AFTER USE CLEANING

After unloading Sterilizer always leave Clean chamber and wash out the tank
Cover slightly open when not in use to regularly, as water contaminated with
avoid compressing gasket. spilt load contents will cause failure and
may burn out heaters or block pipework,
Do not add water when cycle is running. valves or drains.
SWIFTLOCK “Secure-Touch+ ” AUTOFILL STERILIZER
QUICK REFERENCE OPERATION GUIDE

Cycles With Load Sensing Timing
1. Check that display Power is On 12 Open door fully & unload chamber.
2. If display shows “Tank water level
low”, add water to Tank 13 If [DOOR] button is pressed and Door
3 Press “Door” Button. is not opened it will cancel after 10
seconds, and will re-lock. After this ,
The bolt will unlock . to OPEN , just press [DOOR] button
4. Turn Handle, & open door. again .
5. Check Gasket is correctly seated and
inspect for damage.
6. LOAD STERILIZER. Notes-
If the Cycle requires use of LOAD SENSING
Place Load Sensing Probe in position in If Door is closed by accident, press
centre of load [Door] key To Open .
If cycle does NOT require use of the Load If handle is rotated to LOCKED
Sensing probe, place the probe safely to one position with door open , press
side of the load . [DOOR] button and return handle to
“unlocked” position.
7. CLOSE Cover & rotate handle to lock.
8 Select Cycle
9. Press [START] Button.

Cycle will begin.
10. When Display Shows “COMPLETE” at
end of cycle,
press [DOOR]
11 Door unlocks
rotate handle & Open door.
AFTER USE CLEANING

After unloading Sterilizer always leave Clean chamber and wash out the tank
Cover slightly open when not in use to regularly, as water contaminated with
avoid compressing gasket. spilt load contents will cause failure and
Do not add water when cycle is running. may burn out heaters or block pipework,
valves or drains.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The following Sections provide Operating This Sterilizer Is designed and

instructions in both a fully detailed version intended for a very wide range of
and Short-form which can be copied and loads and process cycles. It is not
fixed to the wall near to the Sterilizer . possible in this manual to
encompass every possible cycle or
Full details of the Cycle Entry Procedure load requirement that may be
and further technical details are provided in encountered.
a separate PROGRAMMING & CONTROL
SYSTEM MANUAL part no MXN782
Other options such as the RS232

Communications option are detailed in General principles are provided ,
separate instruction manuals. with a selection of examples and
explanations. It is to be expected
INFORMATION ON APPROVED USE that a certain amount of
experimentation may be required
This equipment is not designed for use before the most suitable process
other than as a medical / laboratory / cycle or method of loading can be
general steam sterilizer for use within the arrived at.
temperature and pressure ratings of the
chamber design.
Any alternative use or method of operation
not covered and specified within this and Astell Scientific and approved
associated instruction manuals is agents are able to offer advice and
specifically excluded and may be assistance in setting up and
hazardous. The manufacturer does not commissioning this sterilizer.
approve such alternative use and under no Please consult Astell Scientific or
circumstances will the manufacturer or his your supplier if necessary
agents accept responsibility for loss,
damage, or injury, consequential or SECURITY PASSWORDS
otherwise, as a result of such alternative The System protects from
use. unauthorised use by security
The manufacturer reserves the right ,in Password codes
certain cases, to reassess &/or amend the
design or specification, and provide The Factory Set numbers are –
individual written instructions detailing an
alternative use that is considered
acceptable. Operator 111111
Supervisor 222222
Site Engineer 333333
Astell Engineer 444444-
If in doubt Consult Your Supplier

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SecureTouch Colour+ controller provides SCREEN CONTRAST

an LCD full colour display with an LED backlight The Screen contrast is adjustable
system. There is a +/- contrast adjustment available in the
Main Menu screen System info
The Front of the display is covered by a Glass ( See Programming manual)
touchscreeen which is sensitive to the touch of a
finger or blunt stylus. If the screen has lines or is smudged please
advise your Service Engineer.
The system is able to detect the position on the
screen that has been touched and can interpret this DISPLAY SCREEN DAMAGE
as if it was a “ Button-Press”. As with Computer screens generally, this screen is
made of thin glass layers. These are easily
The controller system is arranged to show a damaged if they are impacted by a heavy object .or
number of different screen layouts of information , excess pressure is applied to the glass. In this case
together with the required “Buttons” -(shown on the glass will crack and the display will have to be
the screen as rectangles with bevelled corners) replaced. Note that this will not normally be covered
When a screen shows a button , then a press on within the warranty.
the button will select that item.
Typical View of Controller in Standby mode

DOOR CONTROLS
OPEN
Touch “Closed Door”
button on the display screen to
Unlock the door.
Press to UNLOCK then rotate

handle to physically unlock and
open
If this icon button does not

show on screen then the system will not allow
you to open the door. Eg;- this is not possible or
unsafe at this stage
The door will open only if the safety conditions

are all satisfied and no alarms are present.
CLOSE
CLOSE AND lock the door
The Icon will change to

“Door Closed”
SYSTEM CONTROLS INSTRUMENTATION
POWER ISOLATOR SWITCH The function of conventional "Instruments" is taken

Turns on AC Mains Power to the system by computer sensors and displays shown on the
This is fitted inside the Power Inlet Compartment , LCD display. These readouts are only displayed
for service isolation only. when necessary in the cycle.
EMERGENCTY STOP SWITCH

On Front panel CHAMBER Temperature Readout
This is a KEYRESET Emergency Stop Switch At top - left of display during running Cycles.
(Accuracy better than +/- 1.0 Deg C )
Press in to TURN OFF,
Turn Key to Release & TURNON LOAD SENSED Temperature Readout
Alternates with Time on display during running
COOL LOCK THERMOSTAT Cycles. (Accuracy better than +/- 1.0 Deg C )
This is sited behind the cabinet.
Senses chamber temperature . to restrict PRESSURE Readout
opening with hot fluids. At top - right of display during running Cycles.
(Accuracy Better than+/- 0.04 Bar)
See “safety interlocks” section
PRESSURE Gauge Dial Bourdon pressure gauge
OVERTEMPERATURE THERMOSTAT . at front of machine. (Accuracy Better than+/- 5%)
This is sited behind the cabinet.
This takes over control of the heater in the event TIMING
of water loss or overheating. It resets Various timing functions are displayed on the screen
automatically when the temperature falls. in Mins:Secs
OVERHEAT SAFETY CUTOUT. INSTRUMENTATION CHECK

In Standby/Ready state - with door shut- the system
This is fixed- (not user adjustable) displays the current measured variables.
This is sited inside the cabinet & cuts out the FAULTS
heater in the event of excessive temperature rise Should there be an instrumentation problem a
( typically >150C). It is only resettable by manual monitor system detects out-of-range values and
operation when the covers have been removed. reports them via the FAULT system
ALARM INDICATIONS AND FAULTS

If there be an instrumentation or sensor problem the The example below is for the case where the most
monitor system reports them via the ALARM recent fault is the door is detected as
system . “Not Bolted “ ( ie a problem has been detected
with the locking bolt during a cycle run.)
IF an ALARM is ACTIVE
the ALARM button FLASHES RED
You should then go to the ALARM Page to check

on the problem.
Press the ALARM button ;-

Login with your Username and Password
This will take you to the ALARMS page

Locate the cause of the
“ACK” problem.
Button Flashes
Red While Alarm When this has been fixed
is still active or the cause removed,
Press the ACK Button to
Clear the Alarm
When the source of the Fault is gone & you Press

the ACK button , the button changes from Flashing
to continuous GREY
If the button will not change to GREY you have not

Most recent alarm is At the top. removed the source of the alarm! Try again…
Use the up & Down buttons to scroll through the
Alarm List
OPERATION - STARTING A CYCLE
POWER ON , STARTING UP , OPENING

With the door SHUT AND LOCKED and all the
POWER-ON facilities available and OK, the system is then “ready
Turn ON the power to the machine at the to Go…”
mains Isolator.Using the Key release the In this mode we can do the following:
EMERGENCY STOP button at the front of
the machine. Door Open / Close the Door
Check that display Power is On Select Select a Program to run
Start Start a cycle
Menu Go to Main Menu
When power is applied the system goes through a
START-UP PROCEDURE which displays the
OPEN THE DOOR
system Title and software issue
Press the DOOR button.
Then it shows the main system screen .
If the Door is CLOSED & LOCKED
Hold the handle and slide the door downwards

as far as it will go.
CLOSE THE DOOR

Hold the handle and slide the door upwards until
the Bolt latches into place.
Door Status Indication

OPEN
Icon shows door CLOSED & LOCKED CLOSED

& Locked
If the Door is OPEN or UN-LOCKED
DOOR Icon Changes to show state of the door
Icon shows door OPEN

WATER SYSTEM - ELECTRICALLY LOW WATER INDICATION

HEATED AUTOFILL MODELS
If the TANK WATER LEVEL is low the display
This machine takes water in from the water inlet shows ;-
supply - Untreated tap water should normally be
used - see below “ WATER QUALITY”
TANK WATER LEVEL LOW
The machine is fitted with a Conductivity
Sensing Water detection system
Demineralised  Distilled water  This means that the internal water tank is low on
Tap-water  Softened water  water . The water inlet supply is turned off, or not
connected. Please see installation pages for details
WATER QUALITY of water supply inlet.
Untreated tap water of drinking quality is
satisfactory in this Sterilizer although the In normal operation the Tank is maintained fuill of
use of treated or partially demineralised water automatically and this message is not shown.
water is acceptable, particularly in
extreme hard water areas. This will help WATER SYSTEM – DIRECT STEAM
reduce furring on the elements the water HEATED MODELS
must be conductive , requiring ionic
content. The machine takes a supply of steam from the
external supply. No water is required for the
DEIONISED OR DISTILLED- steam generation.
water is not acceptable
******HOWEVER models with WATER COOLING
require a cald water supply
The water used must be conductive, ie have an
ionic content. DEIONISED OR DISTILLED- water
will not work in this sterilizer unless a suitable ionic
salt is added. Please consult your dealer for advice
if you wish to use treated water or full fault see later section
HANDLE LOCKED WITH DOOR OPEN
SOFT WATER
Water that has been chemically softened is usually
satisfactory but rain-water or water that is from a If the door is open and you move the handle
naturally soft source may not work. accidentally to the LOCKED position it will lock in
that position.
WARNING To restore normal operation-
Many service callouts are due to

inappropriate water quality, which is
Press the [DOOR] button 
outside the control of Astell Scientific.
Installation or operation with Then rotate the handle to the Unlocked position
inadequate water quality and any .
consequences or service visits
involved are not covered under the
manufacturer’s warranty.
The system senses the conductivity of the

water via a “High level” probe. The probe is at a
Reserve level to which the chamber will be filled, to
ensure sufficient water to complete a Sterilize
Cycle , and is valid whenever the machine is NOT
running, i.e. when the Cover is open, or before
Pressing "START". This Water Reserve Level is set
to permit an adequate AIR-PURGE period .
LOAD STERILIZER. SELECTING A PROGRAM
Make sure that the load is correctly made ( note temperatures and times may vary from those
examples shown here )
up and in the correct containers to suit the
program cycle to be used.
Your Machine will have been set up and

configured for different types of load ,
each with a specific cycle. It is important
that the Cycle matchs the Load type or the
load will not be sterilized.
Please see section on LOADING
Load Sensed Timing Option

If this option is fitted;-
A If the Cycle requires use of LOAD SENSING

Place Load Sensing Probe in position in centre
of load Press “CYCLE SELECT” button
B If cycle does NOT require use of the Load This will take you to a screen where you can
Sensing probe, place the probe safely to one select any one of the available programs.
side of the load .
Do NOT place probe to one side if cycle requires

load sensing or cycle will fail – it MUST be in the
load.
When you are ready- Close the Door
SCROLL UP SCROLL DOWN Back to last

screen
The Number & Names of cycles available
depends on the machine specification - Touch on the name of the selected Cycle
(Here we will assume “INSTRUMENTS”)
The display changes to show that a CYCLE has
been selected and loaded
STARTING CYCLE (Delayed Start)

Select the chosen Cycle
Changes Colour “FILE” Icon shows file

to show loaded .
Cycle Selected Press button to START cycle
(Press To Change The
Cycle Selection )
“CYCLE TIME” ( shown above as 00:XX:XX.X) will
start to count the elapsed cycle time
CHANGE CYCLE
This continues until the water reaches the sensor in
If you wish to select another
the chamber.
Cycle press the Button
Then the system begins the HEATING stages
Then select a different cycle
and the cycle continues
WARNING!
The NEXT press
on the Button
Will START the Cycle!!
STARTING A CYCLE
The Chamber Closure Door /Cover must be
closed and locked
Select the chosen Program Cycle, as above
Press button to START cycle
DELAYED START OPTION
IF DELAYED START is NOT SELECTED

in “Settings” . the Cycle Starts immediately
.
CYCLE COMPLETE -- PASSED Clear the Alarm and then return from the alarm
page. ( see ALARMS section )
You will then & be able to press the “DOOR” button

The STERILISE CYCLE is now Completed.
to open the door
You may unload and use the contents
If the Sterilize stage has been set to “Sterilise the
load again” then the you cannot open the door but
you can Restart the Cycle .
IS THE LOAD SAFE??

After a failed cycle, you can carefully unload the
chamber but a microbiological assessment is
needed before use of the load ;- You will need to
judge whether the load has undergone sufficient
processing to be sterilised enough to be safe or
satisfactory to use.
IF SAFE open door and unload chamber.
Press the DOOR button.

The LOCKING BOLT withdraws Releasing the door
If [DOOR] button is pressed and Door is not
OPEN THE DOOR and Unload opened it will cancel after 10 seconds, and
will re-lock. After this , to OPEN , just press
CYCLE COMPLETE -- -FAILED [DOOR] button again .
If the cycle has failed for some reason the final
stage is “CYCLE COMPLETE -- -FAILED” below
Press the ALARM

button - go to the
The STERILISE alarms page so you
CYCLE is over BUT can investigate, then
Load may not be correct & reset the
sterile..You will need alarm
to sort out the You will need the
reason for the cycle Supervisor Level
Failure. password or higher.
SECURITY ACCESS & PASSWORDS

The security system splits the users of this machine OR , touch the  button to display
into the following groups the other groups, eg Supervisor, Site
Eng;-
OPERATORS
SUPERVISORS
SITE ENGINEERS
ASTELL ENGINEERS
DEVELOPERS
In each group there can be several individuals each

known by name, and each with a Different Security
Password Number ( sometimes–called a PIN)
ENTERING PASSWORDS
Press the Button
for MAIN MENU
On the MAIN SETTINGS MENU ;-

NOTE- THERE MAY BE A “JUMP” MENU IF THE
CYCLE IS RUNNING
Touch on the PASSWORD Bar;-
For example- Press the SETTINGS button.
Now you have to LOG IN with your PASSWORD
Type your Password ;-,

Enter 6 Characters , then [ ] (Enter)
The keypad covers 3 ranges of characters,

selected by the “TAB” keys [0-9],[A-P] & [Q-Z]
 Enter
 Backspace
 Cancel
. Space
 Shift ( Next Character upper case )
If you enter the incorrect password
Touch your User name;- you are returned to the Main Menu
TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
Log in as described above
Example- we will log in as “Operator”
Key in the required PASSWORD.

Eg “123456”
Then Press [] (Enter)
Confirm the new password when asked

Press EDIT PASSWORDS
Press twice for the Main Menu
TO CHANGE or ADD USER NAME

SUPERVISORS
SITE ENGINEERS
ASTELL ENGINEERS
DEVELOPERS
The Passwords and Names for all levels of

users are added and edited in the same way ;-
You can ONLY change the Security Settings of

a user who is at a lower level of access than
you are,
Press CHANGE Your PASSWORD SUPERVISORS can change OPERATOR

codes
We will change password to 123456
SITE ENGINEERS can change
SUPERVISORS & OPERATOR codes
ASTELL ENGINEERS can change the SITE -

ENGINEERS , SUPERVISORS & OPERATOR
codes
DEVELOPERS can change all codes
Touch the PASSWORD bar

Log In as a SUPERVISOR (or higher)] using a

appropriate password.
Touch a blank line on the screen.
We will ADD an Operator Name ;- David
Press Here
Touch the screen
Touch the BAR and enter the Name.

Type the Name - eg David
The keypad covers 3 ranges of characters,

selected by the “TAB” keys [0-9],[A-P] & [Q-Z]
 Enter
 Backspace
 Cancel
. Space
 Shift ( Next Char. upper case )
Enter the new Password for that user
Confirm the new password when asked

Press twice for the Main Menu
Notes-
A All Passwords must be different.
B If you make an error in the password the

system will skip back to the previous
menu.
ALARMS MANUALLY JUMP STAGES

If any of the functions monitored for faults are At any point during the cycle
triggered then the system will ensure that a safe you can press the Button
condition is generated.
This will take you to the MAIN MENU
This may stop the cycle early and then go to “Cycle
Complete - failed “
The ALARM button FLASHES RED
Press the ALARM button

For the ALARM LIST
Login with your Username and Password
The example below is for the case where the most

recent fault is the door is detected as “Door Not
Bolted” ( during a cycle.)
Press the STAGE JUMP button.
Now LOGIN with your User Name and password

as described earlier
Use these two buttons

Use Up and Down arrow
ACK to select the stage you
buttons to select Alarm
Button Flashes wish to JUMP TO
While Alarm is still
active
Then press the
Check the cause of the problem has
gone away , or Investigate & Remove it .
 button Or  to Exit
Then press ACK Button to Clear Alarm
When the source of the Fault is gone & you press
the ACK button , the button changes from Flashing
to continuous GREY
If the button will not change to GREY you have

not removed the source of the alarm!. Answer the ARE YOU SURE? Question
Cancelled Still active

STAGE JUMP & SECURITY LEVELS
 The STAGE JUMP facility is not available

to the OPERATOR LEVEL.
 ASTELL Engineer level can jump all
stages.
 Stage changes allways result in a
“failed” cycle.
MANUALLY STOP CYCLE

Press the Button
for MAIN MENU
Select
Use buttons
Then press the
to select stage;-
eg COOLING  button
Answer ARE YOU SURE?
This will change the stage

Result depends on the selected program type
 Fluid loads will cool down and eventually go

to CYCLE COMPLETE-FAILED
 Drying loads will vent any water and once
pressure has gone, go to stage
CYCLE COMPLETE-FAILED
(The door cannot be opened )
. Then press ALARM button

Go to the ALARMS page and Clear
the Alarm “Jump Stage Used”
Then you can open the door **
** see “CYCLE COMPLETE- FAILED” section

INTERNAL WATER SYSTEM
ELECTRICALLY HEATED MODELS

ONLY Water level Sensor faults
The machine is fitted with a Conductivity
Sensing Water detection system An example fault here is that the system starts
without taking on water . This occurs if the water
level sensor is already FALSELY detecting
Demineralised  Distilled water  sufficient water present.
Tap-water  Softened water 
A correctly installed & functioning system cannot
WATER QUALITY start to heat until the correct water level is present in
Untreated tap water of drinking quality is the chamber, but it is important that the sterilizer is
satisfactory in this Sterilizer although the installed with the feet on a horizontal surface. On
use of treated or partially demineralised frontload models the front of the machine is higher
water is acceptable, particularly in than the rear so the chamber is tipped backwards.
extreme hard water areas. This will help
reduce furring on the elements the water The usual cause for this is that The water is not
must be conductive , requiring ionic entering at the start to the correct level because
content. the chamber water level sensor has been
damaged or is missing or is being touched by
some other conductive object.
DEIONISED OR DISTILLED-
water is not acceptable Inspect the water level sensor fitted thro the rear
or on top-load models, through the side at the base
The water used must be conductive, ie have an ionic of the chamber. This is the 3mm thick brass strip
content. DEIONISED OR DISTILLED- water will not approx 20mm wide , pointing down towards the
work in this sterilizer unless a suitable ionic salt is water. When the water reaches the tip of this it
added. Please consult your dealer for advice if you makes contact and the electrical conductivity of the
wish to use treated water water completes the circuit to the boiler which is
sensed to measure the water level.
SOFT WATER
Water that has been chemically softened is usually A That the sensor strip is bent and
satisfactory but rain-water or water that is from a touching something metal
naturally soft source may not work. B The load Supports are defective and a metal
load container or shelf is touching and shorting out
the sensor.
WARNING C The sensor is dirty – congealed effluent
from the load has coated the insulator shorting the
Many service callouts are due to sensor out to the boiler wall.
inappropriate water quality, which is
outside the control of Astell Scientific. Check that nothing is touching the sensor and
Installation or operation with that it and the insulator are clean. A Scotch-
inadequate water quality and any brite pad is useful for this. If the problem
consequences or service visits involved continues service attention will be required
are not covered under the
manufacturer’s warranty.
SAFETY INTERLOCKS
PRESSURE INTERLOCK
Preset to [ less than +0.15 Bar ] this is an Typical
independent electrical interlock operated by a View of
precision pressure switch preventing the electrical Cooling
release of the Closure lock if the chamber is Lock
pressurised. Thermostat
OVERPRESSURE CUTOUT
This is preset to approx 3.00 Bar. Above the
safety valve point, & operated by the
electronics control software. If the pressure
sensed by the controller pressure transducer NOTE;-The temperatures will not be quite the
exceeds this level , which suggests safety same, due to differing thermal inertia.between the
valve problems, then the heating is shut down, a Chamber Wall and the Load. Normally the
warning shown and a fault condition generated. Chamber wall & Cooling Lock sensor attatched to it
will cool down faster than the load.
TEMPERATURE INTERLOCKS CYCLE COOLING LOCK.

The STANDARD SYSTEM Operates when LOAD
STARTING- INTERLOCK . SENSING option is NOT fitted or NOT selected.
Prevents starting a cycle with a dangerously hot or
pressurised chamber. This uses a Cooling-Lock-Temperature set by
the user within each Cycle Profile which is
COOLING LOCKS compared with the Chamber Internal
There are two Cooling Locks to prevent the Sterilizer Temperature Sensor reading ( the same
being opened with a Liquid Load under unsafe temperature as appears on the Temperature
conditions. display ). When the CHAMBER temperature is
above this "CYCLE" cool-lock temperature the
There are two cooling lock systems ;-They remain lock is active (engaged) and Completion is
electrically LOCKED until the load has cooled to a inhibited preventing the door from unlocking..
safe handling temperature COOLING LOCKS
operate for FLUIDS and DESTRUCT Cycles . NOTE;- The Chamber-Sensor detects the
temperature within the steam space & it will normally
Cool faster than the Load &/or the chamber Wall.
WARNING- THE COOLING LOCKS CAN
PRESENT A HAZARD IF INCORRECTLY SET. Load Sensed Cooling Lock
( if LOAD SENSED COOLING OPTION is fitted
They should be adjusted by the supervisor, or a & selected for that Cycle )
person trained in Sterilizer use & the setting of safe In this case the Cooling Lock Temperature set for
sterilizer cycles. the Cycle is not compared with the Chamber
Temperature but instead the Temperature
PRESET COOLING LOCK THERMOSTAT measured by the flexible LOAD sensor. When
This is a thermostat with Dial & scale calibrated this Load-sensed temperature is falling but still
in Deg. ,0-100C, behind the cabinet side cover above the "CYCLE" cool-lock temperature the
panel or at the rear. lock is active (engaged) and Completion is
inhibited , so the door cannot be unlocked.
It measures temperature of the Chamber outer
Wall, with sufficient thermal mass for a AS the LOAD SENSING PROBE detects the
reasonable match between the Load temperature within the LOAD itself , it will always
Temperature and the Cooling Lock Set represent the actual load temperature., assuming
temperature , . it has been correctly placed in the load.
DUAL COOL- LOCKS
Both Cooling locks must be satisfied for them

to release the door.
The temperature of LOAD and CHAMBER
must BOTH be below the two separately-set
cool-lock temperatures to allow the cycle to
complete.
COVER CLOSURE SYSTEM

INTERLOCKS. It is not possible to pressurize the chamber with the
Cover Unlocked.
The cover is prevented from being opened by a
solenoid locking bolt pin. This Locking Bolt pin HEATING SYSTEM:
engagement and Cover Position are sensed by high- Electric heat
reliability Micro-switches. The system cannot be Steam is generated from water held in the base of
started unless the closure is fully secured and the chamber .The Electric Heating system uses an
locked. electrical immersion heater and a water level
Conductivity sensor acts at "Filling" level . Water is
There are two alternative systems;- supplied to the chamber automatically from a water
tank .An Overtemperature thermostat limits heater
temperature rise if the system should fail or boil dry.
Multibolt Closure
The Closure interlock system uses multiple
Direct-Steam Heated Models
sliding bolts that engage in holes in lugs around Steam is admitted to the chamber from anexternal
the chamber opening. The system senses the supply, controlled by a solenoid valve or Pneumatic
position of at least 2 of the sliding bolts that actuated valve.
hold the cover shut, and also detects the
“engaged” position of the solenoid locking pin AIR-PURGEING SYSTEM
that prevents the handle being moved. Note; "Airpurgeing" is the Term used here to
describe an initial period of STEAM FLUSHING at
atmospheric Pressure which uses the steam to
Swiftlock Rotary Closure displace the air from the chamber. This may also be
called FREESTEAMING .The Cycle Profile control
The Closure interlock system senses the provides an adjustable period of 'AIRPURGE' to
position of the rotating ring which has the ensure steam penetration in loads such as Petri
interlocking “Dogs”. The Ring is held in the dishes, sample tubes, etc. with large numbers of
LOCKED position by a solenoid –operated trapped air spaces.
spring-return BOLT that extends into a hole in
a block on the ring periphery, preventing the The temperature at which this starts is close to
rotation of the ring and prevents the handle boiling point. This can be adjusted to allow for
being moved.. The system also detects the altitude effects.
“engaged” position of the locking Bolt
The Cover can not be opened if:- TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM :

1 Chamber Temperature is above selected The Chamber Temperature Is measured by a PT100
Cooling Lock setting ( liquid/fluid Cycles only), and precision sensor. This is compared with the Sterilize
Pressure is above approx. 1.5 p.s.i. /0.2 Bar.( for all Temperature - the “SETPOINT” stored in the Cycle
Cycles ) Profile, and the controller acts to keep the chamber
at or about that temperature by switching the heat
2 (The Programmable Cooling Lock Temperature source. Control of temperature does not rely on
is set within each Cycle. But the PRESET cool lock steam pressure.
temperature is a single setting applying to all
Cycles.) The actual temperature that the control system tries
to attain for will be varied automatically at different
The Cover is also Locked if POWER is OFF. parts of the cycle . This does not require user
attention during the cycle .
3 There is a delay of typically 5 seconds after
pressing the [DOOR] button before the locking pin STERILIZE TIMING SYSTEMS :
retracts , and during this the VENT VALVE is open a] Standard Timing System;-
to atmosphere. This operates if LOAD SENSED TIMING
option is not fitted, or if fitted but it is not
4 The Cover can only be opened by pressing selected for this Sterilise Timing starts when
the [DOOR] button and waiting for the bolt to chamber reaches set temperature, and
unlock. terminates at end of set period. Temperature
and Time are set within the Cycle.
NOTE- The [DOOR] button will NOT open the
Cover if t is prevented by the Cooling Locks or the b] Load Sensed Timing System;-
pressure interlock . (Optional Extra)
LOAD SENSED TIMING is selectable (on or
5 The system will only start and run cycles if the off) within each of the Cycles.
Cover is fully CLOSED & LOCKED. Please see LOAD SENSED TIMING section
FAST MANUAL EXHAUST OF STEAM

COOLING ( not available)
Cooling action operates whenever appropriate in the Please note that this machine design does NOT
Cycle and only works for Cycle types that do not allow the operator to Exhaust steam at the end
permit DRYING, eg Fluids cycles At the end of of a sterilize period or any other time.
Sterilize for Liquid /Fluid Cycles , initially
convection ambient cooling cools the chamber to a All controls of Cooling and Steam exhaust are built-
preset pressure threshold . When this temperature is in to the Cycle Profiles and optimised. Nothing
reached the water is discharged and the chamber would be gained by having this Override Manual
then continues to cool until the Cooling Lock(s) are Control but many factors count against this.
satisfied.
This provision has been present on other makes of
machine with older simpler control systems , with
FAN COOLING a valve allowed the user to exhaust the steam.
If the COOLING FAN option is fitted the fans will
start at an appropriate temperature , normally preset Astell machines are designed to operate in
to just above 100C, which may be adjusted if compliance with the EU directives on safety ,
required. including the PED and EN 61010. These preclude
the use in this manner.
WATER COOLING The amount of steam produced when a chamber
If the Water Cooling option is fitted water flow will pressurised to 120C+ is exhausted is large and
start at a set temperature , normally preset to just can constitute a serious hazard.. Unless special high
above 100C, which may be adjusted if required. temperature exhaust pipework is installed in the
building to take this exhaust away to a safe
At the end of the cycle the cooling water is shut off discharge . Alsothe steam produced would get into
when no further worthwhile cooling effect is the inside of the case and condense on the
happening , to save water. electronics systems. This would cause damage very
quickly.
At the start of the cycle residual water is
expelled from the tubing system through the If the loads contains fluids then the action of
exhaust. exhausting the steam would cause the fluid load to
violently boil over & empty the load contents into
the chamber, which quickly will "gum-up" the valves
and pipework. Also if such a load was removed
even after it had appeared to stop boiling over , then
it would be very likely to flash-boil again into the
face of the user carrying the load.
Health and safety requirements in the EC require

that generally such a load is not handled at a
temperature above 80C.
.
PRESSURE SWITCH INTERLOCK OVERHEAT FAULT
Should the Fault system indicate a Pressure IF there is a water level problem or a valve sticks
switch fault This usually indicates a Pressure open, blowing out the water, & the system goes to
bad adjustment or Drift , and is seldom a Boil Dry then the heater will be exposed and the
Pressure switch Failure. Overtemperature Thermostat will start to operate.
This will take over control and shut down the heater
The Pressure switch should release at approx + until the temp. falls when it will come back on.. This
0.15 Bar Gauge. Due to age or stress this setting will cause the temperature to vary very widely up
may drift. and down as the heater cuts in & out and the
Pressure will not match the Temperature (- eg the
The system monitors this switch as a safety feature Chamber might be above 100C but the pressure
to prevent opening the chamber if the pressure might be zero or much lower than normal )
exceeds 0.15Bar. Service attention will be required.
Observe the Pressure and Temperature displays.
If SAFETY VALVE TEST

A the Pressure displayed is close to
Atmospheric pressure ( eg around 0Bar) This is a special Supervisor setting to make the
And testing of the safety valve easier.
B the temperature is near to room temperature Please note that this testing is mandatory in the
And E.U.. and many other countries.
the display still shows the fault as above Selecting this will force system to use
a preset set of parameters specifically
, then ;-
the Pressure switch may be out of adjustment. for testing the safety-valve. This runs at
excess temperature and pressure.
It may resolve itself if left for 1-2 hrs to cool down .
As standard, all models have an AUTOMATIC
If this continues, the Pressure switch should be SAFETY VALVE TEST WARNING SYSTEM .
checked and adjusted - please contact your service Performing a safety valve Test Cycle and
agent Or Astell Scientific for advice. getting a PASSED result resets the “ SAFETY
VALVE TEST OVERDUE” warning message, for
the next test period.
Typical view of Pressure Switch
Do Not Use This Feature for
Sterilization- Safety-valve test ONLY.
Please see the SAFETY VALVE TEST
instructions at the beginning of this manual.
CYCLE DETAILS & DISPLAYS

The Sterilizer models covered by this manual are STERILIZING AND THE CYCLE SEQUENCE
Cycle and the details of the cycles can be changed
, the 4 profiles are set at the SUPERVISOR level This sterilizer performs the following stages to
and not accessible for change by the user on a daily achieve a sterilized load;-
basis.
The standard “CLASSIC” Cycle is as follows
Instead it is expected that the SUPERVISOR will
set up a cycle for each of the daily uses of the A Heat to generate steam. @ about 100C
machine.
B Steam is vented for a timed period to
Some items ( such as selection of Load Sensed expell air ( Airpurge)
Timing ) can be changed only by an engineer or
C Chamber is sealed and heats to sterilize
supervisor with the correct PIN no..
temp. ( eg 123C) then Wait for
For Each Cycle the following are set to provide
Stabilise time
the desired profile.
D Timed period --chamber at Sterilize temp.
Different Cycle types use different sets of
E Cool slowly to with Exhaust valve pulsed,
settings
chamber sealed, If Assisted cooling fitted
Examples are
start this at Cooling Start temp.
Airpurge Time
Sterilize Temperature, F Continue to Cool with Exhaust valves
Sterilize Time
Open , allowing air in via optional filter
Cooling Lock setting & Temperature
Cooling start temperature, G Cool to Cooling lock temperature
Cooling Pressures
H Cool Lock temperature Reached
J If Holdwarm selected, maintain chamber
temp at chosen HOLDWARM setting Until
operator stops Cycle
K Cycle is complete- door can be opened
Please note that correct Sterilization is

dependent upon the Cycle being suitable for the
load and type of processing required.
STERILIZATION PARAMETERS FACTORY SETTINGS #5-10
PARAMETER instrument Glassware Discard Fluid Media

Printer** ON**
Monitor time N/A
AIR PURGE
Monitor time 60m
Hold time 5m
Print interval 1m
Limit press 1200
Start temp 95
HEAT TO
STERILISE
Monitor time 60m
Print interval 1m
Stabilize time 1m
STERILISE
Monitor time 60m
Print interval 1m
Ster temp. 121C
Ster time 15m
Probe chamber *** 121=Y 121=Y 121=Y 121=Y 121=Y
Probe load 0=N 0=N 0=N 0=N 0=N
121=Y 121=Y 121=Y 121=Y 121=Y
COOLING
Monitor time 30m
Print interval 5m
Cool fan delay 2m
Cool time 15
Cool overide time 20m
Cool temp 80C
Cool interlock N N N Y Y
Start temp 105C
Cool Press 1 N/A N/A N/A 1800 1800
Cool Press 2 N/A N/A N/A 1300 1300
Cool Press 3 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050
Cool 1 N N N Y Y
Cool 2 Y Y Y N N
HOLDWARM
Holdwarm* N/A N/A N/A Y/N Y/N
Temp 80C 80C
DRYING
Monitor time 30m 30m 30m N/A N/A
Hold time 5m 5m 5m N/A N/A
Temp 80C. 80C. 80C. N/A N/A
Cells without entry, are as column 2 [ instrument

*Requires Holdwarm to be enabled in settings/system/door, holdwarm.
**OFF if not required, when fitted.
*** Same As Sterilise Temperature
STERILIZATION CYCLES NOTES & ADVICE

This information is in addition to the section
STERILIZATION CYCLES NOTES & ADVICE LOADING & PLASTIC BAGS
given in The Programming Manual
Note that the worst loads for air removal are Loads
INSTRUMENT & GLASS CYCLES in Plastic bags , Loads with lots of small spaces like
PETRI dishes, small bottles etc. These will always
Specific cycles for Instruments and Glass are need a longer Airpurge period.
not available on CLASSIC models
Best performance is obtained when Plastic bags are
You may sterilize these loads however they will not used.
come out WET.
if it is in a plastic bag this should not be sealed and
There is no drying system available. the top must be opened up completely and ideally
rolled down so that the maximum area of the load is
exposed to the steam without the top of the bag
FLUIDS OR LIQUID CYCLE getting in the way. The container holding the bag
must have large holes in the sides to allow steam to
This is suitable for processing Media or other enter the container sides and the Plastic bag must
fluids etc in UNSEALED containers. be slashed or cut with a knife through these holes
so that the steam can get into the bag.
FLUID WASTE DESTRUCT Cycle
This is suitable for processing laboratory waste;- A variety of different special containers are available
petri dishes, tubes, jars, bottles etc. These must from ASTELL that contain the load and allow
be in a shallow open container and not sealed thorough air/steam passage, whilst maintaining
in a plastic bag. integrity and facilitating pouring away liquid residue.
Please consult your supplier.
SELECTING AN AIRPURGE TIME
Suggested Airpurge - settings SELECTING STERILIZE TEMPERATURE
SELECTING STERILIZE TIME
FLUIDS IN UNSEALED CONTAINERS ;-
et the Airpurge period between 3 & 15 minutes* * The U.K. Medical Research Council
recommended the following time/temperature
FLUIDS WASTE DESTRUCT ;- relationships for the achievement of sterilizing
conditions:-
Set the Airpurge period to 7 - 20minutes **
Temperature
Temperature
Hold Time
Maximum
Minimum
Minimum
Sterilize
Sterilize
Sterilize
** AIRPURGE TIMES
Airpurge times longer than 15 minutes on an
unloaded or lightly loaded chamber may cause
problems with boiling Dry . Long times are usually
only necessary with full loads. 134 138 3 min
126 129 10 min
“Open” load containers without drain holes which
121 124 15 min
can collect and trap condensate from draining back
down to the chamber base – can retain water 115 118 30 min
causing boiling dry .
Lower temperatures or shorter times may have to be
Long Airpurge times can mean excessive heating in used to prevent degradation of bacterial growth
the condensate bottle and potential hazards from media. This may be adequate for culture purposes ,
steam and condensation. but does may not constitute full sterilization. The
manufacturer of the media will usually specify the
Please ensure that the load and containers sterilizing temperature.
match the selected cycle.
Temperature Tolerance COOLING LOCK SETTING

Please note that during sterilizing the temperature
will normally cycle up and down over a range of During cooling inside the chamber, the load
approx +/- 0.7C around the set sterilize temperature. cools slower than the chamber temperature and
Where temperature is specified as “-0 +??” adjust gives up heat to the chamber walls. This means
the temperature as shown here. that the chamber will reach 80C before the load
so ( unless load sensed timing is fitted + on) the
Specified Recommended cooling lock setting will need to be BELOW the
Settings Cycle temperature
Settings
134C -0+4 135C or 136C ; It is possible to set the cooling locks in a simple way
3 mins 3 mins as shown below, but they are ideally set using a
126C -0+3 128C thermocouple ( t/c) and digital thermometer with the
10 mins 10 mins t/c sealed inside the chamber immersed in the liquid
123C or 122C load. This is quicker and more accurate but is
121C -0+3
15 mins normally carried out by a service or commissioning
15 mins
engineer requiring use of a Thermocouple entry
115C-0+3 116C adaptor, and details are in the Service Manual.
30 mins 30 mins
To set the Cooling lock without a thermocouple,
LOAD SENSED TIMING a laboratory liquids thermometer reading to
Option- see Load Sensed Timing 100C is required.
Load the chamber with the desired load, and make a
Sterilise Time ; first approximation of cooling lock temperatures .
Set the Sterilise Time to the desired 80C is suggested for both the Cycle and Preset
“exposure time”. At the sterilise temp. settings. Start the cycle and allow it to complete.
Very Carefully remove the load, using insulating
Allowance For Extra Sterilise Time For Load To gauntlets and suitable face protection in case the
Reach Sterilise Temp load is too hot. Immediately measure the
Fluids Loads normally require an allowance temperature of the liquid in the load container that
for extra time for heat-up as they suffer from was nearest the centre.
high thermal inertia .If the LOAD SENSED
TIMING option is not used an allowance is Record this temperature and compare it with the
needed for the time taken for the load to catch desired opening temperature (80C suggested ).
up with the chamber temperature. Extra time The measured temp. is likely to be higher than the
should be added to the Sterilise time to desired temperature. Adjust the Cycle and
compensate. Thermostat cooling lock settings as required and
repeat the cycle with the same load , open, measure
and re-adjust if required. Continue until the desired
Sterilise Temperature; Cooling Lock release temperature is reached.
Set to the desired Sterilise Temperature .
Stabilise Time
Set to between 1 and 5 minutes
COOLING
The COOL parameter Must be set to COOL1
COOLING LOCK(S)
These will need to be set up for optimum opreation

however as a Starting Point ;-
Set Cooling Lock Thermostat to

80C for safety.-
Set Cycle Cooling Lock temperature to 80C
Please see SETTING UP AND

COMMISSIONING SECTION for more info.
SETTING CYCLE WITH LOADSENSE MEDIA HOLDWARM

TIMING OPTION .
If Media Holdwarm is required at the end of the
The Load Sensed Timing system detects the Load cycle, then ‘HOLDWARM’ should be set to ON in the
temperature , and automatically allows for the time- COOL stage CYCLE SETTINGS
lag caused by the load delay in reaching sterilise
temperature. The Holdwarm system is designed to allow
sterilisation of MEDIA loads ,with a holding stage
Set up the system as described above for the during the cooling process that maintains the
system Without Load Sensing, but with the following temperature of the load and chamber warm enough
detail changes . to permit pouring of the melted media. The media
will be kept warm for up to 48 Hrs . The Autoclave
In STERILISE Stage Cycle Settings;- may be set to operate overnight with a Media Load,
a) Set the STERILISE TIME to the Actual in the knowledge that it will contain a useable load
STERILISE TIME.( no extra allowance heat up ) when opened in the morning…. or later in the day
b) Set the LOAD TEMPERATURE to about 1-2 C “Holdwarm” takes place between COOLING and
below the sterilise temperature COMPLETE
When the load reaches set Load Temperature the When the Complete Conditions are met as
Stabilise time will begin , followed by the Sterilizing described above, if selected, the system goes
Timer starting , and the cycle will proceed instead to the HOLDWARM stage
LOAD SENSED TIMING (Optional extra)

All Sterilizer loads have Thermal Mass. This COOLING LOCKS AND
means that the load will ALWAYS heat up more LOAD SENSED TIMING
slowly than the Sterilizer chamber. If this is not
allowed for in timing of the sterilize Cycle profile, Selection of the LOAD SENSED TIMING function
the load will not be subject to correct sterilizing in a LIQUID or WASTE DESTRUCT Cycle also
conditions, ie it will be exposed to the set implements a LOAD SENSED COOLING LOCK
temperature for too short a time. Load Sensed for that cycle . In this case the COOLING LOCK
Timing avoids this problem. senses and acts upon the actual Load
temperature
Load Sensed Timing is selected in the CYCLE
SETTINGS – Sterilise Stage by setting a LOAD The Cooling Stages operate normally but the
TEMPERATURE. "COMPLETE" stage cannot be reached until the
load , and hence the LOAD SENSING PROBE has
If set to an appropriate temperature-( such as 121C) cooled to a temperature below the COOLING LOCK
then the LOAD SENSED TIMING is ON TEMPERATURE set for that Cycle.
If this is set to 0 C then the LOAD SENSED TIMING

is OFF Set the Cycle COOLING LOCK TEMPERATURE to
the actual Temperature of the LOAD at which the
Please see the Programming manual for full details Cooling Lock is to RELEASE and allow the door to
be opened. It is advisable to err on the Cooler side ,
for safety.
IMPORTANT
The position of the Load sensing Probe is very

important. The probe must be in the same place for
running cycles as it was when the Cycle was
commissioned.- so you will need to set up a
laboratory procedure to ensure it is always placed
correctly.
If correctly positioned the LOAD SENSING PROBE

detects the temperature within the LOAD and so will
ensure that the load experiences the set conditions
for the set time,
If it is just put to one side of the chamber instead of

in the load then Fluid Loads will experience only a
very short time at Sterilise temperature or may not
reach Steriising at all.
SPECIAL LOAD SENSORS

The Load sensor provided with this system is a
5mm/6mm Dia flexible type. This may be too stiff
or solid to use for some loads.
Alternative probes May be available. Please consult

Service dept. or your dealer
SET CLOCK- TIME AND DATE
Eg
To change
the DAY
Type the value you want using the numeric keys

When you are happy with the Date and Time

shown Press the Time Set Button
To save the changes.
OPTIONAL PRINTERS
PRINTER INDEPENDENCE Installing Replacement paper

Please note that the fitted printer is not Open the “Clamshell” front panel,
independent of the control system & has no
separate sensors or intelligence – it records Remove the old Paper Roll.
from the control sensors and prints the same
data as available on the display.. Cut off the end of the new paper
cleanly with scissors
Three types of Printer are available
Feed the cut edge of paper into
A INTERNAL STANDARD PRINTER OPTION the printer mechanism and
Please see instructions below operate the PAPER FEED button.
B EXTERNAL STANDARD PRINTER OPTION
C EXTERNAL User-supplied Rs232
B & C - Please see separate manual(s) for external

printer or RS232 Communications option
INTERNAL PRINTER OPTION

For best operation use only Astell Scientific
Supplied paper and ribbons.
Incorrect loading causes many expensive

service call-outs. Please ensure that the paper
loading method described here is used . Do not
tear-always cut the paper with a sharp pair of
scissors- a likely cause of problems is the
introduction of paper fragments produced when
paper is torn.
CHANGING PRINTER RIBBON

First remove paper from the printer.
Open the Printer Front panel.
The Printer Ribbon is the small black L-shaped

cassette that sits below the paper out slot.
The printer is mounted on the Front face of the Grasp at both ends and pull firmly away from
machine. The standard printer supplied is the the printer assy.
Astell “Clamshell-Load” Type Shown above .
This is a 40 character easy-load dot-matrix To fit the new ribbon
impact printer which prints on 58mm wide plain
roll paper. It uses a replaceable ink ribbon Hold the new Ribbon Cassette by the ends and
cartridge and prints in one single colour ( Black) rotate the small wheel using the tip of a Biro Pen
in the direction shown by the arrow on the
cassette. This tensions the ribbon.
Place the New Ribbon Cassette in position on

the mechanism. Press the Larger end with the
Wheel down gently until the clutch engages then
press the other end down until seated correctly.
The ribbon should fit neatly into the slot
provided without any twists. If not remove and
refit. Printer PROBLEMS
Press “PAPER FEED “ button on top front of Most Printer Faults are due to the paper or
printer for 5-10 seconds to align the ribbon in ribbon being incorrectly installed or use of
the slot. Open front LOWER panel and check incorrect paper or ribbons.
ribbon - The ribbon should run neatly in the slot
provided. If the ribbon is distorted and above the
slot, remove & re-tension the ribbon and repeat PRINTING VERY FEINT
the fitting. Replace Printer Ribbon
Fit paper as described above. CENTRE OF PRINT BLURRED OR MISSING

Make sure paper roll is free to rotate and Close Ribbon incorrectly installed with ribbon out of
top and bottom of case. slot in centre
OPERATION OF PRINTER PAPER WILL NOT LOAD

The Paper end MUST be cut cleanly at the end or
Please note that the print is not visible it may tear , jam, and clog the printer mechanism
immediately after printing since the point at Ensure paper roll is fitted correct way up.
which the printing occurs is a few mm inside the
case & hence may be out of view. RIBBON
Ribbons must be fitted with the ribbon correctly
Printing is automatic whenever it is required by seated in the slot. If the printing becomes faint
the Cycle . replace ribbon.
Cycle Progress is printed automatically as the OVERSIZE PAPER

cycle runs, Or at the end of the cycle depending use only Astell-supplied or Astell- approved
on how printing is set up. paper. Alternatives may appear similar but poor
paper quality will leave excessive dust which
The printer can also be used to print reports etc. can damage printer or use up ink on ribbon too
quickly.
Paper rolls purchased for Adding Machines and

Paper Tills are not suitable and are usually too large.
They also tend to shed paper fragments into the
( Per 58 mm Roll ) mechanism and cause premature failures.
Astell Part No SXP374

WARRANTY
Installation of paper to the printer is outside the
manufacturers control. Service calls during the
warranty period which ( in view of the
Ribbon cartridge manufacturer or agent ) are caused by the
incorrect type, use or fitting of paper or ribbon ,
Astell Part No SXP373 may incur service charges.
PRINTER SPARE PARTS

CLEANING
CHAMBER CLEANING CABINET AND GENERAL CLEANING

WATER QUALITY AND CLEANLINESS OF THE The cabinet painted surfaces may be cleaned with
CHAMBER ARE VITAL TO THE CORRECT a damp cloth moistened with a drop of household
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM . detergent.
This Sterilizer is designed to Heat clean Water in Do NOT use Abrasives or Chlorine-based cleaners
the Chamber. The filling water may become or bleaches on the cabinet or chamber
contaminated by unsterile condensate or drainage
from the Chamber.If the filling water becomes Cleaning of LABELS & WORKING PARTS Clean
contaminated with AGAR, BLOOD, FAECES , or Labelling, aluminium parts or working parts with a
solid rubbish it will cause fumes, smells, potential soft cloth moistened with a little methylated spirits.
health problems and accelerated machine failure. Do not use Solvents IPA, or Aqueous Cleaners
which may remove the printing or melt the
The Chamber and all wetted parts should be plastics.
Cleaned regularly in order to maintain
adequate operating conditions. Load Cleaning of LCD TOUCHSCREEN ;- Clean with a
Containers should be chosen to minimise loss soft cloth moistened with a little water. For best
of the contents into the Sterilizer, e.g.:- do not results you can use 2 Spectacle Cleaning Wipes”
use plastic bags inside Sterilizer Baskets but suitable for Plastic lenses.
use a purpose-made Sterilizer container
designed to catch leaking waste. Please ask If stubborn marks persist use a soft cloth
your supplier for details of containers for your moistened with a very small amount of methylated
machine. spirits. Do not use IPA or similar solvents or
Aqueous cleaners.as these will damage the
The Chamber should be cleaned internally to transparent window.
prevent build-up of contaminants , and we
would suggest that for a machine in daily use,
if used for Fluid Loads or WASTE DESTRUCT
the Chamber should be checked once a week
and cleaned if necessary, . For other
applications Cleaning should be at monthly
intervals or more frequently.
 Open the DOOR as you would normally.
 Remove all trays or shelves.
 Clean the base of the chamber with Hot Water. Do
not use an abrasive cleaner or one which may
leave soluble residues that would remain in the
pipework and contaminate the water.
 Take Care not to damage the sensors , or to

displace them in any way. This is especially the
case with the Over-temperature Thermostat bulb
which is fitted onto the heater and connected to
the chamber wall by a very thin copper tube.
 Wash the sensors with hot water and a soft cloth.
 Turn on The Chamber Drain Valve to drain water
from the chamber. Rinse if required with clean
warm water.
 Dry the chamber with Paper or Cotton Towels. Do
not leave fragments of paper or lint behind.
 Wipe the Gasket with a wet cloth moistened with a
little detergent.
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SAFETY & DOOR INTERLOCKS - OVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTION

INSPECTION
This system is intended to protect the Chamber,
This Sterilizer is fitted with safety interlocks to prevent Controls, and ,the load ,from Thermal Damage but
the opening of the Cover when the chamber is MAY NOT prevent the Water Heaters from
pressurised, and to prevent pressurization if the Cover is damage due to overheating.
not fully closed. The system uses an adjustable HYDRAULIC
THERMOSTAT set to about 250C with the
The U.K. Health and Safety regulations stipulate that
the closure system and interlocks shall be inspected at
Adjustment Knob sited at the back of the cabinet
regular intervals by a competent person , and that all behind a cover.. The thermostat has a sensor bulb
operators shall be trained in the use of the Sterilizer mounted in a clamp on the heater at the rear of the
controls, operating procedures, and the function of chamber. In the event of a temperature rise for any
safety devices. reason above the set Temperature the Thermostat
operates , This provides additional boil-dry
DOOR INTERLOCKS protection.
The door is held in the Locked position by a electrically
retracting Solenoid Locking Pin . This is fitted with 2 or 3 Operation of the standard Overtemperature
sensor microswitches arranged to enable the heating
and control system only when the door is closed and the
thermostat cuts off the heater.- No Warning
handle rotated into the locked position . With the cover indication is provided.,
open or not fully locked heating is disabled. The locking
Bolt system is continually monitored by the control When the temperature drops, power is restored
system. and the control will continue.(depending upon
System Settings)
INSPECTION & TESTING OF DOOR INTERLOCKS
1. Unlock and open the door. If this happens, turn off power, allow to cool
2. Check for smooth Swinging and/or Lifting action with no untouched , then restore power , open and unload.
grating or crunching noises, or looseness.
Isolate and rectify the fault, or Contact the Astell
Inspect the Locking Pins They should slide freely as the
handle is moved Scientific before operating the machine
3. Operate the door handle . Observe the operation of the Warning

bolts. Operation should be firmly limited by the End
The Manufacturers of this Sterilizer accept no
Stops, and all bolts must operate in the same manner.
Check that Solenoid locking Pin operates when handle responsibility for damage which may result in a
is in Fully Locked position..( press [OPEN ]to release Load processed in this Sterilizer in the event of a
lock) overheating fault occurring for any reason. The
Overtemperature Cutout is provided to reduce the
4. Close door and hold shut -DO NOT LOCK . display
risk of Fire or consequent damage.
should change to “UNLOCKED”
5. Rotate handle , Lock and check that Locking- Pin
functions correctly and prevents unlocking. Display
should show the normal display as if ready to start.
6. Use [DOOR] button to unlock. EMERGENCY UNLOCKING
IF THE DISPLAYS SHOW OUT OF SEQUENCE
If the door becomes Jammed or in the case of a
,ERRATICALLY, OR FAILS TO SHOW , OR IF THE
MACHINE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE Power Failure, The Door can be manually
REQUIREMENTS, DO NOT OPERATE AND CONSULT unlocked.
A QUALIFIED ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING!!!
In the U.K. HSE Guidance Note PM73 requires that such The Chamber Must be cool- ( below 50C is
checks are carried out regularly. To Comply With H.S.E.
requirements, instructions regarding testing of these
advised ) and Pressure on Dial Gauge Zero.
interlocks must be permanently displayed close to the
Sterilizer Operator Position
MANUAL UNLOCKING FRONTLOAD MODELS SIZES 120&153 LITRES
Important- Turn Mains POWER SUPPLY OFF
Remove side Panel on HINGE SIDE of machine or

remove cover plate in that side panel , over
Locking Bolt.
Typical view of Bolt Mechanism through hatch
Locate solenoid-operated
Locking bolt.
View of locking Bolt mechanism -

Actual assembly will have various
wires attached.
Here the Wiring is removed for

clarity
Using a finger as shown Pull the

locking bolt BACK against the spring
and hold it there
- meanwhile get someone to operate

door handle ,
Open door and Release bolt.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Safety Valve Test Quick Reference
There are very few moving or wearing parts in this
sterilizer , HOWEVER , It is essential that the unit IMPORTANT *
is kept clean , especially the water in the tank or THE MACHINE MUST BE ATTENDED AT
Chamber and the Gasket. ALL TIMES UNTIL TEST IS COMPLETED.
A GASKET
Keep the mating surface of the Chamber flange
clean. This bears on the gasket to seal the TOUCH
Chamber If necessary apply a little Silicone
Grease. SELECT “SETTINGS”
Check that gasket is not bulging out of the groove TOUCH
and, and that the edge is smooth without any cuts
or abrasions.
SELECT “SITE ENGINEER”
IMPORTANT- Check that the gasket is fitted ENTER “333333”
correctly - the small “Holes” should be on the
outside lip. SELECT “EDIT MACHINE SETTING”
Replace Gasket regularly SELECT “TEST CYCLE”

Astell advise that the Gasket will require replacing ( Background Turns Green )
at 12 month periods – or 6 months if the machine
used intensively or for many high-temp cycles.. TOUCH
B CLEAN CHAMBER (3 Times = Return To Main Menu)

Clean out chamber and inspect for damage to
sensors etc CLOSE & LOCK DOOR
C CLEAN TANK – TOUCH “START”

Drain water from tank and rinse out with clean
hand-hot water. Do NOT use any detergent. SELECT “TEST CYCLE” ON MENU
Detergent will contaminate the feed water and will
cause foaming problems in the tank . TOUCH “START”
(To Start Cycle)
D DOOR INTERLOCK TESTS
Carry out the Door Interlock test described on TEST CYCLE IS NOW RUNNING
previous pages.
When steam is seen coming from the
If necessary lubricate locking pins with a little safety-valve outlet, touch [  ] to
Disulphide high-temp grease. advance machine into cooling.
Note- depending on model the
safety valve may operate by
E SAFETY VALVE TESTING exhausting a blast of steam or by a
continuous steam flow thro the valve
ASTELL SCIENTIFIC advise that the safety
valve musty be regularly tested At intervals of LEAVE UNTIL COMPLETE
NOT MORE THAN 3 MONTHS & THEN OPEN DOOR
NOTE;- There is a hand-operated actuator on the safety
valve which allows it to be manually triggered for testing.
This is NOT adequate as a test of the safety valve. This must IF THE SAFETY VALVE DOES
be done by operating the machine with a suitable Cycle –
NOT OPERATE AT THE STATED
PRESSURE IT MUST BE
CHECKED AND ADJUSTED BY A
QUALIFIED ENGINEER.
THERMOCOUPLE ACCESS PORTS LOAD SENSING PROBES

As Standard these are PT100 type
A Screwed Thermocouple access port is Connection Sockets are provided connected to
provided as standard for Testing the Chamber and/or Load sensing probes.close to
Thermocouples the 5/16-in port for the armoured T/C probe.
This comprises a HEX.THERMOCOUPLE PORT FITTING REPLACEMENT PROBES

COVER CAP which screws onto a male fitting. The Flexible Armoured Probe has a short rigid
There are slots in the sides of the male fitting tube at the Chamber Wall end. This is fitted
to allow the wires to emerge under the cap. The through a threaded Compression fitting in the
cap clamps a 12mm silicone seal against the chamber wall .
hole in the male fitting. The seal deforms
around the thin thermocouple wires. Load Sensing probe replacement;-
 Remove the appropriate cover from the case to
give access to the probes.
Front-Load models;-  Locate the LOAD SENSE probe fitting.
 Hold the probe fitting and loosen the
The port is fitted at the Left-Hand side of the compression nut on the INSIDE of the Chamber-
machine approx on the boiler centre line this fitting is fitted the "wrong-way-round" with the
(Remove the Small cover for access ) compression joint on the INSIDE. The
Compression-olive will be compressed hard onto
Top--Load models;- the armoured probe tube-end, and this means that
the old olive and possibly the Compression nut if
The port is fitted at the RH side of the machine on ydamaged, must be replaced with new items
the boiler side . Remove the Small cover for every time the probe is changed.
access  The probe is installed by passing the wire and
end-tube through the compression Nut and olive
and then through the fitting from the inside, and the
Where a blank has been supplied in place of compression Nut and olive fitted on the Inside of
the adaptor, you will need to fit the optional the chamber .
adaptor yourself.  DO NOT pull on the cable or damage the
insulation on the inside of the fitting. Where
Remove the fitting blank and fit the Astell adaptor. supplied the silicone sleeved part of the wires
should be inside the fitting to act as a cushion
against abrasion.
FITTING THIN-WIRE “TESTING”  Tighten finger-tight , then tighten further with a
THERMOCOUPLES spanner.. A little Silicone Joint Compound may be
smeared onto the olive beforehand, but DO NOT
To insert test thermocouples in the fitting release put silicone sealant on the Compression nut or
the Cover-cap nut and remove the seals. Pass the threads.
thermocouples through the split seal and out one
side slot , with the other seal on top. Fit the cover  IMPORTANT!! When disconnecting make a
cap nut and tighten to seal.. note of the plug connections and wire colours
and when reconnecting ensure that the plug
pins are connected to the correct polarity wires
FUSES
INTERNAL SYSTEM FUSES / TRIPS-
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE & FUSE FAILURE or MCB TRIPPING
INDICATES A TECHNICAL PROBLEM WHICH
SHOULD BE SOLVED BEFORE THE FUSE IS
REPLACED OR TRIP RESET
Low Voltage high current Hazards

The Switch-mode power supply produces 24
volts DC at up to 2or 5 amps. it is short-circuit
protected but during servicing ensure that no
fluids or foreign bodies are brought into
contact with the circuit boards or damage may
be caused.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
Consult manufacturer before replacing fuses
To comply with safety requirements use only

manufacturer’s recommended fuses . Use only
Ceramic HRC fuses in mains power circuits (where
specified)
COMMISSIONING AND CYCLE SETTING
This section describes how to derive the settings In most cases the behaviour of a load in this
that you may need to enter for your intended arrangement is unknown, so it is necessary to use a
Cycle(s) . The description applies to Media Loads or chart recorder or multi-thermocouple indicator to
Discard Loads but a similar approach can be applied monitor the load, and find the ideal AIRPURGE and
to Instrument/Glassware. Sterilize times.
A "CYCLE" consists of three process sections plus TEMPERATURE RECORDER OR DATA-

Cool Lock settings. Each of these is independently LOGGER
selected and adjustable, for COMMISSIONING MEASUREMENTS
 HEATING AND AIRPURGE at around 100C Arrange a multi-pen Thermocouple CHART
Purges the air from the chamber. RECORDER or indicator to monitor the temperature
 HEATING AND STERILIZE at Setpoint in the load and in the chamber.. For a complex load,
Temperature for Selected Time the steam penetration is slowest into the more
 COOLING LOCKS Set Temperature. enclosed parts , such as the centre of stainless steel
buckets. In this case, the very centre of each
The Cycle Values can be determined by trial-and- container should be monitored with the sensor inside
error, but as this can be very long and involved, it is a load item (e.g.;- a Petri dish).. Other points
best to use a chart recorder to investigate the throughout the load may be monitored depending on
Temperature - Time behaviour of the load. A how many thermocouple sensors are available. If
number of settings must be made;- desired sterilizing monitor tapes or spore strips may
be distributed throughout the load.
AIRPURGE
The Airpurge Time depends on the nature of the LOAD SENSING OPTION
load . Items such as small quantities of Bottled The Process to determine the Time Settings differs if
Fluids , Trays or Racks, Solid items, Bowls, etc have LOAD SENSED TIMING Option is fitted and
low thermal mass & do not trap much air, and will selected. If it is available on your machine, you must
sterilize quite satisfactorily with minimal, typ 5-7 decide whether it is necessary or desirable to use it
minutes of AIRPURGE TIME. However , larger loads or to select the simpler timing system
with larger bottles of fluids, boxes of bottles, Phials You should choose to use this if the heatup time of
, Petri dishes, etc have a large thermal mass and the load may vary from cycle to cycle, e.g. if the size
trap a great deal of air . These ALWAYS need a of loads varies widely. ;-
longer AIRPURGE time of typically 15 - 30minutes.
The AIRPURGE time should be set to give at least  LOAD SENSED TIMING SELECTED & FITTED ;
5 minutes of active AIRPURGE during which Please See later section
steam will be visible emerging from the Exhaust  LOAD SENSED TIMING NOT FITTED ; Please
follow the instructions below.
Insufficient AIRPURGE causes excess pressure
in the chamber for the temperature, and higher
peak-peak fluctuation in temperature which will
SETTING TIMES AND PARAMETERS
trigger the “Chamber WITHOUT LOAD SENSED TIMING
( or Load ) Temperature Fall “ message.
1] Select the desired CYCLE and set values as
follows:
DETERMINING SUITABLE STERILIZE & AIRPURGE TIME
AIRPURGE TIMES For loads which require long AIRPURGE - 30
min see AIRPURGE above
The chamber will heat-up to sterilize Temperature For loads which DO NOT need a long AIRPURGE -
before the load catches - up, and this time delay 10 min see AIRPURGE above
must be accounted for to ensure correct sterilization. STERILIZE TIME 60 minutes
The LOAD SENSED TIMING OPTION ( Where it STERILIZE TEMPERATURES ;
has been fitted ) compensates for the time-lag For loads which are NOT Temperature Sensitive it is
automatically and only requires the Sterilizing Time recommended that the temperature is set to approx.
to be entered. 2 to 3 Deg C above the temperature at which
sterilizing is required .This will help to speed up the
If the time-lag for the load to catch up with the process and to ensure adequate sterilization
chamber is known, or can be adequately estimated effectiveness.
then this may be added to the desired Sterilizing
Time and the total set as the STERILIZE TIME for For loads which Are Temperature Sensitive e.g.
the Cycle. MEDIA it is recommended that the temperature is
set to the temperature at which sterilizing is required THERMOSTAT KNOB Clockwise very slowly until
as excess temperature may damage the media.. the display changes to show 'COMPLETE'. The
reaction time of the system may be up to 10
COOLING LOCK (Programmable) seconds so carry out this in small steps of 2C at a
Set Cooling Temp. to 100C time., waiting 10 seconds between steps.
COOLING LOCK – internal preset thermostat

Record any setting for future reference, then Set to Leave the dial in the finished “COMPLETE” position.
MINIMUM (a/cw) on dial. Record the reading of the knob on the dial against
the scale, for future reference purposes. This will
2] Start the Cycle cycle running. normally be somewhere below 80 C probably
around 55C, as the chamber wall cools much faster
3] Chamber and load temperatures will rise than the load, but slower than the chamber
towards 100C, temperature display.
AIRPURGE timer will start
Note down the Airpurge Time reading shown on 11] COMPLETION of CYCLE
the DISPLAY at the time when the "Slowest " Unload the Sterilizer and submit any test-
Load Testing Thermocouple exceeds 95C. [ Call strips to examination / Incubation, etc ; These should
this time display reading “T1”.] all indicate satisfactory sterilization. If this is not the
case, it is possible that steam penetration into the
4] At this point, press The [STOP] button and select load is restricted by load Packaging ( Plastic bags,
" Stage Change?" boxes, or Paper Wraps are possible culprits ) or air
is remaining in the load .The loading technique may
5] Chamber will heat to Sterilize. require modification;- Try a smaller number of items
per container , different containers, Wrapping or
6] STERILIZING Stage will start . The Temperature bags, and ensure that any bags have the tops
will control at the set Sterilizing Temperature. opened before autoclaving, or consult the
Manufacturer for advice on improving the steam
Note down the "STERILIZE TIME" shown on the penetration.
DISPLAY at the moment when the SLOWEST test
thermocouple in the load reaches an acceptable ENTERING THE VALUES THAT YOU HAVE
temperature for sterilizing to occur. DETERMINED
[Call this time reading “T2” ] Using the Timer
Display as a clock wait a further measured period, Enter "Supervisor Mode" and select " Enter Cycle
equal to the desired STERILIZE TIME (For Parameters".
example, this might be 15 minutes. ).
Enter the CYCLE VALUES into the CYCLE Settings
7] At this point, press The [STOP] button and select determined as follows;-
" Stage Change?"
STERILIZING TEMPERATURE has already been
8] 'COOLING' mode will begin, as shown on the set at the start of the test and does not need to be
display. changed. Leave it as it is
9] PROGRAMMABLE COOLING LOCK. To ensure that sterilizing conditions are met, the
You should have Set the PRESET COOL LOCK temperatures should all be amended as follows to
THERMOSTAT dial to Minimum . allow for calibration tolerances before setting into the
profile :-
The load will cool down slower than the Chamber
Temperature Display; Monitor the load temperatures AIRPURGE TIME - Set to the time measured, from
on the Recorder/Indicator and note down the the start of airpurge Period to all points in the load
Displayed CHAMBER TEMPERATURE at the reaching 95C. ( at this moment the display was
moment when the HOTTEST part of the load has Recorded as “T1”).
cooled to a temperature safe to handle. Call this
"CYCLE COOL-LOCK TEMP" AIRPURGE TIME = ( (Original Time Set) - T1 )
minutes
10] PRESET COOL LOCK THERMOSTAT
It is important to Correctly Adjust the PRESET e.g. If “T!” was Display=2.00, then ;-
COOLING-LOCK THERMOSTAT. However, it can 8 min - 2 min = 6 minutes airpurge
only be set to One Temperature, which should be time to set in Cycle profile
that required for the worst-case Cycle from a point of
view of operator safety. STERILIZE TIME - Set to the total of the time taken
for the load to catch-up to sterilize temperature ,
Monitor the load temperature as it cools and when added to the desired Sterilize Time in minutes.
it falls below a safe temperature to handle (usually
80C) rotate the PRESET COOLING LOCK
The Catch-up time is the original set sterilize time , When the load reaches the Sterilizing Temperature the
less the reading taken as "T2” Sterilizing Timer will START , and the cycle will proceed. (
It is not necessary to note down any value or time .)
STERILIZE TIME = ( set Sterilize time - T2 ) +
( Desired Sterilize Time ) minutes Omit Stage 7 completely ( the cycle will proceed
under automatic control ).
e.g. If “T2” was Display=51.00, then ;- Carry out stages 8,9,10,11 as described above.
( 60 min - 51 min ) + 15 min = 24
minutes Sterilize time to set in Cycle profile Enter "Supervisor Mode" ,select "enter Cycle
parameters " and Enter the CYCLE VALUES
COOLING LOCK SETTINGS determined as follows;-
COOL-LOCK TEMPERATURE ; AIRPURGE TIME -

Set this Parameter to the Temperature recorded Set to the time measured, from the start of the
during the test as "CYCLE COOL LOCK TEMP" AIRPURGE Period to all points in the load reaching
95C.
NOTE:-If this setting has already been determined
for a different Cycle, the Final setting must be left at AIRPURGE TIME = ( ( Initial set AIRPURGE Time )
the LOWEST temperature of those determined for - T1 ) minutes
all Cycles.
STERILIZE TIME - Leave this Set to the time
SETTING PARAMETERS entered as STERILIZING TIME during the above
with LOAD SENSED TIMING test .
However, If the results of the measurements indicate
SETTING UP WITH LOADSENSE TIMING OPTION that , for one or more of the load points measured,
FITTED the time spent above the "Ideal" sterilizing
Temperature would be only just sufficient for
The Load Sensed Timing system detects the Load sterilization then the Sterilizing time may be
temperature , and automatically allows for the time- increased a little to suit .
lag caused by the load delay in reaching sterilize
temperature. SETTING COOLING LOCKS with LOAD SENSED
TIMING OPTION
Set up the system as described above for the When Load Sense Timing is selected .-
system Without Load Sensing, but with the following
detail changes ;- COOLING LOCK TEMPERATURE
The LOAD SENSING option automatically
a) Set STERILIZE TEMPERATURE to the temperature changes the PROGRAMMABLE COOLING LOCK
at which the load is to be Sterilized . The control to a mode which detects the Temperature of the
system automatically raises the actual initial sterilize Load itself via the LOAD SENSING PROBE ,
temperature a little & causes the Sterilizing Timer to instead of sensing the temperature in the
start when the load is equal to the Sterilizing Dummy Load..
Temperature setting., equivalent to the desired
Sterilizing Temp. Then the sterilizing temp returns to Set the Cooling Lock Temperature to the actual
normal. Temperature of the LOAD at which the Cooling
Lock is to RELEASE and allow the door to be
b) Set the STERILIZE TIME to the Actual DESIRED opened. It is advisable to err on the Cooler side , for
STERILIZE TIME. safety.
Because the lock senses the actual load
c) COOLING LOCK (PROGRAMMABLE) Set temperature there is no compromise ,
Temperature to 100C
estimation or guesswork required to select
d) COOLING LOCK (INTERNAL PRESET the cool lock release temperature
THERMOSTAT - Record any setting for future
reference, then Set to minimum on dial.
e) LOAD SENSING Set To “ON” in Cycle profile
Carry out stages 1 to 5 as described above for normal

cycles, “without Load sensing”
In place of stage 6, The Chamber Temperature will

heat to the Set Sterilizing Temperature, and will
display a message "LOAD HEATING TO
STERILIZE". The Sterilizing timer is stopped.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

available at the Mains Socket. If these are
Q Screen Contrast wrong. The screen is set up all OK call service engineer.
for viewing straight on. If viewed at an angle the
contrast will change The Screen contrast is Q Difficult to close Door against gasket (1)
adjustable -. See Programming Manual
A This could be trapped air expanding. If
Q The RCD earth leakage trips in the supply for chamber is still Very hot allow to cool down
the machine a keep tripping out. and try again.
A The type of heater used in this machine means Q Difficult to close Door against gasket (2)
that Operation from a RCCD residual or earth-
leakage trip may cause tripping problems ., This A If gasket is more than 6 months old consider
may occur especially if the machine is not replacement.
operated for some time and is due to moisture
ingress to the Inconel-Sheathed heaters. If this Q Steam leaks from around Gasket (1)
happens connect to a non- protected supply
and run for 5-10 cycles. Then revert to A Gasket MUST be fitted correctly into Groove
Protected supply. If the tripping then continues and must have no damage to the edges of the
please consult the manufacturer. lips or cuts or abrasions. The opposite Sealing
face that it touches must be clean with no
Q Why cannot I operate a control and Fast- cuts or damage.
Exhaust the steam when I want to?
Q Steam leaks from around Gasket (2)
This action would however probably be dangerous
and could be in breach of health and safety A Possibly Gasket needs replacing -it must be
legislation. Firstly the amount of teanm replaced before the silicone rubber loses its
produced when a chamber pressurised to 120C sealing properties- any time after 6 months
is exhausted is very large and constitutes a of use.
serious hazard.. Unless special high
temperature exhaust pipework is installed in the Q Gasket has been changed but steam leaks
building to take this exhaust away top a safe .
discharge , then this would be unsafe. If the A Gasket MUST be fitted correct way round-
load being processed contained any fluids then there are small holes in the gasket lip
the action of exhausting the steam from 120C These must be on the OUTSIDE edge.
would cause all the fluid load to flash-boil. This
would cause the load to violently boil over & Q Cycles that are provided pre-set as
empty the load contents into the chamber, delivered are not suitable for my loads.
which quickly will "gum-up" the valves and
pipework. Also if such a load was removed A Consult the sections on selecting Times ,
aven after it had appeared to stop boiling over temperatures , etc, then in SUPERVISOR
then it would be very likely to flash-boil again level enter the new Cycle values you require.
into the face of the user carrying the load.
Q Delayed Start would be useful / is Not
Required
Q I have connected to Deionized water and
the unit does not work. A Turn ON or OFF Delayed Start - See
Programming manual
A Please connect to The correct water supply -
Not Deionized or Distilled. Q I have started the wrong Cycle
Q I have locked the Handle when Open

A Press  button ,Enter supervisor
A Press the DOOR button follow instructions and rotate Password (222222) & select Stage Jump.
the handle to the Unlocked position Then Select jump to Cooling. Allow to cool,
.Clear the alarm then open, close and start
Q Power On but Display does not light correct cycle
.
A Check that the Power Switch is ON For
Emergency Stop switches Use the key to
release the Button to the ON position. Check
that the unit is plugged in and there is power
Q My Machine needs to be calibrated

Q I have Changed and Forgotten the
Passwords (Security Codes) A You will need a Calibration organisation who
can carry out the appropriate tests with Known
A There is a way to view or reset these- Consult Calibrated Thermometers and Pressure gauges.
Astell Astell Scientific or your Agent will be able to assist,
and Astell provide a separate manual on
Q The Load comes out WET and I need it to calibration -“ Calibration Manual #1”
be DRY
Q My system starts to heat immediately
A This is not possible with this machine- without taking any water.& Heating is unstable
because it does not have a Drying function
A The Water level sensor in the chamber are
Q Cycle Does not offer “Drying Time” setting damaged or contaminated-
See FAULTS section “ Waterlevel Sensors”
A This machine does not have a Drying function
Q “Safety Valve Test Overdue” appears
A You have not carried out a safety valve test.

See “Safety Valve testing” section
Q My Printer does not print properly
A See PRINTER FAULTS in the “OPTIONAL

PRINTERS” section
Q How Do I Clean the Machine?
A See “Maintenance &Cleaning” section
Q I Need to manually Unlock the door
A Please see the photo-instructions in the

section “ Manual Unlocking”
SPARE PARTS AND SERVICE

When ordering spare Parts or requesting Service Assistance please have ready
the SERIAL NUMBER and the MODEL NUMBER - both of these to be found on the
RATING PLATE fixed at the rear of the machine .
Use only approved ASTELL SCIENTIFIC spare parts , The fitting of Non-Astell-approved
Parts will render this machine Non-Compliant with the E.C./ E.U. E.M.C. and L.V. and
the P.E.D. Directives and will void any CE mark.
Continued use of a machine which does not comply is an offence under / E.U. law.
SPARE PARTS LIST

For any items not appearing here consult manufacturer or supplier.
Spares numbers to be defined – please consult manufacturer
Part Description Part Number
Heater 80-150l Frontload 3.3 Kw ZXA851

Door Gasket 80-150l Frontload SER291
Locking Solenoid Nt4 230vac All Frontload Models BXW231
Handle Assy ( Metal ) All Frontload Models 346010
Solenoid Pin Sense Microswitch ( Small/ Long Lever ) SXQ598
Lock-Solenoid Microswitch SXS212
Door Bolt Microswitch ZXA987
Door Closed M/Sw SXS210
Pressure Gauge RXA056
Solenoid Valve FXA495
Water Level Insulator Assy SXA070
Water Level Sensor Strip Consult supplier
Safety Valve GXA498
O/T Cutot Stat 0-300c SXL503
Cool Lock Thermostat ZXA376
Gas Spring XXA530
Door Interlock Pressure Switch- Preset SXP688
PT100 SENSOR ASSY DXE364
LOAD SENSOR PROBE ( ARMOURED HEAVY DUTY ) Consult supplier
LOAD SENSOR (PROBE LIGHT DUTY) Consult supplier
T/C PROBE ENTRY ADAPTOR Consult supplier
( normally fitted as standard )
SECURE TOUCH + Plc control system B&R Consult supplier
Power supply input output (PSUIO) PCB ASSEMBLY Consult supplier
Pressure Transducer assy Consult supplier
Pt100 Chamber Sensor Assy + Cable Consult supplier
Consult supplier
Consult supplier = PLEASE CONSULT SERVICE DEPT OR AGENT.
CERTIFICATION
A Certificate of Examination is supplied with every Sterilizer. This meets

P.E.D requirements & includes details of Chamber etc. relating to the
pressure vessel, specifies the design pressure, the test pressure to which
the Chamber was subjected during manufacture, and the date of the
Pressure Vessel testing , which will be required by an insurance
company..
Please note that this equipment comes under the requirements of

the CE Pressure Equipment Directive and your machine will
certainly need insurance cover and regular inspections. Most QA
systems require a formal maintenance contract in place and
regular calibration must be carried out .
It is a statutory requirement of the U.K. Health & Safety at Work Act and
in many other countries that Sterilizers be thoroughly inspected by a
competent person prior to use ( usually an Engineering Surveyor from
an Insurance Company ) , and at least every 14 months thereafter.
(Section 35(5) of the Factories Act 1961.)
The information on the Test Certificates will be required by the Inspector,

and you are advised to take good care of your Certificate.
Test certificates for Electrical safety and Calibration of the control system
are supplied as standard, Full test analysis results are available to
special request.
Pressure Temperature Correlation
Pressure/Temperature Calibration
This chart shows Pressure and Temperature correlation for Saturated Steam, and the
Maximum/Minimum acceptable Temperature display Values for a Correlation
Accuracy of +/- 2%. It applies to ASTELL Sterilizers only.
Pressure Temperature Temperature - Tolerance

Bar Deg C Min Temp Max temp
0.65 114.51 112.22 116.80
0.70 115.40 113.09 117.71
0.75 116.28 113.95 118.61
0.80 117.14 114.80 119.48
0.85 117.96 115.60 120.32
0.90 118.80 116.42 121.18
0.95 119.63 117.24 122.02
1.00 120.42 118.01 122.83
1.037 121.00 118.58 123.42
1.05 121.21 118.79 123.63
1.10 121.96 119.52 124.40
1.15 122.73 120.28 125.18
1.25 124.18 121.70 126.66
1.30 124.90 122.40 127.40
1.35 125.59 123.08 128.10
1.40 126.28 123.75 128.81
1.45 126.96 124.42 129.50
1.50 127.62 125.07 130.17
1.55 128.26 125.69 130.83
1.60 128.89 126.31 131.47
1.65 129.51 126.92 132.10
1.70 130.13 127.53 132.73
1.75 130.75 128.14 133.37
1.77 131.00 128.38 133.62
1.80 131.37 128.74 134.00
1.85 131.96 129.32 134.60
1.90 132.54 129.90 135.19
1.95 133.13 130.47 135.79
2.00 133.69 131.02 136.36
2.05 134.25 131.57 136.94
2.10 134.82 132.12 137.52
2.15 135.36 132.65 138.07
2.20 135.88 133.16 138.60
2.25 136.43 133.70 139.16
Note:-This chart is for checking Pressure/Temperature Steam

Correlation only & is appropriate for Press/ Temp. instruments
specified as individually accurate to +/- 1% . It should not be used
as a calibration standard for Pressure or Temperature indicators,
which must be calibrated in accordance with the Manufacturer's
Specifications.
Flow Schematic Electric Heated autofill
INSTALLATION WIRING DRAWINGS

Single Phase Wiring – 230V ac 32A
3 Phase Wiring 380-440V ac
Power Input Wiring all 3 phase models [dwg367-500]
3 phases,Neutral and Earth 208V 3phase or 380-440V 3 phase
Notes Space
This space is for your own notes on the system

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mxn746-d01ed a Swiftlock Duaclave #6&7 autofill & Dir Steam.

doc SECURE-TOUCH + SWIFTLOCK STERILISER 1

Part No mxn746-d01ed a Swiftlock

For the associated

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................... 22

Where space is limited the Duaclave double

These machine are available with various

o Suitable for a wide range of Laboratory

Pictured right: An ASB270BTDV fitted with the

In accordance with IEC61010

GENERAL OPERATION & LOG-BOOK

DOCUMENT ISSUES AND DETAILS

SAFETY VALVE TESTING

This machine contains a Safety Valve Safety Valve Test

Astell Scientific advise that the Safety Valve

At Power-On & Cycle Start the system checks the

IF THE SAFETY VALVE DOES

ELECTRICAL FIRE RISK BATTERY BACKUP

Place in the area where it is intended to use the

HANDLING/MOVING DISTANCE FROM WALLS

Failure to comply with these

5] These models are provided with a Chamber B] EXHAUST VENT

PIPEWORK INSTALLATION NOTES 1

AUTOCLAVES 80-300 Litres Electrically Heated

PIPEWORK INSTALLATION NOTES 2

AUTOCLAVES 80-300 Litres Direct Steam Heated

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE RATING PLATE

POWER SUPPLY INLET Before attempting an installation, consult the

RCCD /RCD residual Trips

Do Not Connect Any Other Uk Regulations & PAT testing

Mains Lead Wire Colours UK or EUROPEAN POWER SUPPLIES

380/440 VOLT 3-PHASE SUPPLY

Fuse or Contact-Breaker Ratings-

Power Supply Suppression

When installing, any wiring work must be carried

ELECTRICAL RATING PLATE

UK or EUROPEAN POWER SUPPLIES 230V SINGLE PHASE SUPPLY

It should be connected to a Swiched & Fused

The earth, live and neutral feed cables should be

This equipment must be earthed...

USA –TYPE 208V POWER SUPPLIES 200-220v 3-PHASE SUPPLIES

In these models the heaters are the standard

The Heaters are wired in the factory Phase-To-

The Three Phase Supply must be a balanced

The NEUTRAL line must be connected to a

The neutral line must not have a fuse or trip

The internal electronics and control actuators

DIRECT STEAM HEATED MODELS key Operating differences

Direct Steam heated models have H Cleaning

D Pump Out At End ( HTM2010 option)

Up & Down buttons - moves

Cycle Time = Time into

The temperature and

Date and Time is in the top right

BUTTONS AND DISPLAYS

Door OPEN Button Press to OPEN door

Door Close Button Press to Close door

ALARM button - displays all system alarms.

SWIFTLOCK “Secure-Touch+ ” AUTOFILL STERILIZER