LABEC AA9 - Manual (Page 3)

General
The LABEC Automatic Autoclave is designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
S.A.A. boiler Code and has been approved by the Boiler Inspectors Branch of the N.S.W.
Department of Industrial Relations ‘Workcover Authority’, to operate at pressures up to 138 K.P.A.
Regulations require that on installation the autoclave be examined by a licensed boiler inspector
and this certificate of inspection be displayed under glass near the autoclave and renewed annually.
Approval Numbers
NSW QLD SA WA TAS
AA9 6766­P­87 WA94
AA13/AA16 674­P­90 BV18716 PV86636/7 WA9489 TA4946
AA18/AA20 673­P­90 BV18717 PV86636/7 WA9490 TA4947
Heating
Heating of the autoclave is by means of stainless tubular element located in the base of the
autoclave vessel.
Description of Controls
See Appendix A Attached
Temperature Control
Labec autoclaves are fitted with solid state proportional action temperature controllers which operate
from a sensitive thermocouple or Rtd inserted in the working space of the chamber. The controller
has been calibrated at 121°C and before any adjustments to temperature settings are made allow
the autoclave temperature to stabilise for at least one half hour. For the digital controller fitted
please read the enclosed operating instructions when setting the controller temperature. Note: if
you intend using the autoclave at temperatures other than the preset 121°C, you need to
adjust the ‘AL4’ value, using the up or down arrow, set this value equal to the new
temperature at which you use the autoclave (you must do this in LVL2 in the controller).
Now change the temperature using up and down arrows to the new temperature setting
and press start. (AL4 is the value which when reached will activate the timer).
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
Please observe the following safety measures before using your LABEC equipment.
1.
Ensure pressure inside the autoclave is reading zero KPA on the pressure gauge before
opening the lid.
2. These autoclaves are NOT FLAME PROOF and under no circumstances should
inflammable, combustible or explosive material be placed in the autoclave.
3. Low ignition temperature materials and those materials which give off inflammable or
explosive vapors should not be placed in the autoclave.
4. Avoid heating substances which give off corrosive vapor.
5. Users are advised of the dangers of heating combustible materials. The manufacturer can
recommend special types of elements which will prohibit the autoclaves temperature
6. Observe those rules pertaining to wiring and installation of electrical appliances as
recommended by the local supply authority.
Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd Instruction Manual ­ Autoclave AA9 Bench Top Model