Ambassador 158DS Front Loading Autoclave by Rodwell Scientific Instruments

CYCLE PARAMETERS

• Timer: 0 to 119 minutes
• Temperature range: 100 to 137 deg.C.
• Maximum design pressure: 2.62 Bar (38 psig)
• Water Supply: Not required unless drain line condenser is specified.

  CONTROL SYSTEM-

  • MP 24 control offers up to 24 pre-set programs and many cycle options and features; see MP 24 specification for specification and pictures.
  • Large Pressure Gauge for exact indication of chamber pressure
  • Air Removal by upward and downward steam displacement via free steam valve and automatic steam traps.

    SITE REQUIREMENTS Direct Steam Heated

    • Electricity supply: 220/240v, single phase, 50/60Hz rated @ 5 amps.
    • Drain Service: > 38mm metal drain is required. If the drain is of plastic construction, then a drain line condenser may be required. Drain service should be no higher than 100mm from floor level. If this is a problem please contact Rodwell because we may be able to raise the drain outlet on the autoclave to suit existing drain services. The drain should be vented to a high level outside the building to comply with regulations.
    • Other Voltages available on request.
    • Steam Supply: DS autoclaves are manufactured so that they can be heated by an external steam supply. If direct steam heating is specified, a clean, dry, saturated steam supply reduced to 35-40 psig (2.4 to 2.76 Bar), fitted with a pressure gauge and test cock and terminated at a stopcock within 2 metres run of the rear of the autoclave will be required. Note that Rodwell direct steam autoclaves work by upward and downward steam displacement for effective air removal and unbeatable reliability.

      SAFETY
      
      

      • Thermal lock to prevent the chamber from being opened if the chamber or load is above 80 deg.C.
      • Pressure lock to prevent the chamber from being opened if the chamber is above 0.04 bar.
      • If either lock fails the autoclave will ‘fault’ in a safe conditions and ‘lock fault’ will be indicated on the control panel and an alarm will sound.
      • Safety devices prevent the cycle being initiated until both door bolts and the outer door lock has been closed.
      • The vessel is designed in accordance with the general requirements of BS2646 Part 1 1993 and EN61010-2-41 1996.
      • All control circuits are 24 volts.
      • Manual and Automatic Safety steam shut off valves.
      CONSTRUCTION
      The chambers and doors are constructed from stainless steel (BS1501-321 S31 where specified). The outer door is a G.R.P. moulding, which considerably reduces surface temperature. Sealing of chamber is effected by a silicone rubber "O" ring system. Closure is by means of 2 door bolts fitted with heat resistant handles, which are interlocked with the steam release vent. One door bolt is fitted with a captive bolt device to safely reduce any residual pressure for each chamber. Mounted on castors for ease of movement