SciCan StatClave G4 PM Checklist
Continuing our series of checklists, today we’re moving on to the SciCan StatClave G4 autoclave. One of the biggest tabletop autoclaves on the market partnered by unparalleled G4 technology patented by SciCan. This article will provide you with everything you need to know about your autoclave’s periodical maintenance steps. This StatClave G4 PM checklist comes as a part of our Free Preventative Maintenance program.
And if you have any questions our certified technicians are here to help. And you can give us a call at 704-966-1650, and hit option 3 for our Free Tech Support line. Or if you’d like to see a digital version of this PM Checklist, you can find it on our website here.
CAUTION! Hot Chamber – The units stand-by mode is preset to maintain a hot chamber. Turn the unit off and allow adequate time for it to cool before performing maintenance.
Daily
Clean the door gasket and door plate with a damp lint-free cloth and check for wear – Replace if needed.
Clean all external surfaces with a damp lint-free cloth.
Weekly
Clean the chamber and appropriate accessories with
a wet cloth. If required, use a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches). Carefully rinse with distilled water and remove any residue.
Clean the waste bole – if applicable.
Disinfect external surfaces with Optim 1 Disinfectant.
Optim1 Wipes are available here on our website.
Optim1 1-gallon bottles are also available here.
Opticlave is also available here.
Monthly or Every 100 Cycles
Clean both water reservoirs and water reservoir filters.* *To avoid cross contamination, be sure to use a different cloth and container with solution to wipe the internal surfaces of each reservoir.
Inspect and clean all 3 chamber filters- Replace if needed.
Clean the external distilled water tank – if installed.
Clean the chamber rack and trays.
StatClave G4 Chamber Drain Filters can be found on our site here
Every 6 Months or Every 500 Cycles
Perform all the cleaning tasks listed in the monthly schedule (above).
Replace the bacteriological filter.
Replace the door seal.
StatClave G4 Bacteriological Filter can be found on our site here
The StatClave G4 Door Seal can be found on our site here
StatClave G4 Chamber Drain Filters can be found on our site here
Yearly or Every 1,000 Cycles
Annual service recommendations include: Clean reservoir and reservoir filters, Check integrity of incoming and outgoing services (power, water supply, drain), Check general condition of machine, Check bacteriological filter (replace if required), Inspect and clean right cover air filter, Check door seal (replace if required), Inspect chamber filters (replace if required).
Final Thoughts
If you’ve reached this point, then you should have a good understanding as to what your maintenance schedule should look like. But if you still have questions or there’s help you need, we’ve got options. You can call us anytime at our tech support line at 704-966-1650, Option 3 for free tech support. Or we have our Free Preventative Maintenance Program. Which allows you to submit information on your machine, and WE call YOU whenever it’s time to maintain a part of your autoclave. Our techs will walk you through step-by-step and tell you what part you need and what to do with it.
Hopefully this guide helps you to understand that preventative maintenance isn’t a daunting task as long as you know what to do.
As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”
We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.
You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.
Parts for the SciCan StatClave G4 can be found on our website here.