FVA/A1 STERILIZERS

1. INTRODUCTION
FVA/A1 - OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
1.1. PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This manual is intended for users of sterilizers of the FVA/A1 range. It contains all the information required for proper use of these
machines. Strict and sensible compliance with the instructions and rules given in this manual is essential for the proper operation and
durability of each machine and for safeguarding and protecting the safety of the operator and of the materials being processed.
Accordingly, you should read carefully all the prescriptions given in this manual and follow them strictly. All the information given here
is up-to-date as of the publication date.
1.1.1. DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION
This “OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL” is an official document issued by FEDEGARI AUTOKLAVEN AG (hereafter
referenced as FEDEGARI for the sake of brevity) and is an integral part of the machine. It is identified by a Document Code given in
the footer of each page, allowing its identification, traceability and subsequent reference.
1.2. DISCLAIMERS
FEDEGARI has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate and exhaustive. However, it
assumes no responsibility in case of errors or omissions. FEDEGARI reserves itself the right to amend, at any time and without
notice, the specifications of the hardware and software described in this document. FEDEGARI reserves itself the option of amending
this manual at any time without notice.
1.3. CONFIDENTIALITY
Full or partial duplication, transmission, transcription or storage in an information retrieval system, and translation into other
languages, in any form, of this manual and of the associated documents are strictly prohibited without the prior written permission of
FEDEGARI.
1.4. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
Further information on this sterilizer is available in the following document:
� TECHNICAL MANUAL
1.5. USING THIS MANUAL
This manual must be read sequentially, i.e., from beginning to end, one page after the other, and the various notices and WARNING!s
must be understood and remembered.
Since it is assumed that the operator is qualified to use this type of machine, all general information and instructions that necessarily
must be part of his background knowledge have been omitted.
This manual must be considered as an integral part of the machine and must therefore follow it in all its transfers, both within and
outside the company in which it is used.
1.6. MAINTAINING THE MANUAL
This manual must be preserved throughout the life of the machine. Store this manual in places that are protected against humidity
and heat. Do not remove, tear or rewrite parts of this manual for any reason.
If operating situations that are not considered by, or do not match, the ones presented in this manual occur, contact the manufacturer
immediately for a possible update.
You must ensure that all the updates you receive promptly replace the corresponding obsolete documents.
This manual must be stored with the greatest possible care. Avoid inappropriate handling and any damage, however partial, to its
contents.
The operator is responsible for replacing the manual immediately if it is damaged, lost or rendered fully or partially unintelligible.
ID no. 85693 Rev. 2 4 / 31 July 2005