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Your autoclave should be serviced in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines and the Australian standards. We recommend servicing every 6 months for dental and every 12 months for general medical.

Autoclaves should be validated once a year. They should also be validated after they have been moved from one location to another. If you are renting an autoclave it should be validated upon arrival at your own cost.

Autclaves should be positioned on a secure stable bench top with at least 20cm on all sides of the steriliser including the top and the rear of the unit. Also in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

Most autoclaves require the standard 10 Amp power point however some do require 15amp power points. Please call us to confirm.

Tap water should never be used in any autoclaves. Distilled/reverse osmosis water should only be used.

Yes. Every day the autoclave is used or weekly if an air detector is fitted.

Yes. They will fade in time so a photocopy or scan is the best way to ensure you are keeping all records. These are your legal documents – ensure you protect them.

The chamber filter should be checked and cleaned weekly.

If your s class autoclave has a vacuum test cycle, then yes you must complete the test on the days it is used.