Autoclave Fedegari FVM3 - 5N

sterilizers of Cleaning and Sterilization facility

Room 6-136 (floor 5N), Vallisneri building

Monday - Friday | from: 08:00 to: 19:00

Prior to operating an autoclave, laboratory personnel should undergo comprehensive training customized to the particular make and model of the unit.

First use of the instrument and training
The training is mandatory: please contact the staff at facilities.services.biomed@unipd.itprior to the first access, to book the training session.
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Service coordinator

TOTTENE ANGELITA

Training & support staff

CHIAVEGATO ANGELA

SIMONATO MORENA

TREVISAN ELENA

FOLDA ALESSANDRA

Documentation

Manuale Autoclave Fedegari FVM3

Specific indication for the facility

It is necessary to reserve instruments through the booking platform of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, at https://prenotazioni.biomed.unipd.it/strumenti/week.php, using your laboratory’s account (corresponding to PI or budget holder). If you don’t have an account to access the booking platform, please contact our ICT service staff at informatica.biomed@unipd.it.

When making your reservation, indicate the name of the user, the group leader, and lab phone number.

If necessary, reservations can be cancelled no later than 24h prior to the reserved slot.

Before your session

Access to the facility and use of the equipment are allowed exclusively on the condition that the user has:

Completed general safety training for laboratories (Legislative Decree 81/08).
Completed the mandatory specific technical training provided by the Facility Manager or authorized technical personnel.
Received formal authorization to use each specific sterilizer model (Fedegari or De Lama).

USE OF STERILIZERS

The use of pressurized vessels and high temperatures involves risks of burns and trauma. The use of the following PPE is mandatory during unloading and handling operations:

Heat-insulating gloves (EN 407 certified) resistant to high temperatures.
Face shield or safety goggles to protect against potential splashes of hot liquids or glassware breakage.
Laboratory coat made of cotton or non-synthetic material.
Closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles.

Use only containers suitable for autoclaving (Pyrex/Duran glassware, PP/PMP plastics).

Never seal bottles containing liquids hermetically (explosion risk).

Verify that the material does not contain volatile, flammable, or toxic substances.

Before starting, check water levels (if applicable) and the cleanliness of the door gasket.

After your session

Always wait for the cycle to complete and for atmospheric pressure/safety temperature to be reached before opening.

MALFUNCTION MANAGEMENT

In case of anomalies (unusual noises, steam leaks, error messages on the display):

Stop the cycle immediately if it can be done safely.
Place an 'OUT OF SERVICE' sign on the equipment.
Promptly report the fault to the Technical Manager via email or the facility portal.

How to make reservation

Prior to use, it is mandatory to reserve instruments through the booking platform of the Department of Biomedical Sciences.

If you don’t have an account to access the booking platform, please contact our ICT service staff at ‘informatica.biomed@unipd.it’.