Amsco 36 H, Operator'S Manual

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Sterilizer Operation Operator Manual P129394-068
6.1 Before Operating
the Sterilizer
Operate sterilizer by referring to the appropriate cycle description in
this section. The information in
S
ECTIONS
6.1 through 6.7 are general
instructions that apply to all cycle operations.
1. Press ON touch-screen pad on the sterilizer control display.
• The printer records the time and date that the power is
turned ON.
2. Open chamber door.
a. Check that drain strainer is clean and in place and that
chamber interior is clean. See
S
ECTION
,
ON PAGE
8-1 , if
cleaning is necessary.
b. Close chamber door.
3. Under normal operation utility supply valves remain open. Verify
valves are in OPEN position (see
Figure 6-1 ).
4. Open control access door.
a. Check printer paper roll.
• A colored warning stripe is visible when roll is near its
end.
b. See S
ECTION
8.2, P
RINTER
M
AINTENANCE ON PAGE
8-2 , if a new
paper roll is needed.
5. Run required test cycle:
» Run a Dart
®
(Bowie-Dick) test at least once a day to
document the removal of residual air from sample challenge
loads.
» Run a vacuum leak test at least once each week to measure
the integrity of the pressure vessel and associated piping.
This test helps assure that air is not being admitted to the
sterilizer chamber during vacuum draw downs.
NOTE: Always run a warm-up cycle before running the daily Dart
(Bowie-Dick) test or weekly vacuum leak test.
Press MORE CYCLES to access the Vacuum Leak Test and Dart
(Bowie-Dick) cycle selector touch-screen pads. For instructions
on running these tests refer to cycle descriptions later in this
section. Refer also to
S
ECTION
4, T
ECHNIQUES OF
S
TERILIZATION
.
6. Once these tests have been run (if necessary), proceed to
loading the sterilizer and running cycles.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Sterilizer, rack/shelves, and
loading car will be hot after
cycle is run. Always wear
protective gloves and apron
when removing a processed
load. Protective gloves and
apron must be worn when
reloading sterilizer following
the previous operation.
WARNING – SLIPPING
HAZARD: To prevent falls
keep floors dry by
immediately wiping up any
spilled liquids or
condensation in sterilizer
loading or unloading area.
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STERILIZER OPERATION
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