Amsco 36 H, Operator'S Manual

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6-4
P129394-068 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation
6.4 Unloading the
Sterilizer
At the end of a cycle, when end-of-cycle tone sounds and display
shows the complete screen (below), open the chamber door.
NOTE: Wear clean gloves and use clean towels as “pot holders”
when carefully removing load/tray(s) from the sterilizer shelves or
loading car.
NOTE: Never place a sterilized tray on a solid shelf or cold surface.
Once the tray has cooled, it can be placed on a wire shelf.
1. Remove the load from chamber shelf (shelves). Avoid
unnecessary handling.
2. Visually check outside wrapper for dryness. If there are water
droplets or visible moisture on the exterior of the package, or on
the tape used to secure it, the pack or instrument tray is
considered
unacceptable.
3. To prevent condensation, transfer the load to a surface which is
well-padded with fabric.
Do not place load on a cold surface.
Be sure that no air conditioning or cold air vents are in close
proximity.
4. Remove packs or instrument trays from the padded surface
when they have reached ambient (room) temperature.
Depending on the items and environment of the area, this may
take a minimum of one hour.
Important: After removing load(s) from the chamber, close the
chamber door and keep the chamber door closed to minimize utility
consumption.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
» Sterilizer and shelves will be
hot after cycle is run. Always
wear protective gloves and
apron when removing a
processed load.
» Steam may be released from
the chamber when door is
opened. Step back from the
sterilizer each time the door
is opened to minimize
contact with steam vapor.
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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STATUS . .COMPLETE 00:00:00 5
TEMP . . .127 F
PRESS . . .0 psig
3. PREVAC, FABRIC, 270F, 4, 20
OPEN DOOR & UNLOAD CHAMBER
PAPER STATUS
FEED PRINT
ABORT