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Sterilizer Operation
Operator Manual
P129394-176
6.13 SFPP Cycles
SFPP cycles are designed for sterilizing both fabric packs and
instrument trays. The cycle conditions loads at above-atmospheric
pressure.
NOTE:
NOTE: Make sure items are clean and free of soil.
1.
Refer to
before running this cycle.
2.
See instructions for using the loading car/transfer carriage or
rack and shelves, earlier in this section, for procedures to load
the sterilizer.
3.
Press the
SFPP
touch-screen pad to start the SFPP cycle. Refer
to
for descriptions of cycle use.
NOTE:
If the wrong cycle has been selected, see
NOTE:
The control display indicates cycle progress in two ways:
a.
Large numerals in the screen’s center display estimated
remaining cycle time,
b.
Change of phase name in the top status line of the screen.
4.
Sterilizer automatically progresses through cycle, as follows:
ACTIVATE SEAL – Steam enters the door seal, pressing it
against inside surface of door.
PURGE – Chamber is purged with steam. Start of condition is
printed.
STEAM FLUSH – (SFPP) PULSE #1 through PULSE #3 –
Pressure point is printed and pressure pulse is repeated.
CHARGE – Chamber is charged with steam. Start of steam
charge is printed.
STERILIZE – Start of sterilize exposure is printed when the
chamber reaches sterilization temperature. Chamber
temperature is printed every minute.
FAST EXHAUST – Start of exhaust is printed and chamber is
exhausted to 4 psig.
DRY – Start of dry is printed and display counts down dry time
remaining.
AIR BREAK – Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure.
RETRACT SEAL – A vacuum is drawn on the seal, retracting it
from inner surface of door.
COMPLETE – Complete tone sounds. Cycle summary and end of
cycle messages are printed.
5.
Unload sterilizer (see instructions for using the loading car/
transfer carriage or rack and shelves, earlier in this section, for
procedures to remove load).
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.
•
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 reduce slippery
conditions, keep floors dry by
immediately wiping up any
spilled liquids or
condensation in sterilizer
loading or unloading area.
WARNING – PERSONAL
INJURY HAZARD: When
closing the chamber door,
keep hands and arms out of
the door opening and make
sure opening is clear of
obstructions.
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