MELAG Sterilizer 75, User Manual

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6 Sterilization
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Information regarding routine operation
The sterilization temperature before every sterilization procedure must amount to 180 °C. To this end, the
setting of the sterilization time must take into account the Equilibration time. The pure aborticide time
amounts to 30 minutes at 180 °C.
1. Wait 15 minutes after the thermometer has reached 180 °C.
2. Set the required sterilization time. Comply with the specifications under Selecting the sterilization
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3. Check the ventilator noise: ensure that the mechanical air movement is functioning correctly.
Setting the temperature
Set the temperature for the hot air sterilizer as follows:
1. Turn the temperature control to 180 °C.
2. Wait until the thermometer reaches 180 °C and allow the device to heat up for 15 minutes.
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During this time, the hot air sterilizer heats up the complete sterilization chamber.
3. Set the sterilization time via the “On/Off switch”. Comply with the information of the sterilization times
table.
Selecting the sterilization times
Do not exceed the specified loading quantities. Use only trays and cartridges made of aluminium. When
needing to pack with foil, use aluminium foil.
Table 1: Load type and operating time
load Packaging Pre-heating time Operating time
max. of 500 g, including 2 trays unwrapped 15 min 60 min
max. of 2 kg, including 2 trays unwrapped 15 min 75 min
max. 500 g inc. 1 standard tray cassette wrapped 15 min 75 min
max. 2 kg inc. 1 standard tray cassette wrapped 15 min 120 min
Removing the sterilized equipment
CAUTION
Danger of burns from hot metal surfaces
n Allow the device to cool sufficiently before opening.
n Do not touch any hot metal parts.
CAUTION
Unsterile instruments resulting from damaged or burst packaging. This endangers the
health of your patients and practice team.
n Should the packaging be damaged or have burst, re-pack the sterilization material and re-
sterilize it.
Comply with the following when removing the sterilized equipment:
u Use a tray jack to remove the tray.
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Never touch the sterilized equipment, the device interior or the inside of the the door with unprotected
hands. The components are hot.