NUVE NC 300, User Manual

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the same load. However , where this is unavoidable for economic or other reasons , the following
rules should be observed:
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Instruments and sterilization containers should be placed at the bottom
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Textiles should always be placed at the top
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Transparent sterilization packages and paper sterilization packages should be placed at the
top (except when in combination with textiles , in which case they must be at the bottom)
Figure 8 - Loading the autoclave
6.4.5.
LOADING CONTAINERS WITH SOFT STERILIZATION PACKAGES
“Soft” sterilization packages such as paper bags or transparent sterilization packages can be
sterilized either in sterilization containers or sterilization baskets. To enable better drying, arrange
such soft sterilization packages side-by-side and close to each other. This allows condensation to
run off the packages, while at the same time preventing time from expanded excessively, and
possibly bursting at the seams.
Figure 9 - Packing “soft” sterilization packages in sterilization containers