Tuttnauer 5075 HSG, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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6.5. Generator
After installation and prior to putting the machine into operation, the following
preparing and checkout procedure for the generator is to be fulfilled:
Warning!
When servicing the autoclave, disconnect all the electrical power
supplies to the unit. This is done by switching OFF the main power
supply switch, or by unplugging the electrical power main supply cords.
 Check the connection to local sewage. Check that the sewage pipeline
is not clogged. (Pour water for this task).

Check the connection to tap water. Open the water valve. Manually test
the water valves by over-riding the appropriate solenoid valve. If there
are no leaks – rotate backwards the solenoid by-pass. Leave the
manual inlet taps open.

Check the connection to mineral-free water. Open the water valve. Test
manually the water valves by over-riding the appropriate solenoid valve.
If there are no leaks, rotate backwards the solenoid by-pass. Leave the
water manual inlet taps open.
 Open the generator electric box, switch ON the 3 Phase circuit breaker
with its Trip Coil, and ensure all the other circuit breakers are ON.

Check that the jacket pressure gauge, reaches 2.4 bar. Press the Test
button mounted on the generator electric box to de-activate the internal
steam generator.
 Switch ON the 3 Phase circuit breaker with its Trip Coil, and ensure all
the other circuit breakers are ON.

Check that the Microbiological Filter Cover is removed.

Check the connection to electricity – To be performed by an
authorized electrician only!
7. PREPARATION BEFORE STERILIZATION. LOADING
The most important stage begins with removing debris by cleaning and rinsing.
Effective cleaning is affected by several factors: Water quality, type, concentration
and quality of a cleaner, an effective washing method and adequate rinsing and
drying.
Cleaning dried
blood is especially difficult because it flows and dries in difficult-to-
clean locations. It must be washed away. Mechanically scrubbing, high pH
detergents, enzymatic solutions and water spray at high pressure will clean this
contamination.
Attention:
Consult the Medical Device manufacturer relating adequate and most
effective cleaning method and cleaning agents.
Instruments which are composed of several components shall be dismantled.
Disinfection is the next step. It is important for safe handling. There are various
methods and means for disinfection like soaking in liquid chemical disinfectants or hot
water disinfection.
Packaging. The target in packing medical items is to assure that the contained goods
are sterile and maintaining them sterile till opening the package.
There are various methods and techniques used in preparation and packaging of
surgical instruments.