Tuttnauer 6671130, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MAN205-0195042EN Rev. A Aug. 2011
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The following is recommended:
Tubing
Rinse tubing after cleaning with pyrogen free water. When placing in tray, ensure that
both ends are open, without sharp bends or twists.
Packs
Place packs upright on trays, side by side.
Packs should not touch the chamber walls.
Sterilization in slow discharge of pressure
Use only heat-proof glass, filled 2/3 full.
Ensure that the glass container is covered but not sealed to prevent pressure build-up.
7.1 Loading
Note:
Liquids can only be sterilized in an autoclave with two temperature sensors in the
chamber.
Every machine is supplied either with two (or more) stainless steel shelves, or with rails
for loading cart from a transfer carriage.
The transfer carriage is made of stainless steel and comes with adjustable legs to
balance the height of the loading cart to the rails in the sterilizer chamber. The loading
cart is designed to slide smoothly off the carriage into the sterilization chamber.
The carriage moves on four heavy-duty castors, which are mounted on its base. The two
castors on the rear of the carriage are equipped with brakes. When the transfer carriage
is put in position for loading or un-loading the cart from the autoclave, the brakes must
be applied. Two spring loaded securing hooks are mounted on the front. The hooks hold
the carriage firmly to the autoclave during loading or un-loading of the loading cart.
Caution!
It is strictly forbidden to load or un-load the loading cart, if the transfer carriage is not
connected by the hooks to the autoclave, and the brakes are not applied.
When loading the materials to be sterilized into the chamber, observe the rules
described in this chapter.
Do not overload the loading cart or the shelves as this can have adverse effects on the
results of the sterilization and drying. Leave space between the packs or wrapped
instruments to allow complete removal of air pockets in the air removal stage, and for
free penetration of steam in the heating and sterilization stages.