6-3
Sterilizer Operation
Operating Instructions
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If sterilizer is equipped with the rack and shelves option, refer to instructions
below and Figure 6-2.
1. Open chamber door.
2. Transfer load to shelves in chamber. Shelves slide out halfway to facilitate
loading.
3. After loading the shelves, slide them to closed position to verify shelf does
not interfere with door operation (both doors if double door sterilizer).
4. Close chamber door(s).
5. The sterilizer is now ready to run a cycle. Refer to appropriate cycle
description in
S
ECTION
6 of this manual.
6. Following successful completion of the sterilization cycle, unload the
sterilizer as follows:
a. Open chamber door.
b. Remove load from chamber.
c. Slide shelves into chamber, verifying that position does not interfere with
door operation.
d. Close chamber doors.
e. Transfer load to destination.
6.2 Loading/
Unloading Sterilizer:
Rack and Shelves
Figure 6-2. Chamber Loading Shelves
Middle Shelf
Lower Shelf
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Sterilizer, rack/shelves, and
loading car will be hot after
cycle is run. Always wear pro-
tective gloves and apron
when removing a processed
load. Protective gloves and
apron must be worn when
reloading sterilizer following
the previous operation.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Steam may be released from
the chamber when door is
opened. Step back from the
sterilizer each time the door
is opened to minimize con-
tact with steam vapor.
WARNING – SLIPPING HAZ-
ARD: To prevent falls keep
floors dry by immediately wip-
ing up any spilled liquids or
condensation in sterilizer
loading or unloading area.
