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Operating Instructions
Sterilizer Operation
Figure 6-3. Align Loading Car with
Chamber Opening
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 reload-
ing sterilizer following the pre-
vious 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.
1. Open sterilizer door.
2. Verify that loading car is securely fastened to the transfer carriage.
3. Align the front end of the transfer carriage with the end of the sterilizer. (See
Figure 6-3).
4. Move carriage forward until latches engage with mating holes in chamber
end frame.
5. Verify that transfer carriage is securely latched by pulling transfer carriage
backward (transfer carriage should remain stationary).
6. Once transfer carriage is securely latched, release the loading car from the
transfer carriage by lifting the carriage lock.
7. Carefully push the loading car off the transfer carriage and fully into the
sterilizer chamber.
8. Disengage transfer carriage latches from end frame by pushing carriage
latch knob.
9. Back the transfer carriage away from the sterilizer.
10. Close the chamber door.
11. The sterilizer is now ready to run a cycle. Proceed to appropriate cycle
description found in
S
ECTION
6 of this manual.
6.2.1 Loading Car
Instructions:
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