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Sterilizer Operation
Operating Instructions
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7. Once cycle is complete, open chamber door and unload sterilizer. Display
returns to the main menu (screen #1).
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Sterilizer, rack/shelves, and
loading car will be hot after
cycle is run. Always wear pro-
tective gloves and apron (also
a face shield, if processing liq-
uids) when removing a pro-
cessed load. Protective gloves
and apron must be worn when
reloading sterilizer following
the previous operation.
WARNING: It is inappropriate
for a healthcare facility to ster-
ilize liquids for direct patient
contact.
WARNING–BURN HAZARD:
When sterilizing liquids, you
must observe the following:
• Do not allow hot bottles to
be jolted; this can cause hot-
bottle explosions.
WARNING – SLIPPING HAZ-
ARD: To prevent falls, keep
floors dry by immediately wip-
ing up any spilled liquids or
condensation in the sterilizer
loading or unloading area.
WARNING – STERILITY AS-
SURANCE HAZARD:
• Load sterility may be com-
promised if the biological
air removal or air leak test
indicates a potential prob-
lem. If these indicators show
a potential problem, refer
the situation to a qualified
service technician before us-
ing the sterilizer further.
• According to AAMI stan-
dards, a measured leak rate
greater than 1 mm Hg/
minute indicates a problem
with the sterilizer. Refer the
situation to a qualified ser-
vice technician before using
the sterilizer further.
6.6 Leak Test Cycle
Operation
The Vacuum Leak Test cycle is designed to measure the integrity of the sealed
pressure vessel and associated piping. During this cycle, the control automati-
cally checks for vacuum leaks in the piping and door seal. Leak Test cycle can
also be used to confirm that the sterilizer piping is intact after performing
repairs.
NOTE: This test is not a substitute for the Dart
®
(Bowie-Dick) test.
If sterilizer fails the leak test, the sterilizer must be inspected by a qualified
service technician.
NOTE: The measured leak rate (mm Hg per minute) is calculated by the control
over a timed 10-minute period and is included on the cycle printout. A leak rate
of 1 mm Hg/minute or less is considered acceptable.
Leak Test cycle is preprogrammed, and cycle parameters are fixed and cannot
be changed by the customer.
The Vacuum Leak Test cycle must be run on the sterilizer at least once each
week. The Leak Test cycle should be run as the first cycle of the day.
1. Before running this cycle, refer to
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PERATING
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TERILIZER
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