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SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the drain valve is closed. Fill bottom of the sterilizer
chamber with approximately six quarts of water of just bellow ledge at bottom of door
opening. (
If water supply is known to be hard or corrosive, a source of treated water
should be used
.) DO NOT USE DISTILLED WATER. (
See page 13
)
2.
LOAD STERILIZER:
Use proper sterilizer loading procedures when placing materials
in sterilizer chamber. All solid containers or instruments must be placed so that water
or air will not be trapped in them.
3.
CLOSE DOOR:
Grasp handle, and holding it in vertical position, pull door down until
bottom of door rests in the bottom of door opening. Then rotate handle forward,
engaging the lower curved portion under the horizontal rod in the casting at the bottom
of the door opening. Push handle all the way down and back until door is locked
securely in position.
4.
SET EXHAUST SELECTOR:
Located at center of the control housing mounted on
top of the unit, to correct position. Unit is now ready to start. All items, other than
solutions, may be sterilized with selector at "Instruments". Solutions require a low
exhaust. Place selector at "Liquids".
5.
DETERMINE CORRECT STERILIZATION TIMES:
(
Referring to pages 15 & 16 for
minimum required times in the sterilization guide and times table
.) NOTE: In no case
should the timer be set to less than 15 minutes. Sterilization will not be accomplished
in less than 15 minutes exposure time.
6.
TURN TIMER:
Located at upper right front of sterilizer. Select desired length of
sterilizing period. This turns power supply on and starts the cycle after pressure-
temperature combination has been reached. Amber pilot light indicates that the timer
is running.
7. When the sterilizer chamber reaches the selected temperature, the timed exposure
cycle will begin. When the exposure cycle is completed, the electric supply will be
opened automatically. When the chamber pressure gauge located at the top of the
control housing reads "0", the door may be opened. (Release handle and let go to
avoid possible contact with remaining steam.) When opening the door, allow a few
seconds for steam to escape from chamber before opening completely.
8. To assist in drying racks, release door handle after pressure has been attained at start
of cycle. Pressure in chamber will keep door closed. The use of a wire basket will
provide better drying for dressings. At end of sterilizing cycle, release door handle and
open slightly. Do not lift door to open position. This will allow steam and moisture to
escape. Allow door to remain in this position for 15 to 20 minutes before removing
load. Small packs can be dried successfully with this procedure. We do not
recommend the sterilization of large packs, such as linens. Be sure condensate
baffles are in position in the chamber.
9. Remove load and check water level for next operation.