MAN205-0097044ENO Rev. A
Apr. 2014
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11. Individual glass bottles may be placed within an appropriate container that will
be placed on a tray. Never place glass bottles on the floor of the autoclave.
Never fill more than
⅔
of the bottle volume.
12. On closing the autoclave door, make sure that it is properly locked before
starting a cycle.
13. Verify once again that you have chosen the appropriate sterilization program.
14. Before withdrawing trays, wear heat resistant gloves.
15. Before opening the door, verify that there is no pressure in the chamber
(chamber pressure gauge is located on the autoclave's front panel).
16. Open the door slowly to allow steam to escape and wait 5 minutes before you
remove the load. When sterilizing liquids, wait 10 minutes, or until the
temperature reaches 5°C above atmospheric temperature.
17. Once a month, ensure that the safety valves are operating.
18. Once annually, or more frequently, effective tests must be performed, i.e.,
calibration and validation.
19. Check the condition of assemblies on a regular basis. Make sure there are no
leaks, breaks, blockages, whistles or strange noises.
20. Perform maintenance operations as instructed.
21. Notify the person in charge immediately of any deviation or risk of proper
function of the device.
22. It is strictly forbidden for any person to enter the autoclave’s chamber. If, for any
reason (for cleaning, maintenance or if something falls down), it is necessary to
enter the chamber, the person must lock and take the key out of the system,
keeping the key on him, to prevent accidents and injuries.
Instructions for Contaminated Waste
1.
Verify that the contaminated waste at the sterilization station is packed in the
correct bags/containers.
2.
Verify that there are no leaks and that the package is correctly marked.
3.
Large containers with a narrow spout may “behave” like a sealed bottle.
4.
It is preferable to sterilize solutions in small containers rather than in differently-
sized containers or in large containers.
5.
It is recommended not to stand in front of the door when it opens, because
steam may be discharged when the door is opened.
6.
It is recommended to support sterilization bags at the bottom – especially when
they are hot.
Attention:
IF THE UNIT IS USED IN MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER,
THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED.
KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED DURING THE DAY OR SHIFT. WHEN THE AUTOCLAVE
IS NOT OPERATING, AT NIGHT OR ON THE WEEKEND, LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN.