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9.4.
Adding additional drying time
If the default drying time is not adequate for the load to be sterilized,
additional drying time can be added. See sec. 5.1.1 for detailed instructions
on adding extra drying time.
Tuttnauer strongly suggests that each user/operator learn how to arrange the
load and apply additional drying time. This will ensure that your sterilizer
provides efficient drying of the pouched and/or wrapped instruments used in
your office.
Tuttnauer affords you the ability to adjust drying times to accommodate
various instrument loads. Since no two instrument loads are the same it is
important to match the drying time with the load. In addition, proper packaging
is important. Like materials should be packaged together. Carbon steel should
not be mixed with stainless instruments. Plastic instruments should be
separated from metal instruments. Pouched items should be separated on the
tray and should only be one layer deep. When using paper/poly bags the
paper side should be down. Using a
Tuttnauer
TM
Pouch Rack
will insure
good air circulation and more efficient drying.
9.5.
Loading
1. Load the autoclave properly according to instructions in sec. 8.
Be sure that instruments of dissimilar metal (stainless steel, carbon
steel, etc.) are separated (see sec. 8).
Observe maximum weight limits as referenced in the table in sec.
1.14.
When sterilizing wrapped instruments, it is recommended that a pouch
rack such as the
Tuttnauer
TM
Pouch Rack
be used to ensure proper
steam penetration and adequate drying when sterilizing pouched
instruments.
If a pouch rack is not available, then the pouches need to be laid out
plastic side UP and only one layer deep on each tray.
Note:
Pushing the bottom tray all the way back will cause it to interfere with
the chamber sensors.
When sterilizing cassettes in the Elara11, it is recommended that
they be loaded vertically (see picture below). To adjust the rack for
vertical sterilization of cassettes, remove the trays and gently
squeeze the sides of the rack inward and at the same time rotate the
rack into a vertical position.