8-5
Routine Maintenance Operator Manual P129394-176
8.4 Chamber Cleaning Due to differences in water quality, steam quality, frequency of use
and boiler additives, no specific frequency interval is recommended
for chamber cleaning. Operators must determine appropriate
cleaning interval based on the local water conditions and chamber
appearance.
Chamber cleaning should be performed:
• When spills or other soiling have occurred in the chamber
• Periodically to maintain sterilizer cleanliness and appearance
• When processing materials that may be detrimental to the
sterilizer (e.g., chloride-containing substances)
1. If applicable, the shelf assembly must be removed before
cleaning the chamber.
Single Door
a. Remove shelves from rack.
b. Use an
1
/
8
" hex wrench to loosen (but not remove) the set
screws at the front of the rack assembly.
c. Remove the rack assembly from the chamber.
Double Door
a. Remove shelves from rack.
b. Use an
1
/
8
" hex wrench to loosen (but not remove) the set
screws at each end of the rack assembly.
c. Remove the rack assembly from the chamber.
Important: Chamber must be at room temperature, sterilizer off for
approximately 12 hours, before washing. Open the chamber
emergency manual exhaust valve. See Figure 5-11 (page 5-15) for
valve location.
WARNING – SLIPPING
HAZARD: To prevent falls,
keep floors dry by
immediately wiping up any
spilled liquids or
condensation in sterilizer
loading and unloading areas.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Allow sterilizer to cool to room
temperature before
performing any cleaning or
maintenance procedures.
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