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Sterilizer Operation Operator Manual P129390-106
6.1 Before Operating
the Sterilizer
Operate sterilizer by referring to the cycle description in SECTION
6.8, PREVAC CYCLE OPERATION, PAGE 6-9.
1. Press anywhere on the touch-screen of the sterilizer control
display.
2. Open chamber door.
a. Check that drain strainer is clean and in place and that
chamber interior is clean. See S
ECTION 8, ROUTINE
M
AINTENANCE, if cleaning is necessary.
b. Close chamber door.
3. Under normal operation utility supply valves remain open. Verify
valves are in OPEN position (see Figure 5-1).
4. Open platen door on printer.
a. Check printer paper roll.
• A colored warning stripe is visible when roll is near its
end.
b. See S
ECTION 8.4.1, CHANGE PRINTER PAPER ROLL, PAGE 8-5 in
S
ECTION 8, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, if a new paper roll is
needed.
5. Run required test cycle:
» Run a Bowie-Dick test with an empty loading carrier at least
once a day to document removal of residual air from sample
challenge loads.
» Run a vacuum leak test at least once each week to measure
the integrity of the pressure vessel and associated piping.
This test helps assure that air is not being admitted to the
sterilizer chamber during vacuum draw downs.
NOTE: Always run a warm-up cycle before running the daily
Bowie-Dick test.
Press the More Cycles button to access Test Cycles screen.
Cycle selector buttons for Vacuum Leak Test and Bowie-Dick
appear on Test Cycles screen. For instructions on running these
test cycles refer to S
ECTION 6.10, TEST CYCLES, PAGE 6-17. Refer
also to S
ECTION 4, TECHNIQUES OF STERILIZATION
6. Once these tests have been run (if necessary), proceed to
loading the sterilizer and running cycles.
Refer to Table 6-1, Table 6-2 and Table 6-3 to determine cycle
use guidelines.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Sterilizer, rack/shelves, and
loading carrier will be hot after
cycle is run. Always wear
protective gloves and apron
when removing a processed
load. Protective gloves and
apron must be worn when
reloading sterilizer following
the previous operation.
WARNING – SLIPPING
HAZARD: To reduce slippery
floor conditions, keep floors
dry by immediately wiping up
any spilled liquids or
condensation in sterilizer
loading or unloading area.
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