6-4
P129390-106 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation
6.4 Loading &
Unloading the
Sterilizer
At the end of a cycle, when end-of-cycle tone sounds and display
shows:
. . . open the chamber door.
NOTE: Wear clean gloves and use clean towels as “pot holders”
when carefully removing load/tray(s) from loading carrier.
NOTE: Never place a sterilized tray on a solid shelf or cold surface.
Once the tray has cooled, it can be placed on a wire shelf.
1. Remove the load from loading carrier. Avoid unnecessary
handling.
2. Visually check outside wrapper for dryness. If there are water
droplets or visible moisture on the exterior of the package or on
the tape used to secure it, the pack or instrument tray is
considered unacceptable.
3. To prevent condensation, transfer the load to a surface which is
well-padded with fabric. Do not place load on a cold surface. Be
sure that no air conditioning or cold air vents are in close
proximity.
4. Remove packs or instrument trays from the padded surface
when they have reached ambient (room) temperature.
Depending on the items and environment of the area, this may
take a minimum of one hour.
Important: After removing load(s) from the chamber, close the
chamber door and keep the chamber door closed to minimize
utility consumption.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
• Sterilizer, 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.
• Steam may be released from
the chamber when door is
opened. Step back from the
sterilizer each time the door is
opened to minimize contact
with steam vapor.
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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