Consolidated Mark II - Preparing the Load; Sterilizing Fluids

To start a cycle, make sure the door is hand-tight. Press the appropriate selector switch
for the type of cycle you are running (Fast, Dry, or Fluids), then press the red power
button on the selector switch to start the cycle. See section 6 for a complete tutorial
before you start operating the machine.
1.1.3 Preparing the Load
WARNING: RISK OF
INFECTION
Please note that airborne microbial and particulate contamination is likely to
be high in the decontamination area of the sterile processing department.
Users MUST wear protective clothing and equipment when preparing goods
for sterilization or when in the decontamination area.
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Please see section 7.2 on load preparation before you start operating the machine.
1.1.4 Sterilizing Fluids
WARNING: INJURY
HAZARD
If the wrong cycle is selected to sterilize liquids, the containers may burst
or crack during the processing.
After completion of a FLUIDS cycle, take care that you do not agitate the
fluids during removal from the chamber. Otherwise the containers may
burst or crack.
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WARNING!
Sterilized liquids are not intended for direct patient contact.
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Please see Section 3.3 on Sterilizing Fluids.
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