MEDIBURN30 13 D-115 Rev 010
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BURNABLES
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Fabrics
Gauze, Garments, Bandages, Swabs
Plastics
Trash Bags, Containers, IV Bags, Tubes, Specimen Cups
WARNING: Each load should contain no more than 25%
plastics. Burning more than the recommended
percentage of plastic causes damage to vital control
components, leading to costly repairs.
Paper
Disposable Gowns, Sheets, Pre-moistened Towels, Paper
Towels
Pathological Waste
Body Parts, Tissue
Waste Chemicals
and Drugs
Medical waste does not include any chemicals or drugs
identified as hazardous waste. Drugs and chemicals
identified as hazardous waste should not be included.
Sharps
Needles and scalpels should not be included with materials to
be put in the unit because of danger in handling. If included,
the sharps would be sterilized but will not melt.
ATTENTION:
Before operating this unit, remove all items and packing material
from the lower burn chamber. There will be some additional packing
material in the upper burn chamber. It is not necessary to remove
packing material from the upper chamber.
Run the unit with the lower burn chamber empty for a 30-minute
cycle. The MediBurn will release smoke and some particulate for a
few minutes during this initial burn.