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Daily preparations
• Learn the functions of the control buttons and signal lamps by
studying the Instrumentation and Control unit chapters. Find out
how the user-programmable parameters are set on this unit.
• Open valves for water, air and, where applicable, steam.
• Switch on the mains switch of the unit.
• Check that recording instruments and printers have sufficient paper.
The paper of recording instrument shows a red line when it is nearly
finished.
• Run the first steam sterilization process of the day with the chamber
empty. This heats up and drains the system pipework.
Running a process
•
Select the desired program. The selected program is indicated on the
control panel.
Parameter password
• Before a selectable parameter can be changed, a parameter password
must be entered, after which all parameters (see Program
combination) can be changed.
Password-protected programs
• Programs that are not intended to be used routinely are protected
with a password. Some degree of consideration is called for before a
password-protected programs is chosen. Examples include test
programs, programs for emergency situations, programs with
selectable parameters or programs using some sterilization medium
other than steam.
• Load the sterilizer.