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When the form of the article to be sterilized prevents air from
escaping, the eciency of sterilization may be reduced by the
residual air. It is, therefore, recommended that the following
actions should be taken before performing sterilization:
•When using a sterilizing bag, ll it with approximately 100mL of
water and leave it open as widely as possible.
•When using a container, ll it with a small amount of water
(approximately 10 to 50mL).
•Make sure that the load does not exceed 50% of the chamber
capacity.
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If the container with poor penetration is sterilized, it may be deformed or the eciency
of sterilization may be decreased. It is, therefore, recommended that the following actions
should be taken before performing sterilization:
•Remove or loosen the lid of container before sterilization.
•Replace the cap with a highly breathable or porous one.
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When plastic articles are sterilized, they may be deformed. It is, therefore, recommended that
sterilization should be performed referring to the table given below.
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Table. Sterilization adaptability in the plastic articles to be sterilized
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The above table should be referred as a guide. Please note that the characteristics of the material may
change with operating parameters, including pressure, temperature and time.
Adaptability Polyethylene
Polypropylene
co polymer
Polypropylene Polycarbonate Tefron FEP
Autoclave Not allowed
Allowed
(121℃)
Allowed
(121℃)
Caution needed
Allowed
(121℃)
Water
absorption ratio (%)
0.02 or less 0.02 or less 0.03 or less Approx. 0.3 0.01 or less
Transparency Opaque Translucence Translucence Transparence Translucence
Place articles to be sterilized in the stainless steel basket provided or in an optional stainless
steel bucket.
※ Stainless steel buckets and baskets are available as optional containers.
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Make sure that the articles to be sterilized will not touch the chamber lid gasket or the temperature
sensor when they are placed in the chamber. Otherwise, it may cause damage.
Place articles to be sterilized carefully in the chamber.
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When loading the container with articles to be sterilized, make sure that the articles to be sterilized
never exceeds the load line or the upper surface of the container. Otherwise, the articles to be
sterilized may be damaged or broken when the chamber lid is closed.
Close the chamber lid.
Check the lid open indicator turns o.
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