MAN205-0195042EN Rev. A Aug. 2011
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7.2 Un-loading
1. When the buzzer signals the successful completion of a cycle, open the door
and let the load cool down for several minutes.
2. Hook the transfer carriage firmly to the autoclave, apply the brakes, and roll the
loading cart out of the chamber.
3. Once the loading cart is firmly on the transfer carriage and locked into place,
release the hooks and the brakes, and take the transfer carriage or the
containers aside to cool down.
4. Allow the load to cool down in an area with minimum passing traffic (to avoid
the possibility of touching the hot load), and without air movement (air
conditioning, etc.). Do not touch the hot load. Hot loads absorb moisture and
may absorb bacteria from a hand.
5. Do not transfer a hot load to metal shelves for cooling. Perform a visual
inspection to ascertain that sterilizing indicators have made the required color
change, and that the load is dry.
The load is to be rejected if:
a. The package has been compressed.
b. The package is torn.
c. The load is wet (water droplets signs).
d. The load fell on the floor.
e. Condense can be observed on the lid.
f. The PCD or other indicator present – Faulty cycle.
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