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6.4 Loading and unloading the Device
6.4.1 Safety
Protective equipment and clothes and other safety
instructions should be implemented in accordance with local
and national regulations and/or rules!
For proper sterilization - Do not overload the chamber. Only
autoclavable products shall be used; please refer to the
materials or instruments manufacturers instructions for
sterilization of unknown materials or instruments.
6.4.2 Loading
Correct loading of the autoclave is essential to successful
sterilizing for several reasons. Efficient air removal from the
chamber and the load will permit steam penetration and
saturation, and allow proper drainage of condensate.
Additionally, correct loading will reduce damage to packs
and their contents and maximize efficient use of the
sterilizer.
For detailed loading instructions, see sec. 7 (Preparation
before sterilization)
6.4.3 Unloading
On completion of the cycle, the load shall be immediately
removed from the sterilizer and a visual inspection made to
ascertain that the load is dry, and that sterilizing indicators
have made the required color change.
6.5 Filling the Water Reservoir
Remove the water reservoir cover. Pour distilled water into the
reservoir through the opening on top of the autoclave until it reaches
the base of the safety valve holder, approximately 0.7 gallons (3 liters).
Use water-having characteristics as per table in sec 2.11
Caution:
Under no circumstance should water be filled above the safety
valve holder.
USE DISTILLED WATER ONLY. The impurities in tap water will
create the need for more frequent cleaning and maintenance, in
addition they will accumulate and block the hole of the Air Jet. This
will prevent the temperature in the chamber from rising properly. This
will cause the unit to abort its cycle, spore tests to fail and indicator
strips not to change color. It is essential from time to time during
heating and sterilization phases that a spray of steam should escape,
from the Air Jet, causing a hissing sound. If no escaping steam is
evident or no hissing sound heard then follow the instructions in sec
9.3 for cleaning the Air Jet.
Exit for steam spray