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Instruction Manual for Autoclave/Pressure Steam Sterilizer
Instruction Manual for Autoclave/Pressure Steam Sterilizer Place the Autoclave and sterilizing material on the table or on the shelf. Remove the stopcock whistle/valve from the vent tube fitted at the lid. Twist the lid of the autoclave Anticlockwise and lift the lid. Fill water (appx. 1 liter) in the base chamber. Place the loaded Basket/Dressing Drum in the autoclave. Check that the rubber seal is in place and is i
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Feature 1Place the Autoclave and sterilizing material on the table or on the shelf.
Feature 2Remove the stopcock whistle/valve from the vent tube fitted at the lid.
Feature 3Twist the lid of the autoclave Anticlockwise and lift the lid.
Feature 4Fill water (appx. 1 liter) in the base chamber.
Feature 5Place the loaded Basket/Dressing Drum in the autoclave.
Feature 6Check that the rubber seal is in place and is in good condition.
Feature 7Put on the lid, press it down and turn it clockwise until it does not turn anymore.
Feature 8The sterilizer in the closed position will have both handles parallel and one above the other on either side of the stericlave.
Feature 9Put and press down the Stopcock whistle/valve on the vent tube on the lid and turn on the power.
Feature 10After few minutes steam will start generating and at 15±2 lb psi pressure the steam will come out strongly from the stopcock.
Feature 11Let the process go on and after 15minutes turn off the power and lift or pull out the Stopcock whistle/valve of the vent tube with forceps or piece of cloth.
Feature 12The whole steam will escape but it will be hot.
Feature 13Make sure that there is no steam left in the sterilizer and pressure gauge is also at Zero lb psi.
Feature 14Now open the autoclave lid by twisting it anticlockwise and lift the lid off the base chamber.
Feature 15Remove the rack/dressing drum from the autoclave and Preserve them in a safe place.
Feature 16Remove all the water from the base chamber and close the autoclave by putting the lid on it clockwise.
Feature 17Put the stopcock whistle/valve back on the vent tube for next sterilization.
Feature 18It begins to show sign of leakage.
Feature 19When found visibly damaged.
Feature 20When shrinkage has occurred.
Feature 21Remove the gasket from the lid and clean the surface with some scrubbing pad 'Scotch brite' rinsed in warm soapy water.
Feature 22Also clean the surface of the base unit where gasket rests.
Feature 23Do not lubricate Gasket.
Feature 24Disconnect the Stericlave from the main power supply before cleaning.
Feature 25Ensure that no material falls into the base chamber i.e. autoclave tape, glass etc as they may affect the operation of the exhaust valves.
Feature 26Ensure that the pressure gauge is operating correctly.
Feature 27Heat the stericlave on a secure burner.
Feature 28Clean & dry the unit after the day use.
Feature 29Use Stericlave only for its intended purpose.
Feature 30Weekly clean both interior and exterior with warm, soapy water ensuring the electrical parts are kept dry.-(Incase of electric autoclave).
Feature 31Do not operate the stericlave without water. Avoid Using Hard Water in the unit.
Feature 32Make sure the rubber seal is in a good Shape & condition.
Feature 33Do not put any extra weight on the stopcock.
Feature 34Close the stericlave lid properly never try to open it by force without first releasing the steam
Feature 35Do not use any alkaline solution in the unit.
Feature 36Clean and Dry the unit after a day uses.
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