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Operating Instructions - Autoclave

The document provides instructions for operating an autoclave/pressure steam sterilizer. It details the steps to place materials in the autoclave, fill it with water, secure the lid, turn it on to generate steam for 15 minutes, then turn it off and release the remaining steam before opening the lid and removing the sterilized materials. It also provides guidance on stopping leakage, maintaining the autoclave by cleaning it weekly with warm soapy water, and safety warnings such as not operating it without water.

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Operating Instructions - Autoclave

The document provides instructions for operating an autoclave/pressure steam sterilizer. It details the steps to place materials in the autoclave, fill it with water, secure the lid, turn it on to generate steam for 15 minutes, then turn it off and release the remaining steam before opening the lid and removing the sterilized materials. It also provides guidance on stopping leakage, maintaining the autoclave by cleaning it weekly with warm soapy water, and safety warnings such as not operating it without water.

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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 litre) in the base chamber.
 Place the loaded Basket/Dressing Drum in the autoclave.
 Check that the rubber seal is in place and is in good condition.
 Put on the lid, press it down and turn it clockwise until it does not turn anymore.
 The sterilizer in the closed position will have both handles parallel and one above the
other on either side of the stericlave.
 Put and press down the Stopcock whistle/valve on the vent tube on the lid and turn
on the power.
 After few minutes steam will start generating and at 15±2 lb psi pressure the steam
will come out strongly from the stopcock.
 Let 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.
 The whole steam will escape but it will be hot.
 Make sure that there is no steam left in the sterilizer and pressure gauge is also at
Zero lb psi.
 Now open the autoclave lid by twisting it anticlockwise and lift the lid off the base
chamber.
 Remove the rack/dressing drum from the autoclave and Preserve them in a safe
place.
 Remove all the water from the base chamber and close the autoclave by putting the
lid on it clockwise.
 Put the stopcock whistle/valve back on the vent tube for next sterilization.

HOW TO STOP LEAKAGE :

Replace the Gasket when

 It begins to show sign of leakage.


 When found visibly damaged.
 When shrinkage has occurred.

If a new gasket leaks or a persistent leaks develops

 Remove the gasket from the lid and clean the surface with some scrubbing pad
'Scotch brite' rinsed in warm soapy water.
 Also clean the surface of the base unit where gasket rests.
 Do not lubricate Gasket.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOCLAVE :

 Disconnect the Stericlave from the main power supply before cleaning.
 Ensure that no material falls into the base chamber i.e. autoclave tape, glass etc as
they may affect the operation of the exhaust valves.
 Ensure that the pressure gauge is operating correctly.
 Heat the stericlave on a secure burner.
 Clean & dry the unit after the day use.
 Use Stericlave only for its intended purpose.
 Weekly clean both interior and exterior with warm, soapy water ensuring the
electrical parts are kept dry.-(Incase of electric autoclave).

WARNING : 

 Do not operate the stericlave without water. Avoid Using Hard Water in the unit.
 Make sure the rubber seal is in a good Shape & condition.
 Do not put any extra weight on the stopcock.
 Close the stericlave lid properly never try to open it by force without first releasing
the steam.
 Do not use any alkaline solution in the unit.
 Clean and Dry the unit after a day uses.

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