Loading The Sterilizer Chamber - VWR AccuSterilizer 1130 Series Operation Manual

Warning
Use only self-venting,
automatic sealing stoppers
when processing liquids or
media. Use of other
stoppers or seals, or lack of
stoppers, will create the
possibility of burns or injury
from boiling liquids and
exploding flasks.
If media is processed,
bottles and tubes should
contain no more than 3/4
the total volume of the
container. When processing
water bottles and test tubes,
the bottles and tubes should
contain no more than 3/4
the total volume of the
container. Chamber should
be cleaned daily when
processing media.
Sterilized liquids are for
non-clinical applications.
Caution
Packs must be centered in
the chamber. Do not allow
packs to touch the sterilizer
chamber's walls. Allowing
packs to touch the sterilizer
chamber's walls may create
an overheat condition.

Loading the Sterilizer Chamber

Loading Guidelines
1. When processing wrapped goods, fabrics
and dressings, always place items in one
of the three upper positions in the
chamber. Processing items in the bottom
position could possibly result in wet packs
and unsterile goods.
2. Do not exceed the specified loads for a
cycle:
Unwrapped Goods - no more than 14 lbs
Wrapped Goods - no more than 14 lbs in
no more than 12 small cassettes or 4
large cassettes
Packs - no more than 2.8 lbs and no more
than 14 towels
Liquids - flasks filled no more than 75%
full.
3. Do not overload the sterilizer. Steam
penetrates best with loosely packed loads.
4. Do not allow packs or wrappings to touch
chamber walls or one another.
5. Leave adequate space between trays to
allow steam circulation.
6. Do not stack trays on top of one another.
7. Use a process monitor in each load. We
also recommend that you use a biological
indicator at weekly intervals. An indicator
containing Bacillus stearothermophilus is the
proper indicator for steam sterilizers.
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