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0 41 <br />LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Page 3 of 4 #814 <br />Engineering <br />. Department 84W <br />Waste Sterilizer Effective:6/90 <br />F. Open the door to the graph chart and record the date and time prior to activating the <br />processing cycle. This is required for each time the unit is placed in operation and not <br />required when filling unit only. <br />G. To activate the processing cycle, place the key into the switch and turn it to start. The <br />key will automatically return to the start position. Remove the key from the switch Key <br />must be returned to the designated space when not in use at the sterilizing unit. <br />IV. EmeLgencv Stop Button <br />Located near the switch is a RED button for use to stop the cycle in emergency situations only. <br />V. Removal of Sterilized Waste for Compaction/Disposal <br />A. Obtain keys for unit from the Basement Janitor Room. <br />B. Do not attempt to open door of unit unless the pressure gauge has no reading indicated. <br />When the door of the unit is safe to open the pressure gauge will drop to 110° (zero). <br />Always check this gauge first and proceed when safe. <br />1. Unlock the padlock and move the chain out of the locked position. Do not <br />remove lock and chain away from unit, only from the locked position. <br />2. Stand away from the unit to allow the safe release of any steam that may be <br />inside the unit and lift the locking latch at the top. <br />3. Turn the arrow knob on the unit handle to the up position. Move the handle up <br />and down until the door releases. <br />4. Open door carefully, watching for the possibility of additional steam to escape. <br />Fasten the door open with the hook attached to the back wall to prevent the door <br />from closing on you. <br />C. Be sure to wear waterproof -heat resistant gloves while opening unit or handling the bags <br />at completion of cycle as there could be sufficient heat to cause burns. Gloves are <br />available near the unit. <br />D. Holding drawer: <br />To open, place the rails down. Check for proper alignment. When aligned, pull <br />the drawer out. <br />a. When removing the bags from the unit, hold them away from your body <br />to prevent any hot liquids from burning you while moving bags to the <br />compactor. <br />