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0 <br />4. You are now ready to start the decontamination cycle. Depress the green "start cycle" on <br />the control panel. The sterilizer will now perform the following functions: <br />A. Slowly inject steam until the internal temperature reaches 270 degrees F. <br />B. When reaching 270 degrees the sterilizer will run a 45 -minute decontamination <br />cycle and will continuously adjust and hold the internal temperature to this level. <br />C. At the end of the cycle all steam is discharged from the sterilizer, cooled to a <br />liquid state, then discharged to the sanitary sewer. <br />WHEN THE CYCLE IS COMPLETE <br />At the end of each cycle check the recorder to make sure that the sterilizer actually <br />achieved 270 degrees for the full programmed cycle. The recorder chart will be replaced <br />weekly prior to operating the steam sterilizer. The used chart will be kept on file in the <br />housekeeping office. If the sterilizer did not achieve 270 degrees for the full <br />programmed cycle, the housekeeping supervisor will notify Maintenance who will check <br />the unit and make the appropriate repairs. The trash must then be run through a second <br />cycle at the required time and temperature. Action taken must be noted on the chart. <br />2. Unlatch the safety level over the locking ring. (You will be unable to open the latch if <br />the pressure is not fully equalized.) <br />3. The door can now be opened and the carts removed. Pull the carts out using the metal <br />hook and extension. The sterilizer is now ready for the next load. <br />I have received training on and understand how to safely use the ste terilizer. <br />e IVDate Instructor Date <br />