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11 <br />• <br />TRAINING FOR STEAM STERILIZER OPERATIONS <br />NAME: 4�!rZ-Wito'a DATE: <br />BEFORE YOU BEGIN OPERATIONS <br />1. Take a quick walk around. Look for damage, excessive litter and examine steam, <br />hydraulic and electrical lines for loose fittings or wear. <br />2. Open the sterilizer door and check the door and seal for waste or debris. Clean the <br />bottom of the seal daily. Lubricate the seal between all loads. <br />Remove and clean the two strainers at the start of the shift. <br />4. Remove any waste that may have accumulated within the sterilizer vessel. <br />5. Examine the sterilizer carts and remove any material that may be stuck to the carts. <br />Check the casters for smooth operation. <br />LOADING THE CARTS AND STERILIZER <br />1. Put on your gloves, eye protection and apron or cover gown. <br />2. Line the cart with a large clear plastic autoclave bag. <br />Place the red biohazard bags in the lined cart. Make sure each bag is securely tied at the <br />top and placed in the lined cart in an upright position. Do not overfill the cart. (Each cart <br />should hold about 9 or 10 bags) <br />4. Pull the clear autoclave bag over the top of the red bags and secure it at the top. Roll the <br />cart into the sterilizer and push it to the back. Repeat these steps for the second and third <br />carts. <br />WHEN ALL THE CARTS ARE FULL AND LOADED <br />1. Depress the "start" button for the hydraulic pump. <br />2. Pull the sterilizer door closed. Push the hydraulic valve lever, rotating the locking ring <br />into the locked position. <br />After the locking ring has rotated into the locked position, pull the safety lock handle into <br />the closed position. <br />