Autoclave Instructions

Autoclave START-UP Procedure

Press the square white STERIS icon on the control panel screen. It will then display the FLUSH GENERATOR screen – Press CANCEL.

This puts the machine into an automatic flush cycle of the jacket, and takes about 10 min. You will notice water going into the drain, and when that has pretty much stopped, it is done. The control panel will be on MAIN MENU - (screen 1, upper right corner.)

Run the DART WARMUP Cycle Choose CYCLE SELECT. Choose TEST CYCLES. (screen 2) Choose DART WARMUP. (screen 3)

This cycle will run automatically for about 12-15 min. At the end of the cycle, the autoclave will beep, and the control panel will instruct you to open the autoclave door.

The autoclave is ready for regular cycles.

Autoclave STANDBY procedure

At the end of the day, the autoclave needs to be put into the stand-by mode From the MAIN MENU choose OPTIONS. Choose NEXT. (screen 13) Choose STANDBY. (screen 87)

GRAVITY and LIQUID CYCLES FOR THE AUTOCLAVE

GRAVITY CYCLES Choose CYCLE SELECT. Choose either GRAVITY (2) or TIPS (5.) Choose CYCLE START.

The autoclave will run automatically, and beep for about a min when finished.

LIQUID CYCLES Choose CYCLE SELECT. Choose either LIQUID 30 (3) or LIQUID 45 (6.) Choose CYCLE START.

The autoclave will run automatically, and beep for about a min when finished.

CAUTION! Loosen the tops of all bottles before autoclaving! CAREFULLY remove bottles and let cool a bit before tightening lids.

There must be a good amount of water in the bottom of the autoclave tub for all Liquid Cycles. For working sol'ns, use DISTILLED water, not tap water. Use LIQUID 45 for sterilizing double-bagged waste.

LIQUID 30 (3) runs for 30 min. LIQUID 45 (6) runs for 45 min.

Below are the suggested sterilization times for various volumes of liquids

Volume (ml)	 Sterilization Times 75			25  250			30   500			40  1000			45  2000			55 >2000			55 + 10 min/ml