Operation
WARNING
Risk of contamination of sterile materials!
Never carry or lift the sterile container at the lid.
Transport the sterile container in such a way that mechanical damage will not occur.
Loading the sterile container
Please observe the maximum load:
Maximum loading: 2 kg per sterile container*
* Please note the loading instructions of sterilizer manufacturer.
Possible combinations of the sterile containers in MELAG steam sterilizers
4x MELAstore-Box 100
2x MELAstore-Box 200 and 1x MELAstore-Tray 100
and less
Permitted combinations of sterile container and Washing tray
1x MELAstore-Box 100 and 1x MELAstore-Tray 100
1x MELAstore-Box 100 and 2x MELAstore-Tray 50
1x MELAstore-Box 200 and 1x MELAstore-Tray 100
1x MELAstore-Box 200 and 1x MELAstore-Tray 200
1x MELAstore-Box 200 and 2x MELAstore-Tray 50
Instruments
Store instruments in the washing tray with appropriate storage devices, with hollow items, dishes,
plates, etc. placed at a downward angle.
Load the sterile container in such a way that filter holders are not obstructed.
Please observe the maximum loading height.
Lock lid to bottom using lid lock.
Ensure that lid lock clearly engages in detent spring.
Loading the sterilizer
Prepare the sterile container and the sterilizer the following way when loading the sterilizer:
WARNING
Risk of vacuum damage to the sterile container due to inadequate pressure equalization!
Do not use outer packaging for the sterile containers.
Never obstruct airflow through the perforation fields in the bottom and lid.
Do not place foil packaging directly on the sterile container.
Follow the sterilizer manufacturer's recommendations.
Always place heavy sterile containers at the bottom of the sterilizer.
Always lift or transport the sterile container on the bottom.
It is possible to stapel the sterile container in the sterilizer on the stacking knobs.
Transport stacks of sterile containers in such a way that the stacks do not topple over.
Chapter 2 – Working with the sterile container
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