Andersen Windows & Doors AN74I - Manual (Page 15)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
3.11. The sterilization cycle will then begin. Note: After the ampoule is activated and the
door is closed, if the operator does not select a cycle length within 5 seconds, a continuous
alarm will sound to remind the operator to select the appropriate cycle time.
12 HOUR CYCLE
STERILIZING
11:24:15 REMAINING
3.12. At the end of the 12 (or 24) hour cycle, the cabinet ventilation pump will stop and the
purge pump will run for two minutes, flushing Ethylene Oxide from the sterilization liner bag.
Then the purge pump will stop while the cabinet ventilation pump runs for two minutes. This
alternating cycling of the purge and cabinet ventilation pumps will continue for a period of
two hours. This will be displayed as shown below and will count down to 00:00:00.
BREAK AMPOULE
CLOSE & LOCK DOOR
SELECT CYCLE LENGTH
24 HOUR 12 HOUR
3.9. Select the length of the sterilization cycle. For most items, the 12 HOUR cycle will be
adequate.
3.10. When sterilizing lengths of tubing greater than 3 feet (91.5 cm) or loads containing gas
absorbent materials, the extended length 24 hour cycle should be used. Large volumes of gas
absorbent materials (rubber and plastic) also require the use of an additional Anprolene
ampoule and the extended 24 hour cycle. To operate the sterilizer using the extended 24 hour
cycle, press the button to the left of 24 HOUR. The display will then show STERILIZING
24:00:00 REMAINING.
24 HOUR CYCLE
STERILIZING
24:00:00 REMAINING
3.8. After the initial purge has been completed (timer to 00:00:00), the display instructs the
operator to: (1) break the ampoule by manipulating the ampoule gas release bag through the
wall of the sterilization liner bag, (2) close the door, and (3) lock the door and remove the key.
INITIAL PURGE
00:01:30 REMAINING
EXIT
VENTILATING BAG
01:59:59 REMAINING
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