FVA/A1 STERILIZERS

6.4.3. PRODUCT LOADING
� Open the lid of the chamber by turning it counterclockwise;
� Remove the temperature monitoring sensor from the sterilization chamber
� Use the appropriately provided devices and accessories to load the product to be sterilized
� Place the Pt100 flexible temperature control sensor and any optional component listed below:
� optional heat probe;
� safety thermal block device.
in the upper drum so that their metal tips are in contact with the product.
� NOTE
During product loading, pay particular attention to avoid damaging the heat probes.
FVA/A1 - OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
In order to facilitate the loading of the product to be sterilized, it is recommended to use the appropriately provided drums for
positioning the load. These drums are made of AISI 304 stainless steel, are provided with a handle to allow easier transport or
coupling to the optional electric winch, and have a stainless steel supporting plate. The structure is a perforated mesh, which is meant
to avoid retaining condensed water at the end of the sterilization process. The shape of the drum is designed in order to contain the
various loads to be sterilized that are normally used in laboratories.
Figure 6.4.3.a- Loading operation Figure 6.4.3.b- Loading devices
� NOTE
For further information regarding the various available drum models of drum, please refer to Section 1 of the
TECHNICAL MANUAL.
! CAUTION!
During product loading operations, check that the load is arranged evenly inside the drum in order to avoid
imbalances during lifting.
If the final weight of the drums makes them difficult to handle due to the loading of the product in the drums, it is advisable to use the
appropriately provided load lifting device, which can be supplied as an optional kit.
IThe load lifting device falls within the scope of workplace safety standards and is constituted by an electrically-driven winch (Fig.
6.4.3.c) and by the associated coupling accessory (Fig. 6.4.3.d). The horizontal movement of the oscillating arm of the winch is
manual, while the vertical movement is provided by an electric motor. For safety reasons, the movement of the arm of the winch is
interrupted when the control pushbutton is released. The winch structure and the arm are made of AISI 304 stainless steel.
ID no. 85693 Rev. 2 22 / 31 July 2005