Amsco C Series User Manual

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P129394-176 Operator Manual Introduction
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Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values
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The AMSCO C Series 16C and 20C Prevacuum Small Steam Sterilizer 16 x 16" (406 x 406 mm) and 20 x 20" (508
x 508 mm) is equipped with the following factory programmed sterilization cycles and cycle values (Table 1).
NOTE: Default cycles for SFPP sterilizer shown in Table 1B on following page.
1. Supervisor must enable access to optional cycles, such as the Liquids Cycle.
Table 1. Factory Default Cycles, Prevacuum Configuration
Cycles:
Sterilize
Temp.
Sterilize
Time
Dry
Time
Recommended Load
*
Validation
Standard
1. Immediate Use
Prevac Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
4 Minutes 1 Minute Unwrapped instrument tray containing
a single instrument; or multiple
unwrapped instrument trays, porous
and non-porous loads. Maximum
weight per tray: 25 lb (11.3 kg)
ST-8:2008
2. Prevac Cycle 270°F
(132°C)
4 Minutes 30 Minutes Double-wrapped instrument trays
containing multiple instruments,
porous and non-porous loads.
Maximum weight per tray: 25 lb
(11.3 kg)
ST-8:2008
3. Prevac Cycle 275°F
(135°C)
3 Minutes 30 Minutes Double-wrapped instrument trays
containing multiple instruments,
porous and non-porous loads.
Maximum weight per tray: 25 lb
(11.3 kg)
ST-8:2008
4. Prevac Cycle 270°F
(132°C)
4 Minutes 20
Minutes
**
Fabric Packs. ST-8:2008
5. Immediate Use
Gravity Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
10 Minutes 1 Minute Unwrapped instrument tray containing
a single instrument; or multiple
unwrapped instrument trays,
non-porous load. Maximum weight per
tray: 25 lb (11.3 kg).
ST-8:2008
6. Immediate Use
Gravity Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
3 Minutes 1 Minute ST-8:2008
*See Table 4 for recommended quantities.
** Dry time can be reduced to 5 minutes for a single fabric pack.

Amsco C Series Specifications

General

Brand	Amsco
Model	C Series
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English