Amsco C Series User Manual

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P129394-176 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation
Table 6-1. Factory-Set Prevacuum Cycles and Cycle Values
The AMSCO C Series Prevacuum Small Steam Sterilizer is equipped with the following factory programmed
prevacuum sterilization cycles and cycle values.
Cycles
Sterilize
Temp.
Sterilize
Time
Dry
Time Recommended Load
Validation
Standard
Prevac Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
4
Minutes
20
Minutes
*
* Dry time can be reduced to 5 minutes for a single fabric pack.
Fabric Packs ST-8:2008
Prevac Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
4
Minutes
30
Minutes
Double-wrapped instrument trays,
porous and non-porous loads;
maximum weight per tray: 25 lb
(11.3 kg)
ST-8:2008
Prevac Cycle
275°F
(135°C)
3
Minutes
30
Minutes
Double-wrapped instrument trays,
porous and non-porous loads;
maximum weight per tray: 25 lb
(11.3 kg)
ST-8:2008
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
Figure 6-4. Prevac Cycle In-Cycle Screens
Cycle Selection ScreenCycle Selection Screen
Purge Phase Sterilize Phase Exhaust Phase
Press for More Cycles
NOTE: Countdown time on display is estimated; timer self-corrects estimated time at beginning
of each phase.

Amsco C Series Specifications

General

Brand	Amsco
Model	C Series
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English