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6.16 Cycle Graphs These cycle graphs provide a visual representation of AMSCO C
Series Small Steam Sterilizer cycles and their phases.
Figure 6-15. Cycle Graph – 270°F or 275°F Prevacuum and Dart (Bowie-Dick) Cycles
Figure 6-16. Cycle Graph – Gravity Cycle
Indicates Key Cycle
Transition Points That
Are Printed During Cycle
Pressure
Time
*Pulses
* NOTE: 270°F (132°C) prevac cycle runs four conditioning vacuum pulses. 275°F (135°C) prevac runs three
conditioning vacuum pulses.
Purge
Charge
Fast
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Dry
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Sterilize
Conditioning
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Time
Indicates Key Cycle
Transition Points That
Are Printed During Cycle
Pressure
Purge Charge
Fast
Exh
Vac Dry
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Vacuum Dry phase only
occurs when Dry Time
is set to 0.
ExhaustSterilize
Conditioning
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