Amsco Evolution Series User Manual

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129390199 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation
Table 6-1. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution Prevacuum Sterilizer
Cycles Sterilize Temp.
Sterilize
Time
‡
Dry
Time Recommended Load
Validation
Standard
1. PREVAC 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 30 Min. Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
Fabric Packs.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
2. PREVAC 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 5 Min. Single fabric pack. ST-8
3. GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 15 Min. Fabric packs.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
4. LIQUID
*
250°F (121°C) 45 Min. N/A Three 1000 mL flasks.
R
EFER TO Table 6-5 FOR GUIDELINES.
ST-8
5. PREVAC 275°F (135°C) 3 Min. 30 Min. Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
6. GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 15 Min. 30 Min.
†
Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
7. GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 30 Min.
†
Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
8. GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 25 Min. 15 Min. Fabric packs.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
* Liquids sterilized using the Liquid cycle are not for use with patients.
† Dry time for Floorloading Sterilizers is 45 minutes.
‡ Sterilize times shown are the minimum validated sterilize times, and can only be adjusted to longer times.

Amsco Evolution Series Specifications

General

Brand	Amsco
Model	Evolution Series
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English