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Table 6-8. Factory-Set Prevacuum Cycles and Cycle Values
The AMSCO Evolution Series Prevacuum 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 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
PREVAC 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 5 Min. Single fabric pack. ST-8
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
* Sterilize times shown are the minimum validated sterilize times, and can only be adjusted to longer times.
Figure 6-5. Prevac Cycle In-Cycle Screens
Cycles Screen
Condition Phase (Green) Sterilize Phase (Blue) Exhaust Phase (Violet)
Press for More Cycles
NOTE: Countdown timer on the display is estimated; timer self-corrects estimated time at the
beginning of each phase.