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Table 6-9. Factory-Set Gravity Cycles and Cycle Values
The AMSCO Evolution Series Prevacuum Sterilizer is equipped with the following factory programmed gravity
sterilization cycles and cycle values.
Cycles Sterilize Temp.
Sterilize
Time
†
Dry
Time Recommended Load
Validation
Standard
GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 15 Min.
Fabric packs.
REFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BY
STERILIZER CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 15 Min.
30 Min.
*
Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg)
each.
REFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BY
STERILIZER CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 30 Min.*
Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg)
each.
REFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BY
STERILIZER CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 25 Min. 15 Min.
Fabric packs.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BY
S
TERILIZER CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
* 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..
Figure 6-7. Gravity Cycle In-Cycle Screens
Cycle Selection 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.