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11. Set the STE. timer to the desired sterilization period according to the
Sterilization Time Table (see table ahead). Recommended times for a, b, c
are based on tests performed with a load according to Sterilization Load
Test Table:
Sterilization Load Test Table
Loads
Models
kg lbs
1730 1.5 3.3
2340 3.2 7.0
2540 4.0 8.8
3545 5.0 11.0
3850 6.0 13.6
3870 8.0 17.5
Sterilization Time Table
TOTAL TIME
(from start to finish)
MATERIAL
STE.
TEMP
Cold
Start
Hot
Start
MODELS
a. Unwrapped instruments, open
glass or metal containers and
any other items where such
temperature is suitable
273ºF
(134ºC)
30min.
35min.
20min.
25min.
1730,
2340,
2540
3545,
3850,
3870
Single Instruments
b. Wrapped instruments, standard
cassettes, rubber tubing and
any other items where such
temperature is suitable.
273ºF
(134ºC)
40min.
45min.
30min.
35min.
1730,
2340,
2540
3545,
3850,
3870
c. Packs and any other items
where such temp. is suitable.
273ºF
(134ºC)
45min. 35min.
all
models
d. Liquids and any other items
where such temp. is suitable
250ºF
(121ºC)
60min. 50min.
all
models
These recommended sterilization times are based on a voltage supply of
120V or 230V. If the voltage supplied is less than 120V or 230V,
additional time must be added.
Temperature lower than 250ºF (121ºC) can be achieved by setting the
pressure switch (B10) knob at the desired temperature.