Class S
8.5.2 Maximum Load Weight per Load type
Class B
Load type Maximum Load Weight Suitable for programs
Textile, porous ~4.4 lbs (2.0kg) Wrapped
Solid Unwrapped ~20 lbs (9.0kg) Unwrapped
Solid Wrapped ~12 lbs (5.4kg) Wrapped
Class S
Load type Maximum Load Weight Suitable for programs
Solid Unwrapped ~17.6 lbs (8.0kg) Unwrapped
Solid Wrapped ~9.9 lbs (4.5kg) Wrapped
8.5.3 Description of the Sterilization Cycle Stages
Air-removal stage: Pre vacuum pulses are performed. For wrapped cycles,
there are 2-3 pulses and the vacuum are deeper.
Heating stage: steam is inserted into the chamber until the sterilization
temperature is reached
Sterilization: sterilization temperature is maintained constant during the
sterilization time.
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