Steris AMSCO 400 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Operator Manual Introduction
Table 4.
Maximum Loads by Sterilizer Chamber Size
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Table 5.
Liquid Cycle Processing Guidelines
Advisory This sterilizer is specifically designed to only process goods using the cycles
as specified in this manual. If there is any doubt about a specific material or
product, contact the manufacturer of that product for the recommended
sterilization technique.
A summary of the safety precautions to be observed when operating and
servicing this equipment can be found in
S
ECTION
1 of this manual. Do not
operate or service the equipment until you have become familiar with this
information.
Any alteration of the sterilizer not authorized or performed by STERIS Service
Engineering which could affect its operation will void the warranty, could
adversely affect sterilization efficacy, could violate national, state and local
regulations and jeopardize your insurance coverage.
Chamber Size Wrapped
Instrument Trays
Fabric
Packs
16 x 16 x 26" (406 x 406 x 660 mm) 2 4
20 x 20 x 38" (508 x 508 x 965 mm) 3 6
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Refer to Tables 1 and 2 to determine cycle use guidelines.
Sterilizer Size
Number of
Containers for
Liquid Cycle
*
Full Load
Volume of Liquid
in One Container
Minimum
Recommended
Sterilize Time at 250°F
(121°C) in Minutes
16 x 16 x 26" (406 x 406 x 660 mm) 15
1000 mL 45
20 x 20 x 38” (508 x 508 x 965 mm)
with Loading Car
32
20x 20 x 38” (508 x 508 x 965 mm)
with Rack and Shelves
28
* The liquid cycle is for non-patient contact use only.
Table 6. Sterilizer Configurations
AMSCO 400 Series Small Steam Sterilizers are offered in the following
configurations:
16" Configurations
16 x 16 x 26" (406 x 406 x 660 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
16 x 16 x 26" (406 x 406 x 660 mm) Single Door, SFPP
16 x 16 x 26" (406 x 406 x 660 mm) Double Door, Prevacuum
16 x 16 x 26" (406 x 406 x 660 mm) Double Door, SFPP
20" Configurations
20 x 20 x 38" (508 x 508 x 965 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
20 x 20 x 38" (508 x 508 x 965 mm) Single Door, SFPP
20 x 20 x 38" (508 x 508 x 965 mm) Double Door, Prevacuum
20 x 20 x 38" (508 x 508 x 965 mm) Double Door, SFPP