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Introduction
Operator Manual
P129394-020
Table 3. Test Cycles
Gravity Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
15 Minutes
30 Minutes
Double-wrapped instrument trays.
Maximum weight per tray, 25 lb
(11.3 kg)
ST-8:2008
Gravity Cycle
250°F
(121°C)
30 Minutes
30 Minutes
ST-8:2008
Gravity Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
25 Minutes
15 Minutes Fabric Packs
ST-8:2008
Immediate Use
Gravity Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
3 Minutes
1 Minute
Unwrapped instrument tray containing
a single instrument; or multiple
unwrapped instrument trays, non-
porous load. Maximum weight per
tray, 25 lb (11.3 kg)
ST-8:2008
Immediate Use
Gravity Cycle
270°F
(132°C)
10 Minutes
1 Minute
ST-8:2008
Liquid Cycle
**
250°F
(121°C)
45 Minutes
N/A
for
recommended quantities
ST-8:2008
6. Leak Test
***
N/A
N/A
N/A
None
ST-8:2008
7. DART Test**
270°F
(132°C)
3-1/2
Minutes
1 Minute
Dart or Bowie-Dick Test Pack
ST-8:2008
8. DART Warm-up**
270°F
(132°C)
3 Minutes
1 Minute
None
N/A
*
Dry time can be reduced to 5 minutes for a single fabric pack.
** The liquid cycle is for non-patient contact use only.
*** Not adjustable.
Test Cycles for
All Units:
Sterilize
Temp.
Sterilize
Time
Dry
Time
Recommended Load
Validation
Standard
Leak Test
*
*
Not adjustable.
N/A
N/A
N/A
None
ST-8:2008
DART Test*
270°F (132°C)
3-1/2
Minutes
1 Minute DART or Bowie-Dick Test Pack
ST-8:2008
DART Warm-up*
270°F (132°C)
3 Minutes
1 Minute None
N/A
Table 2. AMSCO 400 Series SFPP Sterilizer Cycles (Continued)
Cycles:
Sterilize
Temp.
Sterilize
Time
Dry
Time
Recommended Load
Refer to
Table 4 (page vi)
for
Recommended Quantities
Validation
Standard
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