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5.8
Program 8: Hollow Load (PV
–
pre-vacuum models
only)
For class B sterilization of pipes and wrapped pipes, double wraps,
when the manufacturer recommends autoclaving at temperatures of
121
C (250
F).
Nominal parameters default settings
•
Sterilization temperature: 121
C (250
F)
•
Sterilization time: 15 minutes
•
Drying time: 15 minutes.
Operations sequence:
•
Pulse low/Pulse high:
four vacuum pulses remove air by drawing
the chamber down to 25 kpa.
•
Heating:
Steam enters the chamber and heats it up until the
sterilization temperature is reached.
•
Sterilization:
Sterilization temperature is maintained constant during
the sterilization time.
•
Cooling:
N/A
•
Fast Exhaust:
the steam is exhausted out of the chamber at a fast
rate until pressure decreases to ambient pressure.
•
Drying:
vacuum is built up and the air pump is working.
