SciCan STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual page 18

STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual
4. Instructions For Use
3. Rubber and Plastics Cycle
The Rubber and Plastics Cycle is used to sterilize up to 0.8kg (1.7lbs) of unwrapped
instruments constructed of materials listed on page 12. Instruments such as x-ray rings,
rubber dam frames and orthodontic debanding instruments may be processed in this
cycle. Consult the Instrument Mass Guide in the previous section for information regarding
the approximate instrument weights in order to not exceed the maximum load. At the end
of the cycle's sterilization phase, drying will commence for 12 minutes. Air-drying can be
interrupted at any time by pressing the
the User Menu options.
To select this Cycle: Press the
then press the
1
RUBBER / PLASTIC 121°C / 30 min
4. Air Dry Only Cycle
This is not a sterilization cycle.
The Drying Cycle starts automatically after each sterilizing cycle and has been preset to run
for 12 minutes. Air drying may be interrupted by pressing the
contents of the cassette or pouch are dry, drying time for all sterilization cycles have been
pre-set to 12 minutes. The Unwrapped and R&P Cycles are adjustable from 0 – 30 minutes,
in 1 minute increments, and the Air Drying Cycle from 1- 30 minutes in 1 minute increments.
The Wrapped Cycles are adjustable from 10 – 30 minutes, in 1 minute increments. Dryness
is important for unwrapped instruments for corrosion prevention. For wrapped instruments, a
dry wrap is required to maintain sterility.
button,
button.
2
button. This drying duration can be adjusted via
A 100°C / 101 kPa
B 3 purges (Conditioning)
peak at 120°C / 199 kPa
vent to 110°C / 143 kPa
C
Pressurizing
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4. Instructions For Use
D Sterilizing
121°C / 205 kPa -
124°C / 225kPa
E
Venting
F
Air Drying
button. To ensure that the