Steris Amsco Steam Sterilzers come in two configurations and are used for sterilization of certain materials used in healthcare facilities. - Gravity designed for sterilization of liquids in flasks with vented closures, at 250(DEG)F (121(DEG)C), and also heat- and moisture-stabile goods at 270(DEG)F (132(DEG)C).
- Prevacuum designed for efficient, high-volume processing of heat- and moisture-stabile materials, such as fabrics, wrapped hard goods, glassware or animal bedding, at 270(DEG)F (132(DEG)C). Prevacuum units will also run gravity-type cycles. Gravity units operate by the gravity downward displacement air-removal principle. Prevacuum sterilizers have a chamber evacuation system for highspeed, high-volume sterilization. Both types use steam-under-pressure as the sterilizing agent. Sterilizers are available for connection to building steam supply, or with an integral electric steam generator*. * Except 16 x 16 x 26 double door sterilizers. Remanufactured Small Sterilizers consist of new piping and control components, and a completely renovated pressure chamber and door(s). Sterilizers feature an advanced microcomputer control system, providing the latest standard for cycle setup, selection and monitoring. Once settings are made and cycle started, microcomputers accurately monitor and control system operations. Control column includes an easy-to-read vacuum fluorescent display and an integral thermal printer. Stage 3 Control System monitors and controls all sterilizer operations and functions. Cycle progresses automatically through conditioning, sterilizing,
exhaust (fast or, for liquids, adjustable slow with accelerator) and drying phases. Control indicates cycle completion visually and also audibly for 90 seconds. At end of cycle, timers reset to the previously selected values, eliminating the need to reset values between repeated cycles. Timers reset if sterilize temperature drops 2(DEG)F (1.1(DEG)C) below set point. A vertical column, mounted on side opposite door hinge, houses the controls. Side-mounting makes controls easy to access and it removes them from exposure to the continuous heat, vapor and condensate resulting from the sterilization process.