Sterilization Cycles; Descriptions Cycles; Cycle Diagram - Tecno-gaz europa B pro Mode D'emploi

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11.1 Descriptions cycles

The autoclave has three series of cycles:
A – OPERATION CYCLES
All operation cycles have a system of fractioned vacuum, which therefore permits sterilization of
materials that are hollow, porous, solid, both free and packaged. Temperatures can be selected
from 121° C – 134° C. Normally the cycles of 121° C ar e used for thermoplastics or sensitive
materials, while the 134° C cycles are used for all other materials. In all cases always follow the
indications given by the manufacturer of the instruments or devices to be sterilized. There are also
two special cycles:
- Prion cycle, studied for the Crutzfeldt-Jacobs disease (mad cow disease)
- Flash cycle created for rapid sterilization of unpackaged instruments and devices.
B – NIGHT CYCLES
The autoclave is equipped with a special economiser device.
This device allows you to perform the STERILISATION cycles in the absence of the operator.
At the end of the cycle, if the door is not opened, the autoclave is stabilised, it then turns off
automatically, only the mains switch will remain on (Fig. 1-pos.13)
When the operators arrive, simply press any button to turn the autoclave back on and read the
result of the cycle on the display. In addition, the printer will normally have prepared the written
report on the cycle.
C – TEST CYCLES
The available test cycles are the following:
- Helix test
- Bowie&Dick test
- Vacuum test

11.2 Cycle diagram

STERILIZATION CYCLES

ENGLISH
CYCLE DIAGRAM
T1,T2,T3
pre heater fase and
vacuum fases
T4
sterilization
T5
drying
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