Using Your Statim; Selecting A Cycle - SciCan AUTOCLAVE Statim 2000 G4 Manuel De L'utilisateur

5 Using your STATIM
Before using your STATIM for the first time, make sure the reservoir is full and the pump is
properly primed. Refer to sections 3.4 Filling the Reservoir and 3.5 Priming the Pump for
detailed instructions.
5.1 Selecting a Cycle
The STATIM 2000 G4 and 5000 G4 have seven sterilization cycles, each designed to
sterilize using the parameters specified. Each cycle can be selected by pressing
the UNWRAPPED, WRAPPED or RUBBER / PLASTIC cycle buttons.
The types of instruments, sterilization requirements and a graph depicting each cycle
characteristics are described over the following pages. Load size requirements are listed
in the 'Test Protocol' section.
5.1.1 Unwrapped Cycles
The STATIM 2000 G4 and 5000 G4 feature two 134˚C type S and one 134˚C type N
UNWRAPPED sterilization cycles. At the end of the cycle's sterilization phase, air drying
will commence for one hour. The type S cycles are used to sterilize solid and hollow metal
instruments such as dental handpieces.
The type N cycle is used to sterilize solid metal instruments such as pliers, burrs, scalers
and forceps.
To select one of these cycles: Press the UNWRAPPED cycle button to scroll through
the available cycles.
HOLLOW UNWRAPPED
Press START
Once the desired cycle has been selected, press the START button.
The STATIM G4 will remember the last Unwrapped cycle type selected and will display it
when you select the Unwrapped icon.
NOTE: If Process Enforced usage is enabled (where users must enter a PIN to Start and
Stop a cycle), a PIN screen will appear after you have pressed START. Enter your PIN
to start the cycle.
HOLLOW UNWRAPPED (S) 134˚C / 3.5 min
HOLLOW UNWRAPPED (S) 134˚C / 18 min
SOLID UNWRAPPED (N) 134˚C / 3.5 min
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HOLLOW UNWRAPPED
Press START