Autoclave class required?
- N. Liquids and biological waste. Only Steam Pressure for cycle.
- S. Solid instruments wrapped or unwrapped. 1 x -80 kPa vacuum pre-steam pressure cycle. Steam pressure cycle, vacuum post steam pressure cycle to dry load.
- B. Hollow instruments wrapped or unwrapped. 3 x -80 kPa vacuum pre-steam pressure cycle. Steam pressure cycle, vacuum post steam pressure cycle to dry load.
- Capacity in Litres?
- Max internal height of usable chamber?
- What are you autoclaving? (e.g. culture media, soil, filter paper, solid instruments, hollow instruments, glassware (ie media bottles).
- Water source self-contained or external feed?
- Waste drain: Self-contained or external?
- Do you require a drying cycle option?
- Do you require an internal tray or baskets?
- Autoclave Temp ranges: At least 121°C or higher?
- Power requirements, Single phase, 10A? 15A, 240V or 3 phase?
- Some autoclaves can be connected to compressed air which speeds up the drying cycle. Do you require this option?
- Do you require installation and commissioning and/or staff training?