Models

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3AV-HC
(2 0 " x 2 0 " x 3 8 ")

26AV-HC
(2 6 " x 2 6 " x 3 9 ")

26BV-HC
(2 6 " x 2 6 " x 4 9 ")

Consolidated HC Steam Sterilizers

General Specifications

General Specification Table of Contents

Steam Sterilizer with EZ-Glide Vertical Sliding Door • Model Sizes and Weights............. 2
Consolidated HC Steam Sterilizers are designed • Sterilizer Construction................... 2
to sterilize autoclavable medical devices used in healthcare
facilities at temperatures between 250° F and 275° F • Sterilization Cycles......................... 6
(121° C and 135° C) through the use of steam. Choose • Options........................................... 8
a stainless steel vessel construction in a variety of sizes with • Accessories.................................... 8
standard pre-vacuum and gravity operation. Consolidated
sterilizers offers a range of performance options to meet the • Commissioning.............................. 9
demands of hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and • Site Preparation and Utilities........ 9
healthcare clinics. • Installation...................................... 9
• Preventative Maintenance............ 9
• Footprint Drawings........................ 10
• Utility Information.......................... 13

Features and Benefits

Simplified Maintenance, Low Cost of Ownership.
All Consolidated sterilizers are manufactured in the USA and
built from commonly available parts to allow quick and cost
effective field-level service and maintenance.
Serviceability.
Easy access to replaceable components, off-the-shelf
component availability, and common electrical and plumbing
parts permit qualified facility or area service companies to
maintain the sterilizer.
Validated Cycles.
The Consolidated HC Steam Sterilizers are for general
purpose gravity, vacuum, or liquid steam sterilization of
heat and moisture-stabile goods, surgical instruments,
and supplies. All models utilize both gravity/downward air
displacement with positive-pressure pulse conditioning and
pressure/vacuum pulsing for dynamic air removal.
Green and Environmentally Friendly.
Unique, new technologies reduce water and energy
consumption without compromising performance.

Consolidated HC Steam Sterilizers are available in single door models. A

versatile control system offers a range of performance options to meet the
demands of hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and healthcare
clinics. Model 3AV-HC shown.
 MODEL SIZES & WEIGHT
Chamber Door and Gasket System
Consolidated HC Steam Sterilizers are equipped with an
automatically opening and closing powered door. The door can
Summary Selection Chart be opened with the press of a button on the touchscreen or
by food-pedal located in front of the sterilizer. A counterweight
Model Chamber Dimensions Volume Ship Weight Overall Dimensions
( w x h x f-b) (cu. ft ./ liters) ( lbs/kg) ( w x h x f-b)
ensures that the door motion is smooth and controlled, and
that the door requires low force for safe and efficient operation.
Sliding Door Model
The sterilizer doors are designed with redundant, independent
3AV-HC 26AV-HC 26BV-HC mechanical and software features to ensure maximum safety.
Door design specifications meet all ASME code requirements.
• Door engagement is clearly visible to confirm closure.
20" x 20" x 38" 8.8 cu. ft. 1,650 lbs 31" x 72.875" x 51" • An electrical door switch ensures that the door is fully closed
3AV-HC
50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 cm 249 liters 750 kg 78.6 x 185.1 x 129.5 cm and locked prior to the start of the cycle. If the signal is lost
26" x 26" x 39" 15.25 cu. ft. 2600 lbs 46.375" x 77" x 54"
during a sterilizing cycle, the cycle is automatically aborted.
26AV-HC
66.04 x 66.04 x 99.1 cm 431.8 liters 1179 kg 117.8 x 195.6 x 137.2 cm • The door is mechanically locked during a cycle to prevent
26" x 26" x 49" 19.2 cu. ft. 2850 lbs 46.375" x 77" x 64"
inadvertent opening.
26BV-HC
66.04 x 66.04 x 124.5 cm 543.7 liters 1293 kg 117.8 x 195.6 x 162.6cm • Abrasion resistant, low-friction, non-stick sealant on gasket
prevents door jams and extends gasket life.
High Performance Sterilization
Components
The Consolidated HC steam sterilizer is a device that is
• Piping, fittings, and valves are available in stainless steel or
intended for use by health care providers to sterilize medical
brass/bronze. All parts and components subject to repair
devices by means of pressurized steam.
are publicly available (i.e. non-proprietary) from open-market
Consolidated uses only commonly-available, open-source sources, including controls, valves and fittings.
parts in all phases of sterilizer design and construction, thereby
• Safety relief valves and drains are integral to the plumbing
permitting quick, economical and locally-managed service
configuration.
throughout the life of the product. With maximum uptime
engineered into the product, Consolidated sterilizers offer • Cabinet insulation retains heat and minimizes heat loss
a superior return on investment as demonstrated through (see Table 11) to the room, thereby reducing HVAC energy
thousands of installations worldwide. consumption. The sterilizer jacket and all steam service piping
include a minimum 1" fiberglass-based insulation.
• Baffled steam inlets minimize condensation on the load,
STERILIZER CONSTRUCTION reduce load wetting, and help assure proper steam
uniformity within the chamber.
Sterilizer Chamber • On units equipped with steam generators, a manual reset
Consolidated steam sterilizer vessels are manufactured with an pressure switch is included to back up the safety relief valve
inner chamber and a full outer jacket. The inner chamber and by automatically shutting down the steam generator if an
jacket are constructed of type 316L stainless steel and all vessels overpressure condition exists.
are polished to a high luster finish and passivated. Sterilizers are • Easy-to-read pressure gauges ensure simple and safe operation.
equipped standard with a 1/2" NPT port for use with validation
or process measurement equipment in compliance with AAMI • Other components offered, dependent on facility utilities,
ST8. Pressure vessels are welded in compliance with ASME include an integral steam generator, booster pump, RO
Section VIII, Division I. system, etc.

EZ-Glide™ Power Sliding Door with Foot Pedal Control and Monitoring System
• The EZ-Glide™ sliding door simplifies chamber Consolidated offers a state-of-the-art control system built from industry
access with a sliding counterbalanced door that standard, open source components for international availability of parts
seals safely against an air-actuated, non-stick gasket. and service. Consolidated’s controllers offer proven reliability,
• The gasket is recessed into a precision-machined based on an industrial PLC platform programmed specifically for
slot and will maintain a secure seal even in the event Consolidated’s sterilizers, complete with modern user interface and an
of a total utility loss. The gasket is easy to replace and intuitive touchscreen display (see chart on page 5).
does not require special tools or lubrication. • Includes industry standard cycles per ANSI/AAMI ST-8:
• The door sealing mechanism includes redundancy for Hospital Steam Sterilizers.
added security; a safety lock prevents the door from • Simplifies operation with intuitive operator interfaces.
opening if the chamber is under pressure. Optional features allow the operator to add favorite shortcuts
• Ergonomic benefits include a wide-grip handle and smooth, for frequently-used cycles and prevent users from modifying
vertical open/close action on a counterbalanced assembly sterilization parameters on individual cycles.
that is easy-to-operate with one-hand access. • Automatically cracks the door open at the end of the cycle to
• Standard configuration is automatic operation via cool the load prior to removal from the sterilizer.
button on touchscreen or via foot-pedal located below • Assures quality control and process integrity.
the sterilizer chamber. • Features sterilizer cycle quality reporting via thermal printer
• Safety features and SD card electronic download.
- Power door with low closing force can be stopped with • Internal battery retains all data in memory for at least 6 months.
minimal effort.
- Powered door is closed using a push and hold button or
press and hold foot-pedal actuation.

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 Alarms Electric Steam Generator
Detailed performance and function alarms are included with When house steam is not available, an electric boiler may
each controller, as well as an alarm history report visible on serve as the steam source. Higher wattage generators produce
the touchscreen. Standard safety alarms are included in all a higher rate of steam to the chamber. Standard voltages
Consolidated sterilizers. Process alarms are documented and available are 208, 240, 380, 480. Three-phase or single-phase
communicated both audibly and visually. voltage connections are available.
Service and Preventative Maintenance Reminders • Integrated Boiler
In healthcare facilities, uptime is of utmost importance. As such, Consolidated can provide an integral (fits under the sterilizer
the Consolidated HC Steam Sterilizers are equipped with service chamber) steam generator up to 45 kW.
and preventative maintenance reminders to help stay facilities
A standard steam boiler, constructed of carbon steel, is
stay proactive about maintenance and service. The alerts will be
utilized on units fed with tap, softened or RO water. (See
displayed on the touch screen and printed at adjustable use-based
Table 10 for water quality requirements).
or time-based intervals. If desired, this functionality can be disabled.
A clean steam boiler, constructed of type 316L stainless steel,
Flood Switch is required when the feed water quality is >1 MΩ•cm. This
In the event of excessive liquid in the chamber or jacket, an alarm option typically requires that the sterilizer be constructed with
will sound and a message will be displayed warning the user a stainless-steel chamber, jacket, and plumbing.
about the flood condition. Factory installed.
Generator Blowdown
Cycle Safeguards In facilities where water quality is poor, a generator blowdown
The following cycle safeguards help assure safe operation. function is required to flush impurities from the system
• Cycles cannot start unless the door is properly closed and prevent collection of contaminants on the heating
and locked. elements. An automatic blowdown feature is included with all
• Chamber gauges are installed on the operating end of the Consolidated carbon steel steam generators.
sterilizer to display pressure in psig and vacuum in inches-Hg. Sustainable Features (Included with Every Autoclave)
• Exhaust is automatically condensed and cooled to a safe Water Conservation & Monitoring System
drainage temperature. All units are equipped with an integral WaterEco® water
• Multi-rate liquid exhaust allows users to select an exhaust saving system that cools effluent discharge temperature
rate above and below an adjustable temperature set-point. (to drain) to less than 140° F (60° C) while keeping water
This prevents boil-over of liquids and reduces total cycle time. consumption to a minimum (reduces cooling water by up to
• Emergency Stop button cuts power to all valves and pumps 90% over conventional sterilizers). This system also
and stops all processes. monitors, measures and reports quenching-water consumption
through the touch screen.
Calibration
All temperature and pressure sensors on the sterilizer
can be calibrated using an intuitive, integrated, three-point
calibration method.
Printer
A thermal printer is integrated into the main control panel.
Printout includes all important information regarding the
sterilization cycle recorded at user-defined intervals.
Information includes: operator identification, cycle type,
cycle parameters, cycle phase, time, chamber pressure and
temperature, alarms or messages and cycle completion status.
Electronic Data Storage via SD/USB
Cycle data is stored on a non-volatile flash memory device and
saved in CSV format. The flash memory device can be used
User-Interface: Water Usage Screen
to transfer the data to other computers or tablets. The user
can use the data to create graphs and perform data analysis. EcoCalendar™
This feature allows users to extract Raw Cycle Data (Time, The controls are equipped with a calendar-based automatic
Temp, Pressure), Cycle History (User ID, Cycle Name, Time, start-up and shut-down feature known as EcoCalendar. This
Temp, Alarm Code, Cycle Result), and Duplicate Cycle Data (an feature helps minimize utility consumption and HVAC load
electronic copy of the paper print-out). through a software controlled, automatic steam shut-off
Steam Sources program. Utilities can be programmed for automatic start-up
and shut-down based on time of day and day of the week.
Consolidated sterilizers can operate on house steam or steam
produced by integral or remote steam generators. Incoming Auto Idle Shut-Off
water quality is always a primary consideration in selection of Like the EcoCalendar, this feature helps save energy by
a steam generator (see Table 10). shutting the autoclave off when not in use. It functions similarly
Selection of the steam source is based on facility steam to a "sleep-mode" for your home computer. Simply set the
availability and other factors associated with sterilizer use desired idle time and the autoclave will enter Sleep Mode after
and throughput. the set idle time has elapsed.

House Steam EcoJacket™

In most situations standard house steam, when available, is EcoJacket automatically lowers the temperature of the
adequate. An inlet steam filter may be required to clean and dry sterilizer jacket in between cycles, reducing steam and water
usage, as well as heat load to the room, while keeping the
the steam prior to injection into the sterilizer plumbing system.
jacket pre-heated to quickly start the next cycle.

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 Sterilizer Mounting
Consolidated sterilizers are available for installation as
A
floor-standing cabinet-enclosed units with a stainless-steel
superstructure to conceal plumbing and wiring. The sterilizers
may also be recess-mounted through a wall. Hook-ups for utility
connections can be located anywhere on the unit as required,
however house connections must be within 5 feet of the unit
unless otherwise specified prior to installation.
Model 3AV-HC sterilizers are mounted on rollers for ease of
installation, placement and service. When service clearance
is limited, sterilizer may be moved for greater accessibility.
Available only on the 3AV-HC model without seismic anchoring.
Shelving
D Shelves and racks are constructed of electro-polished type
B
316L stainless steel:
• Three (3) extendable shelves are available on all sizes.
• Optional loading cart and transfer carriage is available.
See Options below for further details.

Water Quality Compatibility (Stainless Steel vs.

Non-Stainless Selection)
Materials that contact the water supply to the sterilizer,
including the steam generator, valves and piping must be
compatible with the purity of the water. See Table 10.
C • If deionized or distilled water or water with a purity greater
than 1 MΩ•cm is supplied, then all such points of contact
must be of stainless steel construction.
• If softened water, water purified by reverse osmosis or tap
water with purity of less than 0.2 MΩ•cm is supplied, then
such points of contact may be of carbon steel, bronze or
brass construction, as appropriate.

Compliance and Certifications

Depending on desired application, Consolidated sterilizers
can be certified for compliance to the following standards for
performance and safety:
• Buy America Act compliant
A. Hinged front panels for easy access • ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers): Section
VIII, Division I (Unfired Pressure Vessel) code.
B. EZ-Glide™ vertical sliding door
• ASME: Section I Code (Miniature Boilers).
C. Integral electric steam generator (optional)
• ASME: CSD-1 Code (Controls and Safety for Boilers).
D. Control column (Models 26AV-HC & 26BV-HC only , on
Model 3AV-HC controls are top mounted) • IEC/UL 61010-1 Edition 3—Safety Requirements for
Model 26AV-HC (Front View) Service access panel hinge and control col-
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
umn may be placed on left or right to ease service. Controls, printers, com- Laboratory Use—Part 1: General Requirements.
munications, electrical, mechanical and plumbing circuits are positioned for
proactive maintenance.
• IEC/UL 61010-2-040 Edition 3—Particular Requirements for
Sterilizers and Washer-Disinfectors Used to Treat Medical
Materials.
Air Removal
Depending on the application and required cycle, air removal • IEC 61326-1:2020 Edition 3—Electrical Equipment for
may be achieved by gravity displacement or mechanical Measurement, Control, and Laboratory use—EMC
assistance through vacuum for pre- and post-cycle use as Requirements—Part 1: General Requirements
required. • UL and cUL (Underwriters Laboratory) Listed
• For gravity air removal, the bouyancy of steam coupled with • US NEC (National Electrical Code) and National Plumbing
positive steam pressure pulses is used to displace the air. Code; NFPA-70.
• For pre-cycle vacuum, Consolidated offers a choice of a • ANSI/AAMI/ST8:2013/(R)2018 Hospital Steam Sterilizers.
water-ejector vacuum system, or a water-minimizing liquid
ring pump.
• For post-cycle vacuum where drying assistance is desired,
the sterilizer can use a water-ejector vacuum system or a
water-minimizing liquid ring pump.
• Following completion of the post-vacuum function and
throughout return to ambient pressure equilibrium, the
returning air is filtered through a 0.3 micron bacteria-
retentive HEPA filter.

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 Consolidated Sterilizer Systems — Control System for Consolidated HC Steam Sterilizers
Consolidated’s controllers offer proven reliability, based on an industrial PLC platform programmed specifically for each
Consolidated sterilizer based upon the application. The entire system is built from industry-standard, open-source components for
international availability of parts and service.

Operator Interface

Display 7" (17.8 mm) Widescreen Color Touchscreen

Resolution WVGA 800 x 400

3AV-HC — Top
Mounting Options
26AV-HC & 26BV-HC — Left or Right

Validated Sterilizer Cycles Sterilizer Control

• Gravity • Liquid E-Stop Standard

• Pre-Vacuum • Bowie-Dick (Air Removal Test) Three Point Calibration of Sensors Standard

• Vacuum Leak Test Automatic Condensate Exhaust Management for all Cycles Standard

Battery Backup of Program, Memory, & Configuration Data Standard

Green Features Ability to Favorite Cycles Standard

WaterEco® Water Conservation & Monitoring System Standard

Energy Saver EcoCalendar for Scheduled On/Off Steam Supply Standard Visual and Audible Alarms

Auto Idle Shut-Off Standard Cycle Complete, Sensor Failure, Over Temperature,
Standard
Under Temperature, Over Pressure, Time Limit, Door Seal
EcoJacket Standard
Alarm History Report on Touchscreen Standard
Insulated Steam Piping Standard
Preventative Maintenance & Service Reminders Standard

Security and Process Integrity

Documented Cycle Information
Multi-layered Password Security for Manager and Service Standard
User Defined Cycle Name Standard
Cycle Configuration is Locked for End Users.
Standard
Certain Parameters are Adjustable for Managers. Start Time and Date Standard

User Traceability Password Protection Standard Cycle Type Standard

Up to 50 Usernames and Passwords Standard Chamber Temperature/Pressures Standard

Cycle Summary Standard

System Monitoring and Data Storage
Operator ID (If Applicable) Standard
Thermal Printer Standard
Cycle Set-Points and Parameters Standard
Electronic Data Storage via SD/USB Standard
Alarms Standard
Dry Contacts for remote indication of Door Open, Alarm Condition,
Optional
Cycle Running, Cycle Over, and/or Jacket On

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 that significantly decreases drying time (see Figure 2). Post-
Sterilization Cycles vacuum is usually used for wrapped goods, fabric packs, and
instrument trays.
Consolidated sterilizers are equipped with 11 validated cycles
Liquid
with the ability to program up to 48 sterilization cycles.
The liquid cycle prevents boil-over when vented liquids are
Operators may customize cycle parameters above their pre-
sterilized. The controller is factory-configured to automatically
programmed minimum values, however these cycles are to
release steam pressure at an adjustable exhaust rate. Each
be used for research purposes only. All cycle parameters are
Consolidated HC steam sterilizer comes with validated liquid
easily viewed prior to and during the cycle run.
cycles (see Figure 3). IMPORTANT: The liquid cycle is for non-
Warm Up patient contact use only.
For convenience, Consolidated HC Steam Sterilizers are Automatic Jacket Blowdown is standard on all sterilizers
programmed with a warm up cycle — a very short, empty- and is activated during liquid cycles. This feature is used to
chamber, cycle to be run at the start of each day. The warm up exhaust steam in the jacket to allow the load to cool properly,
cycle ensures that all components are pre-heated which helps preventing liquid loads from boiling over. Factory installed.
remove condensate and residual moisture from plumbing lines. The
following cycles are pre-configured and installed on all sterilizers: Bowie-Dick (Air Removal Test)
This air-removal test cycle validates the air removal function
Pre-Vacuum using test packs as per requirements listed in ANSI/AAMI/ISO
This cycle performs a series of steam pulses and vacuum draws 11140-5.
prior to sterilization to assure that air has been removed from the
load. This also permits the ability to vacuum dry (see Figure 1). Vacuum Leak Test
This cycle provides easy verification of vacuum depth,
Gravity vacuum seal and chamber piping integrity. Reports success
This cycle utilizes gravity displacement coupled with or failure based on a leak rate of 1 mmHg (1 Torr) per minute
positive-pressure pulses to effectively remove air from the per AAMI ST-8 requirements.
chamber. The cycle draws a vacuum following sterilization

Sterilizer Cycle Operation Gravity (Figure 2)

Pre-Vacuum with Post-Vacuum Drying. (Figure 1) Steam flows through the sterilizer; temperature and
pressure ramps slightly to a continuous flow purge.
Steam flows through the sterilizer; temperature and
pressure ramps slightly to a continuous flow purge. The controller closes the exhaust valve and interior
temperature and pressure ramp up to desired setpoint.
The controller closes the exhaust valve and interior
temperature and pressure ramp to an intermediate setpoint The program maintains exposure conditions until desired time
without dwell. is reached, when pressure is released.
A vacuum system draws the interior atmosphere to negative A vacuum system draws the interior atmosphere through ambient
pressure to remove air from concealed pockets within the load. to negative pressure, accelerating drying time as programmed.
The process is repeated per program and protocol. Once completed the vacuum is released and the load
Following the final pre-vacuum pulse, the sterilizer ramps is restored to ambient pressure.
to desired setpoint.
PRESSURE / TEMPERATURE

The program maintains exposure conditions until desired

time is reached, when pressure is released.
If a post-vacuum program is used, the vacuum system
draws the interior atmosphere through ambient to negative
pressure, maintaining drying conditions for the drying time
as programmed, after which the vacuum is released and TIME / DURATION
VACUUM

the load is restored to ambient pressure.

If a post-vacuum program is not used, the load is restored
to ambient pressure.

Figure 2: Gravity
PRESSURE / TEMPERATURE

Liquid. (Figure 3)
Steam flows through the sterilizer; temperature and
pressure ramps slightly to a continuous flow purge.
The controller closes the exhaust valve and interior
TIME / DURATION temperature and pressure ramp up to desired setpoint.
VACUUM

The program maintains dwell until desired time is reached. Pressure

is gradually released to allow the load to cool to prevent boil-over.
PRESSURE / TEMPERATURE

Figure 1: Pre-Vacuum with Post-Vacuum Drying Cycle

TIME / DURATION
VACUUM

Figure 3: Liquid Cycle

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 Consolidated HC Validated Pre-Set Cycles
Sterilization
Cycle Type and Use Sterilization Time Dry Time
Temperature
Gravity
Fabric Packs 250° F (121° C) 30 minutes 30 minutes

Double Wrapped Instrument Trays* 250° F (121° C) 30 minutes 30 minutes

Immediate Use Single Unwrapped Tray* 270° F (132° C) 3 minutes 1 minute

Double Wrapped Instrument Trays* 270° F (132° C) 15 minutes 30 minutes

Pre-Vacuum
Fabric Packs 270° F (132° C) 4 minutes 20 minutes

Double Wrapped Instrument Trays* 270° F (132° C) 4 minutes 30 minutes

Immediate Use Single Unwrapped Tray* 270° F (132° C) 4 minutes 1 minute

Double Wrapped Instrument Trays* 275° F (135° C) 3 minutes 30 minutes

Single Fabric Pack and Single Unwrapped Tray* 275° F (132° C) 4 minutes 5 minutes

Liquids**
1L Volume 250° F (121° C) 30 minutes N/A

Test
Warm Up 270° F (132° C) 3 minutes 1 minute

Bowie-Dick/Air Removal 273° F (134° C) 3.5 minutes 0 minutes

Leak Test 270° F (132° C) N/A N/A

*Maximum weight per tray: 25lbs (11.3 kg)

**The liquid cycle is for non-patient contact use only

Consolidated HC Validated Load Sizes

Double Wrapped Liquid Containers
Cycle Type and Use Sterilizer Size Fabric Packs***
Instrument Trays (1 Liter/Container)
3AV-HC 20" X 20" X 38" 3* 9 28

26AV-HC 26" X 26" X 39" 9* 12 70

26BV-HC 26" X 26" X 49" 12* 16 90

*Maximum weight per tray: 25lbs (11.3 kg)

***Maximum fabric pack size and density, L x W x H: 9" X 9" X 6", 11.3 lbs/ft3 (23cm X 23cm X 15cm, 181 kg/m3)

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 System and Data Monitoring
Options
Electronic Data Storage via SD/USB
Cycle data is stored on a non-volatile flash memory device and
Consolidated offers a range of options and accessories to saved in CSV format. The flash memory device can be used
optimize and customize your sterilizer, to meet requirements to transfer the data to other computers or tablets. The user
for internal or third-party compliance, and to improve workflow. can use the data to create graphs and perform data analysis.
Options are factory installed and must be specified when This feature allows users to extract Raw Cycle Data (Time,
ordering. For further information about available options and Temp, Pressure), Cycle History (User ID, Cycle Name, Time,
tailoring your sterilizer to meet your needs contact Consolidated. Temp, Alarm Code, Cycle Result), and Duplicate Cycle Data (an
Sterilizer Configuration Options electronic copy of the paper print-out).
Interior Chamber Tracks Form C Dry Contacts
Chamber tracks may be installed into the sterilizer to permit Offers dry connection to building monitoring system. Specify
use of an existing CSS cart & carriage or use with a future cart desired outputs when ordering: door open/close, alarm
and carriage. Chamber tracks must be factory installed. condition, cycle running, cycle over, and/or jacket on.
Controller Mounting Safety Options
Sterilizer control system for Model 3AV-HC is top-mounted.
Seismic Anchorage Details
For Models 26AV-HC and 26BV-HC, controls may be mounted
May be required to meet building codes in seismically active
on left or right side.
areas. Contact your facility manager to determine if required.
Stainless Steel Piping If ordered, Consolidated will provide anchor attachment
Upgrade from brass/bronze piping & components to type 316 points and suggested seismic anchorage details. Installation
stainless steel for all product wetted surfaces. done by others.

Generator Options
Steam Generator Accessories
For installations where house steam is not available, a variety
of integral or remote mounted steam generators are available
in both carbon steel and 316L stainless steel construction. Water Purification System
Consolidated will assist with selection according to site High-purity water purification systems are available for facilities
preparation requirements. Generators are available in electric, that do not meet the minimum water purity requirements (see
or steam-powered configurations. Integral generators Table 10) or that require clean steam. Specify when ordering.
are factory installed and must be specified when ordering • Option 1: A reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration system
designed to pre-treat autoclave feed-water can be supplied.
Vertical Door Options
• Option 2: If deionized water is required for clean steam
Integral Air Compressor generation, an RO/DI system that incorporates extra filtration
If a facility compressed air source is not available, compressed to produce Type II deionized water ( >1 MΩ resistivity) can
air for the the EZ-Glide door and gasket can be supplied by an be supplied.
integral whisper quiet air compressor.
Loading Cart & Transfer Carriage
Water and Energy Saving Options A loading cart, mounted on rollers,
Steam Sterilizer Water Conservation & Monitoring Systems with three stainless steel shelves and a
The Consolidated WaterEco® Systems reduce water wheeled transfer carriage. The transfer
consumption to the autoclave by up to 99%. All WaterEco® carriage mates to guides on the interior
systems communicate with the sterilizer control system to chamber tracks to ease loading and
provide real-time data for cooling water consumed per cycle, day, unloading of sterilization loads up to 500
month, and year. The system also triggers an alarm (displayed lbs evenly distributed. Chamber tracks
on the touchscreen, printout, and history report) if the waste must be configured in chamber at time of
temperature exceeds set-point or if there is a sensor failure. build to utilize loading cart and carriage;
Available in the following configurations: specify when ordering.
• WaterEco®: This device is included on all Consolidated Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
sterilizers and reduces cooling water usage by up to 90%. Provides power to the control system and valves in the event
In addition to saving water, it monitors water consumption of a brief power loss or brownout. UPS does not power integral
through the touchscreen display. The system is designed to steam generator. Specify when ordering.
cool effluent using a minimal amount of cold water, air, and
previously cooled effluent. Sump Pump
Required when gravity drain is not available. Provides a
• WaterEco® Plus: Reduces cooling water consumption by up positive-displacement pump to remove condensate effluent to
to 99% through a stainless steel heat exchanger that utilizes hard-plumbed drain. Specify when ordering.
a facility chilled water supply. This system virtually eliminates
once-through cooling water. Steam Inlet Filter
Recommended to clean dirty steam (i.e. remove particulates)
Form C Dry Contacts — Door Closed and help remove moisture from facility steam sources. Specify
This feature integrates the sterilizer with a local canopy hood when ordering.
to reduce unnecessary venting of conditioned air. Form C Dry
Contacts signal your building automation system to power-
down the hood when the door of the autoclave is closed.

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 Commissioning Preventative Maintenance

Consolidated supplies basic testing of the sterilizers after At Consolidated, we believe that sterilizers should be easy to
installation to ensure nominal function. A thorough qualification use, service, and maintain. To maximize uptime and keep your
program per AAMI ST79:2021 section 13.8.1 is available from equipment in peak condition, we offer SterilCARE™ service
Consolidated or may be carried out by the healthcare facility. plans and PartsPAX solutions to simplify autoclave maintenance.

Site Preparation and Utilities Parts

Consolidated offers the convenience of three PartsPAX for
General both the steam sterilizer and integral steam generator. Each
Utilities of the correct capacity required for operation of the PartsPAX includes the recommended certified components to
sterilizer shall be provided at the place of installation at the keep the sterilizer working reliably and safely over time.
facility. Key considerations include electric power availability, • Safety PAX: Includes components that ensure your autoclave
steam source, water type and flow capacity, and compressed is running safely.
air. For information on required utilities and locations refer to • Performance PAX: Includes all essential components to
the sterilizer architectural drawings and Tables 4–11. ensure the sterilizer is running smoothly.
• Drain and ventilation considerations include wastewater and • Complete PAX: Includes all Performance PAX and Safety
the facility HVAC system. PAX components plus a few other key recommended
• Clearances include door and cart allowances, recommended replacement parts.
18–24" for access to plumbing and adequate load-bearing
capacity of floor at installation site. Service
Consolidated offers two simple SterilCare service plans:
• Consider the location of sprinklers, smoke detectors, and
Safety Plus and Proactive. Consolidated Sterilizer Systems
canopy capture hoods.
recommends a quarterly preventative maintenance inspection
• Contact Consolidated or your Consolidated sales by an authorized factory-trained service representative.
representative for planning and selection assistance.

Installation

Consolidated offers a choice of installation options to

accommodate the facility schedule. In general, Consolidated
can arrange for any of the following installation preferences:
• Level 1: Sterilizer start-up and user training.
• Level 2: Sterilizer uncrating, setting in place, leveling, final
assembly, start-up, and user training.
• Level 3A: Sterilizer uncrating, setting in place, leveling, final
assembly, final utility connections, start-up, and user training.
• Level 3B: Receiving the shipment, sterilizer uncrating, setting
in place, leveling, final assembly, start-up, and user training.
• Level 4 (Turnkey): Receiving the sterilizer, uncrating, setting
in place, leveling, final assembly, final utility connections,
start-up, and user training.
• Installation Supervision: Consolidated will supervise on-site
installation work performed by facility designated labor.

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 Standard Mounting Configurations : 3AV-HC
X

SEE
NOTE 6
1
SERVICE CLEARANCE AREA

Y
Z

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW

(CABINET UNITS) (CABINET UNITS) (CABINET UNITS)
SEE
NOTE 3
L

SEE
NOTE 6 1
SERVICE CLEARANCE AREA

T B A W

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW

(RECESSED UNITS) (RECESSED UNITS) (RECESSED UNITS)

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Table 1: Sterilizer Dimensions
Model 3AV-HC
Chamber Dimensions 20" x 20" x 38"
(w x h x f-b) 50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 cm
Volume 8.8 cu. ft (249 L)
51"
Overall Length (X)
129.5 cm
Overall Width (Y) 31"
78.6 cm
Overall Height (Z) 5 72.875"
with installation rollers 185.1 cm
Overall Height (Z) 5 71"
with leveling feet only 180.3 cm
45"
Frame Length (L)
114.3 cm
29"
Frame Width (W)
73.7 cm
Wall Opening 8 31"
Width (A) 78.6 cm
Wall Opening 75.875"
Height (B) 192.7 cm
Max Recessed Trim 77.875"
Height (T) 197.8 cm
7 31"
Access Door Swing (D)
78.6 cm

1. Recommended service clearance is 18-24" both sides and back. If necessary, service clearance can be decreased to accommodate facility space
requirements. If no service access is available on either side, flexible utility connections must be used to allow unit to roll forward for service.
2. Additional options may require a larger footprint.
3. Power door control foot pedal shown, does not add to Overall Length (X) and is shipped detached from the sterilizer.
4. All views contain configuration specific components. These are for illustrative purposes only; actual configuration may vary.
5. After adjustment, leveling feet may add up to 1" to Overall Height (Z).
6. Left side control housing on 3AV-HC is standard, if left side service access is limited control box may be on right.
7. Service panel swings open at front for ease of access to components. NAME DATE CONSOLIDATED STERILIZER SYSTEMS
DRAWN SM 1/20/2022
8. Wall Opening Width (A) may be reduced to 29.5". Contact CSS for details. UPDATED SM 10/17/2022 TITLE:
ENG APPR.
HC
CONFIGURATION MFG APPR.
STERILIZER CUT SHEET
L REAR TOP R

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 Standard Mounting Configurations : 26AV-HC and 26BV-HC Controls Left
X

9
SERVICE CLEARANCE AREA

Y
Z W

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW

(CABINET UNITS) (CABINET UNITS) (CABINET UNITS)
SEE
NOTE 12 SEE
NOTE 11
L

9
SERVICE CLEARANCE AREA

A
T B

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW

(RECESSED UNITS) (RECESSED UNITS) (RECESSED UNITS)

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Table 2: Sterilizer Dimensions
Model 26AV-HC 26BV-HC
Chamber Dimensions 26" x 26" x 39" 26" x 26" x 49"
(w x h x f-b) 66 x 66 x 99 cm 66 x 66 x 124.5 cm
Volume 15.3 cu. ft (433L) 19.2 cu. ft (543L)
54" 64"
Overall Length (X)
137.2 cm 162.6 cm
Overall Width (Y) 46.375" 46.375"
117.8 cm 117.8 cm
Overall Height (Z) 14 77" 77"
Includes leveling feet 195.6 cm 195.6 cm
48" 58"
Frame Length (L)
121.9 cm 147.3 cm
36" 36"
Frame Width (W)
91.4 cm 91.4 cm
Wall Opening 48.5" 48.5"
Width (A) 123.2 cm 123.2 cm
Wall Opening 80" 80"
Height (B) 203.2 cm 203.2 cm
81" 81"
Max Trim Height (T)
205.7 cm 205.7 cm
16 36" 36"
Access Door Swing (D)
91.4 cm 91.4 cm

9. Recommended service clearance is 18-24" both sides and back. If necessary, service clearance can be decreased to
accommodate facility space requirements, but some access on both sides is necessary for door service.
10. Additional options may require a larger footprint.
11. Power door control foot pedal shown, does not add to Overall Length (X) and is shipped detached from the sterilizer.
12. The control housing is shipped detached from the sterilizer to allow passage through doorways, reducing pre-installation Overall Width (Y) by 10.375". When
the sterilizer is installed, the control housing and electrical connections are easily attached.
13. All views contain configuration specific components. These are for illustrative purposes only, actual configuration may vary.
14. After adjustment, leveling feet may add up to 1 inch to the Overall Height (Z).
CONSOLIDATED STERILIZER SYSTEMS
15. Left side control housing with vertical sliding door is standard.
16. Service panel swings open at front for ease of access to components. TITLE:
HC
CONFIGURATION STERILIZER CUT SHEET
L REAR TOP R

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 This page shows a variation of recessed mounting to allow a sterilizer to fit into an existing narrow wall opening
only available on 26AV-HC and 26BV-HC models

These views show the sterilizer bumped out an additional 2" from the wall, to allow the left mounted control column to sit in front of the wall.

SEE
NOTE 19
Y X
W L 6"

17
SERVICE CLEARANCE AREA

Z T B A W

D
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW
(RECESSED UNITS) (RECESSED UNITS) (RECESSED UNITS)

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Table 3: Sterilizer Dimensions
Model 26AV-HC 26BV-HC
Chamber Dimensions 26" x 26" x 39" 26" x 26" x 49"
(w x h x f-b) 66 x 66 x 99 cm 66 x 66 x 124.5 cm
Volume 15.3 cu. ft (433L) 19.2 cu. ft (543L)
54" 64"
Overall Length (X)
137.2 cm 162.6 cm
Overall Width (Y) 46.375" 46.375"
117.8 cm 117.8 cm
Overall Height (Z) 77" 77"
Includes leveling feet 195.6 cm 195.6 cm
48" 58"
Frame Length (L)
121.9 cm 147.3 cm
36" 36"
Frame Width (W)
91.4 cm 91.4 cm
Wall Opening 37" 37"
Width (A) 94.1 cm 94.1 cm
Wall Opening 80" 80"
Height (B) 203.2 cm 203.2 cm
81" 81"
Max Trim Height (T)
205.7 cm 205.7 cm
19 36" 36"
Access Door Swing (D)
91.4 cm 91.4 cm

17. Recommended service clearance is 18-24" both sides and back.

18. Additional options may require a larger footprint.
19. The control housing is shipped detached from the sterilizer to allow passage through doorways, reducing
pre-installation Overall Width (Y) by 10.375". When the sterilizer is installed, the control housing and
electrical connections are easily attached.
CONSOLIDATED STERILIZER SYSTEMS

TITLE:
HC
CONFIGURATION STERILIZER CUT SHEET
L REAR TOP R
HINGE X

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 Views shown to establish general locations of typical utility connections and may not reflect the exact construction of the unit

UTILITY LEGEND
E A E S
1 4

E
1 E Electrical
D Drain
E
4 D
E
3
W W W W
2 W Water
3 4 2 1
E D S Steam
2 1
A S
A Air
W W W
3 4 2
W
E D 1
3 1 D
E 2
2

SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW

(CABINET UNITS) (CABINET UNITS)

Table 4: General Connections

Connection on
Name Symbol MEP Requirements22
Sterilizer
Water Eco/Vacuum 1 45 psig dynamic min, 80 psig static max, 34"-1" NPT, 12 gpm capacity, with shut
2" NPT
W
System 1 off valve and union 20
Controls System E NEMA 5-15 Plug 120VAC 10A non-GFCI outlet
1

2 21" air gap, 3" diameter minimum funnel required, 15 gpm, min 121" drain piping,
Sterilizer Drain D 1 21" NPT
1 location external to unit footprint recommended
Direct Steam 3 50-80 psig dynamic, 34-1" NPT, 180 lbs/hr capacity, insulated line with shut-off
(Optional)
S 4" NPT
valve and union
Dry Contacts
E 2-Wire Terminal 2 signal wires per contact compatible with Form C Dry Contacts
(Optional) 4

1 50-75 psig, 10 SCFM min, 99% dry & oil free, backflow preventer not provided
Compressed Air A 2" NPT
by CSS
20. Water quality must comply with the General Vacuum Device & Quench specification in Table 10. Backflow preventer
not provided by CSS.

Table 5: Vacuum Systems

Connection on
Name Symbol MEP Requirements 22
Sterilizer
Booster Pump -
Optional 3AV-HC E Hard Wire 120VAC/208-230VAC, single phase, minimum 20 Amp circuit required
2
Only
Vacuum Pump - E
Hard Wire 208/240/480VAC, 3-phase, minimum 20 Amp circuit required
Electrical 2

Table 6: Optional Electric Steam Generator

Connection on
Name Symbol MEP Requirements 22
Sterilizer
Power Supply E Hard Wire Available in 208/240/380/480VAC, 3-phase, see Table 8 for Amp Draw, Fused
3 Disconnect Required.
Generator Water 1 45 psig dynamic min, 80 psig static max, 21" NPT, 1 gpm, with shut off valve and
2" NPT
W
Feed 2 union 21
Manual Generator 1
D
2" NPT See D1 in Table 4
Drain 2

21. Generator feedwater must comply with the Generator Water Feed specification in Table 10. Backflow preventer not
provided by CSS.

Table 7: Optional Chilled Water (WaterEco Plus Only)

Connection on 22
Name Symbol MEP Requirements CONSOLIDATED STERILIZER SYSTEMS
Sterilizer
TITLE:
Chilled Water Feed W 1" NPT 20 psig dynamic min, 35oF-55oF, 10 gpm, insulated with ball valve and union
3 HC
Chilled Water STERILIZER CUT SHEET
W 1" NPT -5 psi drop on return side, +15oF max rise
Return 4
SIZE DWG. NO.
22. For a more detailed list of MEP requirements and specifications see document 92006-01 "Autoclave Installation
and Utility Overview". A 93530 02
SCALE: N/A WEIGHT: --- SHEET 6 OF 7

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Table 8: Power and Steam Usage
Steam Heated
Power and Steam Usage Electrically Heated
Steam Consumption
Chamber Dimensions Air Removal Generator Generator Current (amps) 24 Peak Per Cycle Idle
Model (w x h x f-b) Method Size (KW) 208V 240V 380V 480V (lb/hr) (lb/cycle) (lb/hr)
20" X 20" X 38" Gravity 180 20 7
3AV-HC 30 83 72 46 36
50.8 X 50.8 X 96.5 cm Vacuum 180 35 7
26" X 26" X 39" Gravity 180 35 9
26AV-HC 45 125 108 68 54
66 X 66 X 99 cm Vacuum 180 55 9
26" X 26" X 49" Gravity 180 40 9
26BV-HC 45 125 108 68 54
66 X 66 X 124.5 cm Vacuum 180 70 9
23. Assumes 30 minute sterilizing time at 250°F (112°C) and 30 minute drying time (Fabric Packs).
24. Nominal current drawn by a 3-phase generator. Local codes and regulations may affect breaker size.

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Table 9: Water Consumption (Per Chamber)
Water Consumption
Cold Water Hot/Treated Water
Chamber Dimensions Air Removal
Model (w x h x f-b) Peak Per Cycle Idle Peak Per Cycle Idle
Method
(gpm) (gal/cycle) (gph) (gpm) (gal/cycle) (gph)

Gravity 6 146 1 1 3 1
20" X 20" X 38"
3AV-HC Ejector 6 224 1 1 4 1
50.8 X 50.8 X 96.5 cm
Vac Pump 6 63 1 1 4 1
26" X 26" X 39" Gravity 6 148 1 1 4 1
26AV-HC
66 X 66 X 99 cm Vac Pump 6 74 1 1 7 1

26" X 26" X 49" Gravity 6 149 1 1 5 1

26BV-HC
66 X 66 X 124.5 cm Vac Pump 6 80 1 1 9 1
25. Gravity assumes 30 minute sterilizing time at 250°F (112°C) and 30 minute drying time (Fabric Packs). Ejector and
Vac Pump assume 4 minute sterilizing time at 270°F (132°C) and 30 minute drying time (Double Wrapped Instruments).

Table 10: Nominal Water Quality Requirements

Carbon Steel General
Steam Generators26 Vacuum Device & Quench
Characteristic Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum
Condition Condition Condition Condition
Temperature [°F (°C)] As Supplied 140 (60) 40-60 (4-16) 70 (21)
Total Hardness (mg/L) 17 85 10-85 171
Alkalinity (mg/L) 50-180 350 50-180 350
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) 50-150 250 50-200 500
pH 7.5-8.5 7.5-9.0 6.8-7.5 6.5-9.0
Total Silica (mg/L) 0.1-1.0 2.5 0.1-1.0 2.5
Resistivity (Ω•cm) 2,000-6,000 26,00027 2,000-26,000 500,000
26. Stainless-steel generators require deionized water with resistivity ≥ 1MΩ•cm.
27. If water supplied is greater than 26,000 Ω•cm contact Consolidated for recommendation.

Peak Heat Loss

(BTU/hr at 70°F [21°C])
Table 11: Weight & Heat Loss Data Cabinet Recessed
Heat Source Max. Operating Front of Back of
Model 28 To Room
Options Weight Wall Wall
Steam 1800 lbs 7000 2500 4500
3AV-HC
Electric 1975 lbs 8750 3300 5450
Steam 2700 lbs 11950 4300 7650
26AV-HC
Electric 2875 lbs 14200 5100 9100
Steam 2950 lbs 14390 4300 10090
26BV-HC
Electric 3125 lbs 16640 5100 11540
CONSOLIDATED STERILIZER SYSTEMS
28. Assuming chamber fully loaded with flasks filled 25% with water.
TITLE:
HC
STERILIZER CUT SHEET

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