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5.5 Manual abort of the program
It is possible to interrupt a started cycle prematurely. If you need to interrupt a cycle and remove the items urgently, you
may hold the
button for 3 seconds during the drying time to skip the dry cycle.
If you interrupt a cycle before it reaches the “Drying” step, then the items inside the autoclave must be considered
not sterile.
If you need to interrupt a cycle after the holding time of the sterilization cycle and during the drying step then the
items inside the autoclave can be considered sterile.
Caution: Depending on the status of the Cycle, steam can escape from the sterilization chamber when you open the
door.
5.6 Test programs
Bowie & Dick test
Select ‘programs’ from the main menu, Tap
button and select the “B&D” Test and Tap
button to confirm.
Put the Bowie-Dick pack in to the chamber and follow the instructions of the test pack
manufacturer. Then close the door and Tap
button.
After the cycle is finished you may check the indicator and evaluate the result.
Helix Test
Select the “Helix” test from the "Programs" menu.
Following the instructions of the Helix test manufacturer. Put the indicator paper in the capsule.
Put the Helix test into the chamber, then close the door and Tap
button.
After finish the cycle you may check the indicator and evaluate the result according with the
instructions of the test manufacture.
Vacuum Test
Select the Vacuum Test cycle from the "Programs" menu.
Close the door and tap
button.
In compliance with EN 13060, the test requires that the air leakage rate less than or equal to 0.13
kPa/min. During 10 minutes.
If leakage rate is not greater 0.13, it will show Success.
If the temperature difference between the max. Temperature and the Min. is above 3°C, it will
show void. That means the result of the test is fail. You need run the vacuum test again after the
chamber has cooled down.
Caution: The “Vacuum” test must be carried out with the chamber of the sterilizer dry and cold.
5.7 Record of the cycle
USB Flash memory (Optional)
A USB drive can be used as a method of storing a report of the cycle. To do so, insert the USB drive into the slot located on
the service door of the sterilizer.
The information will automatically output directly to the USB drive after the cycle has completed. The name of the file is
determined by the serial number of the machine and the cycle number.
For example:
The serial number is E00001. The cycle number is 0012.
The file name in the USB stick is 01001200.txt.
The first two numbers represent machine number.
PRION
B&D TEST
HELIX TEST
VACUUM TEST
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