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Sterilizer Operation
Operator Manual
P129394-020
6.14 Test Cycles
Test cycles are factory programmed on prevacuum sterilizers. These
cycles are used to verify the sterilizer is functioning at optimum
capability.
Table 6-5. Test Cycles
Test Cycles for
All Units
Sterilize
Temp.
Sterilize Time
Dry
Time
Recommended Load
Validation
Standard
Dart Warm-up
*
270°F (132°C)
3 Minutes
1 Minute
N/A
N/A
Dart (Bowie-
Dick) Test
*
270°F (132°C)
3-1/2 Minutes
1
Minute
Dart or Bowie-Dick Test Pack
ST-8: 2008
Leak Test
*
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
ST-8: 2008
*
Not adjustable.
Figure 6-13. Test Cycles Start-Cycle Screens
Cycle Selection Screen
Test Cycle Screen
Press the “More Cycles” button to advance
to Test Cycles screen.
Press the desired test cycle button (Warm-Up Cycle, Air
Removal Test or Leak Test) to run the required cycle.
ACCESSING TEST CYCLES
STATUS . . DOOR OPEN
1
TEMP . . . 0 F
PRESS . . 0 psig
PRESS "MORE CYCLES" FOR GRAVITY & TEST
1.SHORT
2.FABRIC
3.TRAY
4.TRAY
PREVAC
PREVAC
PREVAC
PREVAC
270F
270F
270F
275F
S= 4M
S= 4M
S= 4M
S= 3M
D= 1M
D=20M
D=30M
D=30M
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STATUS . . DOOR OPEN
9
TEMP . . . 0 F
PRESS . . 0 psig
BOWIE-
BOWIE-
LEAK
DICK
DICK
TEST
WARM-UP
TEST
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