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the test, the printer records the results. The pressure at the end of the test
is referred to as P
3
. The rate of change of P
3
-P
2
shall not exceed 0.13
kPa/min.). If P
3
-P
2
exceed 0.13 kPa/min the printer will print “FAIL”. If
P
3
-P
2
is within the required value, the cycle will end normally.
Operations Sequence
Vacuum is produced into the chamber down to 15-5 kPa.
The vacuum pump stops.
Note: During the test period the autoclave is not heated.
5
STERILIZATION PROGRAMS
Note:
The sterility of instruments processed in unwrapped cycles cannot be
maintained if exposed to non-sterile environment.
During the process, the stages of the cycle will be displayed on the screen:
Sterilization Programs
Temp
Sterilization
Time
(minutes)
Drying
Time
(minutes)
Icon
Program
Description
1
Glass
134°C
3
2
Plastic
121°C
15
3
Liquid A
121°C
15
4
Liquid B -- Waste
121°C
30
5
Liquid A
–
Cooling
121°C
15
6
Liquid B -- Waste
Cooling
121°C
30
7
Waste
134°C
7
15
8
Hollow load
121°C
15
15
9
Vacuum test
121°C
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