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4.5.
Program 5: Calibration cycle
This program is only for use by a technician with the proper test
equipment to aid in calibrating the autoclave. This is a shortened cycle
with a long sterilization phase at 273.2°F (134°C) and no drying. (1-
minute drying is still required to remove residual steam from the
chamber).
CAUTION! This is not a sterilization program! This program has
NOT been cleared by the FDA for sterilization.
Nominal parameters default settings
Calibration temperature: 273.2°F (134°C)
Calibration time: 15 minutes.
Drying time: 1 minute is the minimum value set when no drying is
required.
Operations Sequence
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Air-removal stage: a series of vacuum pulses are performed.
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Heating stage: steam is injected into the chamber, from the steam
generator, until the sterilization temperature is reached.
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Sterilization phase: temperature and pressure are maintained constant
at the pre-set level during the sterilization time.
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Fast exhaust: steam is exhausted out of the chamber at a fast rate until
pressure decreases to ambient pressure.
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Drying for 1 minute to remove residual steam from the chamber.
