ENGLISH
EXPOSED
CICLI
121° C
Unpackaged
121° C
Packaged
134° C
Flash
134° C
Unpackaged
134° C
Packaged
134° C
Prion
Warmig up time and vacuum fractionation can vary, because of autoclave's conditions,
between 25 and 30 minutes. You have to an this time to sterilization's times showed in
table.
Hall the cycles have three vacuum fases
*Time necessary only for alignment with the atmosperich pressure
9.4 Test cycles
- Helix test this test is used to check the capacity of the steam to penetrate a hollow object
Place the Helix test system complete with indicator on the central tray in the sterilization
chamber, without the presence of a load. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for
correct loading of the indicator.
Carry out the special test cycle. At the end, take out the whole system and check the
indicator.
In the event of a negative response, contact and inform an authorized technician.
- Bowie e Dick test this test is used to check the capacity of the steam to penetrate a
porous load.
Place the Bowie-Dick test on the central tray in the sterilization chamber, without the
presence of a load. Carry out the special test cycle. At the end, take out the packet, open it
and check the result by assessing the test sheet in the centre. In the event of a negative
response, contact and inform an authorized technician.
- Vacuum test this test is used to check the capacity of the autoclave to maintain the
vacuum. The results of this test are printed by the autoclave printer.This test must be
carried out with the machine cold. Do not put any type of load into the autoclave. Close the
door, select the cycle and start it. At the end, check the result by assessing the ticket
issued by the printer connected to the autoclave. In the event of a negative response,
contact and inform an authorized technician.
It is preferable to use tests distributed of the manufacturer.
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STERILIZATION TABLE
DRYING
TIME
TIME
T4
T5
(Minuts)
(Minuts)
18
6
18
17
4
2*
5
6
5
17
20
17
PRESSURE
TEMPERATURE
WORK
WORK MIN AND
MIN AND MAX
(relative bar)
1.04 ÷ 1.30
2.02 ÷ 2.38
MAX
( ° C )
121 ÷ 125
134 ÷ 138