Vacuum Test - W&H Lisa VA131-17 Instructions For Use Manual

Vacuum test

CAUTION! Follow local/national guidelines on the frequency of testing.
Notice: If a drainage period of the S Fast 134 cycle is still operating, wait the drainage to be finished and the sterilizer to be both cold and dry.
Otherwise, a false negative outcome could occur.
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
The test is used to validate the sterilizer performance in terms of:
efficiency of the vacuum pump
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tightness of the pneumatic circuit
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DESCRIPTION
It consists of a vacuum phase, followed by a stabilization period of 5 minutes and a testing period of 10 minutes. The internal pressure is
monitored during the testing period. The pressure rise must be less than 0.013 bar (0.19 psi).
CARRY OUT THE TEST
Empty the sterilizer chamber to ensure no load is present.
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Close the chamber door and ensure the sterilizer chamber is completely dry and
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cold to avoid any false negative outcome.
LISA | Instructions for use | VA131 ENG Rev. 05 | 31/07/2018 | © 2018 W&H Sterilization Srl
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