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Vacuum test
CAUTION! Follow local/national guidelines on the frequency of testing.
Notice: If a drainage period of the S Unwrapped 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 cold to avoid any false negative outcome.
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On the homepage, tap Vacuum test.
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Tap
and enter your credentials if required: the chamber door locks.
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Wait until the end of the test and tap OPEN: the chamber door unlocks.
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Enter your credentials if required: a message informs if the test passed or failed. If the test failed, see "What to do when the test failed" on the
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