Running A Vacuum Test; Using The Custom Cycle - SciCan STATCLAVE G4 Manuel De L'utilisateur

6.6

Running a Vacuum Test

The vacuum test checks the autoclave's plumbing system for leaks and should be done on a regular basis in accordance to
your local guidelines. Run this test with the rack and empty trays in the chamber.
IMPORTANT! Vacuum tests must be conducted when the unit is cool. Running a vacuum test on a hot chamber
may cause the test to fail.
From the home screen, select the TESTS icon.
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2. To run a Vacuum Test, press the V icon.
3. Press the START icon.
Running a vacuum test can take a minimum of 45 minutes. When the test is complete, the screen will display a CYCLE
COMPLETE message. If the test has failed, see Section 11 Troubleshooting.
Presetting your vacuum test
To schedule a vacuum test before the start of the next working day, use the delayed start function. The process is the same as
described in the section above for the Bowie-Dick test.
IMPORTANT! When using the delayed start with your vacuum test...
Make sure the vacuum test is scheduled at a time when the chamber is cold. A warm chamber may cause the vacuum
test to fail. Set your vacuum test to start at least 1 hour before your unit begins to warm the chamber. NOTE: The
STATCLAVE's default setting is to keep the chamber temperature at Stand-by HIGH from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
6.7

Using the Custom Cycle

The custom cycle offers a choice of three sterilization temperatures and allows users to adjust the sterilization time and drying
time of each to create a unique cycle.
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Custom cycle 121°C / 250°F: sterilization time adjustable from 20 to 30 minutes, drying from 0 to 60 minutes.
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Custom cycle 132°C / 270°F: sterilization time adjustable from 4 to 18 minutes, drying from 0-60 minutes.
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Custom cycle 134°C / 273°F: sterilization time adjustable from 4 to 18 minutes, drying from 0-60 minutes.
CAUTION! Custom cycles have NOT been validated and have NOT been cleared by any regulatory authority. The
user is responsible for validating the sterilization efficacy of a custom cycle.
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