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6.14 Test Cycles Test cycles are factory programmed on prevacuum sterilizers. These
cycles are used to verify the sterilizer is functioning at optimum
capability.
Table 6-12. Test Cycles
Test Cycles for
All Units
Sterilize
Temp. Sterilize Time
Dry
Time Recommended Load
Validation
Standard
Dart Warm-up
*
270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 1 Min. N/A N/A
Dart (Bowie-Dick)
Test
*
270°F (132°C) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. Dart or Bowie-Dick Test Pack ST-8
Leak Test
*
270°F (132°C) N/A N/A N/A ST-8
* Not adjustable.
Figure 6-13. Test Cycles Start - Cycle Screens
Cycles Screen Test Cycles Screen
Press the right arrow button at the lower right hand
corner of the screen to advance to Test Cycles screen.
Press the desired test cycle button (Warm-Up Cycle,
Dart Test, or Leak Test) to run the required cycle.
ACCESSING TEST CYCLES