SciCan Bravo - 11. Test Programs; Introduction; Bowie & Dick Test; Vacuum Test

11. TEST PROGRAMS
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11. TEST
PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION
The Bravo product line offers two test programs to periodically check the unit’s effectiveness.
The two programs are:
• BOWIE & DICK Test
• Vacuum Test
The BOWIE & DICK Test program executes a cycle at 134 °C for a duration of 3.5 min. This
cycle has a fractionated vacuum phase similar to that used in the POROUS and HOLLOW
programs. Using a suitable test pack, it is possible to evaluate the correct penetration of the
steam inside porous loads (see the following paragraph).
The Vacuum Test program tests the seal of the sterilizer's entire plumbing system. By
measuring the variation in the degree of vacuum in a certain span of time and comparing it
with pre-set limit values, it is possible to determine the effectiveness of the seal of the
sterilization chamber, the various tubes and the cut-off devices.
BOWIE & DICK
TEST
To select the BOWIE & DICK Test program, press the Test Selection key one or two times
until the display reads:
BOWIE & DICK TEST
134.0°C
2.15 bar 03:30
The test device is a Bowie & Dick test pack, manufactured according to the applicable
standards. To execute the test, insert the Bowie & Dick test pack in the chamber.
NOTE
THE DEVICE AND CHEMICAL INDICATORS FOR RUNNING THE BOWIE & DICK TEST
P RO GR AM A R E NOT SUPPLIED WITH THE DEVICE. TO REQUEST INFORMATION IN THIS
REGARD, CONTACT SCICAN 'S CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT (SEE APPENDIX Z).
Place the test pack horizontally on the device's lowest tray, in the front part of the chamber,
near the door. Do not put any other material inside the chamber.
Close the door and start the program by pressing the S T AR T key.
NOTE
IN ADDITION, THE UNIT CHECKS THE PRESENCE OF PRINTER PAPER (IF PRINTER
EQUIPPED) A ND , IF A DATA RECORDER IS CONNECTED, THE PRESENCE OF THE FL AS H
CARD AND ITS MEMORY C AP AC I TY .
THE POSSIBLE WARNING MESSAGES, AND THE CONSEQUENT ACTIONS TO CARRY OUT,
ARE THE SAME AS DESCRIBED FOR A STANDARD STERILIZATION CYCLE.
NOTE
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE INDICATOR'S MANUFACTURER FOR ITS
METHODS OF USE, INDICATION AND ANY OTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS.
As the door is opened at the end of the cycle, a report will be printed providing relevant data
for the test cycle performed (if the printer is installed).
For complete details about printing summaries, please refer to the report examples shown in
Appendix B, Programs.