Function Tests; Vacuum Test; Bowie & Dick Test - MELAG Vacuclave 550 Manual De Uso

Options for the vacuum test
Under Options, you can extend the vacuum test to areas that are connected to the sterilization chamber. In this way,
you can also evaluate their leak tightness.
1. Press the button with the arrow to select another variant of the

vacuum test.

2. Select the desired variant and accept it with OK at the end of the
list.
Start the vacuum test with START PROGRAM.
3.
Bowie & Dick test
The Bowie & Dick test serves as proof of steam penetration of
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a routine function check for proof of steam penetration. Use the Bowie & Dick test program to this end. Specialist stock-
ists provide various test systems for the Bowie & Dick test. Perform the test according to the test system manufacturer's
specifications.
The following must be fulfilled or present:
A new test system.
ü
ü The sterilization chamber is empty.
1. Place the test system in the sterilization chamber according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Close the door.
Working in the Service programs select Bowie & Dick test
3.
and press Start.
porous materials such as e.g. textiles. You can perform
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