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P129394-068

Operator Manual

Sterilizer Operation

Table 6-1. Factory-Set Prevacuum Cycles

The AMSCO 400 Series

Prevacuum

Medium Steam Sterilizer is equipped with the following factory programmed

prevacuum sterilization cycles and cycle values.

Cycles

Sterilize
Temp.

Sterilize
Time

Dry
Time

Recommended Load

Validation
Standard

Prevac Cycle

270°F

(132°C)

Minutes

Double-wrapped instrument trays.
Maximum weight per tray, 25 lbs
(11.3 kg)

ST-8:2008

Prevac Cycle

275°F

(135°C)

Minutes

ST-8:2008

Prevac Cycle

270°F

(132°C)

Minutes

Fabric Packs.

ST-8:2008

Prevac Cycle

270°F

(132°C)

Minutes

Single Fabric Pack

ST-8:2008

Figure 6-4. Prevac Cycle In-Cycle Screens

Cycle Selection Screen

Purge Phase

Sterilize Phase

Exhaust Phase

Press for More Cycles

NOTE:

Countdown time on display is estimated; timer self-corrects estimated time at beginning

of each phase.

Summary of Contents for 36 H

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL AMSCO 400 Series Medium Steam Sterilizers 26 x 37 5 660 x 953 mm Prevacuum Rev AC 129394068 ...

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Page 3: ...logical chemical monitoring systems are all available to fulfill your facility s processing needs STERIS will gladly review these with you Service Information A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and proper sterilizer operation You are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our Preventive Maintenance Agreement Under terms of this agreement preventive maintenance adjustme...

Page 4: ...trument trays containing multiple instruments porous and non porous loads Maximum weight per tray 25 lbs 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 2 Prevac Cycle 275 F 135 C 3 Minutes 30 Minutes ST 8 2008 3 Prevac Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 Minutes 20 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 4 Prevac Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 minutes 5 Minutes Single Fabric Pack ST 8 2008 5 Gravity Cycle 250 F 121 C 30 Minutes 15 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008...

Page 5: ...953 x 914 mm 35 100 in3 20 3 ft3 48 H 48 SL 26 x 37 5 x 48 660 x 953 x 1219 mm 46 800 in3 27 1 ft3 60 H 60 SL 26 x 37 5 x 60 660 x 953 x 1524 mm 58 500 in3 33 9 ft3 H Hinged door model SL Sliding door model horizontal or vertical Table 5 Sterilizer Hinged Door Configurations 26 x 37 5 x 36 660 x 953 x 914 mm Single Door Prevacuum 26 x 37 5 x 48 660 x 953 x 1219 mm Single Door Prevacuum Double Door...

Page 6: ...in SECTION 1 of this manual Do not operate or service the equipment until you have become familiar with this information Any alteration of the sterilizer not authorized or performed by STERIS will void the warranty Alteration of the equipment which could adversely affect its operation and sterilization efficacy may violate national state and local laws or regulations Manufactured by STERIS Mexico ...

Page 7: ...1 4 2 Control Measures for Verifying Sterilization Process 4 2 4 2 1 Biological Monitors 4 2 4 2 2 Testing for Prevacuum Efficiency 4 3 4 3 Bowie Dick Test 4 3 4 4 Vacuum Leak Test 4 4 4 5 Recommendations for the Sterilization Process 4 4 4 6 Techniques of Sterilization for Liquid Cycle 4 5 4 7 Recommendations for Sterilizing Liquids 4 6 5 Component Identification 5 1 5 1 General 5 2 5 2 Main Ster...

Page 8: ...6 6 7 Loading Unloading Sterilizer Rack and Shelves 6 6 6 8 Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycles 6 7 6 9 Prevac Cycles 6 9 6 10 Gravity Cycles 6 13 6 11 Liquid Cycle 6 17 6 12 Test Cycles 6 20 6 12 1 Bowie Dick Test Cycle 6 21 6 12 2 Vacuum Leak Test 6 24 6 13 Aborting Cycles 6 26 6 14 Cycle Graphs 6 27 7 Cycle and Control Value Programming 7 1 7 1 Change Values 7 1 7 2 Change Cycle Values 7 2 7 2 1 Overvi...

Page 9: ...intout 9 2 9 2 In Cycle Alarms 9 2 9 2 1 Too Long In Charge 9 2 9 2 2 Too Long In Exhaust 9 3 9 2 3 Too Long In Evacuation 9 3 9 2 4 Too Long In Air Break 9 4 9 2 5 Under Sterilize Temperature 9 5 9 2 6 Over Sterilize Temperature 9 6 9 2 7 Door Unsealed 9 7 9 2 8 Chamber Pressure Temperature Failure 9 7 9 2 9 Exhaust Rate Too Fast 9 8 9 2 10 Exhaust Rate Too Slow 9 9 9 2 11 Recorder Deviation Alar...

Page 10: ...e Probe Failure 9 19 9 4 7 Jacket Temperature Probe Failure 9 20 9 4 8 Door Switch Failure 9 20 9 4 9 Door Seal A Switch Malfunction 9 22 9 4 10 Board Overtemp Failure 9 23 10 Service Procedures 10 1 10 1 General 10 1 10 2 Air Filter Replacement 10 1 10 3 Clean Strainers 10 2 10 4 Door Seal Replacement Procedure 10 5 10 5 Steam Trap Replacement 10 6 10 6 Clean or Replace Piping Check Valves 10 6 1...

Page 11: ... 2 Figure 6 2 Align Loading Car with Chamber Opening 6 5 Figure 6 3 Sterilizer Chamber Equipped with Rack and Shelves 6 7 Figure 6 4 Prevac Cycle In Cycle Screens 6 8 Figure 6 5 Typical Prevacuum Cycle Printouts 6 10 Figure 6 6 Gravity Cycle In Cycle Screens 6 12 Figure 6 7 Typical Gravity Cycle Printout 6 14 Figure 6 8 Liquid Cycle In Cycle Screens 6 16 Figure 6 9 Typical Printout of a Liquid Cyc...

Page 12: ...l Take Up Spool 8 5 Figure 8 9 Remove Ink Cartridge From Printer 8 5 Figure 8 10 Slip Cartridge Onto Printer Paper 8 6 Figure 8 11 Chamber Drain Strainer 8 7 Figure 9 1 Typical Alarm Screen 9 1 Figure 9 2 Typical Alarm Printout 9 2 Figure 10 1 Serviceable Piping Components 10 3 Figure 10 2 Remove Door Seal 10 4 Figure 10 3 Location of Seal Lot Data and Reference indicators 10 4 Figure 10 4 Steam T...

Page 13: ...rizontal Sliding Door Configurations 0 iii Table 2 1 Symbol Definitions 2 1 Table 2 2 Label Definitions 2 2 Table 4 1 AMSCO 400 Prevacuum Medium Steam Sterilizer Cycles 36H 36SL 48H 48SL 60H 60SL 4 1 Table 4 2 Liquid Cycle Processing Guidelines 4 5 Table 6 1 Factory Set Prevacuum Cycles 6 8 Table 6 2 Factory Set Gravity Cycles and Cycle Values 6 12 Table 6 3 Factory Set Optional Liquid Cycle and C...

Page 14: ...xii P129394 068 Operator Manual Techniques of Sterilization LIST OF FIGURES Descrption Page ...

Page 15: ...uipment Manual to get the best understanding and to help ensure best performance of this equipment which has been thoroughly inspected tested and adjusted by factory trained personnel Equipment maintenance other than described in the manual unless by authorized representatives of the STERIS Corporation shall be at the risk of invalidating the equipment warranty To obtain authorized service call ST...

Page 16: ...ed service technician before attempting to use sterilizer further After manual exhaust steam may remain inside the chamber Always wear protective gloves apron and a face shield when following emergency procedure to unload sterilizer Stay as far back from the chamber opening as possible when opening the door Allow sterilizer to cool to room temperature before performing any cleaning or maintenance ...

Page 17: ...mbar min indicates a problem with the sterilizer Refer the situation to a qualified service technician before using the sterilizer further Gasket must be fully retracted prior to operating sterilizer door If 0 dry time is selected sterilizer automatically initiates a vapor removal phase in place of drying This phase can still draw a vacuum to 5 inHg Consult device manufacturer s recommendations to...

Page 18: ...t is mandatory to brace piping at the drain funnel so that it will not move vertically Make sure door opening is clear of any obstruction before closing the door s Do not attempt to open sterilizer door during manual operation unless chamber is at 0 psig During manual operation gasket must be fully retracted prior to operating sterilizer door Immediately wipe up saline solution spills on loading c...

Page 19: ...ot surface Serial number of unit located on sterilizer s data plate Protective earth i e ground V Voltage rating of unit Electrostatic sensitive device Alternating current Locked cycle or machine set up option A Amperage rating of unit Unlocked cycle or machine set up option Hz Frequency rating of unit Attention consult manual for further instructions Ø Phase of the unit Crushing Hazard Hand Crush...

Page 20: ...n puede conllevar la invalidación de la garantía del equipo Para conseguir un mantenimiento autorizado llame a IMPORTANT IMPORTANTE IMPORTANT Please read the Equipment Manual to get the best understanding and to help ensure the best performance of this equipment which has been thoroughly inspected tested and adjusted by factory trained personnel Equipment maintenance other than as described in the...

Page 21: ...ou une panne du produit et aboutir à une configuration d emsemble ne correspondant pas au produit validé La garantie de STERIS est annulée si des éléments non approuvés son utilisés NE PAS UTILISER d éléments qui ne sont pas des pièces validées pour ce stérilisateur El rendimiento del esterilizador con aprobacion ha sido validado como sistema incluidos los componentes definidos por STERIS en el Ma...

Page 22: ...mber 055605 149 Purpose Indicates emergency stop button Location Adjacent to E stop button on face of control panel See SECTION 5 12 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH Part Number 055605 155 Purpose Describes door Lock operation Location Hinged door cover panel NOTE Medium hinged door sterilizers only See SECTION 5 10 HINGED DOOR OPERATION Table 2 2 Label Definitions Continued Label Definition Ä 4GX ELECTRICAL...

Page 23: ...y Backflow prevention is by others Water Pressure measured specification is 20 to 50 psig 1 4 to 3 5 bar dynamic Water pressure supplied must be within specifications as shown on the Equipment Drawing If pressure is too high a regulator must be installed If water pressure is too low equipment performance will be affected Water Quality supplied must be within specifications Improper water quality a...

Page 24: ...et specifications on the equipment drawing Verify proper rotation of the vacuum pump by observing pump rotor shaft Three phase service requires a clearly marked disconnect with lockout tagout capability located near the sterilizer 3 1 4 Sterilizer Final Check Chamber leveled properly Door opens and closes smoothly Door locked switches adjusted correctly Chamber strainer in place Rack and shelves a...

Page 25: ... Door 70 x 59 x 75 1 4 1778 x 1498 x 1911mm 48 Sterilizer Hinged Door 44 x 70 x 75 1 4 1118x 1778 x 1911mm Sliding Door 70 x 71 x 75 1 4 1778 x 1803 x 1911mm 60 Sterilizer Hinged Door 44 x 82 x 75 1 4 1118 x 2082 x 1911mm Sliding Door 70 x 83 x 75 1 4 1778 x 2108 x 1911mm 3 2 2 Weight Fully Loaded 36 Sterilizer 3800 lb 1720 kg 48 Sterilizer 4200 lb 1901 kg 60 Sterilizer 4700 lb 2127 kg ...

Page 26: ... V 10 60Hz 3 A 3 phase Water Pressure 20 to 50 psig 1 4 to 3 5 bar Temperature 70 F 21 C maximum Consumption 15 gpm 57 lpm peak Steam Pressure 50 to 80 psig 3 5 to 5 2 bar 3 2 4 Environmental Conditions Temperature 41 104 F 5 40 C Humidity 85 noncondensing maximum Pollution Degree 2 Installation Category Overvoltage Category II A Weighted Sound Power Level 68 dBA mean 78 dBA maximum ...

Page 27: ...s As part of the operator s verification of the sterilization process biological indicators may be used to demonstrate that sterilization conditions have been met NOTE Contact STERIS for information on specific biological indicators recommended for use with this sterilizer WARNING It is inappropriate for a healthcare facility to sterilize liquids for direct patient contact Cycle Default Status Fac...

Page 28: ...ily before processing any loads in a sterilizer equipped with prevacuum cycles The first prevacuum cycle of each day should be used to test the adequacy of air removal from the chamber and load so that steam can penetrate the load It is not a test for adequate exposure to heat in terms of time at temperature Gravity Cycle 250 F 121 C 30 Minutes 30 Minutes Double wrapped instrument trays Maximum we...

Page 29: ... must not be used to run prevacuum cycles until approved by supervisor According to AAMI ST 79 a steam penetration test shall be carried out at the beginning of each day the sterilizer is to be used Refer to instructions for running the Bowie Dick cycle in SECTION 6 STERILIZER OPERATION Bowie Dick test packs or the STERIS Dart test pack apparatus are designed to expose the pattern and document the...

Page 30: ...e not always understood by all users The condition most likely to result in sterilization problems is a failure to remove all of the air from the items being processed For example placing an empty beaker or bowl in an upright position in a gravity displacement sterilizer may result in the object not being sterilized or may require exceptionally long sterilization times This problem is caused by ai...

Page 31: ...ented closures WARNING It is inappropriate for a healthcare facility to sterilize liquids for direct patient contact WARNING BURN HAZARD When sterilizing liquids you must observe the following procedures Use Liquid cycle only Use only vented closures Use only Type I borosilicate glass bottles Do not allow hot bottles to be jolted Steam may be released from the chamber when door is opened Step back...

Page 32: ...ils on the loading car to prevent containers or baskets from falling off Figure 4 1 Vented Closures WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD This sterilizer is not designed to process flammable compounds WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Avoid personal injury from bursting bottles Liquid sterilization cycle must only be used for liquids in borosilicate Pyrex flasks with vented closures WARNING BURN HAZARD It is inap...

Page 33: ... Components Touch Screen Printer AMSCO 400 Series Sterilizer Control Panel AMSCO 400 Series Sterilizer Control Panel Touch Screen Printer Emergency Stop Switch Keyed Horizontal Sliding Door Model Hinged Door Model Door Lock Handle Door Pull Handle Lower Access Panel Lower Access Panel COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 5 ...

Page 34: ...n the ON position at all times and accessed only when servicing the sterilizer Steam Supply Valve This is located behind the side access panel or within the wall enclosure above the chamber Refer to Figure 5 1 Ensure this is in the open position before trying to operate the sterilizer Water Supply Valve This is located behind the side access panel or within the wall enclosure below the chamber Ref...

Page 35: ... This touch pad switches the sterilizer control between Standby and Ready conditions Standby mode is usually used at night when the sterilizer is not being operated steam is turned off and machine cools saving energy A screen reference number appears in the upper right corner of each display Numbers are used for reference only and do not relate to the operating sequence of the screen STATUS STANDB...

Page 36: ...an abnormal condition occurs require no special attention or instructions In cycle displays tell the operator at what temperature and pressure the sterilizer chamber is operating show the current cycle phase and indicate when the processing cycle is complete For more details about operating cycles refer to SECTION 6 STERILIZER OPERATION Figure 5 4 Typical Out Of Cycle and In Cycle Displays STATUS ...

Page 37: ...ble If these instructions fail to clear the alarm consult your departmental supervisor or a trained service technician before using the sterilizer further Figure 5 5 Typical Alarm Displays STATUS ALARM 205 TOO LONG IN CHARGE CHAMBER 158 0F 0psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO COMPLETE CYCLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK STEAM SUPPLY VALVE IF CLOSED OPEN VALVE 3 IF ALARM RECUR...

Page 38: ...he sterilizer The operating end control panel see Figure 5 6 is used to Select and start cycles Abort cycles Set cycles and cycle values Obtain status printouts see Printer paragraph later in this section Operating end control includes a printer for cycle documentation Non operating end control is without a printer Cycle status and control messages are shown on a 30 line x 40 column graphics displ...

Page 39: ...d 6 Up to six additional cycles can be programmed and displayed Important Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the requirements outlined in Table 1 page ii If cycle parameters sterilize time dry time temperature other than those listed are required it is the responsibility of the healthcare facility to follow the device manufacturer s written instructions Dart Bowie Dick and Leak Test ...

Page 40: ...ting settings of the sterilizer Instructions for changing sterilizer cycle parameters are in SECTION 7 CYCLE AND CONTROL VALUE PROGRAMMING Figure 5 8 Values Touch Screen Pads SELECT VALUE TO CHANGE 1 TEMP STER DRY NAME 000 F 00M 00M 11 MENU Press this button to change a cycle name Press this button to change sterilization exposure time limited range Press this button to change drying time CUSTOM N...

Page 41: ...reak if in vacuum the door seal deactivates the control prompts the operator to open the door and the sterilizer returns to its normal out of cycle state If an abnormal condition persists after fully aborting the cycle contact your supervisor or a qualified service technician before trying to operate the sterilizer further Figure 5 9 Cycle Abort Touch Screen Pad STATUS DRY 0 45 4 TEMP 210 0 F PRES...

Page 42: ... cycle This touch pad is only visible during cycle operation Print Values Press to obtain a printout of all currently set cycles and cycle values Only accessible when the unit is not in cycle This touch screen pad appears on Change Values menu only 5 8 Printouts Refer to Figure 5 10 The printout reports useful information about each cycle the sterilizer runs This includes the load number which is ...

Page 43: ...ne Number Serial Number Sterilize Temperature Control Overdrive Temperature Sterilize Time Dry Time Status Print Codes Conditioning Charge Vacuum Pulses Sterilize Exhaust Dry Complete Load Number Sterilize Temperature Min Max Time in Phase Total Cycle Time Additional Status Print Codes F Alarm Failure L Leak Test Vacuum or Hold D Demand Print Print Status ...

Page 44: ... Hinged Door Operation 1 Unlock door by moving door lock control toward the right refer to Figure 5 11 2 Grasp door handle and swing door open Figure 5 11 Hinged Door Operation Keep chamber door closed when sterilizer is not in use WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD When closing the chamber door keep hands and arms out of the door opening and ensure opening is clear of any obstructions Move Lever Left...

Page 45: ...t open second valve at this time 3 Monitor chamber pressure gauge located on front left hand side panel Wait until gauge reads 0 psig pressure in sterilizer chamber Valve must remain open even after chamber pressure reaches 0 psig 4 When pressure in sterilizer chamber reaches 0 psig open second emergency exhaust valve This valve relieves door seal Wait approximately three minutes for door seal to ...

Page 46: ...h door in normal direction of travel to open Door slides stiffly so be prepared to push hard 7 Once door is open close both emergency exhaust valves 8 Do not use sterilizer until a qualified service technician has examined unit Further use without attention may damage sterilizer Figure 5 13 Operate Lock Release Lever Pull Down on Door Lock Release Lever Move Door Lock Handle To The Unlocked Positi...

Page 47: ...e Important The emergency stop switch is for emergency use only DO NOT USE AS A START STOP BUTTON To properly abort a cycle press abort button on sterilizer display Figure 5 14 Emergency Stop Button Key and Guard Emergency Stop Label Emergency Stop Button and Key Emergency Stop Guard Figure 5 15 Press Abort Button to End Cycles When Needed STATUS CHARGE 4 TEMP 261 0 F PRESS 27 7 psig 3 TRAY PREVAC...

Page 48: ... stop key is required to reset the emergency stop switch NOTE The emergency stop key should be retained by the department supervisor Resetting the Switch 1 Insert emergency stop key 2 Turn emergency stop key counterclockwise a Alarm clears b Cycle aborts c Sterilizer resumes normal operation 5 12 2 Emergency Stop Guard The emergency stop guard see Figure 5 14 helps prevent the operator from accide...

Page 49: ...t the removal of residual air from sample challenge loads Run a vacuum leak test at least once each week to measure the integrity of the pressure vessel and associated piping This test helps assure that air is not being admitted to the sterilizer chamber during vacuum draw downs NOTE Always run a warm up cycle before running the daily Dart Bowie Dick test or weekly vacuum leak test Press MORE CYCL...

Page 50: ...LE TRAY TRAY FABRIC FABRIC 10 20 34 AM 10 08 10 STANDBY MENU PAPER FEED MORE CYCLES DOOR OPEN DOOR CLOSE STATUS STANDBY 0 TIME 10 20 00 AM DATE 2 20 94 ON Standby Screen Cycle Selection Screen This screen is visible when the sterilizer is not in Standby and is ON and ready to run a cycle Touch ON button to Advance to Cycle Selection Screen Steam Supply Valve Above Chamber see Figure 5 1 Water Supp...

Page 51: ...utensils and treatment trays on their edges so that they will be sterilized and properly dried 4 Place instrument sets in trays that have a perforated or mesh bottom Place flat for sterilization 5 In mixed loads of fabrics and hard goods place the hard goods on lower shelf This reduces wetting of fabric packs from condensate dripping from a hard goods load 6 DO NOT OVERLOAD STERILIZER Allow for st...

Page 52: ...bric Do not place load on a cold surface Be sure that no air conditioning or cold air vents are in close proximity 4 Remove packs or instrument trays from the padded surface when they have reached ambient room temperature Depending on the items and environment of the area this may take a minimum of one hour Important After removing load s from the chamber close the chamber door and keep the chambe...

Page 53: ...riage with sterilizer chamber 5 Once transfer carriage is aligned press carriage forward until latches mate with holes in chamber end frame bracket 6 Verify transfer carriage is securely latched by pulling transfer carriage backward transfer carriage should remain stationary 7 Once transfer carriage is securely latched release the loading car from the transfer carriage by lifting the carriage lock...

Page 54: ...ure 6 3 1 Open chamber door 2 Transfer load to shelves in chamber Shelves slide out halfway to facilitate loading 3 After loading the shelves slide them to closed position to verify shelf does not interfere with door operation both doors if double door sterilizer 4 Close chamber door s 5 The sterilizer is now ready to run a cycle Refer to appropriate cycle description in SECTION 6 of this manual W...

Page 55: ...tings Important Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the requirements outlined in Refer to Table 1 page ii If cycle parameters sterilize time dry time temperature other than those listed are required it is the responsibility of the healthcare facility to consult and follow the device manufacturer s written instructions NOTE Contact STERIS Corporation for information on a wide range of ...

Page 56: ... Minutes 30 Minutes Double wrapped instrument trays Maximum weight per tray 25 lbs 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 Prevac Cycle 275 F 135 C 3 Minutes 30 Minutes ST 8 2008 Prevac Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 Minutes 20 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 Prevac Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 Minutes 5 Minutes Single Fabric Pack ST 8 2008 Figure 6 4 Prevac Cycle In Cycle Screens Cycle Selection Screen Cycle Selection Screen Purge Phase S...

Page 57: ... 1 3 Three vacuum pulses CHARGE Chamber is charged with steam Start of steam charge is printed STERILIZE Start of sterilize exposure is printed when the chamber reaches sterilization temperature Chamber temperature is printed every minute FAST EXHAUST Start of exhaust is printed and chamber is exhausted to 4 psig 0 28 bar DRY Start of dry is printed and display counts down dry time remaining Minim...

Page 58: ...6 10 P129394 068 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation Figure 6 5 Typical Prevacuum Cycle Printouts 270 F 132 C Prevac Full Load Fabric Packs Cycle Printout ...

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Page 60: ... Cycles Sterilize Temp Sterilize Time Dry Time Recommended Load Validation Standard Gravity Cycle 250 F 121 C 30 Minutes 15 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 Gravity Cycle 270 F 132 C 25 Minutes 30 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 Figure 6 6 Gravity Cycle In Cycle Screens Cycle Selection Screen Purge Phase Sterilize Phase Exhaust Phase NOTE Countdown time on display is estimated timer self corrects est...

Page 61: ...AST EXHAUST Start of exhaust is printed and chamber is exhausted to 4 psig DRY Start of dry is printed and display counts down dry time remaining When dry time is set to 0 minutes possible for gravity cycle only a factory set routine removes vapor from the chamber at the end of the cycle without pulling a vacuum AIR BREAK Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure RETRACT SEAL A vacuum is drawn o...

Page 62: ...6 14 P129394 068 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation Figure 6 7 Typical Gravity Cycle Printout 270 F 132 C Gravity Full Load Instrument Trays Cycle Printout ...

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Page 64: ...les Sterilize Temp Sterilize Time Dry Time Recommended Load by Chamber Size Validation Standard LIQUID 250 F 121 C 45 Min N A ST 8 2008 Liquids sterilized using the Liquid cycle are not for use with patients Figure 6 8 Liquid Cycle In Cycle Screens Cycle Selection Screen Cycle Selection Screen Condition Phase Sterilize Phase Exhaust Phase NOTE Countdown time on display is estimated timer self corr...

Page 65: ...the chamber to 5 0 inHg This phase assures that the chamber is cooled to 208 F 95 C VAPOR REMOVAL Filtered air enters the chamber at the same time a vacuum is drawn to cool the load Chamber pressure is maintained between 1 and 5 inHg Phase continues for 10 minutes AIR BREAK Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure RETRACT SEAL A vacuum is drawn on the seal retracting it from inner surface of do...

Page 66: ...6 18 P129394 068 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation Figure 6 9 Typical Printout of a Liquid Cycle ...

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Page 68: ...8 Leak Test N A N A N A N A ST 8 2008 Not adjustable Figure 6 10 Test Cycles Start Cycle Screens STATUS DOOR CLOSED 1 TEMP 128 F PRESS 0 PSIG PRESS MORE CYCLES FOR GRAVITY TEST 5 270 F 6 2750 F 7 NONE 8 NONE GRAVITY LIQUID S 03 D 15 S 45 D 00 FULL LOAD FABRIC 10 20 34 AM 10 08 10 STANDBY MENU PAPER FEED MORE CYCLES DOOR OPEN DOOR CLOSE Cycle Selection Screen Test Cycle Screen Press the More Cycles...

Page 69: ...e Dick test cycle run the Warm up cycle as follows If the chamber has already been warmed by previous cycle operation proceed to Step 4 a The operator is prompted to close the chamber door if it is open Once closed the door seals automatically b During warm up the sterilizer automatically runs a cycle with 3 minute sterilize and 1 minute dry values c Once the Warm up cycle is complete the display ...

Page 70: ... Open the chamber door b Unload the test pack c Forward the exposed test pack to the appropriate personnel for evaluation Important Any indication of a malfunction must be reported to the supervisor Sterilizer must not be used again until approved by supervisor The cause of the malfunction must be determined and resolved prior to operating the sterilizer WARNING BURN HAZARD Sterilizer rack shelves...

Page 71: ...6 23 Sterilizer Operation Operator Manual P129394 068 Figure 6 11 Dart Bowie Dick Test Cycle Printout Daily Air Removal Test Dart Cycle Printout ...

Page 72: ...amber is purged printer records end of purge PULSE 1 and PULSE 2 Two vacuum and pressure pulses then occur and printer records each CHARGE After the pressure pulses temperature rises to 270 F 132 C unit begins to draw a vacuum for 10 minutes Printer records temperature and pressure at beginning of 10 minute vacuum time LEAK TEST EVACUATING Printer records temperature and vacuum at end of evacuatio...

Page 73: ...6 25 Sterilizer Operation Operator Manual P129394 068 Figure 6 12 Typical Printout of a Leak Test Cycle Leak Test Cycle Printout ...

Page 74: ...e changes to COMPLETE When complete the sterilizer chamber can be unloaded following the instructions earlier in this section of the manual WARNING BURN HAZARD Sterilizer rack shelves and loading car will be hot after cycle is run Always wear protective gloves and apron when removing a processed load Protective gloves and apron must be worn when reloading sterilizer following the previous operatio...

Page 75: ...e 6 14 Cycle Graph Gravity Cycle Indicates Key Cycle Transition Points Printed During Cycle Pressure Time Pulses NOTE 270 F 132 C prevac cycle runs four conditioning vacuum pulses 275 F 135 C prevac runs three conditioning vacuum pulses Time Indicates Key Cycle Transition Points Printed During Cycle Pressure Purge Charge Fast Exh Vac Dry Air Break Retract Seals Complete Vacuum Dry phase only occur...

Page 76: ...4 068 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation Figure 6 15 Cycle Graph Leak Test Figure 6 16 Cycle Graph Steam Flush Pressure Pulse SFPP Cycles Indicates Key Cycle Transition Points Printed During Cycle Time Pressure ...

Page 77: ...nual P129394 068 Figure 6 17 Cycle Graph Liquid Cycle Indicates Key Cycle Transition Points Printed During Cycle Time Conditioning Purge Charge Activate Seal s Sterilize Slow Exhaust Retract Seal s Complete Pressure Vapor Removal Air Break ...

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Page 79: ... adjust cycle values within a limited range and to make selections affecting the operating style of the unit Refer to Table 1 for cycle values NOTE Default cycle values are shown on Table 1 page ii The Change Values Procedure can be used to adjust the following values Name The user can select between 3 to 4 factory programmed names depending on sterilizer configuration or can create up to two user...

Page 80: ...11 showing basic cycle information 5 Select the value to change NAME name of the cycle TEMP sterilize exposure temperature STER sterilize exposure time DRY drying phase time NOTE When dry time is set to 0 minutes possible for gravity cycle only a factory set routine removes vapor from the chamber at the end of the cycle without pulling a vacuum Minimum prevacuum dry time defaults to one minute to ...

Page 81: ...r changing the dry time NOTE To return cycle values to original state press RESTORE ALL DEFAULT VALUES This touchpad can also be used to cancel previous changes to a cycle Once all values for the selected cycle have been adjusted press EXIT to save new values and return to the cycle selection display Upon leaving Change Values the control prints the changed cycle values LIQUID GRAVITY PREVAC SELEC...

Page 82: ...emperature of 275 F 135 C are limited of a three minute minimum sterilize time Sterilize Temperature Dry Time 270 F 132 C Prevac 4 99 minutes 270 274 F 132 134 C 1 99 minutes 275 F 135 C Prevac 3 99 minutes 275 F 135 C 250 F 121 C Gravity 30 99 minutes 250 or 269 F 121 131 C 0 99 minutes 270 F 132 C Gravity 15 99 minutes 270 F 132 C 250 F 121 C Liquid 45 99 minutes 250 F 121 C 10 Minute Vapor Remo...

Page 83: ...es Part 1 of 3 IMPORTANT Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the requirements outlined in Table 1 page ii If cycle parameters sterilize time dry time temperature other than those listed are required it is the responsibility of the healthcare facility to consult and follow the device manufacturer s written instructions 7 2 ...

Page 84: ...ressed 7 3 If cycle is locked out Access Code Screen 37 appears The access code must be entered using the following procedure If the code is known enter it using the touch screen key pad Once the entire four digit code has been entered press the ENTER touch screen pad The access code digits are not displayed If the code is not known press MENU to return to the previous screen A printout of cycle v...

Page 85: ...ss NAME touchpad to change cycle type Press TEMP touchpad change sterilization exposure temperature Press STER touchpad to change Sterilization Exposure Time Press DRY touchpad to change Drying Time 7 2 TEMP STER or DRY values can be entered or changed using the numeric touchpads Arrow touchpads move the cursor position for editing left or right ...

Page 86: ...ogramming 7 3 Entering Custom Cycle Names Figure 7 4 Enter or Change Custom Cycle Names CUSTOM NAMES are used to add descriptive text to the cycle selection buttons CLEAR button erases all text entered and buttons move the cursor position left or right EXAMPLE ...

Page 87: ...TIME DATE The display advances to screen 31 3 Make adjustments using procedures shown below NOTE On the control display the selected option is shown as a black touchpad with white lettering TIME At screen 31 the TIME touchpad is black Enter correct time using keypad a Press the number touchpads to enter hours and minutes For example 10 45 would be entered by pressing 1 0 4 5 0 0 Set display format...

Page 88: ... and year For example 15 June 2012 would be entered by pressing 1 5 0 6 1 2 This example uses DD MM YY date format The format can be changed to MM DD YY or other formats Refer to SECTION 7 5 9 DATE FORMAT ON PAGE 7 26 b If an incorrect number is entered press DATE again to start over or use the cursor key pads at the bottom of the screen to backup to an incorrect number ENTER TIME OR SELECT DATE T...

Page 89: ...he correct date has been entered press EXIT to return to screen 1 NOTE The day of the week is automatically calculated by the control ENTER TIME OR SELECT DATE TO SET DATE 00 00 00 WEDNESDAY ENTER TIME OR SELECT DATE TO SET TIME 00 00 32 TIME DATE 1 2 3 AM 4 5 6 PM 7 8 9 EXIT 0 ...

Page 90: ...t off its steam and water at the end of the work day to conserve utilities Shut down and power up times can be programmed for any time of the day on Weekdays or the Weekend Machine Number This is used to assign a six character alphanumeric code to the sterilizer This code appears in the heading of all printouts Time Format This setting allows the control to display times using either AM PM format ...

Page 91: ... the touchpad labeled ACCESS CODE The screen changes to the Access Code screen 21 3 If the Access Code option is already turned on the highlighted touchpad is CODE REQUIRED If the Access Code is not on highlighted touchpad is CODE NOT REQUIRED Additionally if the Access Code is not enabled the LOCKOUT touchpad does not appear on screen 20 Press appropriate touchpad if you want to change Access Cod...

Page 92: ...ification If codes do not match the control returns to screen 21 c If codes match control returns to Change Machine Setup screen 20 CODE NOT REQUIRED If the CODE NOT REQUIRED touchpad is highlighted and an Access Code is not required press the EXIT touchpad The display returns to the Change Machine Setup screen 20 21 SELECT GENERAL ACCESS CODE OPTION SELECT CODE REQUIRED TO SET CODE VALUE CODE REQ...

Page 93: ...lay 1 If the code is known enter it using the touch screen key pad Once the entire four digit code has been entered press the ENTER touchpad The access code digits are not displayed 2 If the code is not known press CANCEL to return to the previous screen 7 5 2 Lockout This function is used to protect selected setup options from changes by unauthorized personnel Any functions selected for lockout c...

Page 94: ...he wrong Access Code is entered Access Denied screen 36 appears and returns to screen 20 3 Press the touchpad for the setup options to be locked out The small lock graphic in the upper left corner of the screen changes to reflect the lockout status 4 To select individual cycles to lock out press CYCLE VALUES touchpad The display changes to the Select Cycles to Lockout screen 22 SELECT MACHINE SETU...

Page 95: ... i e utilities must be shut off and turned on by an operator Using this utility the sterilizer can be set to control the following Daily shut off time Daily start up time Start up and shut off times for all week days Start up and shut off times for weekend days SELECT CYCLE TO LOCKOUT 1 PREVAC 273F 3M 20M 2 PREVAC 273F 3M 20M 3 PREVAC 273F 3M 20M 4 PREVAC 273F 3M 20M 5 PREVAC 273F 3M 20M 6 PREVAC ...

Page 96: ...e display changes to the Menu screen Press the CHANGE MACHINE SETUP touchpad The display changes to the Setup screen Press the UTILITIES CONTROL touchpad The screen changes to the Utilities Control screen 39 MANUAL UTILITIES CONTROL This is the default condition for the sterilizer Press this touchpad to cancel all automatic utilities controls Press EXIT to return to the Change Machine Setup screen...

Page 97: ...d shut down apply to all the days in the selected range NOTE The NONE touchpad is used to set no start up or shut off times for the selected day s NONE can be used to turn off utilities for any or all days in the range Screen 34 will show OFF ALL DAY for the selected day s RESTART TIME SHUTDOWN TIME 34 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ...

Page 98: ...3 0 touchpads d Then press the EXIT touchpad e At screen 34 press the SATURDAY touchpad f Enter the Saturday restart time by pressing the 0 6 0 0 touchpads g Enter the Saturday shut off time by pressing the 1 2 0 0 touchpads h Then press EXIT i Finally at Screen 34 press SUNDAY and at screen 33 press NONE The utilities control function is now programmed to turn the sterilizer s utilities on at 07 ...

Page 99: ...terilizer Any letter number or combination can be used as the machine number Ensure however that each machine number used is different from any others that have been used in the facility NOTE Dash and space touchpads have been provided 4 Once the machine number has been entered press EXIT to return to screen 20 7 5 5 Time Format This setup option allows the operator to select the format for the ti...

Page 100: ...e operator to select the cycle printout format The format determines the type of printout the sterilizer provides during processing Two options are available The default FULL format provides status prints at each transition point in the cycle plus additional status at interval points during each phase of the cycle The optional CONDENSED format provides a cycle summary and complete time without add...

Page 101: ...essing one of the two touchpads in the lower half of the display FULL This is the standard format providing a status print for each phase of the cycle and status prints at the predetermined Print Interval CONDENSED This format provides an abbreviated cycle status printout 4 Once the appropriate format is selected press EXIT to return to the Change Machine Setup screen 20 SELECT PRINT FORMAT FULL C...

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Page 103: ...p screen 24 3 Select the signal you wish to adjust by pressing the appropriate touchpad in the upper half of the screen TOUCHPAD This is the signal sounded by the control whenever anyone presses a touchpad END OF CYCLE This is the signal heard when a cycle is complete ALARM This is a two tone signal heard during abnormal conditions a Each audible signal can be adjusted for volume 1 First press the...

Page 104: ...priate touchpad for the type of unit or units required Once all units have been selected press EXIT to return to screen 20 7 5 9 Date Format This setup option allows the operator to select the format for the date The format determines the order in which the month day and year are displayed There are three options and the option selected is a matter of either preference or geographical location 1 T...

Page 105: ...er the sterilizer automatically supplies an extra printout at the end of the cycle There are two options the option selected depends on operating requirements in your facility The default setting is for no duplicate print 1 To access this utility press MENU touchpad from the main status screen 1 at the operating end of the sterilizer The screen changes to show the menu screen 2 Press CHANGE MACHIN...

Page 106: ... NO DUPLICATE PRINT This is the normal default setting The sterilizer does not provide an additional printout at the end of the cycle 4 Once the appropriate format has been selected or if format does not need to be changed press EXIT to return to the Change Machine Setup screen 20 7 6 Leaving Change Values 1 Press EXIT at screen 20 to return to Menu screen 2 2 Press EXIT at screen 2 to return to S...

Page 107: ...ERIS service NOTE Preventive Maintenance is not covered under warranty Important Follow all safety procedures including Lockout Tagout Inspection Frequency The AMSCO 400 Medium Steam Sterilizer must be inspected by a qualified service technician at least twice each year while referring to MAINTENANCE MANUAL P764334 669 Actual frequency of equipment use and local conditions may increase the number ...

Page 108: ...he printer paper roll whenever a colored stripe is visible on one or both edges of the printout paper If the paper roll must be changed follow the steps below 1 Press on top of printer outer door and release to open Refer to Figure 8 1 and Figure 8 2 Figure 8 1 Open Printer Door Figure 8 2 Printer Components Printer Door Open Take Up Spool Printer Door Inner Printer Door Paper Feed Button Press an...

Page 109: ...ol from drive by inserting fingers in cavity and lifting slightly to pull spool out 4 Remove used paper from spindle 5 Open inner printer door and remove old paper roll gently pulling any remaining tape out of printer roller mechanism 6 Insert new paper roll Refer to Figure 8 4 Figure 8 3 Tear Printer Paper Figure 8 4 Insert New Paper Roll ...

Page 110: ...ng paper feed button or pull paper gently until about 46cm 18 of paper hangs out of printer Insert end of paper into slot of take up spool 10 Coil paper around take up spool until secure Figure 8 5 Insert Paper Behind Printer Ink Cartridge Figure 8 6 Press Paper Feed Button to Advance Paper Figure 8 7 Coil Paper onto Take Up Spool Feed Paper Into Roller Mechanism Advance Paper by Pressing Paper Fe...

Page 111: ...tridge should be changed as soon as type on printouts is light or faded and before printouts become difficult to read 1 Tear paper between take up spool and printer 2 Open access door then press on right end of ink cartridge until left end of cartridge pops out of the printer Refer to Figure 8 9 Figure 8 8 Reinstall Take Up Spool Insert Take Up Spool in Bracket Figure 8 9 Remove Ink Cartridge From...

Page 112: ...ink cartridge and ink ribbon 4 Install left end of cartridge first then push right end in snapping it into place 5 Re tighten ribbon by rotating wheel on left side of cartridge 1 4 turn Then see SECTION 8 2 1 CHECK PRINTER PAPER SUPPLY PAGE 8 2 Step 9 through Step 12 to reinstall take up spool Figure 8 10 Slip Cartridge Onto Printer Paper Printer Ink Cartridge Printer Paper ...

Page 113: ...rain in the bottom of the chamber as shown in Figure 8 11 2 Remove any obvious debris from the strainer If necessary clear the screen in the strainer using a brush wire or similar tool 3 Once it has been cleared of obvious debris position the strainer upside down and flush under running water 4 Replace the strainer in the chamber drain Figure 8 11 Chamber Drain Strainer WARNING BURN HAZARD Wear he...

Page 114: ...h STERIS Liqui Jet 2 Instrument Detergent into a metal medicine cup and pour the solution slowly down the sterilizer drain NOTE If Liqui Jet 2 is unavailable you may use a hot solution of 1 tablespoon 15mL of trisodium phosphate to 1 pint 500 mL of hot water 5 After 5 minutes pour approximately 1 pint 500 ml of hot tap water down the drain to rinse out the Liqui Jet 2 NOTE The tap water from Step ...

Page 115: ...quency of use and boiler additives no specific frequency interval is recommended for chamber cleaning Operators must determine appropriate cleaning interval based on the local water conditions and chamber appearance For instructions on cleaning the chamber and for associated safety considerations refer to the following Technical Bulletin available directly from your STERIS representative AMSCO Ste...

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Page 117: ...HELP advances display to the corresponding service information screen This screen provides the qualified service technician with possible causes and advanced corrective actions for that alarm condition Important In the event of an alarm condition the operator should always follow the instructions indicated on the alarm screen WARNING PERSONAL INJURY and or EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD Repairs and adjus...

Page 118: ... does not reach the set temperature within the allotted time Screen with Service Instructions STATUS ALARM 205 TOO LONG IN CHARGE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO COMPETE CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK STEAM SUPPLY VALVE IF CLOSED OPEN VALVE 3 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION ...

Page 119: ...0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 201 TOO LONG IN EXHAUST CHAMBER DID NOT EXHAUST TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WITHIN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 CHAMBER DRAIN STRAINER PLUGGED CLEAN 2 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S03 3 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVI...

Page 120: ...DRAIN STRAINER PLUGGED CLEAN 3 CHECK VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR 4 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR 5 DOOR SEAL NOT ACTIVATED CHECK SEAL CHECK SEAL STEAM AND EXHAUST MORE HELP STATUS PRINT PAPER FEED EXIT STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 204 TOO LONG IN EVACUATION CHAMBER DID NOT REACH REQUIRED VACUUM LEVEL WITHIN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 LEAK IN PLUMBING REPAIR RUN A LEAK TEST 2 CONTROL OUT...

Page 121: ...TE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON EXIT PAPER FEED STATUS ALARM 223 UNDER STERILIZE TEMPERATURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESTART STERILIZE TIME AND CONTINUE CYCLE AFTER SET TEMP IS REACHED OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 224 UNDER STERILIZE TEMPERATURE CH...

Page 122: ... temp over temp value Screen with Service Instructions STATUS ALARM 235 OVER STERILIZE TEMPERATURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUE CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS ABORT CYCLE AND CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP ABORT SILENCE ALARM STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 236 OVER STERILIZE TEMPERATURE STERILIZE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE SETPOINT BY MORE THAN PRE...

Page 123: ...ST OR AIR BREAK CHAMBER TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 208 DOOR UNSEALED STEAM PRESSURE IN DOOR SEAL BELOW 10 PSIG CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 SEAL PRESSURE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CHECK PS1 PS2 CONNECTIONS READJUST PS1 PS2 REPAIR PS1 PS2 2 SEAL NOT ACTIVATED CHECK SEAL STEAM CHECK S...

Page 124: ...N REPAIR 4 MAIN CONTROL FAILURE CHECK CONTROL BOARD POWER STATUS LEDs REPLACE 146659 065 CONTROL BOARD RECALIBRATE PAPER FEED EXIT SERVICE MODE STATUS ALARM 241 EXHAUST RATE TOO FAST CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO COMPLETE CYCLE TRY TO EXHAUST CHAMBER ACCORDING TO OPTIMAL COOLING RATE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP ST...

Page 125: ...ER ACCORDING TO OPTIMAL COOLING RATE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 244 EXHAUST RATE TOO SLOW CHAMBER EXHAUSTED SLOWER THAN THE EXPECTED RATE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S40 2 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S03 3 CHAMBER STEAM TRAP MALFUNCTION REPAIR...

Page 126: ...SE DOOR CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL REMAIN IN ALARM CONDITION UNTIL DOOR IS CLOSED OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK DOOR FOR OBSTRUCTION REMOVE OBSTRUCTION AND CLOSE DOOR 3 IF DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 240 TOO LONG TO CLOSE DOOR DOOR SWITCH DID NOT MAKE IN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTI...

Page 127: ...DOOR IS OPENED OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 246 TOO LONG TO OPEN DOOR DOOR SWITCH DID NOT OPEN IN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 DOOR SWITCH MALFUNCTION CHECK LS1 LS2 CONNECTIONS READJUST LS1 LS2 2 POWER DOOR MECHANISM FAILURE REPAIR MECHANISM REPLACE MOTOR PAPER FEED EXIT CLEAR ALARM STAT...

Page 128: ...RANSDUCER CP MALFUNCTION REPAIR RECALIBRATE 4 MAIN CONTROL FAILURE CHECK CONTROL BOARD POWER STATUS LEDs REPLACE CONTROL BOARD RECALIBRATE PAPER FEED EXIT STATUS ALARM 215 WASTE TEMPERATURE PROBE FAILURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig WASTE 00 0 F STERILIZER WILL PREVENT NEW CYCLE FROM BEING STARTED UNTIL ALARM IS CLEARED OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILE...

Page 129: ...E ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 270 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ALARM THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN 1 PSI FROM THE CALIBRATED ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 THE STERILIZER IS AT A HIGHER ALTITUDE THEN WHERE IT WAS ORIGINALLY CALIBRATED FACTORY SET ALTITUDE 2 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIF...

Page 130: ...D CORRECTIONS 1 LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN BOARD 1 2 3 AND CONNECTION BOARD RESEAT A BOARD 2 LOOSE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CONTROL BOARD AND CONNECTION BOARD RESEAT A BOARD 3 BOARD 1 2 OR 3 DIP SWITCHES CONFIGURED INCORRECTLY REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR INFORMATION ON DIP SWITCH SETTINGS OR CALL SERVICE 4 BOARD 1 2 OR 3 FAIL REPLACE 5 FAULTY CONNECTION IN CONTROL BOX REPLACE PAPER FEED EXIT CLEAR AL...

Page 131: ...Occurs if the Analog to Digital Board on the main control circuit board fails STATUS ALARM 278 RAM FAILURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS ALARM 279 ADC FAILURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 C...

Page 132: ...AM CONDENSATE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 DO NOT OPEN DOOR 2 SILENCE ALARM 3 CALL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 210 WATER IN CHAMBER EXCESS WATER SENSED IN CHAMBER WARNING BURN HAZARD CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 JACKET STRAINER PLUGGED CLEAN 2 JACKET TRAP FAILED CLOSED REPAIR 3 CHAMBER TRAP FAILED CLOSED REPAIR 4 WATER ENTERED CHAMBER TH...

Page 133: ...ENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S09 4 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON PAPER FEED EXIT STATUS ALARM 227 TOO LONG IN SEAL DOOR CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK STEAM SUPPLY VALVE IF CLOSED OPEN VALVE AND RESELECT CYCLE 3 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ...

Page 134: ...RUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE 3 IF LOAD MUST BE REMOVED REFER TO EMERGENCY DOOR OPERATION PROCEDURE IN OPERATING MANUAL SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 230 TOO LONG TO UNSEAL DOOR DOOR SEAL PRESSURE NOT BELOW 10 PSIG WITHIN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 SEAL PRESSURE SWITCH MALFUNCTION READJUST PS1 PS2 REPAIR PS1 PS2 2 SEAL NOT RETRA...

Page 135: ...ALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON 4 MAIN CONTROL FAILURE CHECK CONTROL BOARD POWER STATUS LEDs REPLACE CONTROL BOARD PAPER FEED EXIT STATUS ALARM 211 CHAMBER TEMPERATURE PROBE FAILURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATI...

Page 136: ...ENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 214 JACKET TEMPERATURE PROBE FAILURE RTD PROBE JT OUTPUT IS OUTSIDE NORMAL RANGE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 LOOSE CONNECTION IN PROBE WIRING REPAIR 2 PROBE FAILED REPAIR RECALIBRATE 3 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON 4 MAIN CONTROL FAILURE CHECK CONTROL BOARD...

Page 137: ...witch Failure Continued STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 238 DOOR SWITCH FAILURE DOOR SWITCH OPEN WHILE SEAL SWITCH CLOSED CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 DOOR SWITCH MALFUNCTION CHECK LS1 LS2 CONNECTIONS READJUST LS1 LS2 REPAIR LS1 LS2 2 SEAL PRESSURE SWITCH MALFUNCTION READJUST PS1 PS2 REPAIR LPS1 PS2 PAPER FEED EXIT ...

Page 138: ...M 286 DOOR A SEAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 287 DOOR A SEAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION SEAL SWITCH CLOSED OUT OF CYCLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 SEAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION CHECK LPS1 PS2 FOR FAILED CLOSED2 2 SHORTED CABLE ...

Page 139: ...vertemp Failure Occurs if the temperature of the main control circuit board exceeds acceptable environmental conditions STATUS ALARM 280 BOARD OVERTEMP FAILURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED ...

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Page 141: ...ld filter element and discard 2 Insert the new filter P129360 802 WARNING BURN HAZARD Allow sterilizer and accessories to cool to room temperature before performing any cleaning or maintenance procedures WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect all utilities to sterilizer before servicing Do not service the sterilizer unless all utilities have been properly locked out Always follow OSHA Lockout Ta...

Page 142: ...ent in the steam or water lines 1 Assure water and steam lines are still shut off 2 Remove hex plug and gasket 3 Pull out strainer screen from body 4 Scrape and polish all rust and residue from strainer screen and body Use a wire brush or steel wool Be sure that all perforations are clear Replace screen if damaged rusted or corroded Reassembly 1 Insert screen into strainer body Ensure that no dirt...

Page 143: ...Piping Components Chamber Drain Steam to Jacket Assembly Door Seal Switch OE Steam to Seal Assembly Door Seal Switch NOE Steam to Chamber Assembly Mixing Tank Jacket Drain Vacuum Pump Heat Exchanger Safety Valve Water Inlet Pump Seal Cooling Water Assembly Drain Funnel and Cap ...

Page 144: ... non serrated table knife to pry and twist one section of the seal partially from the groove Hinged Door Model Shown Seal Door Chamber Opening Figure 10 3 Location of Seal Lot Data and Reference indicators Rear of Door Seal Location of Seal Date Information Location of Seal Reference Indicators Reference Indicators Enlarged ...

Page 145: ... seal groove align top and bottom indicators with the drill point reference marks in seal groove NOTE Reference indicators are located inside the rear groove of door seal at the middle of each side refer to Figure 10 4 b Press seal in at each reference point with fingertips c Press seal in at each corner with fingertips d Press remainder of the seal into end frame groove 7 Test installation a Atte...

Page 146: ...s improper operation When a valve becomes defective the entire valve must be replaced unless the check valve has a field repair kit Kit consists of new seals and springs Please contact STERIS Corporation for correct check valve part number 10 7 Rebuild Solenoid Valves Refer to Figure 10 5 Solenoid valves can be rebuilt following the instructions included in the repair kit for the specific valve Re...

Page 147: ...uld be performed by a qualified service technician Improper adjustments to this valve may result in inadequate sterilizer operation Stationary Core Shading Coil Moveable Core Spring INLET OUTLET Body Bleed Orifice Diaphragm Housing DIN Connector Prongs Solenoid Coil Core Tube Pilot Orifice INLET OUTLET WARNING BURN HAZARD Proper testing of the safety valve requires the valve to be operated under p...

Page 148: ...t order number as listed in Table 10 1 Replacement Parts 2 Include the model and serial numbers of your sterilizer on your order 3 Send your order directly to the sales and service center serving your area Contact your sales representative for recommendations on cleaning products biological indicators or parts that are not listed in Table 10 1 Replacement Parts NOTE Use only STERIS authorized part...

Page 149: ...E Steam to Chamber 093911 331 KIT Repair 764317 688 COIL 764323 941 S3 NC SOLENOID VALVE Fast Exhaust 093911 327 KIT Repair 764071 001 COIL 764324 600 S4 NC SOLENOID VALVE Exhaust Cooling 093911 328 KIT Repair 764072 001 COIL 764323 940 S7 NC SOLENOID VALVE Vacuum Water 093910 479 KIT Repair 764076 001 COIL 764323 942 S9 NC SOLENOID VALVE Steam to Jacket 093911 331 KIT Repair 764317 688 COIL 76432...

Page 150: ... 144 POWER SUPPLY 2 136828 029 SWITCH Rocker 093911 576 FUSE 5A Box of 5 764317 463 CONTACTOR 764332 144 CURRENT BREAKER Motor Starter 764332 258 DOOR DRIVE Sliding Door Units Only MOTOR 146660 338 CABLE 093921 244 SWITCH Proximity 093909 954 Unprogrammed PC board see Maintenance Manual p764334 669 for instructions 10 10 Waste Products Disposal The following are waste materials associated with the...

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