OPERATOR MANUAL
AMSCO
®
C Series Small Steam Sterilizers
16 x 16" (406 x 406mm)
20 x 20" (508 x 508 mm)
• Prevacuum
• Steam Flush Pressure Pulse
(05/07/12)
P129394-176
Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL AMSCO C Series Small Steam Sterilizers 16 x 16 406 x 406mm 20 x 20 508 x 508 mm Prevacuum Steam Flush Pressure Pulse 05 07 12 P129394 176 ...
Page 2: ...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 adjustments and replacement of worn parts are done on a scheduled basis to assure equipment performance at peak c...
Page 3: ...rapped instrument trays porous and non porous loads Maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 2 Prevac Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 Minutes 30 Minutes Double wrapped instrument trays containing multiple instruments porous and non porous loads Maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 3 Prevac Cycle 275 F 135 C 3 Minutes 30 Minutes Double wrapped instrument trays containing multiple instruments ...
Page 4: ...utes 30 Minutes Dry time can be reduced to 5 minutes for a single fabric pack ST 8 2008 3 SFPP Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 Minutes 20 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 4 Immediate Use Gravity Cycle 270 F 132 C 10 Minutes 1 Minute Unwrapped instrument tray containing a single instrument or multiple unwrapped instrument trays non porous load Maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 5 Immediate Use Gravi...
Page 5: ...opkins Road Mentor OH 44060 USA Sterilizer Size Number of Containers for Liquid Cycle Full Load Volume of Liquid in One Container Minimum Recommended Sterilize Time at 250 F 121 C in Minutes 16 x 16 x 26 406 x 406 x 660 mm 15 1000 mL 45 20 x 20 x 38 508 x 508 x 965 mm with Loading Car 32 20x 20 x 38 508 x 508 x 965 mm with Rack and Shelves 28 The liquid cycle is for non patient contact use only Ta...
Page 6: ...1 General 4 1 4 2 Immediate Use 4 4 4 3 Control Measures for Verifying Sterilization Process 4 4 4 3 1 Biological Monitors 4 5 4 3 2 Testing for Prevacuum Efficiency 4 5 4 4 Dart Bowie Dick Test 4 5 4 5 Vacuum Leak Test 4 6 4 6 Recommendations for the Sterilization Process 4 6 4 7 Techniques of Sterilization for Liquid Cycle 4 7 4 8 Recommendations for Sterilizing Liquids 4 8 4 9 Sterilization of ...
Page 7: ...s Unloading 6 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 SFPP Sterilizer Cycles 6 19 6 13 SFPP Cycles 6 21 6 14 Test Cycles 6 24 6 14 1 Dart Bowie Dick Test 6 25 6 14 2 Vacuum Leak Test 6 28 6 15 Aborting Cycles 6 30 6 16 Cycle Graphs 6 31 7 Cycle and Control Value Programmin...
Page 8: ...Flush Chamber Drain 8 4 8 4 Chamber Cleaning 8 5 8 5 Printer Maintenance 8 7 8 5 1 Change Printer Paper Roll 8 7 8 5 2 Change Printer Ink Cartridge 8 12 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 9 1 General 9 1 9 1 1 Typical Alarm Screen 9 1 9 1 2 Typical Alarm Printout 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...
Page 9: ...et Charge 9 19 9 4 3 Too Long To Seal Door 9 19 9 4 4 Too Long To Unseal Door 9 20 9 4 5 Chamber Pressure Transducer Failure 9 21 9 4 6 Chamber Temperature Probe Failure 9 21 9 4 7 Jacket Temperature Probe Failure 9 22 9 4 8 Door Switch Failure 9 23 9 4 9 Door Seal A Switch Malfunction 9 24 9 4 10 Board Overtemp Failure 9 24 10 Service Procedures 10 1 10 1 General 10 1 10 2 Air Filter Replacement ...
Page 10: ...nd 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 Cycle 6 18 Figure 6 10 SFPP Cycle In Cycle Screens 6 20 Figure 6 11 Typical Printouts 270 F SFPP and 275 SFPP ...
Page 11: ...r Into Take Up Spool 8 11 Figure 8 10 Rotate to Secure Paper on Spool 8 11 Figure 8 11 Reinstall Take Up Spool 8 12 Figure 8 12 Tear Paper 8 12 Figure 8 13 Press On End of Cartridge 8 13 Figure 8 14 Remove Cartridge 8 13 Figure 8 15 Press New Cartridge Into Place 8 14 Figure 8 16 Tighten Cartridge Ribbon 8 14 Figure 9 1 Typical Alarm Screen 9 1 Figure 9 2 Typical Alarm Printout 9 2 Figure 10 1 Ser...
Page 12: ... Sterilizer Cycles 4 3 Table 4 3 Liquid Cycle Processing Guidelines 4 7 Table 6 1 Factory Set Prevacuum Cycles and Cycle Values 6 8 Table 6 2 Factory Set Gravity Cycles and Cycle Values 6 12 Table 6 3 Factory Set Optional Liquid Cycle and Cycle Values 6 16 Table 6 4 Factory Set SFPP Sterilizer Cycles and Cycle Values 6 20 Table 6 5 Test Cycles 6 24 Table 7 1 Adjustment Ranges for Cycle Values 7 3 ...
Page 13: ...be used for liquids in borosilicate Pyrex a flasks with vented closures a PYREX is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated The liquid cycle is for non patient contact use only WARNING BURN HAZARD When sterilizing liquids to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from bursting bottles and hot fluid you must observe the following procedures Use Liquid cycle only no other cycle i...
Page 14: ... equipment Contact your STERIS service representative to schedule preventive maintenance When closing the chamber door keep hands and arms out of the door opening and make sure opening is clear of obstructions Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by fully qualified service personnel Maintenance performed by inexperienced unqualified persons or installation of unauthorized pa...
Page 15: ... steel eventually leading to failure of the vessel Do not use cleaners containing chlorides on loading cars Chloride based cleaners will deteriorate the loading car metal Sterilization of chloride containing solutions e g saline can cause chamber corrosion and is not recommended by the manufacturer If however chloride containing solutions must be processed clean the chamber after each use Allow th...
Page 16: ...tion Transfer of heat hot 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 SN ...
Page 17: ...evention device installed NOTE STERIS does not provide a backflow prevention device with the sterilizer Water Pressure measured specification is 30 to 50 psig 2 1 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 Qu...
Page 18: ...ve loads e g motors The protective earth ground must be connected to terminal block TB 1 in the sterilizer power box 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 and or loading car operates correctly Paper loaded in printer Printer ribbon properly installed Warranty labels pro...
Page 19: ...t Steam 120 Volt 50 60 Hz 1 phase 9 5 Amps Steam Generator 208 Volt 50 60 Hz 3 phase 83 2 Amps 240 Volt 50 60 Hz 3 phase 72 2 Amps or 480 Volt 50 60 Hz 3 phase 37 Amps if equipped Water Pressure Sterilizer 30 to 50 psig 2 1 to 3 5 bar Steam Generator 20 to 50 psig 1 4 to 3 5 bar if equipped Temperature Sterilizer 70 F 21 C maximum Steam Generator 140 F 60 C optimum if equipped 150 F 66 C maximum C...
Page 20: ...aining programs designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare industries 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 The liquid cycle is for non patient cont...
Page 21: ...tes 15 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 Immediate Use Gravity Cycle 270 F 132 C 3 Minutes 1 Minute Unwrapped instrument tray containing a single instrument or multiple unwrapped instrument trays non porous load Maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 Immediate Use Gravity Cycle 270 F 132 C 10 Minutes 1 Minute ST 8 2008 Liquid Cycle 250 F 121 C 45 Minutes N A Refer to Table 5 page iv for reco...
Page 22: ... 4 Minutes 20 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 Prevac Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 Minutes 30 Minutes Double wrapped instrument trays porous and non porous loads Maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 Prevac Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 minutes 5 Minutes Single Fabric Pack ST 8 2008 Prevac Cycle 275 F 135 C 3 Minutes 30 Minutes Double wrapped instrument trays porous and non porous loads Maximum weight per tr...
Page 23: ...verify the process insert the biological indicator in a test pack and place pack on the bottom shelf Run test pack through a typical cycle On completion forward test pack and monitor to appropriate personnel for evaluation Refer to AAMI guidelines to conduct routine biological monitoring Gravity Cycle 270 F 132 C 25 Minutes 15 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 Immediate Use Gravity Cycle 270 F 132 C ...
Page 24: ...posure in a prevacuum test cycle the pack is opened the indicator examined and conclusions are drawn as to the pattern of residual air if any that remained in the pack during the sterilizing cycle Any indication of a malfunction must be reported to the supervisor Sterilizer must not be used to run prevacuum cycles until approved by supervisor According to AAMI ST 79 a steam penetration test shall ...
Page 25: ...ell known by many users but are not always understood The condition most likely to result in sterilization problems is a failure to completely remove air from items being sterilized 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 i...
Page 26: ...d closures WARNING The liquid cycle is for non patient contact use only 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 from the sterilizer each time the door is op...
Page 27: ...mation Sterilization of implantable devices by a healthcare facility must be monitored When sterilizing an implantable device always place a biological monitor in the load Following sterilization implant must be quarantined until the biological monitor has been incubated and read by a qualified person WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD The liquid cycle is for non patient contact use only WARNING PERSONAL IN...
Page 28: ...in Power Disconnect Switch Printer Touch Screen Generator Water Supply Valve Foot Pedal Emergency Stop Switch Front Access Panel Key Latch Steam Supply Valve Integral Electric Steam Generator Integral Electric Steam Generator Located Behind Front Access Panel Front Access Panel Sterilizer Chamber Swing Open Front Panel and Gain Access to Main Disconnect Switch Control Panel COMPONENT IDENTIFICATIO...
Page 29: ... left in 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 2 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 cham...
Page 30: ...ol between Standby and Ready conditions Standby mode is usually used 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 Figure 5 2 Basic Controls STATUS STANDBY 0 TIME 10 20 00 AM DATE 2 ...
Page 31: ...omatically and unless 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 3 Typical Out Of Cycle and In ...
Page 32: ...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 4 Alarm Display Examples 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 33: ... of the unit control panels at both ends of the unit are similar and each can be used to start or abort the sterilizer The operating end control panel see Figure 5 5 is used to Select and start cycles Abort cycles Set cycles and cycle values Obtain status printouts see Printer paragraph later in this section The operating end control includes a printer for cycle documentation Cycle status and cont...
Page 34: ...5 7 Component Identification Operator Manual P129394 176 Figure 5 5 Control Panel Operating End Control Panel Cycle Printout Touch Screen Typical Menu Screen Typical In Cycle Screen ...
Page 35: ...s The first five cycles 1 through 4 are the factory default cycles and are routinely displayed on screen 1 press MORE CYCLES to access cycle 5 Up to seven additional cycles can be programmed and displayed Important Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the requirements outlined in Table 4 1 and Table 4 2 If cycle parameters sterilize time dry time temperature other than those listed are...
Page 36: ...ting settings of the sterilizer Instructions for changing sterilizer cycle parameters are in Section 7 Cycle and Control Value Programming Figure 5 7 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 37: ...Break 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 8 Cycle Abort Touch Screen Pad STATUS DRY 0 45 4 TEMP 210 0 F PRE...
Page 38: ...l phases of operation including alarm conditions Press and hold for continuous feed Status Print appears on typical In cycle screen Press to obtain a printout of current cycle phase and conditions when unit is in cycle This touchpad is only visible during cycle operation Duplicate Print appears on Menu screen Press to obtain a complete duplicate printout of the last previously run cycle when unit ...
Page 39: ...t day e g twenty eighth day 28 Two digit daily cycle count e g first cycle 01 second 02 etc Example of a complete load number 042801 April 28 first cycle During the cycle status lines on the printouts show the time the line was printed chamber temperature and the level of vacuum or pressure in the chamber Each status line also begins with a letter code This code indicates during which cycle phase ...
Page 40: ...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 41: ... in the open lowered position causes the door to close by raising On double door units there is no control of the power door at the opposite end of the unit Each door of a double door sterilizer is operated from the end at which the door is located Important Keep the door closed when the unit is not in use WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD When closing the chamber door keep hands and arms out of the ...
Page 42: ...the door release tool provided press on the upper left hand and right hand corners of the chamber door see Figure 5 11 The door should give inward slightly indicating that the seal has been pushed into the groove The door must bottom out against the metal end frame of the sterilizer chamber 3 Close the access panel of the sterilizer 4 Press down on the door handle to lower the door The door will s...
Page 43: ...pen when the emergency stop switch is pressed Important The emergency stop switch is for emergency use only DO NOT USE AS A START STOP SWITCH To properly abort a cycle press abort button on sterilizer display Figure 5 12 Emergency Stop Switch Key and Guard Emergency Stop Label Emergency Stop Switch Emergency Stop Key Emergency Stop Guard Figure 5 13 Press Abort Button to End Cycles When Needed STA...
Page 44: ...rgency Stop Key An emergency 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 11 2 Emergency Stop Guard The emergency stop guard see Figure 5 12 helps prev...
Page 45: ...for the integral generator flush cycle Important Regardless of the hardness level of supplied water the generator must be flushed every day before use to prevent mineral scaling or carryover of debris into the chamber ATTENTION Warranty on this steam generator will be voided unless daily flushing procedures are performed Daily Generator Flush Cycle The generator flush cycle is automatic and occurs...
Page 46: ...d Drain Set Up on page 7 20 Once FLUSH is complete the boiler chamber fills and reheats water Approximately 10 15 minutes are required to build a head of steam suitable for running a sterilization cycle STATUS DRAIN 0 00 4 TEMP 00 F PRESS 0 0 inHg GENERATOR FLUSH PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 12 20 MINUTES SECONDS PAPER STATUS FEED PRINT ABORT STATUS FLUSH 0 00 4 TEMP 00 F PRESS 00 inHg GENERATO...
Page 47: ... document 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 M...
Page 48: ...sible when the sterilizer is not in Standby and is ON and ready to run a cycle STATUS DOOR CLOSED 1 TEMP 128 F PRESS 0 PSIG PRESS MORE CYCLES FOR GRAVITY TEST 1 270 F 2 270 F 3 275 F 4 270 F PREVAC PREVAC PREVAC PREVAC S 04 D 01 S 04 D 30 S 03 D 30 S 04 D 20 IMMEDIATE FULL LOAD FULL LOAD FULL LOAD USE TRAY TRAY FABRIC 10 20 34 AM 10 08 10 STANDBY MENU PAPER FEED MORE CYCLES Touch ON button to Adva...
Page 49: ... the load 3 Place utensils and treatment trays on their edges so they will be sterilized and properly dried 4 Place instrument sets in trays that have a perforated or mesh bottom Place flat for sterilization 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 DO NOT OVERLOAD STERILIZER All...
Page 50: ... fabric 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 cha...
Page 51: ...y that transfer carriage is securely latched by pulling transfer carriage backward transfer carriage should remain stationary 6 Once transfer carriage is securely latched release the loading car from the transfer carriage by lifting the carriage lock 7 Carefully push the loading car off the transfer carriage and fully into the sterilizer chamber 8 Disengage transfer carriage latches from end frame...
Page 52: ...r 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 STERILIZER OPERATION later in this section of the manual WARNING BURN HAZARD Ste...
Page 53: ...ed cycle settings Important Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the requirements outlined in Table 4 1 and Table 4 2 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 wid...
Page 54: ... instrument trays porous and non porous loads maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 Prevac Cycle 275 F 135 C 3 Minutes 30 Minutes Double wrapped instrument trays porous and non porous loads maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 Immediate Use Prevac Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 Minutes 1 Minute Unwrapped instrument tray containing a single instrument or multiple unwrapped instrument tray...
Page 55: ...rature rating for the cycle 270 F 132 C 1 4 Four vacuum pulses 275 F 135 C 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 DR...
Page 56: ... 10 P129394 176 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation Figure 6 5 Typical Prevacuum Cycle Printouts 270 F 132 C Prevac Full Load Fabric Packs Cycle Printout 270 F 132 C Prevac Immediate Use Cycle Printout ...
Page 57: ...ute Unwrapped instrument tray containing a single instrument or multiple unwrapped instrument trays non porous load maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 Immediate Use Gravity Cycle 270 F 132 C 10 Minutes 1 Minute 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 corr...
Page 58: ...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 DRY Start of dry is printed and display counts down dry time remaining AIR BREAK Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure RET...
Page 59: ...6 14 P129394 176 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation Figure 6 7 Typical Gravity Cycle Printout 270 F 132 C Gravity Immediate Use Cycle Printout ...
Page 60: ...ommended Load by Chamber Size Validation Standard Liquid 250 F 121 C 45 Min N A 16 x 16 15 x 1 000 mL Flasks 20 x 20 with Loading Car 32 x 1 000 mL Flasks with Rack and Shelves 28 x 1 000 mL Flasks ST 8 2008 The liquid cycle is for non patient contact use only Figure 6 8 Liquid Cycle In Cycle Screens Cycle Selection Screen Condition Phase Sterilize Phase Exhaust Phase NOTE Countdown time on displa...
Page 61: ...cuum is slowly drawn in 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 ...
Page 62: ...6 18 P129394 176 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation Figure 6 9 Typical Printout of a Liquid Cycle ...
Page 63: ...r factory set qualified cycle settings Important Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the requirements outlined in Table 4 1 and Table 4 2 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 your customer service ...
Page 64: ...11 3 kg ST 8 2008 SFPP Cycle 270 F 132 C 4 Minutes 20 Minutes Fabric Packs ST 8 2008 SFPP Cycle 275 F 135 C 3 Minutes 30 Minutes Double wrapped instrument trays porous and non porous loads Maximum weight per tray 25 lb 11 3 kg ST 8 2008 Dry time can be reduced to 5 minutes for a single fabric pack Figure 6 10 SFPP Cycle In Cycle Screens Cycle Selection Screen Condition Phase Sterilize Phase Exhaus...
Page 65: ...am 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 DRY Start of dry is printed and display counts down dry time remaining AIR BREAK Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure RETRACT SEAL A vacu...
Page 66: ...76 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation Figure 6 11 Typical Printouts 270 F SFPP and 275 SFPP Cycles 270 F 132 C SFPP Full Load Fabric Packs Cycle Printout 275 F 135 C SFPP Full Load Instruments Trays Cycle Printout ...
Page 67: ...N A N A N A ST 8 2008 Not adjustable Figure 6 12 Test Cycles Start Cycle Screens Cycle Selection Screen Test Cycle Screen Press the More Cycles button 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 STATUS DOOR OPEN 1 TEMP 0 F PRESS 0 psig PRESS MORE CYCLES FOR GRAVITY TEST 1 SHORT 2 FABRIC 3 ...
Page 68: ...s If the sterilizer has not run any cycles prior to the Dart Bowie Dick test 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 d...
Page 69: ...cle is complete a Open the chamber door b Unload the Dart Bowie Dick test pack c Forward the exposed Dart Bowie Dick indicator to the appropriate personnel for examination 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 ster...
Page 70: ...6 27 Sterilizer Operation Operator Manual P129394 176 Figure 6 13 Dart Bowie Dick Test Cycle Printout Daily Air Removal Test Dart Cycle Printout ...
Page 71: ...ed 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 evacuation time LEAK T...
Page 72: ...6 29 Sterilizer Operation Operator Manual P129394 176 Figure 6 14 Typical Printout of a Leak Test Cycle Leak Test Cycle Printout ...
Page 73: ...ne 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 operati...
Page 74: ...Points That Are 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 Purge Charge Fast Exh Dry Air Break Retract Seals Complete Exhaust Sterilize Conditioning Activate Seal s Time Indicates Key Cycle Transition Points That Are Printed During Cycle Pressure Purge Charge Fast Exh Vac Dry ...
Page 75: ...e Time Pressure Pulse 1 Purge Evacuate Stabil izing Air Break Retract Seals Complete Leak Testing Conditioning Activate Seal s Pulse 2 Charge Leak Test Indicates Key Cycle Transition Points That Are Printed During Cycle Time Pressure Conditioning Air Displacement Purge Charge Activate Seal s Sterilize Exhaust Retract Seal s Complete 3 Pulses Steam Flushes Fast Exhaust Air Break Dry Exhaust Flush P...
Page 76: ...P129394 176 Figure 6 19 Cycle Graph Liquid Cycle Indicates Key Cycle Transition Points That Are Printed During Cycle Conditioning Purge Charge Activate Seal s Sterilize Slow Exhaust Retract Seal s Complete Pressure Vapor Removal Time Air Break ...
Page 77: ...e 3 page ii and iii 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 and can create up to two user defined cycle names Sterilization Exposure Temperature Exposure temperatures can be adjusted but within limits Refer to Table 7 1 for details Sterilization Exposure Time Import...
Page 78: ...rmation 5 Select the value to change NAME name of the cycle TEMP sterilize exposure temperature STER sterilize exposure time or DRY drying phase time Screen 11 can also be used to enter up to two CUSTOM cycles names 6 Press the touch screen touchpad the display advances to a screen for making these changes 7 Once all selections have been made press the EXIT touch screen pad 7 2 2 Adjusting Cycle S...
Page 79: ... RANGE 0 99 MINUTES 13 1 2 3 RESTORE ALL DEFAULT VAL UES 4 5 6 7 8 9 EXIT 0 Table 7 1 Adjustment Ranges for Cycle Values Cycle Type Sterilize Time Sterilize Temperature Sterilize time limits Prevac or SFPP cycles set to a temperature of 270 274 F 132 134 C are limited to a four minute minimum sterilize time Prevac or SFPP cycles set to a temperature of 275 F 135 C are limited to a three minute min...
Page 80: ...ints the changed cycle values 7 2 3 Step by Step Flowchart Figure 7 1 Accessing Change Cycle Values Part 1 of 3 IMPORTANT Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the requirements outlined in Table 4 1 and Table 4 2 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 devic...
Page 81: ... pressed 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...
Page 82: ...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 83: ...29394 176 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 84: ...en pad This brings the MENU screen 2 onto the display 2 At screen 2 press CHANGE TIME DATE The display advances to screen 31 3 Make adjustments using procedures shown below NOTE On the control display the selected option is always 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 a...
Page 85: ...sing the touch screen keypad a Press the number touchpads to enter day month and year For example 20 June 2012 would be entered by pressing 2 0 0 6 1 2 This example uses D M Y date format The format can be changed to M D Y or other formats Refer to Section 7 5 12 Date Format on page 7 28 b If an incorrect number is entered press DATE again to start over or use the cursor key pads at the bottom of ...
Page 86: ...ect date has been entered press EXIT to return to screen 1 NOTE The day of the week is automatically understood and registered 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 87: ...l steam generator automatically run a generator flush and drain cycle one hour before sterilizer s scheduled restart time Language This option can be used to select one of three factory set languages as the default for displays and printouts Available languages are ENGLISH SPANISH and FRENCH A BILINGUAL options allows for easy changes between English and Spanish or English and French Machine Numbe...
Page 88: ...s 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 Co...
Page 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...ed out see list to left 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 a Press the touchpad s for the cycles you want to lock out SELECT MACHINE SETUP TO REVIEW OR CHANGE 20 LOCKOUT ACCESS CODE UTILITIES CONTROL LAN...
Page 92: ...n be set to control the following Daily shut off time Daily start up time Start up and shut off times for all week days Integral steam generator flush cycle start time and duration1 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 273F 3M 20M 7 PREVAC 273F 3 20M 8 P...
Page 93: ...uchpad 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 20 AUTOMATIC UTILITIES CONTROL Press this to advance to screen 34 STA...
Page 94: ...is replaced by screen 44 NOTE The times entered for start up and 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...
Page 95: ...ing 1 8 3 0 touchpads d 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 Press EXIT i 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 00 and off...
Page 96: ...to prevent mineral scaling or carryover of debris into the chamber NOTE Warranty on this steam generator will be voided unless daily flushing procedures are performed The sterilizer will automatically flush the generator See Section 7 5 3 Utilities Control on page 7 16 for information on setting the duration and start time of the automatic generator flush NOTE The generator must be flushed every d...
Page 97: ... and drain scheduling screen 48 2 At screen 48 select FLUSH TIME and schedule the time of day for the generator flush and drain 3 Once the time day for the generator flush sequence has been scheduled press EXIT to return to screen 48 ENTER GENERATOR FLUSH TIMES SELECT FLUSH TIME OR SELECT FLUSH DURATION TO SET FLUSH TIME 00 00 AM 48 FLUSH TIME 1 2 3 AM 4 5 6 PM 7 8 9 EXIT 0 FLUSH DURATION Figure 7...
Page 98: ...atus screen 1 at the operating end of the sterilizer The screen changes to show the Change Machine Setup screen 20 2 Press the LANGUAGE touch screen pad on the Change Machine Setup screen 20 The display advances to show Select Language screen 28 3 Select the appropriate language by pressing one of the touch screen pads in the middle of the display 4 The BILINGUAL option can be selected to allow op...
Page 99: ...tion 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 8 Time Format This setup option allows the operator to select the format for the time The format determines how hours and...
Page 100: ...t 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 additional status prints at cycle interval points The CONDENSED format can be used to conse...
Page 101: ...f 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 CONDENSED EXIT 29 ...
Page 102: ...7 26 P129394 176 Operator Manual Cycle and Control Value Programming Figure 7 6 Sample Full and Condensed Printouts Full Printout Typical Condensed Printout Typical ...
Page 103: ...een 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 touc...
Page 104: ...opriate touchpad for the type of unit or units required Once all units have been selected press EXIT to return to screen 20 7 5 12 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...
Page 105: ...is setup option allows the Customer to select whether 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 ch...
Page 106: ...f the last previous cycle after the cycle completes 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 Me...
Page 107: ...f the 510k cleared AMSCO C Series Sterilizer is validated as a system including components defined by STERIS in the Operator Manual and Service Manual for the AMSCO C Series Sterilizer Substitution of unauthorized components can potentially lead to personal injury damage or premature failure of the product and result in a unit configuration that is inconsistent with the validated FDA cleared produ...
Page 108: ...eck relays and contactors for arc damage or wear 4 6 Check heater wiring for cracking or damage 4 7 Flush or blow down unit per P764332 324 325 4 8 Check strainer 4 9 Check pump motor clamp 4 10 Remove and clean conductivity float probes 4 11 Examine probe baffle tube for wear if equipped 4 12 De scale per procedure P764326 931 4 13 Re install panels clean area and test 5 0 Final Test Administrati...
Page 109: ...t once a day preferably before running the first cycle 1 Remove the drain strainer from the drain in the bottom of the chamber as shown in Figure 8 1 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 reverse flush the strainer under running water 4 Replace the strainer in the c...
Page 110: ...n SECTION 8 2 2 if necessary 3 Pour a solution of 60 mL 1 4 cup of Liqui Jet 2 Instrument Detergent Contact your local STERIS representative and 500 mL 1 pint of hot water into the drain Solution may puddle in the bottom of the chamber Should the detergents in Step 3 be unavailable you may use a hot solution of 15mL 1 tablespoon of trisodium phosphate to 500 mL 1 pint of hot water 4 Open door and ...
Page 111: ...e cleaning the chamber Single Door a Remove shelves from rack b Use an 1 8 hex wrench to loosen but not remove the set screws at the front of the rack assembly c Remove the rack assembly from the chamber Double Door a Remove shelves from rack b Use an 1 8 hex wrench to loosen but not remove the set screws at each end of the rack assembly c Remove the rack assembly from the chamber Important Chambe...
Page 112: ...rance of the chamber interior Contact STERIS for information regarding this service CAUTION POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Lifting the chamber float switch when cleaning the chamber may cause the sterilizer control to initiate a Chamber Flooded alarm If this alarm condition occurs the operator must turn the control power OFF then ON to clear the alarm The control power switch is located in the mechanic...
Page 113: ... 5 PRINTER MAINTENANCE 8 5 1 Change Printer Paper Roll The printer paper roll should be changed whenever a colored stripe is visible on one or both edges of the printout paper 1 Tear paper between take up spool and printer 2 Remove take up spool from drive by inserting fingers in cavity as shown and pushing spool to the right Figure 8 2 Tear Paper in Printer Figure 8 3 Remove Take Up Spool ...
Page 114: ...3 Pull off right end of spool and remove used paper roll from spindle 4 Open access door and remove previous paper roll gently pulling any remaining paper up and out of printer Figure 8 4 Remove Paper From Spool Figure 8 5 Remove Remaining Previous Paper ...
Page 115: ...ne Maintenance Operator Manual P129394 176 5 Insert new paper roll 6 Insert end of paper into printer slot just behind ink cartridge Figure 8 6 Insert New Paper Roll Figure 8 7 Insert Paper Through Printer Slot ...
Page 116: ...394 176 Operator Manual Routine Maintenance 7 Press PAPER FEED touch screen pad on display until paper advances through printer and ink cartridge exiting the front Figure 8 8 Press Paper Feed Touch Screen Button ...
Page 117: ...pull paper gently until about 18 46cm of paper hangs out of printer Insert end of paper into slot of take up spool then replace right end of spool 9 Rotate spool in direction shown until paper is secure Figure 8 9 Insert Paper Into Take Up Spool Figure 8 10 Rotate to Secure Paper on Spool ...
Page 118: ...lly roll up slack paper 8 5 2 Change Printer Ink Cartridge The printer ink cartridge should be changed as soon as the type on printouts is light or faded and before printouts become difficult to read 1 Tear paper between take up spool and printer Figure 8 11 Reinstall Take Up Spool Figure 8 12 Tear Paper ...
Page 119: ... of ink cartridge until left end of cartridge pops out of the printer 3 Slip cartridge off end of paper Slip new cartridge over paper in the same way as before making sure paper slides between ink cartridge housing and ink ribbon Figure 8 13 Press On End of Cartridge Figure 8 14 Remove Cartridge ...
Page 120: ... push right end in as shown snapping it into place 5 Retighten ribbon by rotating wheel on left side of cartridge 1 4 turn Then see SECTION 8 5 1 CHANGE PRINTER PAPER ROLL Steps 8 through 10 to reinstall take up spool Figure 8 15 Press New Cartridge Into Place Figure 8 16 Tighten Cartridge Ribbon ...
Page 121: ...essing SERVICE 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 Re...
Page 122: ...mperature within the allotted time Screen with Service Instructions Alarm Description Screen with Operator 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 S...
Page 123: ...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 SERVICE PERSON PAPER FEED SERVI...
Page 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...ature over temperature 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 T...
Page 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...AMBER 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 REP...
Page 130: ...D UNTIL ALARM IS CLEARED OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 234 GENERATOR DRAIN TEMP PROBE FAILURE CHAMBER EXHAUSTED SLOWER THAN THE EXPECTED RATE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 LOOSE CONNECTION IN PROBE WIRING REPLACE RECALIBRATE 2 PROBE FAILED REPAIR S03 3 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBR...
Page 131: ...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 132: ...AMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL REMAIN IN ALARM CONDITION UNTIL 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 F...
Page 133: ... RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 222 PRESSURE IN CHAMBER 2 PSIG PRESSURE SENSED IN CHAMBER WHEN NOT IN CYCLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S02 2 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON 3 TRANSDUCER CP MALFUNCTION REPAIR RECALIBRATE 4 MAIN CONTROL FAILURE CHECK CONTROL BOAR...
Page 134: ...VICE PERSON 4 MAIN CONTROL FAILURE CHECK CONTROL BOARD POWER STATUS LEDs REPLACE CONTROL BOARD PAPER FEED EXIT STATUS ALARM 269 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ALARM CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig ALTITUDE SETTING 0 TO 1000 FEET OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 270 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ALARM THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IS...
Page 135: ... BOX CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN BOARD 1 2 3 AND CONNECTION BOARD RESEAT 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 OR FAIL REPLACE 5 FAULTY CONNECTION IN CONTROL BOX REPLACE CONTROL B...
Page 136: ... Digital Board on the main control circuit board fails STATUS ALARM 277 ROM 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 278 RAM FAILURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE STATUS PRIN...
Page 137: ...E CAUSE FOR THE EMERGENCY STOP 3 INSERT KEY AND TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO RESET THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH 4 WAIT FOR THE CYCLE TO ABORT 5 RESTART THE CYCLE 6 CALL SERVICE IF ALARM DOES NOT CLEAR STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED SERVICE HELP STATUS ALARM 274 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH PRESSED NO 120VQC POWER IS DETECTED ON I O BOARD 1 CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH PRESSED OF FAILED ...
Page 138: ...209 WATER IN CHAMBER CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig WARNING BURN HAZARD CHAMBER MAY BE FILLED WITH STEAM 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 ...
Page 139: ...AM SUPPLY VALVE IF CLOSED OPEN VALVE 3 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 232 TOO LONG IN JACKET CHARGE JACKET DID NOT REACH REQUIRED TEMPERATURE WITHIN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 STEAM PRESSURE LESS THEN 50 PSIG CHECK STEAM SUPPLY PIPING 2 STEAM REGULATOR MALFUNCTION REPAIR 3 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S09 ...
Page 140: ...TEAM CHECK SEAL EXHAUST 3 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S35 S36 PAPER FEED EXIT CLEAR ALARM STATUS ALARM 229 TOO LONG TO UNSEAL DOOR CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL REMAIN IN ALARM CONDITION UNTIL DOOR IS UNSEALED OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 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 SILEN...
Page 141: ...LE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM SERVICE HELP STATUS PRINT SILENCE ALARM PAPER FEED STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 218 CHAMBER PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FAIL URE TRANSDUCER CP OUTPUT VOLTAGE IS OUTSIDE NORMAL RANGE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 LOOSE CONNECTION IN TRANSDUCER WIRING REPAIR 2 TRANSDUCER FAILED REPAIR RECALIBRATE 3 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON 4 MA...
Page 142: ...E FAILURE RTD PROBE CT 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 POWER STATUS LEDs REPLACE CONTROL BOARD RECALIBRATE PAPER FEED EXIT STATUS ALARM 213 JACKET TEMPERATURE PROBE FAILURE CHAMBER 00 0...
Page 143: ...CALIBRATE 3 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON 4 MAIN CONTROL FAILURE CHECK CONTROL BOARD POWER STATUS LEDs REPLACE CONTROL BOARD RECALIBRATE PAPER FEED EXIT STATUS ALARM 237 DOOR SWITCH FAILURE CHAMBER 00 0 F 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE EXHAUST CHAMBER TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE SERVICE H...
Page 144: ... 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 CHECK...
Page 145: ...lter 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 Tagout and electrical safety related work practice ...
Page 146: ...10 2 P129394 176 Operator Manual Service Procedures Figure 10 1 Serviceable Components ...
Page 147: ...r 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 Figure 10 2 Remove Door Seal Twist Tongue Depressor or Similar Tool to Pry Out Seal Location of Seal Reference...
Page 148: ...all the seal Do not stretch the seal a Align right and left reference indicators with drill point reference marks in 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 s...
Page 149: ...ping Check Valves Repair of check valve is limited to cleaning of valve seats when foreign matter causes 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 WARNING BURN HAZARD Allow sterilizer and accessories to c...
Page 150: ... two seconds 3 Allow the try lever to snap shut Any adjustments to the safety relief valve should 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 WA...
Page 151: ...lacement 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 parts on this equipment Use of unauthorized pa...
Page 152: ...911 351 RTD ASSEMBLY RTD2 P093922 107 PROBE TWO WIRE RTD ST4 P093918 035 STRAINER ASSEMBLY LL1 P093918 038 SWITCH FLOAT P093918 212 1 4 NPT BALL VALVE RV1 P093918 511 SAFETY VALVE PED AS PT P136809 787 TRANSDUCER PRESSURE F1 P093909 592 AIR FILTER ASM 1 2 P093918 065 1 2 NPT UNION BALL PR1 P136809 750 VALVE ASSY CONTROL P146676 039 STM INLET MANIFOLD P146657 789 MANIFOLD WATER P146657 788 MANIFOLD...
Page 153: ...10 9 Service Procedures Operator Manual P129394 176 Figure 10 1 Piping Schematic ...
Page 154: ...ted with the sterilizer When disposing of waste materials be compliant with federal state and local regulations Printer paper recyclable Printer ribbon not recyclable Water filters not recyclable Waste water 57 L min 15 gal min Entire sterilizer end of life Contact STERIS Corporation for disposal or recycling recommendations ...
