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Cycle and Control Value Programming
Operator Manual
P129394-176
AMSCO
®
C Series
Small Steam Sterilizers are shipped with factory-
set cycles, cycle values and control values programmed into the
control (see
and
;
values can be changed to tailor the sterilizer to the operating
environment in which it has been placed. To change these values,
refer to
Section 7.2, Change Cycle Values, on page 7-2
NOTE:
If a battery/memory failure should occur, operator-set cycles
and values would be lost.
Important:
Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the
requirements outlined in
and
. 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:
Although AMSCO C Series Small Steam Sterilizers are
factory-set to operate using Fahrenheit temperature units, the
sterilizer can be reprogrammed to display and print using Celsius
temperature units.
7.1 Change Values
The Change Values procedure described in the following pages can
be used to adjust cycle values within a limited range and to make
selections affecting operation of the unit. Refer to
,
and
for tested cycle values.
NOTE:
Default cycle values are shown on
,
and
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
for details.
•
Sterilization Exposure Time: (
Important:
This value is limited to a
minimum value, refer to
Section 7.4, Change Time and Date, on
). Refer to
for range limits.
•
Dry Time: Refer to
for range limits.
NOTE:
Change Values can also be used to make adjustments to the
Change Machine Setup values shown on
The Change Values touch screens are accessed by pressing the
Change Values touchpad (see Screen #2). All Change Values
options can be secured (or locked out) using a supervisor’s access
code. It is recommended that supervisor’s Access Code be used to
prevent unauthorized personnel from changing cycle and system
setup parameters.
NOTE:
Although AMSCO C Series Small Steam Sterilizers are
factory-set to operate using Fahrenheit temperature units, the
sterilizer can be reprogrammed to display and print using Celsius
temperature units.
IMPORTANT
Applicable cycles have been validated
to satisfy the requirements outlined in
and
. 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.
CYCLE AND CONTROL VALUE PROGRAMMING
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