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11 Routine Maintenance ................................................................. 11-1

11.1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 11-1

11.1.1 Clean Chamber Drain Strainer ............................................... 11-3

11.1.2 Clean Chamber ...................................................................... 11-3

11.2 Weekly Maintenance ..................................................................... 11-4

11.2.1 Flush Chamber Drain ............................................................. 11-4

11.2.2 Change Printer Paper Roll ...................................................... 11-5

11.2.3 Change Printer Ink Cartridge ................................................. 11-7

11.3 Quarterly Maintenance .................................................................. 11-9

11.3.1 Replace Door Seal ................................................................. 11-9

12 Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 12-1

12.1 General .......................................................................................... 12-1

12.1.1 Typical Alarm Screen ............................................................. 12-1

12.1.2 Typical Alarm Printout ............................................................. 12-2

12.2 In-Cycle Alarms ............................................................................. 12-2

12.2.1 Too Long In Charge ................................................................ 12-2

12.2.2 Too Long In Exhaust ............................................................... 12-3

12.2.3 Too Long In Evacuation .......................................................... 12-3

12.2.4 Too Long In Air Break ............................................................. 12-4

12.2.5 Under Sterilize Temperature ................................................... 12-5

12.2.6 Over Sterilize Temperature ..................................................... 12-6

12.2.7 Door Unsealed ....................................................................... 12-7

12.2.8 Chamber Pressure/Temperature Failure ................................ 12-7

12.2.9 Exhaust Rate Too Fast ............................................................ 12-8

12.2.10 Exhaust Rate Too Slow ......................................................... 12-9

12.2.11 Reference Deviation Alarm................................................... 12-9

12.2.12 Door Pressure Lock (Hinged Door Models Only) ............. 12-10

12.3 Out-of-cycle Alarms .................................................................... 12-11

12.3.1 Too Long To Close Door ....................................................... 12-11

12.3.2 Too Long To Open Door ....................................................... 12-12

12.3.3 Pressure In Chamber ........................................................... 12-12

12.3.4 Waste Temperature Probe Failure ........................................ 12-13

12.3.5 Display Error ........................................................................ 12-14

12.3.6 Atmospheric Pressure Alarm ............................................... 12-14

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Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL Amsco CenturyTM Medium Steam Sterilizer 26 x 37 5 04 27 11 P129373 496 Rev 1Rev 0 ...

Page 2: ... simplify organize and assure sterility of the sterilization process Instrument trays and biological chemical monitoring systems are all available to fulfill your facility s processing needs A STERIS representative will gladly review these with you A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and proper sterilizer operation Comprehensive instructions for routine preventive main t...

Page 3: ...entury Medium Steam Sterilizer is equipped with the following default cycles and cycle values seeSection7fordetailedcycleparametersandinstructionsformodifyingcycleparameters Manufactured by STERIS Mexico S de R L de C V Avenida Avante 790 Parque Industrial Guadalupe Guadalupe Nuevo Leon Mexico C P 67190 Sales and Service STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor Ohio 44060 440 354 2600 800 444 9...

Page 4: ...ation Variables 3 1 3 2 1 Prevacuum Cycle 3 1 3 2 2 Gravity Cycle 3 2 3 2 3 Liquid Cycle 3 2 3 3 Recommendations for Sterilizing Liquids 3 3 3 4 Recommendations for Enhancing the Sterilization Process 3 4 3 5 Control Measures for Verifying Sterilization Process 3 5 3 5 1 Biological Monitors 3 5 3 5 2 Testing for Prevacuum Efficiency 3 5 3 6 Dart Bowie Dick Test 3 6 3 7 Vacuum Leak Test 3 6 4 Compo...

Page 5: ...revacuum Cycle Operation 6 5 6 4 Gravity Cycle Operation 6 12 6 5 Liquid Cycle Operation 6 18 6 6 Leak Test Cycle Operation 6 23 6 7 Dart Warm up Cycle Operation 6 26 6 8 Dart Test Cycle Operation 6 29 6 9 Aborting Cycles 6 31 7 Entering Access Code 7 1 7 1 Sterilizer Usage Locked Out 7 1 7 2 Change Values Menu Locked Out 7 2 8 Programming Cycle Values 8 1 8 1 Access Cycle Menu Change Cycle Values...

Page 6: ...o Long in Phase 10 9 10 6 4 Setup 10 9 10 7 Print Values 10 11 10 7 1 All Values 10 11 10 7 2 All Values Changed 10 12 10 7 3 A Particular Cycle 10 12 10 8 Standby 10 14 10 9 Display Sensors 10 15 10 10 Supervisory 10 16 10 10 1 Change Customer Name 10 18 10 10 2 Change Sterilizer ID 10 19 10 10 3 Default Values 10 20 10 10 4 Change Access Codes 10 20 Change Values Access Codes 10 20 Sterilizer Op...

Page 7: ... 12 2 3 Too Long In Evacuation 12 3 12 2 4 Too Long In Air Break 12 4 12 2 5 Under Sterilize Temperature 12 5 12 2 6 Over Sterilize Temperature 12 6 12 2 7 Door Unsealed 12 7 12 2 8 Chamber Pressure Temperature Failure 12 7 12 2 9 Exhaust Rate Too Fast 12 8 12 2 10 Exhaust Rate Too Slow 12 9 12 2 11 Reference Deviation Alarm 12 9 12 2 12 Door Pressure Lock Hinged Door Models Only 12 10 12 3 Out of...

Page 8: ... Door Switch Failure 12 20 12 4 9 Exhaust Rate Too Fast 12 21 13 Service Procedures 13 1 13 1 General 13 1 13 2 Air Filter Replacement 13 1 13 3 Clean Strainers 13 1 13 4 Steam Trap Replacement 13 2 13 5 Clean or Replace Piping Check Valves 13 2 13 6 Rebuild Solenoid Valves 13 2 13 7 Safety Valve Test 13 3 13 8 Recommended Spare Parts 13 2 13 9 Waste Products Disposal 13 6 Appendix A Screen Refere...

Page 9: ...ures Use Liquid cycle only no other cycle is safe for processing liquids Use only vented closures do not use screw caps or rubber stoppers with crimped seal Use only Type I borosilicate glass bottles do not use ordinary glass bottles or any container not designed for sterilization Do not allow hot bottles to be jolted this can cause hot bottle explosions Do not move bottles if any boiling or bubbl...

Page 10: ...of this 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 Repairsandadjustmentstothisequipmentmustbemadeonlybyfullyqualifiedservicepersonnel Maintenance performed by inexperienced unqualified persons or installation of unauthorized parts cou...

Page 11: ...s to cool down to room temperature before removing cover Since there is nothing to limit expansion the bellows may rupture or fatigue if trap is opened while hot Actuation at less than 75 of rated pressure can allow debris to contaminate the seat and cause the safety valve to leak A leaking safety valve must be replaced Insufficient service clearance will make repairs more difficult and time consu...

Page 12: ...ith lockout capability 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 Imp...

Page 13: ...minal block TB 1 in the sterilizer power box Three phase power for vacuum pump must meet specifications on the equip ment drawing 3 phase service requires a clearly marked disconnect with lockout tagout capability located near the sterilizer Chamber leveled properly Door opens and closes smoothly Door locked switches adjusted correctly Chamber strainer in place Rack and shelves and or loading car ...

Page 14: ...3 mm L x 1911 mm H 60 Sterilizer Hinged Door 44 W x 75 1 2 L x 75 1 4 H 1118 mm W x 1918 mm L x 1911 mm H Sliding Door 70 W x 81 L x 75 1 4 H 1778 mm W x 2057 mm L x 1911 mm H 2 2 Technical Specifications 2 2 2 Weight Electric U S Controls 120 V 1 phase 2 A 60 hz VacuumPump 208 240 V 3 phase 6 A phase 60hz or 480 V 3 phase 3 A phase 60hz Electric OutsideUnitedKingdom Controls 230 V 1 phase 1 5 A 5...

Page 15: ...3 5 to 5 2 bar Consumption 36 Sterilizer 190 lb hr 86 kg hr 48 Sterilizer 255 lb hr 116 kg hr 60 Sterilizer 335 lb hr 152 kg hr Temperature 50 to 90 F 10 to 32 C Humidity 10 percent to 90 percent noncondensing Pollution Degree 2 Installation Category Overvoltage Category II A Weighted Sound Power Level 80 dBA maximum ...

Page 16: ...a wide range of education training programs designed to meet the educational needs of scientific industries Contact STERIS for details 3 1 General TECHNIQUES OF STERILIZATION 3 3 2 1 Prevacuum Cycle Table 3 1 Prevacuum Cycle Parameters Pressure Minimum Recommended Temperature Point Sterilize Time psig psia Minutes at Temperature 132 C 270 F 26 28 40 42 4 Minimum sterilize times are based on obtain...

Page 17: ...equired to bring the solution up to the sterilize temperature plus the time required to achieve sterilization NOTE Load probes and F0 option will allow you to optimize cycle times Table 3 3 Liquid Cycle Parameters No Load Probes WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD This sterilizer is not designed to process flam mable compounds WARNING It is inappropriate forahealthcarefacilitytoster ilize liquids for direct ...

Page 18: ... container or with the use of non vented closures requires a sterilizer specifically designed for that purpose When loading place small bottles in a separate basket to minimize sliding Always use side rails on the loading car to prevent containers or baskets from falling off For extremely large liquid loads a Dart Daily Air Removal Test warm up cycle may be required WARNING It is inappropriate for...

Page 19: ... the air However the object is now oriented so the air can flow out As the air flows out of the container it will be replaced by the steam The steam can now reach all surfaces and effect sterilization The best type of cycle for assuring sterilization of containers and of objects which contain lumens or tortuous paths is the prevacuum cycle In this process severalvacuumpulsesremovealloftheairfromth...

Page 20: ...gical Monitors RunaDart Bowie Dicktest cycledailybeforeprocessinganyloads Thefirst 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 Tests such as the Dart Daily Air Removal Test Bowie Dick are designed to document the removal of...

Page 21: ...itted to the sterilizer during the vacuum drawdowns Refer to appropriate cycle description in SECTION 6 of this manual After running a vacuum leak test a value or leak rate will be printed on the printer tape This value will help define a trend over a period of time if the integrity of the system begins to deteriorate i e allowing air to enter the system By running a vacuum leak test cycle daily o...

Page 22: ...zers 26 x 37 5 are steam jacketed sterilizers designed to process a variety of loads using saturated steam under pressure and mechanical or gravity air removal principles Sterilizer is equipped with a fully programmable microcomputer control system capable of storing process cycles for sterilizing hard goods lightly wrapped porous loads and liquid loads in vented containers The control systemmonit...

Page 23: ...e sterilizer are located behind the front cabinet panel Steamsupplyvalveislocatedabovethechamberdoor seeFigure4 2 water supply valve is located below the chamber door see Figure 4 2 IMPORTANT Both supply valves to the sterilizer should remain in the ON position at all times for normal unit operation Figure 4 2 Century Medium Sterilizer Controls Main Power Disconnect Switch Chamber Exhaust Valve se...

Page 24: ...l by touching pressing the appropriate touch sensitive areas on the display On each screen all rectangular outlined boxes are touch sensitive areas referred to as buttons see Figure 4 4 Refer to SECTION 5 CONTROL INTERFACE for further details on interfacing with the control system s touch screen 4 3 1 Touch Screen 9 GRAVITY CYCLE PHASE PURGE TIME LEFT IN PHASE 1 00 CHAMBER 32 0 C 00 0 psig PROJECT...

Page 25: ...r ID number the default cycle number and type and the programmed parameters for the cycle started NOTE Cycle count value may be changed in service mode In Cycle Performance During a cycle the generated printout lists the current time chamber pressure and chamber temperature at each transition point End of Cycle Performance Summary At the end of a cycle the generated printout lists number of cycles...

Page 26: ... the sterilizer see Figure 4 7 Cycleoperationcanbestarted monitored andabortedusingthis touch screen The touch screen display concurrently shows the same screen as the display at the load end of the sterilizer NOTE If sterilizer is equipped with optional dual control capability cycle value changesandotherprogramadjustmentscanalsobemadefromtheunloadend control panel Touch Screen Control Panel Acces...

Page 27: ...n 1 Unlock door by moving door lock control lever away from control column refer to Figure 4 8 2 Grasp door pull handle and swing door open Door Lock Control Lever Door Pull Handle Century Control Panel IMPORTANT Keep chamber door closed when the sterilizer is not in use Move Lever LEFT to Lock Move Lever RIGHT to Unlock ...

Page 28: ...Direction Of Door Movement When Closing Chamber Door Opening Sterilizer cabinet encloses path of door movement Press door control touch screen pads OPEN DOOR or CLOSE DOOR to operate the horizontal sliding door IMPORTANT Keep chamber door closed when the sterilizer is not in use Left hand door shown OPTIONS 1 S T E R I S S C I E N T I F I C STERILIZER PREPARED FOR STERIS SCIENTIFIC CUSTOMER Not Fo...

Page 29: ...ure in the sterilizer chamber Valve must remain open even after chamber pressure reaches 0 psig 4 When the pressure in the sterilizer chamber reaches 0 Open the second emergency exhaust valve This valve relieves the door seal Wait approxi mately three minutes for door seal to exhaust Valve must remain open 5 Using a towel or sterilizer loading mitt push the door in at each of the four corners This...

Page 30: ...sed for reference only and do not relate to the operating sequence of the screens Screen 0 is the standby screen the screen displayed when main power disconnect switch is first positioned to on and when sterilizer is in Standby mode The HEXAWAVE is the touch sensitive area on this screen Screen can be customized to include customer name and sterilizer identification number Refer to SECTION 10 OUT ...

Page 31: ...erto SECTION 8 PROGRAMMING CYCLE VALUES for instructions on programming the interlock feature NOTE If door is currently sealed the touch screen button will read UNSEAL DOOR Pressing this button will unseal door as programmed All processing and test cycles must be selected and started using the Cycle Select menu screens 2 and 3 After pressing CYCLESELECT on screen 1 screen 2 appears showing six pre...

Page 32: ...tton and LIQUID button NOTE Processing cycle parameters can be changed by the operator super visor Refer to SECTION 8 PROGRAMMING CYCLE VALUES 4 CYCLE PARAMETERS PREVIOUS START CYCLE Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 2 Pressing START CYCLE initiates the selected cycle and advances display to the first in cycle status screen 9 Refer to SECTION 6 STERILIZER OPERATION before running a proce...

Page 33: ...the second Cycle Select menu This screen shows three preprogrammed test cycles NOTE Test cycle parameters are fixed and cannot be changed by the operator supervisor LEAK TEST DART DART TEST WARMUP 3 CYCLE SELECT MAIN MENU STANDARD CYCLES Pressing STANDARD CYCLES returns display to screen 2 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 Pressing a test cycle button initiates the selected cycle and ...

Page 34: ...more information PressingandholdingPAPERFEEDcontinuallyadvancestheprinterpaper Refer to SECTION 9 for more information Pressing CHANGE VALUES provides access to the Change Values menu User may program the cycle values and sterilizer operating parameters fromtheChangeValuesmenu RefertoSECTION 8 PROGRAMMING CYCLE VALUES and SECTION 9 PROGRAMMING OPERATING PARAMETERS for further information Pressing ...

Page 35: ...ns display to screen 0 Refer to SECTION 10 for more information Pressing DISPLAY SENSORS allows user to view the current temperature and pressure readings Refer to SECTION 10 for more information Pressing SUPERVISORY provides access to the Supervisory mode Refer to SECTION 10 for more information Pressing SERVICE MODE provides access to the Service mode Refer to SECTION 10 for more information Pre...

Page 36: ...o the sterilizer are on see Figure 6 1 Close cabinet panel 4 Open printer access door Check that sufficient amount of printer paper is available Acoloredwarningstripeisvisiblewhenpaperrollisneartheend Refer to SECTION 11 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE if the paper roll needs replaced 6 WARNING SLIPPINGHAZ ARD To prevent falls keep floorsdrybyimmediatelywip ing up any spilled liquids or condensation in steril...

Page 37: ... be correctly entered before operator can use the sterilizer Refer to SECTION 7 ENTERING ACCESSCODE 6 RunaLeakTestcycle LeakTestmustberunatleastonceeachweek Refer to Leak Test Cycle Operation later in this section for instructions on running this cycle 7 Run a DART Warm up and a DART Test cycle DART Test must be run at leastonceaday Referto DARTWarm upCycleOperation and DARTTest Cycle Operation la...

Page 38: ...mberdoor b Remove load from chamber c Slideshelvesintochamber verifyingthatpositiondoesnotinterferewith dooroperation d Closechamberdoors e Transfer load to destination 6 2 Loading Unloading Sterilizer Rack and Shelves Figure 6 2 Chamber Loading Shelves Middle Shelf Lower Shelf WARNING BURNHAZARD Sterilizer rack shelves and loading car will be hot after cycleisrun Alwayswearpro tective gloves and ...

Page 39: ...n the front end of the transfer carriage with the end of the sterilizer See Figure6 3 4 Move carriage forward until latches engage with mating holes in chamber end frame 5 Verify that transfer carriage is securely latched by pulling transfer carriage backward transfercarriageshouldremainstationary 6 Oncetransfercarriageissecurelylatched releasetheloadingcarfromthe transfer carriage by lifting the ...

Page 40: ...3 OPTIONS 1 S T E R I S S C I E N T I F I C STERILIZER PREPARED FOR STERIS SCIENTIFIC CUSTOMER Not For Patient Use MAIN MENU CYCLE SELECT OPEN DOOR CLOSE DOOR 6 2 2 Loading Car Instructions Unloading 1 Openchamberdoor 2 Move transfer carriage forward until latches engage with track inside chamber 3 Verify that transfer carriage is latched to chamber end ring by pulling transfercarriagebackward tra...

Page 41: ...r automatically progresses through the following cycle phases NOTE If an alarm occurs during cycle operation refer to SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING for instructions on correcting the alarm condition NOTE Ifpowerislostduringcycleoperation cycleeithercontinuesinsame phase or aborts if seal pressure is below 5 psig 0 34 bar once power is restored Jacket Charge Jacket charges with steam to 1 less than th...

Page 42: ...ut of the current sterilizer chamber status Purge Steam flows through the chamber for the programmed time interval 9 PREVAC CYCLE PHASE PURGE TIME LEFT IN PHASE 1 00 CHAMBER 32 0 C 00 0 psig PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 32 30m s ABORT STATUS PRINT NOTE The projected cycle completion time shown on the display is estimated The control automatically evaluates the cycle progress and corrects the es...

Page 43: ...s drawn in the chamber to the programmedminimumpressureparameter 9 PREVAC CYCLE PHASE VACUUM PULSE 1 EXHAUSTING TO 10 0 inHg CHAMBER 75 0 C 8 0 inHg PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 29 40m s STATUS PRINT ABORT Pressing ABORT advances display to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status Pressing ABORT ...

Page 44: ...steam to jacket valve is regulated to maintain the chamber at the sterilize control temperature control temperature sterilize tem perature overdrivetemperature Pressing ABORT advances display to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status 9 PREVAC CYCLE PHASE STERILIZE TIME LEFT IN PHASE 4 00 CHAMBER 1...

Page 45: ...ry phase begins once vacuum level in chamber reaches the programmed vacuum dry point Chamber then continues to evacuate for the programmed time interval 9 PREVAC CYCLE PHASE DRY TIME LEFT IN PHASE 5 00 CHAMBER 83 5 C 10 0 inHg PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 05 30m s STATUS PRINT ABORT Pressing ABORT advances display to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT...

Page 46: ... 32 0 C 00 0 psig PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 00 20m s STATUS PRINT ABORT Pressing ABORT advances display to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status 7 PREVAC CYCLE PHASE COMPLETE OPEN DOOR S TO UNLOAD CHAMBER 32 0 C 00 0 psig STATUS PRINT ABORT 7 Once cycle is complete open chamber door and unl...

Page 47: ...YCLES advances display to screen 3 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 4 VerifycycleparameterslistedfortheselectedGravitycycleareacceptable Iflistedcycleparametersarenotacceptable pressPREVIOUSbuttonand refer to SECTION 8 PROGRAMMING CYCLE VALUES for instructions on changing cycleparameters Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 2 Pressing OPTIONS advances display to the first Out ...

Page 48: ...following cycle phases NOTE If an alarm occurs during cycle operation refer to SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING for instructions on correcting the alarm condition NOTE Ifpowerislostduringcycleoperation cycleeithercontinuesinsame phase or aborts if seal pressure is below 5 psig 0 34 Pbar once power is restored Jacket Charge Jacket charges with steam to 1 less than the pro grammedsterilizetemperature 6 CY...

Page 49: ...11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status NOTE The projected cycle completion time shown on the display is estimated The control automatically evaluates the cycle progress and corrects the estimated time at the beginning of each phase NOTE Current time chamber pressure and chamber temperature are printed at...

Page 50: ...ket valve is regulated to maintain the chamber at the sterilize control temperature control temperature sterilize tem perature overdrivetemperature 9 GRAVITY CYCLE PHASE STERILIZE TIME LEFT IN PHASE 15 00 CHAMBER 132 0 C 29 0 psig PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 44 00m s STATUS PRINT ABORT Pressing ABORT advances display to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS P...

Page 51: ... display to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status Pressing ABORT advances display to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status 9 GRAVITY CYCLE PHASE DRY TIME LEFT IN PHASE 30 00 CHAMBER 83 5 C 10 0 ...

Page 52: ...ATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status 7 GRAVITY CYCLE PHASE COMPLETE OPEN DOOR S TO UNLOAD CHAMBER 32 0 C 00 0 psig STATUS PRINT ABORT Pressing ABORT advances display to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status 7 Once cycle is complete open chamber door and unload ...

Page 53: ...ng liquids Use only vented closures UseonlyTypeIborosilicate glassbottles Do not allow hot bottles to bejolted thiscancausehot bottleexplosions 3 Press LIQUID button 2 CYCLE SELECT 1 PREVAC 4 PREVAC 2 GRAVITY 5 GRAVITY 3 LIQUID 6 LIQUID MAIN MENU TEST CYCLES 4 VerifycycleparameterslistedfortheselectedLiquidcycleareacceptable Iflistedcycleparametersarenotacceptable pressPREVIOUSbuttonand refer to S...

Page 54: ...gresses through the following cycle phases NOTE If an alarm occurs during cycle operation refer to SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING for instructions on correcting the alarm condition NOTE Ifpowerislostduringcycleoperation cycleeithercontinuesinsame phase or aborts if seal pressure is below 5 psig 0 34 Pbar once power is restored Jacket Charge Jacket charges with steam to 1 less than the pro grammedsteri...

Page 55: ...hamber status Purge Steam flows through the chamber for the programmed time interval 9 LIQUID CYCLE PHASE PURGE TIME LEFT IN PHASE 1 00 CHAMBER 32 0 C 00 0 psig PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 59 40m s STATUS PRINT ABORT NOTE The projected cycle completion time shown on the display is estimated The control automatically evaluates the cycle progress and corrects the estimated time at the beginning ...

Page 56: ...splay to screen 11 Refer to Aborting Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status 9 LIQUID CYCLE PHASE STERILIZE TIME LEFT IN PHASE 30 00 CHAMBER 121 0 C 19 0 psig PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 50 40m s STATUS PRINT ABORT Slow Exhaust Chamber is slowly exhausted until chamber pressure reaches 0 psig 0 bar Pressing ABORT advances...

Page 57: ... Cycles later in this section Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current sterilizer chamber status 9 LIQUID CYCLE PHASE VAPOR REMOVAL TIME LEFT IN PHASE 6 00 CHAMBER 90 0 C 0 2 inHg PROJECTED CYCLE COMPLETION TIME 05 40m s STATUS PRINT ABORT Complete Thecompletetonesoundsandthecyclesummaryandend of cycle messages are printed Pressing ABORT advances display to screen 11 Refer to Abor...

Page 58: ...ion to a qualified servicetechnicianbeforeus ing the sterilizer further According to AAMI stan dards a measured leak rate greater than 1 mm Hg minute indicates a problem with the sterilizer Refer the situation to a qualified ser vice technician before using the sterilizer further 6 6 Leak Test Cycle Operation TheVacuumLeakTestcycleisdesignedtomeasuretheintegrityofthesealed pressurevesselandassocia...

Page 59: ...n 13 3 Press TEST CYCLES button Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 4 To begin Leak Test press LEAK TEST 3 CYCLE SELECT LEAK TEST DART DART TEST WARMUP Pressing STANDARD CYCLES returns display to screen 2 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 MAIN MENU STANDARD CYCLES OPTIONS 1 S T E R I S S C I E N T I F I C STERILIZER PREPARED FOR STERIS SCIENTIFIC CUSTOMER Not For Patient Us...

Page 60: ...amber for 1 minute NOTE The projected cycle completion time shown on the display is estimated The control automatically evaluates the cycle progress and corrects the estimated time at the beginning of each phase NOTE Currenttime chamberpressureandchambertemperatureareprinted at each transition point VacuumPulse 1Exhaust Chamberisexhaustedto4psig 0 28Pbar Vacuum Pulse 1 Evacuate A vacuum is drawn i...

Page 61: ... in preparation for the DART Bowie Dick Test cycle Dart Warm up cycle is preprogrammed and cycle parameters are fixed and cannot be changed by the customer The Dart Warm up cycle should be run as the first cycle of the day prior to performing a DART Test cycle 1 Beforerunningthiscycle referto BeforeOperatingSterilizer atbeginning of this section NOTE If sterilizer is equipped with double doors the...

Page 62: ...erator to close door before continuing cycle operation Operator must reselect DART WARM UP after the door is closed NOTE If a cycle is started when the sterilizer has not been fully calibrated a display screen will appear indicating that the control is not calibrated Sterilizermustbecalibratedbyaqualifiedservicetechnicianbeforeprocess ing loads 5 Sterilizer automatically progresses through the fol...

Page 63: ...perature is equal to or greater than 132 C 270 F Chamber temperature is printed every 2 minutes or printed after each programmed print interval The steam to jacket valve is regulated to maintain the chamber at 132 8 C 271 F Duration of sterilize phase is approximately 3 1 2 minutes FastExhaust Chamberisexhausteduntilchamberpressurereaches4 psig 0 34 Pbar VacuumDry Avacuumisdrawninthechambertotheva...

Page 64: ...performingaDartTestcycle TheDartWarmupcycleshouldbecompletedpriortoperformingtheDartTest Refer to Dart Warmup Cycle Operation included in this section 1 Before running this cycle refer to refer to SECTION 6 1 BEFORE OPERATING STERILIZER 2 If necessary prepare a test pack as described under Constructing a Test Pack inSECTION 3 TECHNIQUES OF STERILIZATION 3 OpenchamberdoorandloadchamberwithDartpacko...

Page 65: ...nstructions on correcting the alarm condition NOTE If power is lost during cycle operation cycle either continues in the samephaseorabortsifsealpressureisbelow5psig 0 34Pbar oncepower is restored Jacket Charge Jacket charges with steam to 131 C 268 F Activate Seal Door seal fills with steam and expands against the sterilizer door opening forming an air tight seal Purge Steam flows through the cham...

Page 66: ... 10 Forward the exposed test pack to appropriate personnel for examination 6 9 Aborting Cycles Whilerunningaprocessingcycle itmaybenecessarytoend abort thecycle operation due to an incorrect cycle selection or a sterilizer malfunction A cycle can be aborted any time during normal unit operation If a cycle is aborted the operator supervisor must decide if the chamber load can be reprocessed To abor...

Page 67: ...INUE CYCLE resumes cycle operation at the point where it was interrupted Display returns to the corresponding in cycle status screen ABORT 10 GRAVITY CYCLE STATUS PRINT PHASE FAST EXHAUST FAST EXHAUST TO 2 0 psig CHAMBER 133 5 C 31 0 psig CYCLE ABORTED 10 GRAVITY CYCLE STATUS PRINT PHASE AIR BREAK TIME LEFT IN PHASE 1 00 CHAMBER 90 5 C 5 0 inHg CYCLE ABORTED Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a print...

Page 68: ...torafinalchancetocontinuewiththecurrentcycle in progress instead of aborting cycle operation 3 Press ABORT on screen 11 Printer records time the cycle was aborted If cycle is aborted while pressure is in the chamber cycle automatically advancestotheexhaustphase Controlsystemsafelyexhaustschamber and removes vapors before unsealing the chamber door If cycle is aborted while a vacuum is in the chamb...

Page 69: ...e to access Change Values menu NOTE Operator name and access codes are activated and assigned from the Supervisorymode RefertoSECTION 10 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS To operate sterilizer when the access code feature is activated 1 Press the HEXAWAVE on screen 0 7 1 Sterilizer Usage Locked Out 0 S T E R I S S C I E N T I F I C PREPARED FOR STERIS SCIENTIFIC CUSTOMER STERILIZER ID VACO1 Pressing RETURN ret...

Page 70: ...atormay now use the sterilizer as described in SECTION 6 STERILIZER OPERATION Pressing on numeric keypad moves the entry location to the left Pressing on numeric keypad moves the entry location to the right Pressing CANCEL returns display to screen 0 ENTER 1 S T E R I S S C I E N T I F I C STERILIZER PREPARED FOR STERIS SCIENTIFIC CUSTOMER MAIN MENU OPTIONS CYCLE SELECT 7 2 Change Values Menu Lock...

Page 71: ...If an operator button has not been assigned an access code the button will read DISABLED 4 Enter assigned four digit change values access code using the numeric keypad Once code is correctly entered press ENTER NOTE If incorrect code is entered pressing ENTER denies access to the Change Values menu and returns display to screen 13 Pressing on numeric keypad moves the entry location to the left Pre...

Page 72: ...modify the cycle values and sterilizer operating parameters Refer to SECTION 8 PROGRAMMING CYCLE VALUES and SECTION 9 PROGRAMMING OPERATING PARAMETERS fordetailsonusingtheChange Valuesmenu 14 CHANGE VALUES TOO LONG IN PHASE TIME DATE SETUP RETURN MAIN MENU NOTE Screen 14liststhosevaluesandparameterswhichcanbemodified by the operator If any of these values are locked out the corresponding button wi...

Page 73: ...revacuum Cycle Cycles 1 and 4 for sterilizing heat and moisture stabile materials utilizing vacuum assisted air removal process Purge Time 1 00 Pulses 4 Max Pressure 26 0 psig Min Pressure 10 0 inHg Sterilize Time 4 00 Sterilize Temp 132 0 C Overdrive 1 5 C Under Temp 1 0 C Over Temp 6 0 C Print Interval 2 min Vacuum Dry 10 0 inHg Dry Time 5 00 Interlock 2 Gravity Cycle Cycles 2 and 5 for steriliz...

Page 74: ...ANGE VALUES Printer records the date and time when Change Values option was selected 13 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS NEXT MAIN MENU STATUS CHANGE PRINT VALUES DUPLICATE DISPLAY PRINT VALUES PAPER PRINT FEED VALUES Pressing NEXT advances display to screen 87 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 NOTE If access code feature is activated an assigned four digit code must be correctly entered before o...

Page 75: ...NU returns display to screen 1 5 Refer to Change Values Procedure next in this section for a step by step example of changing the default Prevacuum cycle values The procedures for changing the Gravity and Liquid cycle values are the same with the exception that some values which can be programmed are different for each cycle 4 Screen 15 allows operator to select the cycle to be modified Pressing t...

Page 76: ... operator to validate the efficacy of the changed cycle 1 Access Cycle Menu Change Cycle Values screen 15 as described at the beginning of this section 2 Press PREVAC button 8 2 Change Values Procedure Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 14 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 15 CYCLE MENU CHANGE CYCLE VALUES RETURN MAIN MENU 1 PREVAC 4 PREVAC 2 GRAVITY 5 GRAVITY 3 LIQUID 6 LIQUID...

Page 77: ...SS 10 0 inHg NEXT MAIN MENU CYCLE MENU Pressing CYCLE NAME advances display to screen 77 This screen allows operator to enter a custom name for the selected cycle Enter customized cycle name maximum of eight characters using the alpha numeric keypad Cycle name appears on display as it is being entered NOTE Custom cycle name appears inside the corresponding touch screenbuttononscreens 2and 15 along...

Page 78: ...RN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SET PURGE TIME 01 00 Minutes Seconds The purge time is the amount of time spent in the purge phase Pressing PULSES advances display to screen 29 Enter number of pulses using the numeric keypad Number appears on display as it is being entered 29 CHANGE VALUES PULSES RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SET NUMBER OF PULSES 04 The number of pulses is the total number of vacuum pulses in...

Page 79: ...X PRESS RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SET MAX PRESS 26 0 psig The max press is the pressure level that the charge pulses will reach Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the cursor to the left or right respectively Pressing RETURN saves the changed cycle value and returns display to screen 20 Pressing MIN PRESS advances display to screen 30 Enter minimum pressure value using the numeric keypad Allowabl...

Page 80: ...ER TIME advances display to screen 32 Enter sterilize time using the numeric keypad Time appears on display as it is being entered Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 20 Pressing NEXT advances display to screen 22 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the cursor to the left or right respectively Pressing RETURN saves the changed cycle value and ...

Page 81: ...er an in range cycle value Pressing OVERDRIVE advances display to screen 34 Enter overdrive temperatureusingthenumerickeypad Temperatureappearsondisplay as it is being entered 34 CHANGE VALUES OVERDRIVE SET OVERDRIVE 0 8 C The overdrive plus the sterilize temp is the control temp during the sterilize phase RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 33 CHANGE VALUES STER TEMP SET STER TEMP 132 0 C The sterilize te...

Page 82: ...er temp alarm occurs If the alarm clears the sterilize time will RESTART Pressing STERILIZE TIME RESUME will program control to resume the sterilize phase time once the alarm clears Pressing OVER TEMP advances display to screen 36 Enter over temperature value using the numeric keypad Temperature appears on display as it is being entered Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the cursor to the left or...

Page 83: ...screen 1 22 CHANGE VALUES 1 PREVAC PREVAC PRINT INT 2 min VACUUM DRY 10 0 inHg DRY TIME 5 00 INTERLOCK 2 PressingPRINTINTadvancesdisplaytoscreen 118 Enterprintinterval using the numeric keypad Minimum print interval is 1 minute Time appears on display as it is being entered PREVIOUS MAIN MENU CYCLE MENU 118 CHANGE VALUES PRINT INTERVAL RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SET PRINT INTERVAL 02 min The print...

Page 84: ...es the cursor to the left or right respectively Pressing RETURN saves the changed cycle value and returns display to screen 22 37 CHANGE VALUES VACUUM DRY RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SET VACUUM DRY 10 0 inHg The vacuum dry parameter is the vacuum level when the dry time will start Pressing DRY TIME advances display to screen 38 Enter dry time using the numeric keypad Time appears on the display as ...

Page 85: ...re 3 2 for switch location Door B is located on the opposite end 0 No interlocks Either door can be used to load and unload the sterilizer Both doors can be open at the same time At end of cycle both doors are automatically unsealed 1 Door A is designated as the operating end OE Sterilizer must be loaded from door A and can be unloaded from door A or door B Atendofcycle operatormustmanuallyunsealt...

Page 86: ... end NOE door cannot be opened until a complete cycle is run If the NOE door is opened the OE door cannot be opened until the NOE door is closed and sealed 5 Door A is designated as the operating end OE door Sterilizer must be loaded and unloaded from door A door B is locked out At end of cycle door A is automatically unsealed 6 Door B is designated as the operating end OE door Sterilizer must be ...

Page 87: ...play to screen 1 15 CYCLE MENU CHANGE CYCLE VALUES MAIN MENU 1 PREVAC 4 PREVAC 2 GRAVITY 5 GRAVITY 3 LIQUID 6 LIQUID RETURN 9 From screen 14 the sterilizer operating parameters i e Too Long In Phase Time Date and Setup can be changed Refer to SECTION 9 PROGRAMMING OPERATING PARAMETERS for details After all changes are completed press RETURN button Control exits the Change Values option saving all ...

Page 88: ...er to SECTION 10 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS for information on the other options listed on screen 13 Press MAIN MENU to return display to main menu screen 1 13 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS NEXT MAIN MENU STATUS CHANGE PRINT VALUES DUPLICATE DISPLAY PRINT VALUES PAPER PRINT FEED VALUES ...

Page 89: ...NG CYCLE VALUES 9 1 Access Change Values Menu 1 S T E R I S S C I E N T I F I C STERILIZER PREPARED FOR STERIS SCIENTIFIC CUSTOMER MAIN MENU CYCLE SELECT OPTIONS 2 Press CHANGE VALUES Printer records the date and time when Change Values option was selected NEXT MAIN MENU Pressing NEXT advances display to screen 87 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 13 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS STATUS CHANGE...

Page 90: ...LONG IN PHASE TIME DATE SETUP RETURN MAIN MENU 4 ToexitChangeValuesoption pressRETURNonscreen 14 Controlsaves all changes made and display returns to screen 13 Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 Sterilizer uses the programmed time and date for all printout messages To adjust time and date 1 Access Change Values menu screen 14 as described at...

Page 91: ...ng MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 4 Press DATEbutton Enterdateusingthenumerickeypad Dateappearson display as it is being entered SET TIME AND DATE 39 AM PM MIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RETURN MAIN MENU TIME 00 00 AM Hr Mn DATE 00 00 00 Mo Da Yr TIME 00 00 AM Hr Mn DATE 00 00 00 Mo Da Yr 5 Once correct time and date have been entered press RETURN on screen 39 Control saves all changes made printe...

Page 92: ...ME DATE Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 3 Screen 40 is the first of two menu screens which list the phase and its currently set value To change any of the listed values parameters press the corresponding button NOTE A definition of each value parameter is given on the corresponding display screen Pressing RETURN saves all changed paramete...

Page 93: ...ered Pressing EXHAUST advances display to screen 42 Enter exhaust phase value using the numeric keypad Value appears on display as it is being entered Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the cursor to the left or right respectively Pressing RETURN saves the changed parameter and returns display to screen 40 42 CHANGE VALUES TOO LONG IN EXHAUST RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SET TOO LONG IN EXHAUST 30 ...

Page 94: ...s press the corresponding button NOTE A definition of each value parameter is given on the corresponding display screen 53 CHANGE TOO LONG IN PHASE PARAMETERS TOO LONG IN AIR BREAK 30 00 DOOR SEAL 30 00 DOOR UNSEAL 30 00 JACKET CHARGE 30 00 RETURN PREVIOUS MAIN MENU Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 40 Pressing RETURN saves all changed parameters and returns display to screen 14 Pressing...

Page 95: ...ntered 55 CHANGE VALUES TOO LONG IN DOOR UNSEAL RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SET TOO LONG IN DOOR UNSEAL 30 00 Minutes Seconds The too long in door unseal is the allowable amount of time that the door has to unseal before an alarm occurs PressingJACKETCHARGEadvancesdisplaytoscreen 59 Enterjacket chargephasevalueusingthenumerickeypad Valueappearsondisplay as it is being entered 59 CHANGE VALUES TOO L...

Page 96: ...O LONG IN AIR BREAK 30 00 DOOR SEAL 30 00 DOOR UNSEAL 30 00 JACKET CHARGE 30 00 PREVIOUS MAIN MENU RETURN Sterilizerusesthesetupoptionstoassignthetemperatureandpressureunits control volume of audible signals control utilities sterilizer shutdown feature and control printer functions 1 Access Change Values menu screen 14 as described at the beginning of this section 2 Press SETUP 9 4 Setup Pressing...

Page 97: ...lwilluseforalldisplayandprintoutmessages Defaultpressure unit is psig inHg default temperature unit is degrees Celsius C 1 Press TEMP PRES UNITS on screen 50 9 4 1 Temp Pres Units 50 SETUP RETURN MAIN MENU TEMP PRES PRINT UNITS FORMAT AUDIBLE DUPLICATE SIGNALS PRINT UTILITY TURN OFF SHUTDOWN PRINTER Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 14 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 2 To ch...

Page 98: ...required if pressure unit is changed Pressing CANCEL returns display to screen 56 without changing the current setting Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 4 To change the programmed temperature unit press TEMPERATURE button Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 50 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 56 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE UNITS RETURN MAIN MENU PRESSURE TEMPERATURE 57 PR...

Page 99: ...is not required if temperature unit is changed Pressing CANCEL returns display to screen 56 without changing the current setting Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 58 TEMPERATURE UNITS CELSIUS CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT CANCEL MAIN MENU 6 Oncepressureandtemperatureunitshavebeenselected pressRETURN on screen 56 Control saves all changes made and display returns to screen 50 Pressing MAIN MENU r...

Page 100: ...AUDIBLE DUPLICATE SIGNALS PRINT UTILITY TURN OFF SHUTDOWN PRINTER Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 14 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 2 Select the signal to be changed by pressing the appropriate button ALARM tone sounded during abnormal alarm conditions END OF CYCLE tone sounded when cycle operation is complete TOUCHPAD tonesoundedwheneveratouchscreenbuttonispressed 49 AUD...

Page 101: ...TE Alarm signal tone cannot be turned off Once signal tone is selected press RETURN to return display to screen 49 45 AUDIBLE SIGNAL MEDIUM OFF HIGH LOW MEDIUM RETURN MAIN MENU Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 4 Once all signals have been adjusted press RETURN on screen 49 Control saves all changes made and display returns to screen 50 49 AUDIBLE SIGNALS ALARM TOUCHPAD END OF CYCLE M...

Page 102: ...Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 14 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 2 Press YES to select the utility shutdown option 180 AUTOMATIC UTILITY SHUTDOWN NO DO YOU WISH TO HAVE AN AUTOMATIC UTILITY SHUTDOWN YES Pressing NO refuses the utility shutdown option and returns display to screen 50 181 UTILITY SHUTDOWN SELECTION SAME TIMES FOR EACH WEEKDAY DIFFERENT TIMES FOR EACH WEEKD...

Page 103: ...timeusingthenumeric keypad Time appears on display as it is being entered Once time is entered press AM PM or MIL to correctly identify the time NOTE If the sterilizer is running a cycle when the programmed utility shutdown time occurs the sterilizer completes the cycle before shutting off its utilities The sterilizer can be manually restarted at any time during the utility shutdown period by pres...

Page 104: ...isplay returns to screen 181 3 Press RESTART TIME button Enter restart time using the numeric keypad Time appears on display as it is being entered Once time is entered press AM PM or MIL to correctly identify the time Different Times For Each Weekday Monday Friday 1 Press DIFFERENT TIMES FOR EACH WEEKDAY on screen 181 2 Screen 184 allows operator to program a different shutdown period for Pressin...

Page 105: ...WAVE on screen 0 4 Press RESTART TIME button Enter restart time using the numeric keypad Time appears on display as it is being entered Once time is entered press AM PM or MIL to correctly identify the time Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the cursor to the left or right respectively Pressing RETURN saves the changed value and returns display to screen 184 SET SHUTDOWN RESTART TIMES 182 AM PM M...

Page 106: ...M 6 Once shutdown periods are entered for each weekday press RETURN on screen 184 Display returns to screen 181 2 PressSHUTDOWNTIMEbutton Entershutdowntimeusingthenumeric keypad Time appears on display as it is being entered Once time is entered press AM PM or MIL to correctly identify the time Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the cursor to the left or right respectively Pressing RETURN saves t...

Page 107: ...any time during the utility shutdown period by pressing CANCEL SHUTDOWN on screen 183 181 UTILITY SHUTDOWN SELECTION SAME TIMES FOR EACH WEEKDAY DIFFERENT TIMES FOR EACH WEEKDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the cursor to the left or right respectively Pressing RETURN saves the changed value and returns display to screen 184 SET SHUTDOWN RESTART TIMES 182 AM PM MIL 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 108: ...TURNonscreen 182 Control saves the changed values and display returns to screen 181 Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the cursor to the left or right respectively Pressing RETURN saves the changed value and returns display to screen 184 9 4 4 Print Format This setup option allows selection of the format in which the cycle data will be printed during cycle operation 1 Press PRINT FORMAT on screen...

Page 109: ...VALUES forprogramming the Print Interval Pressing FULL provides a one line printout listing phase code time chamber temperature and chamber pressure in an abbreviated format see Figure 9 2 Printout is generated at each transition point during the cycle and at set interval points during the sterilize phase This abbrevi ated version of the cycle printout reduces paper usage 3 Onceprintformatisselect...

Page 110: ...IN MENU returns display to screen 1 2 Press YES to automatically generate a complete duplicate printout on completion of each cycle The duplicate printout provides the cycle data in the same format as the in cycle printout First line of the additional printout will always read DUPLICATE PRINT Display automatically returns to screen 50 once a selection is made Pressing NO refuses the duplicate prin...

Page 111: ...ate any printer functions NOTE Printer should be turned on if cycle records are necessary Pressing RETURN saves the changed setup value and returns display to screen 14 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 NOTE If printer is currently turned off the touch screen button will read TURN ON PRINTER Pressing this button will turn on the printer and record the time and date when Turn On Printe...

Page 112: ...izer is not running a cycle To access any of the listed functions refer to the description included in this section titled the same as the button on screen 13 Pressing CYCLE SELECT advances display to the first Cycle Select menu screen 2 1 S T E R I S S C I E N T I F I C STERILIZER PREPARED FOR STERIS SCIENTIFIC CUSTOMER MAIN MENU CYCLE SELECT OPTIONS 13 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS STATUS CHANGE PRINT VA...

Page 113: ...te a printout listing the current temperature and pressure in the sterilizer chamber at the time the button was pressed see Figure 10 1 10 2 Status Print 87 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS PREVIOUS SUPER VISORY DISPLAY SERVICE SENSORS MODE STANDBY MAIN MENU Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 13 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS NEXT MAIN MENU STATUS CHANGE PRINT ...

Page 114: ...ALUES DUPLICATE DISPLAY PRINT VALUES PAPER PRINT FEED VALUES Paper Feed is used to manually advance the printer paper PressPAPERFEEDonscreen 13toautomaticallyadvancetheprinterpaper up by one line To continually advance printer paper press and hold PAPER FEED Paper will continually advance until button is released Pressing NEXT advances display to screen 87 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to scr...

Page 115: ... the ChangeValuesoption 13 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS NEXT MAIN MENU STATUS CHANGE PRINT VALUES DUPLICATE DISPLAY PRINT VALUES PAPER PRINT FEED VALUES Pressing NEXT advances display to screen 87 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 10 5 Change Values 10 6 Display Values Display Values is used to view the current programmed cycle values and sterilizer operating parameters 1 Press DISPLAY VALUES...

Page 116: ... CYCLES SETUP RETURN MAIN MENU 3 To exit the Display Values option press RETURN on screen 79 Display returns to the first Out of cycle Options menu screen 13 Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 10 6 1 Cycles To view the values currently programmed for a particular cycle 1 Press CYCLES on screen 79 79 DISPLAY VALUES TOO LONG IN PHASE TIME DATE...

Page 117: ...lues screen appears listing some of the current cycle values programmed for the selected cycle Press NEXT to view more programmed values for the selected cycle RETURN MAIN MENU Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 79 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 Pressing CYCLE MENU returns display to screen 93 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 94 DISPLAY VALUES 1 PREVAC PREVAC C...

Page 118: ...START OVER TEMP 6 0 C PRINT INT 2 min Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to first values screen shown Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 PREVIOUS MAIN MENU NEXT 5 The last values screen appears listing the remaining cycle values pro grammed for the selected cycle After viewing the cycle values press CYCLE MENU on the last values screen Display returns to screen 93 98 DISPLAY VALUES 1 PR...

Page 119: ...IME DATE on screen 79 10 6 2 Time Date 79 DISPLAY VALUES RETURN MAIN MENU TOO LONG IN PHASE TIME DATE 2 Screen 88 lists the current time and date programmed in the sterilizer control at the moment the TIME DATE button was pressed Afterviewingtimeanddate pressRETURNonscreen 88 Displayreturns to screen 79 Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 88 ...

Page 120: ...erilizer control After viewing values press RETURN on screen 89 Display returns to screen 79 89 DISPLAY TOO LONG IN PHASE TIMES Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 MAIN MENU RETURN TOO LONG IN CHARGE 30 00 m s STERILIZE 30 00 m s EXHAUST 30 00 m s EVACUATE 30 00 m s AIR BREAK 30 00 m s DOOR SEAL 30 00 m s DOOR UNSEAL 30 00 m s JACKET CHARGE 30 00 m s To view the current programmed setup...

Page 121: ... Press NEXT to view remaining programmed setup values 102 UTILITY SHUTDOWN TIMES PREVIOUS MAIN MENU NEXT Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 90 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 DAY RESTART SHUTDOWN SUNDAY 6 00 00 AM 7 00 00 PM MONDAY 6 00 00 AM 7 00 00 PM TUESDAY 6 00 00 AM 7 00 00 PM WEDNESDAY 6 00 00 AM 7 00 00 PM THURSDAY 6 00 00 AM 7 00 00 PM FRIDAY 6 00 00 AM 7 00 00 PM ...

Page 122: ...PLAY PRINT VALUES PAPER PRINT FEED VALUES Pressing NEXT advances display to screen 87 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 2 Press ALL VALUES Control automatically generates a printout of all the programmed values cycle values for all six processing cycles and all sterilizer operating parameters Display automatically returns to screen 13 once a print values selection is made 91 PRINT VAL...

Page 123: ...y automatically returns to screen 13 once a print values selection is made Pressing NEXT advances display to screen 87 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 91 PRINT VALUES RETURN MAIN MENU ALL VALUES ALL VALUES CHANGED A PARTICULAR CYCLE 1 Press PRINT VALUES on screen 13 10 7 3 A Particular Cycle Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 ...

Page 124: ...play to screen 1 3 Press cycle button corresponding to the cycle and cycle values you wish to print out Control automatically generates a printout of the cycle values programmed for the selected cycle Displayautomaticallyreturnstoscreen 13onceacyclebuttonisselected 117 PRINT VALUES MAIN MENU RETURN Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 91 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 1 PREVAC...

Page 125: ... the sterilizer will not be used for an extended period of time e g overnight 1 Press STANDBY on screen 87 87 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS PREVIOUS SUPER VISORY DISPLAY SERVICE SENSORS MODE MAIN MENU STANDBY 2 All valves to the sterilizer are automatically shut off and display returns to screen 0 Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 Pressing HEXAWAV...

Page 126: ... lists the readings recorded by the sterilizer pressure and temperature sensors at the time the DISPLAY SENSORS button was pressed After viewing press RETURN Display returns to screen 87 92 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE DISPLAY CHAMBER PRESSURE 00 0 psig CHAMBER TEMPERATURE 32 0 C JACKET TEMPERATURE 115 0 C WASTE TEMPERATURE 80 0 C REFER TEMPERATURE 32 0 C MAIN MENU RETURN Pressing MAIN MENU returns di...

Page 127: ...Y on screen 87 10 10 Supervisory 87 OUT OF CYCLE OPTIONS PREVIOUS MAIN MENU SUPER VISORY DISPLAY SERVICE SENSORS MODE Pressing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 2 Enterfour digitsupervisoryaccesscodeusingthenumerickeypad Default access code is 000 Once code is correctly entered press ENTER Printer records the date and time when Supervisory mode wa...

Page 128: ...double doors press NEXT on screen 51 51 SUPERVISORY CONTROL CHANGE CHANGE CUSTOMER NAME ACCESS CODES CHANGE DISPLAY STERILIZER ID ACCESS CODES DEFAULT RS 232 VALUES INTERFACE MAIN MENU RETURN NEXT Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 87 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display screen 1 5 Screen 61allowssupervisortooverridetheprogrammedinterlocksetting To perform this function refer to Override Inte...

Page 129: ... CHANGE CHANGE CUSTOMER NAME ACCESS CODES CHANGE DISPLAY STERILIZER ID ACCESS CODES DEFAULT RS 232 VALUES INTERFACE Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 87 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display screen 1 2 Enter customer name using the alpha numeric keypad Customer name appears at bottom of display as it is being entered Once name is correctly entered press RETURN Control saves the changed name a...

Page 130: ...ORY CONTROL RETURN MAIN MENU CHANGE CHANGE CUSTOMER NAME ACCESS CODES CHANGE DISPLAY STERILIZER ID ACCESS CODES DEFAULT RS 232 VALUES INTERFACE 2 Enter identification name using the alpha numeric keypad Identification name appears at bottom of display as it is being entered Once name is correctly entered press RETURN Control saves the changed name and returns display to screen 51 17 STERILIZER ID ...

Page 131: ...on allows supervisor to activate the access code feature and program the separate four digit codes which will limit usage of the sterilizer access to the Change Values menu and access to the Supervisory mode Once the access code feature is activated the assigned four digit code must be correctly entered on the touch screen before the control will advance Change Values Access Codes Toactivateandass...

Page 132: ...on and returns display to screen 48 NOTE Access code feature cannot be individually activated for each operator Once the access code feature is activated all designated opera tors must enter their assigned access code before advancing 4 Access to the Change Values menu can be limited to six authorized operators A separate access code can be programmed for each operator To change an operator s name...

Page 133: ... V W X Y Z SPACE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RETURN OPERATOR NAME Pressing or moves the cursor to the left or right respectively 6 Enter the old access code access code currently programmed for the selected operator using the numeric keypad Access code appears on display as it is being entered Once the old code is correctly entered press ENTER NOTE Default access code is 0000 Pressing or on numeric keypad...

Page 134: ...ESS CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CANCEL ENTER THE NEW ACCESS CODE ENTER 8 Screen 111 allows supervisor to designate which values can not be changed by the operator To lock out a specific value press the corresponding values button For example Press SETUP to prevent the operator from changing the setup values Once pressed the values button reads LOCKOUT NOTE Pressing CYCLES advances display to screen 1...

Page 135: ...sing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 1 MILLER 4 DISABLED 2 THOMPSON 5 DISABLED 3 DISABLED 6 DISABLED 126 OPERATOR ACCESS MAIN MENU RETURN 10 Afterallaccesscodeshavebeenentered pressRETURNonscreen 48 Display returns to screen 51 Sterilizer Operation Access Codes Toactivateandassignaccesscodeswhichpreventthesterilizerfrombeing operated 1 Press CHANGE ACCESS CODES on screen 51 51 SUPERVISORY CO...

Page 136: ...T THE STERILIZER FROM BEING OPERATED YES NOTE Access code feature cannot be individually activated for each operator Once the access code feature is activated all designated opera tors must enter their assigned access code before advancing 4 Sterilizer usage can be limited to six authorized operators A separate access code can be programmed for each operator To change an operator s name and access...

Page 137: ...TOR NAME Pressing or moves the cursor to the left or right respectively 6 Enter the old access code access code currently programmed for the selected operator using the numeric keypad Access code appears on display as it is being entered Once the old code is correctly entered press ENTER NOTE Default access code is 0000 83 STERILIZER OPERATION ACCESS CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CANCEL ENTER THE OLD A...

Page 138: ...ng CANCEL returns display to screen 48 without changing the current access code Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 87 8 Once access codes have been entered for all designated operators press RETURN on screen 126 Control saves all changes made and display returns to screen 48 The operator will now be required to enter the new access code before ...

Page 139: ...ME ACCESS CODES CHANGE DISPLAY STERILIZER ID ACCESS CODES DEFAULT RS 232 VALUES INTERFACE Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 51 2 Press SUPERVISORY NOTE AccesscodeisalwaysactivatedforentryintotheSupervisorymode 48 ACCESS CODE SELECTION RETURN MAIN MENU CHANGE VALUES STERILIZER SUPERVISORY Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 pressing ...

Page 140: ... ENTER THE OLD ACCESS CODE ENTER Pressing CANCEL returns display to screen 48 Pressing or on numeric keypad moves the entry location to the left or right respectively 4 Enter the new access code using the numeric keypad New access code appears on display as it is being entered Once the new code is correctly entered press ENTER Control saves the changes made and returns display to screen 48 85 SUPE...

Page 141: ...ACCESS CODE SELECTION MAIN MENU CHANGE VALUES STERILIZER SUPERVISORY RETURN Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 87 This function allows supervisor to view the access codes currently pro grammed for each operator 1 Press DISPLAY ACCESS CODES on screen 51 10 10 5 Display Access Codes 51 SUPERVISORY CONTROL RETURN MAIN MENU CHANGE CHANGE CUSTOMER NAME ACCESS CODES CHANGE DISPLAY STERILIZER ID A...

Page 142: ...ange Values access codes Pressing RETURN returns display to screen 51 3 Screen 46 now lists the six operator names and corresponding access codesprogrammedtoprevententryintotheChangeValuesmenu Current setting of the access code feature enabled turned on or disabled turned off appears under the screen title Afterviewingaccesscodes press RETURN Displayreturnstoscreen 51 46 CHANGE VALUES ACCESS CODES...

Page 143: ...ceive the downloaded cycle data Select the correct device by pressing the appro priate button Current device setting appears under the screen title Display automatically returns to screen 51 once a device is selected 60 RS 232 INTERFACE TO COMPUTER TO COMPUTER TO PRINTER CANCEL Pressing CANCEL returns display to screen 51 Tosetupcomputerinterface pluganullmodemRS 232cablefromCOM1 of the sterilizer...

Page 144: ... each door allowing both load and unload end doors to be open at the same time 61 SUPERVISORY CONTROL MAIN MENU PREVIOUS PRESS OVERRIDE INTERLOCKS TO ALLOW BOTH DOORS TO BE OPEN AT THE SAME TIME PRESS ANY OTHER BUTTON TO CANCEL OVERRIDE 3 To exit override option press PREVIOUS on screen 61 Display returns to screen 51 61 SUPERVISORY CONTROL MAIN MENU PRESS OVERRIDE INTERLOCKS TO ALLOW BOTH DOORS T...

Page 145: ...ssing PREVIOUS returns display to screen 13 Pressing MAIN MENU returns display to screen 1 2 Access to the Service mode should be limited to authorized service technicians only Refer to STERIS Maintenance Procedures P 764326 797 for information on the Service mode Press CANCEL to return display to the second Out of cycle Options menu screen 87 332 AN ACCESS CODE IS REQUIRED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENT...

Page 146: ...er year 2 0 DOORASSEMBLY EACHDOORONADOUBLE DOORUNIT 2 1 Verify proper door and door proximity switch operation Adjust switch s if needed 6x per year 2 2 Check condition of door gasket for wear and tear Replace as needed 6x per year 2 3 Verify proper tension on power door cable sliding door units only 6x per year 3 0 VALVES 3 1 Verify each hand valve operates smoothly check valve packing for leaks ...

Page 147: ...6x per year 5 8 Replace fan filter 1x per year 5 9 Check all service settable values in Service Test Mode for factory recommended settings Verify functional operation of each valve using the Service Test Mode 1x per year 5 10 Verify temperature displays printouts with potentiometer 6x per year 5 9 Verify temperature and pressure settings as described in Maintenance Manual 1x per year 6 0 SAFETY TE...

Page 148: ...or a Remove shelves from rack b Usea1 8 hexwrenchtoloosen butnotremove thesetscrewsatthefront of the rack assembly c Remove the rack assembly from the chamber Double Door a Remove shelves from rack b Use a 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 Chamber must be at room temperature sterilizer off a...

Page 149: ...olution may puddle in the bottom of the chamber OR 4 Should these detergents be unavailable you may use a hot solution of 15 mL approximately 1 tablespoon of tri sodium phosphate to 500 mL approximately1 pint of hot water 5 Open door and place strainer back in drain Contact your local STERIS repre sentative CAUTION Never use a wire brush abrasives or steel wool on door and chamber assembly Donotus...

Page 150: ... access door and remove old paper roll gently pulling any remaining tape up and out of printer The printer paper roll should be changed whenever a colored stripe is visible on one or both edges of the printout paper 11 2 2 Change Printer Paper Roll 1 Tear paper between take up spool and printer 3 Pull off right end of spool and remove used paper roll from spindle ...

Page 151: ...nsert new paper roll 7 Press PAPER FEED touch screen pad on display until paper advances through printer and ink cartridge exiting the front 8 Continue pressing PAPER FEED or pull paper gently until about 46 cm 18 of paper hangs out of printer Insert end of paper into slot of take up spool then replace right end of spool ...

Page 152: ...Reinstall take up spool on magnetic idler Manually roll up slack paper The printer ink cartridge should be changed as soon as the type on printouts is light or faded and before print outs become difficult to read 11 2 3 Change Printer Ink Cartridge 2 Open access door then press on right end of ink cartridge until left end of cartridge pops out of the printer ...

Page 153: ...y as before making sure paper slides between ink cartridge housing and ink ribbon 5 Retighten ribbon by rotating wheel on left side of car tridge 1 4 turn Then see Changing Paper Roll steps 8 through 10 to reinstall take up spool 4 Install left end of cartridge first then push right end in as shown snapping it into place ...

Page 154: ...ess 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 Attempttoclosethedoor Ifthedoorsticksorwillnotfullycloseatanypoint in its travel check to make sure the seal has been fully pressed into the groove b Run a shortened test cycle to determine if the door seals adequately If steam...

Page 155: ...LMNOP 1234 02 P Part Number Lot Index Cure Year Manufacturer Quarter Code The lot index and cure quarter are struck off during manufacturing The first characters in sequence not struck are those used for identification For example ABCDEFHGIJKLMNOP 1234 02 P The cure date is 3rd Quarter 2002 The lot is 02C Reference Indicator Enlarged Use flat tool with rounded edges such as a non serrated table kn...

Page 156: ...vice 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 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 1 1 Typical Alarm Screen WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND OR EQUIP MENT DAMAGE HAZARD Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by fully qualified s...

Page 157: ...R MALFUNCTION REPAIR 3 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S09 REPAIR S02 4 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 206 TOO LONG IN CHARGE SERVICE ABORT EXIT MODE STATUS PAPER PRINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO COMPLETE CYCLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK STEAM ...

Page 158: ...F ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE STATUS ALARM 200 TOO LONG IN EXHAUST SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO COMPLETE CYCLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK WATER SUPPLY VALVE IF CLOSED OPEN VALVE 3 IF ALARM RECURS ABORT CYCLE AND CALL SERVICE STATUS ALARM 202 TOO LONG IN EVACUATION ABORT Alarm Description Screen with Operator Instructions ...

Page 159: ...ription Screens with Service Instructions EXIT STATUS PAPER MORE PRINT FEED HELP STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 203 TOO LONG IN EVACUATION CHAMBER DID NOT REACH REQUIRED VACUUM LEVEL WITHIN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1 WATER PRESSURE LESS THAN 30 psig CHECK WATER SUPPLY PIPING 2 CHAMBER DRAIN STRAINER PLUGGED CLEAN 3 CHECK VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR 4 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR 5 DOOR SE...

Page 160: ...UNCTION REPAIR S01 3 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON PAPER SERVICE EXIT FEED MODE STATUS PAPER PRINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP STATUS ALARM 223 UNDER STERILIZE TEMPERATURE CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESTART STERILIZE TIMER AND CONTINUE CYCLE AFTER SET TEMP IS REACHED OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS CA...

Page 161: ...09 REPAIR S02 4 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON SERVICE STATUS PAPER EXIT MODE PRINT FEED Alarm Description Screen with Operator Instructions NOTE The control temperature is the value the sterilizer maintains during the sterilize phase This value is 2 C above the cycle steril izetemperaturesetpoint Theover temperature value is added to the control temperatur...

Page 162: ...AUST OR AIR BREAK CHAMBER TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE STEAM PRESSURE IN DOOR SEAL BELOW 5 psig CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1 SEAL PRESSURE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CHECK PS1 PS2 CONNECTIONS READJUST PS1 PS2 REPAIR PS1 PS2 2 SEAL NOT ACTIVATED CHECK SEAL STEAM CHECK SEAL EXHAUST 3 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S35 S36 STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 208 DOOR UNSE...

Page 163: ...CORRECTION 1 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S40 2 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S03 3 CHAMBER STEAM TRAP MALFUNCTION REPAIR 4 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON PAPER CLEAR EXIT FEED ALARM Chamber Pressure Temperature Failure Continued Alarm Description Screen with Service Instructions Screen with Operator Instructions STATUS SERVICE INFO CHAMBER 220 PRE...

Page 164: ... INFORMATION 244 EXHAUST RATE TOO SLOW CHAMBEREXHAUSTEDSLOWER THAN THE EXPECTED RATE CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1 SOLENDOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S40 2 SOLENMOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S03 3 CHAMBER STEAM TRAP MALFUNCTION REPAIR 4 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON PAPER CLEAR EXIT FEED ALARM Occurs if liquid cycle slow exhaust rate is too slow 12 2 10 Exhaust ...

Page 165: ... LS6 2 SEAL NOT ACTIVATED CHECK SEAL STEAM CHECK SEAL EXHAUST 3 SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION REPAIR S35 S36 PAPER CLEAR EXIT FEED ALARM Reference Deviation Alarm Continued STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 250 REFERENCE CHAMBERDEVIATION DEVIATION BETWEEN REFERENCE AND CHAMBER PROBE IS MORE THAN 1 C CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1 LOOSE CONNECTION IN PROBE WIRING REPAIR 2 CHAMBER REFERENCE PROBE FAILED REPLACE RECA...

Page 166: ... 1 DOOR SWITCH MALFUNCTION CHECK LS1 LS2 CONNECTIONS READJUST LS1 LS2 REPAIR LS1 LS2 2 POWER DOOR MECHANISM FAILURE REPAIR MECHANISM REPLACE MOTOR PAPER CLEAR EXIT FEED ALARM STATUS PAPER PRINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP STATUS ALARM 239 TOO LONG TO CLOSE DOOR CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL REMAIN IN ALARM CONDITION UNTIL DOOR IS CLOSED OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK ...

Page 167: ... INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 246 TOO LONG TO OPEN DOOR PAPER CLEAR EXIT FEED ALARM DOOR SWITCH DID NOT OPEN IN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1 DOOR SWITCH MALFUNCTION CHECK LS1 LS2 CONNECTIONS READJUST LS1 LS2 2 POWER DOOR MECHANISM FAILURE REPAIR MECHANISM REPLACE MOTOR STATUS PAPER PRINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP STATUS ALARM...

Page 168: ...FORMATION 222 PRESSUREINCHAMBER 2 psig PRESSURE SENSED IN CHAMBER WHEN NOT IN CYCLE CAUSES AND CORRECTION 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 BOARD POWER STATUS LEDs REPLACE CONTROL BOARD RECALIBRATE PAPER SERVICE EXIT FEED MODE STATUS SE...

Page 169: ...RINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP STATUS ALARM 263 DISPLAY ERROR CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO COMPLETE CYCLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE Screen with Service Instructions Screen with Operator Instructions 12 3 6 Atmospheric Pressure Alarm Occurs if atmospheric pressure is greater than 1 psi from the cali brated atmospheric pressure Alarm ...

Page 170: ...SES AND CORRECTION 1 THE STERILIZER IS AT A HIGHER ALTITUDE THAN WHERE IT WAS ORIGINALLY CALIBRATED FACTORY SET ALTITUDE 2 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON 3 LOOSE CONNECTION IN TRANSDUCER WIRING REPAIR 4 TRANSDUCER FAILED REPLACE RECALIBRATE PAPER CLEAR EXIT FEED ALARM Atmospheric Pressure Alarm Continued Alarm Description Screen with Service Instructions ...

Page 171: ...ION UNTIL JACKET TEMP IS REACHED OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK STEAM SUPPLY VALVE IF CLOSED OPEN VALVE 3 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE STATUS PAPER PRINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig WARNING BURN HAZARD CHAMBER MAY BE FILLED WITH STEAM CONDENSATE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 DO NOT OPEN DOOR 2 SILENCE ALARM 3 CALL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY STATUS ALARM 209 WATER IN ...

Page 172: ...MALFUNCTION REPAIR S09 4 CONTROL OUT OF CALIBRATION RECALIBRATE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON PAPER SERVICE EXIT FEED MODE STATUS PAPER PRINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP STATUS ALARM 227 TOO LONG TO SEAL DOOR CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL REMAIN IN ALARM CONDITION UNTIL DOOR IS SEALED OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CHECK STEAM SUPPLY VALVE IF CLOSED OPEN VALVE AND RESELE...

Page 173: ...1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE 3 If load must be removed refer to emergency door operation procedure in operating manual Alarm Description Screen with Operator Instructions STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 230 TOO LONG TO UNSEAL DOOR DOOR SEAL PRESSURE NOT BELOW 5 psig WITHIN ALLOTTED TIME CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1 SEAL PRESSURE SWITCH MALFUNCTION READJUST PS1 PS2 REPAIR PS1 PS2 2 SEAL NOT RETRACTING CHEC...

Page 174: ...URETRANSDUCERFAILURE TRANSDUCER CP OUTPUT VOLTAGE IS OUTSIDE NORMAL RANGE CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1 LOOSE CONNECTION IN TRANSDUCER WIRING REPAIR 2 TRANSDUCER 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 SERVICE EXIT FEED MODE STATUS SERVICE INFOR...

Page 175: ...213 TEMPERATURE PROBE FAILURE STATUS PAPER PRINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP STATUS ALARM 237 DOOR SWITCH FAILURE CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT CYCLE EXHAUST CHAMBER TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 CALL SERVICE Alarm Description Screen with Operator Instructions STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 214 JACKET TEMP PROBE FAILURE RTD PROBE RTD...

Page 176: ...o fast Screen with Service Instructions 12 4 9 Exhaust Rate Too Fast STATUS PAPER PRINT FEED SILENCE SERVICE ALARM HELP STATUS ALARM 241 EXHAUST RATE TOO FAST CHAMBER 000 0 C 0 0 psig STERILIZER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO COMPLETE CYCLE TRY TO EXHAUST CHAMBER ACCORDING TO OPTIMAL COOLING RATE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 IF ALARM RECURS CALL SERVICE STATUS SERVICE INFORMATION 242 EXHAUST...

Page 177: ...ialstart upandatleasttwicea year thereafter refer to Preventive Maintenance Schedule Accumulation of sedi ment and rust will reduce pressure and flow In extreme conditions complete blockage may occur Disassembly Shutoffsupplyandthenventpressurein linebyrunningashortsterilizercycle Abort the cycle when no pressure is present in the steam or water lines 1 Assure water and steam lines are still shut ...

Page 178: ...cket head wrench to tighten NOTE Seat and bellows are a lapped pair 2 Install new bellows 3 Replace cap and attached bellows assembly using a new gasket 4 Check for leaks 13 4 Steam Trap Replacement WARNING BURNHAZARD Allow sterilizer to cool to room temperature before performinganycleaning W A R N I N G B U R N HAZARD Jacketpressure must be at 0 psig before beginning work on the steam trap CAUTIO...

Page 179: ...yobservingchamber pressuregauge Open the try lever and hold the valve open for 1 to 2 seconds Allow the try lever to snap shut Anyadjustmentstothesafetyreliefvalveshouldperformedbyaqualifiedservice technician Improper adjustments to this valve may result in inadequate sterilizer operation 13 7 Safety Valve Test WARNING BURN HAZ ARD Proper testing of the safety valve requires the valve to be operat...

Page 180: ... 028 S1 NO SOLENOID VALVE Filtered Air 093911 329 KIT Repair 764324 895 COIL 764323 741 S2 NC SOLENOID VALVE 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 ...

Page 181: ...Output 16 146659 066 PC BOARD Input Output 27 146659 008 POWER SUPPLY8 136810 006 SWITCH Rocker9 093911 576 FUSE 5A Box of 5 764317 463 RELAY Solid State Motor Starter 093921 377 CURRENT BREAKER Motor Starter 093927 040 DOOR DRIVE Sliding Door Units Only MOTOR 146660 338 CABLE 093921 244 SWITCH Proximity 093909 954 1 Replacement part for color LCD display control only 2 Replacement part for monoch...

Page 182: ... 129373 496 Operator Manual ServiceProcedures Figure 13 3 Piping Schematic Parts Reference Guide to Abbreviations on Pages 13 4 and 13 5 OE Operating End NOE Non operating End RTD Resistive Thermal Detector ...

Page 183: ...e sterilizer When disposing of waste materials be sure to do so in compliance 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 recyclingrecommendations ...

Page 184: ...ce of the screens The following table lists the reference number of each screen in numerical order and the corresponding page number s where it pictorially appears within this manual 0 5 1 6 2 7 1 10 14 1 4 7 5 2 6 5 6 12 6 18 6 24 6 26 6 29 7 2 8 2 9 1 10 1 10 6 32 102 10 10 103 10 10 11 6 32 111 10 23 117 10 13 118 8 11 12 9 22 126 7 1 7 3 10 21 10 24 10 25 10 27 13 5 5 7 3 8 2 8 16 9 1 10 1 10 ...

Page 185: ...Number s 2 5 2 5 4 6 5 6 12 6 18 6 24 6 27 6 29 20 8 5 200 12 3 201 12 3 202 12 3 203 12 4 204 12 4 205 12 1 12 2 206 12 2 207 12 7 208 12 7 209 12 16 21 8 8 210 12 17 211 12 19 212 12 18 213 12 20 214 12 21 215 12 13 216 12 12 217 12 19 218 12 18 219 12 7 22 8 11 8 14 220 12 8 221 12 12 222 12 12 223 12 5 224 12 5 225 12 4 226 12 5 ...

Page 186: ...ed Screen Reference Number Page Number s 227 12 16 228 12 16 229 12 18 230 12 19 231 12 16 232 12 16 235 12 6 236 12 6 237 12 20 238 12 20 239 12 11 240 12 11 241 12 8 12 20 242 12 8 12 20 243 12 8 244 12 8 245 12 12 246 12 12 249 12 8 250 12 11 263 12 15 264 12 15 269 12 15 270 12 14 28 8 6 289 12 10 ...

Page 187: ...ber s 29 8 6 290 12 10 3 5 4 6 24 6 27 6 30 30 8 7 31 8 7 32 8 8 33 8 9 332 10 34 34 8 9 35 8 10 36 8 10 37 8 12 38 8 12 39 9 3 4 5 3 6 6 40 9 4 41 9 5 42 9 5 43 9 6 44 9 6 45 9 13 46 10 31 47 9 21 48 10 21 10 25 10 28 10 30 49 9 12 9 13 5 6 18 6 19 50 9 9 9 12 9 14 9 20 9 22 9 23 51 10 17 10 18 10 19 10 20 10 24 10 28 10 30 10 32 10 33 ...

Page 188: ... 10 9 11 57 9 10 58 9 11 59 9 7 6 6 12 6 13 60 10 32 61 10 17 10 33 66 10 18 7 6 11 6 17 6 22 77 8 5 10 22 10 26 78 7 2 7 3 10 16 79 10 5 10 8 10 9 8 8 13 80 10 21 81 10 25 82 10 22 83 10 26 10 29 84 10 23 85 10 27 10 29 87 5 6 10 2 10 14 10 15 10 16 10 34 88 10 8 89 10 9 9 4 3 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 6 10 6 11 6 13 6 14 6 15 6 16 6 17 6 19 6 20 6 21 6 22 6 31 90 10 10 91 10 11 10 12 10 13 ...

Page 189: ...A 6 129373 496 OperatingInstructions Appendix A Screen Reference Table Screen Reference Table continued Screen Reference Number Page Number s 92 10 15 93 10 6 10 8 94 10 6 97 10 7 98 10 7 ...

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