Steris AMSCO 400 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Precautions Operator Manual P129394-020
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance is required for safe and reliable operation 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.
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 parts could
cause personal injury, result in costly equipment damage and/or void the warranty.
The performance of the sterilizer is validated as a system including components defined by STERIS in the
Operator Manual and Service Manual for the 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 product. STERIS warranty is void if components are
used that are not approved. DO NOT USE components that are not validated as part of this sterilizer.
WARNING – STERILITY ASSURANCE HAZARD:
Load sterility may be compromised if the biological indicator or air leak test indicates a potential problem.
If these indicators show a potential problem, refer the situation to a qualified service technician before
using the sterilizer further.
According to AAMI standards, a measured leak rate greater than 1 mm Hg/minute (1.3 mbar/min)
indicates a problem with the sterilizer. Refer the situation to a qualified service technician before using the
sterilizer further.
Gasket must be fully retracted prior to operating sterilizer door.
If 0 dry time is selected, sterilizer automatically initiates a vapor removal phase in place of drying. This
phase can still draw a vacuum to 5 inHg. Consult device manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure
devices being processed can withstand this depth of vacuum.
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 mechanical area at the side of the
sterilizer. Placing the sterilizer in standby does not clear this alarm.
Never use a wire brush, abrasives or steel wool on door and chamber assembly. Do not use cleaners
containing chloride on stainless-steel surfaces. Chloride-based cleaners will deteriorate stainless 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 thermostatic traps 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.
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