Steris AMSCO 400 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Installation Verification Operator Manual P129394-020
An Equipment Drawing showing all utility and space requirements
was supplied with the sterilizer (another copy of this drawing can be
acquired from STERIS upon request). Clearance space shown on
the drawing is necessary for ease of installation and to assure proper
operation and maintenance of equipment.
Uncrating and Installation Instructions were also furnished with
the sterilizer. If any of these documents are missing or misplaced,
contact STERIS
®
and provide the serial and model numbers of the
equipment. Replacement copies will be sent to you promptly.
3.1 Installation
Checklist
After installing this unit according to the instructions provided,
complete the following checklist to assure that your installation is
complete and correct. Or, if you desire, contact STERIS for a
technician to be scheduled to test your installation and demonstrate
proper equipment operation.
3.2 Service Clearance
❑
Clearance as specified on the Equipment Drawing must be
available.
3.3 Plumbing Services
❑
Feed Water:
❑
All supply line shutoffs must be provided with lockout
capability.
❑
Back flow prevention device installed.
NOTE: STERIS does not provide a backflow prevention
device with the sterilizer.
❑
Water Pressure –
• Water Ejector specification is 30 to 50 psig (2.1 to 3.5
bar), dynamic
• Vacuum Pump specification is 20 to 50 psig (1.4 to 3.5
bar), dynamic
Water pressure supplied must be within specifications as
shown on the Equipment Drawing. If pressure is too high, a
regulator must be installed. If water pressure is too low,
equipment performance will be affected.
❑
Water Quality – supplied must be within specifications.
Improper water quality adversely affects equipment
operation. Damage to the equipment due to improper water
quality is not covered under warranty.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
Insufficient service clearance
will make repairs more
difficult and time-consuming.
!
CAUTION – POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: Piping
sized too small may cause
water hammer, resulting in
damage to the sterilizer.
!
INSTALLATION VERIFICATION
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