Steris AMSCO 400 Series, Operator'S Manual

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5-2
P129394-020 Operator Manual Component Identification
5.1 General
Use this manual to become familiar with control locations and
functions before operating the sterilizer (refer to
Figures 5-1 or 5-2 ).
The controls for this sterilizer are contained within the control touch
screen. Control touchpads appear on the screen as needed during
each operation. Available controls change as the sterilizer steps
through different operations.
5.2 Main Sterilizer and
Cycle Controls
• Main Power Disconnect Switch (refer to Figure 5-1 ) – Located
on the sterilizer’s main control box (right-hand side as facing
operating end), this switch disconnects power to the control.
Under normal operation, this switch is left in the ON position at all
times, and accessed only when servicing the sterilizer.
• Steam Supply Valve – A red-handled ball valve 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 – A yellow-handled valve located behind
the side access panel (or within the wall enclosure, below the
chamber. Refer to
Figure 5-2 . Ensure this is in the open position
before trying to operate the sterilizer.
• Chamber Emergency Manual Exhaust Valve – A red-handled
ball valve used only in emergency situations, the valve is to be
left in the closed position for normal operation. Refer to
S
ECTION
5, E
MERGENCY
D
OOR
O
PENING
P
ROCEDURE
.
• Sterilizer Control Touchpad – This is visible on the control
touch screen whenever the sterilizer is in Standby mode. Refer to
S
ECTION
5.5, O
PERATING
E
ND
C
ONTROL
P
ANEL ON PAGE
5-7 for
more information.
• Optional Steam Generator Valves – Refer to Figure 5-3 .
» Two Yellow Handle Ball Valves control Hot Water inlet to
generator
» Blue Gate Valve controls generator steam supply outlet to
sterilizer
» Yellow Handle Ball Valve (near gauge) controls Pressure
Gauge (do not adjust this valve)