Steris AMSCO 400 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Sterilizer Operation Operator Manual P129394-020
STERILIZE – Start of sterilize exposure is printed when the
chamber reaches set temperature. Chamber temperature is
printed every minute. Chamber is controlled at set point plus
overdrive.
FAST EXHAUST – Start of exhaust is printed and chamber is
exhausted to 4 psig (0.28 bar).
DRY – Start of dry is printed and display counts down dry time
remaining.
AIR BREAK – Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure.
RETRACT SEAL – A vacuum is drawn on the seal, retracting it
from inner surface of door.
COMPLETE – Complete tone sounds. Cycle summary and end of
cycle messages are printed.
6. Once the cycle is complete:
a. Open the chamber door.
b. Unload the air removal (Bowie-Dick) test pack.
c. Forward the exposed air removal (Bowie-Dick) indicator to
the appropriate personnel for examination.
Important: Any indication of a malfunction must be reported to the
supervisor. Sterilizer must not be used again until approved by
supervisor. The cause of the malfunction must be determined and
resolved prior to operating the sterilizer.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
• Sterilizer, rack/shelves and
loading equipment will be hot
after cycle is run. Always
wear protective gloves and
apron when removing a
processed load. Protective
gloves and apron must be
worn when reloading
sterilizer following the
previous operation.
• Steam may be released from
the chamber when door is
opened. Step back from the
sterilizer each time the door
is opened to minimize
contact with steam vapor.
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