Steris AMSCO 400 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Cycle and Control Value Programming Operator Manual P129394-020
AMSCO
®
400 Series Steam Sterilizers are shipped with factory-set
cycles, cycle values and control values programmed into the control
(see
Table 1 , Table 2 and Table 3 ; page ii and v). Preset values can
be changed to tailor the sterilizer to the operating environment in
which it has been placed. To change these values, refer to
S
ECTION
7.2, C
HANGE
C
YCLE
V
ALUES
,
ON PAGE
7-2 .
NOTE: If a control board failure should occur, operator-set cycles and
values may be lost.
Important: Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the
requirements outlined in Table 1 and Table 2 . If cycle parameters
(sterilize time, dry time, temperature) other than those listed are
required, it is the responsibility of the healthcare facility to consult
and follow the device manufacturer’s written instructions.
NOTE: Although AMSCO 400 Series Steam Sterilizers are factory-
set to operate using Fahrenheit temperature units, the sterilizer can
be reprogrammed to display and print using Celsius temperature
units.
7.1 Change Values
Procedure
The change values procedure described in the following pages can
be used to adjust cycle values within a limited range and to make
selections affecting operation of the unit. Refer to
Tables Table 1 ,
Table 2 and Table 3 ; for tested cycle values.
NOTE: Default cycle values are shown on Tables Table 1 , Table 2
and Table 3 (page ii and v).
The Change Cycle Values procedure can be used to adjust the
following values:
• Name: The user can select between 3 to 4 factory-programmed
names (depending on sterilizer configuration), and can create
up to two user-defined cycle names.
• Sterilization Exposure Temperature: Exposure temperatures can
be adjusted, but within limits. Refer to
Table 7-1 for details.
• Sterilization Exposure Time: ( Important: This value is limited to a
minimum value, refer to S
ECTION
7.4, C
HANGE
T
IME AND
D
ATE
,
ON
PAGE
7-9 ). Refer to Table 7-1 for range limits.
• Dry Time: Refer to Table 7-1 for range limits.
NOTE: Change Values can also be used to make adjustments to the
Change Machine Setup values shown on
Table 7-2 .
The Change Values touch screens are accessed by pressing the
Change Cycle Values touchpad (see Screen #2). All change values
options can be secured (or locked out) using a supervisor’s access
code. It is recommended that supervisor’s Access Code be used to
prevent unauthorized personnel from changing cycle and system
setup parameters.
NOTE: Although AMSCO 400 Series Sterilizers are factory-set to
operate using Fahrenheit temperature units, the sterilizer can be
reprogrammed to display and print using Celsius temperature units.
IMPORTANT
Applicable cycles have been validated
to satisfy the requirements outlined in
Table 1 and Table 2 . If cycle
parameters (sterilize time, dry time,
temperature) other than those listed
are required, it is the responsibility of
the healthcare facility to consult and
follow the device manufacturer’s
written instructions.
CYCLE AND CONTROL VALUE PROGRAMMING
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