Amsco Evolution Series User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
AMSCO®Evolution®Series Steam Sterilizers
RevAD 129390199

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A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
© 2018, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Thank you for choosing this STERIS product. STERIS is committed to
ensuring your continued satisfaction. This manual contains important
information on proper use of this sterilizer. All operators and
department heads must carefully review and become familiar
with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this
manual. These instructions are important to the health and safety of
personnel operating the sterilizer and should be retained in a
conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
This sterilizer is specifically designed to process goods using only
the cycles as specified in this manual. If there is any doubt about a
specific material or product, contact the manufacturer of the product
for the recommended sterilization technique.
STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for this unit to simplify,
organize and assure sterility of the sterilization process. Instrument
trays, pouches and biological/chemical monitoring systems are all
available to fulfill your facility’s processing needs. STERIS will gladly
review these with you.
Advisory This sterilizer is specifically designed to only process goods using
the cycles as specified in this manual. If there is any doubt about a
specific material or product, contact the manufacturer of that
product for the recommended sterilization technique.
A summary of the safety precautions to be observed when operating
and servicing this equipment can be found in SECTION 1, SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. Do not operate or service the equipment until you have
become familiar with this information.
Any alteration of the sterilizer not authorized or performed by STERIS
Engineering Service which could affect its operation will void the
warranty, could adversely affect sterilization efficacy, and could
violate national, state or local regulations.
Indications for Use The AMSCO Evolution Series Steam Sterilizer is designed for
sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare
facilities.
Prevacuum –designed for sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable
materials. The Prevacuum sterilizer is equipped with Prevacuum,
Gravity, Liquid, Dart1Warm-up, Bowie-Dick and Leak Test cycles.
Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (SFPP) – designed for sterilization of
heat- and moisture-stable materials. The SFPP sterilizer is equipped
with SFPP, Prevacuum, Gravity, Liquid, Bowie-Dick Warm-up,
Bowie-Dick and Leak Test cycles.

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Table 1. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution Prevacuum Sterilizer
Cycles Sterilize Temp. Sterilize Time Dry Time Recommended Load Validation Standard
1. PREVAC 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 30 Min. Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
Fabric Packs.
REFER TO TABLE 4FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
2. PREVAC 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 5 Min. Single fabric pack. ST-8
3. GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 15 Min. Fabric packs.
REFER TO TABLE 4FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
4. LIQUID*250°F (121°C) 45 Min. N/A Three 1000 mL flasks.
Refer to Table 7 for guidelines. ST-8
5. PREVAC 275°F (135°C) 3 Min. 30 Min. Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
Fabric Packs.
REFER TO TABLE 4FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
6. GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 15 Min. 30 Min.** Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
REFER TO TABLE 4FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
7. GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 30 Min.** Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
REFER TO TABLE 4FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
8. GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 25 Min. 15 Min. Fabric packs.
REFER TO TABLE 4FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
* Liquids sterilized using the Liquid cycle are not for use with patients.
** Dry time for Floorloading Sterilizers is 45 minutes.

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Table 2. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution SFPP Sterilizer
Cycles Sterilize Temp. Sterilize Time Dry Time Recommended Load Validation Standard
1. SFPP 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 30 Min.* Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
Fabric packs.
REFER TO Table 4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
2. SFPP 275°F (135°C) 3 Min. 30 Min.*Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
REFER TO Table 4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
3. PREVAC 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 30 Min. Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
Fabric packs.
REFER TO Table 4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
4. GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 15 Min. Fabric packs.
REFER TO Table 4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
5. SFPP 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 5 Min. Single fabric pack. ST-8
6. PREVAC 275°F (135°C) 3 Min. 30 Min. Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
REFER TO Table 4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
7. GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 15 Min. 30 Min.* Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
REFER TO Table 4 FOR
RECOMMENDED LOADS BYSTERILIZER
CHAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
8. LIQUID** 250°F (121°C) 45 Min. N/A Three 1000 mL flasks.
REFER TO Table 5 FOR GUIDELINES.
ST-8
* Dry time for Floorloading Sterilizers is 45 minutes.
** Liquids sterilized using the Liquid cycle are not for use with patients.

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Table 3. Test Cycles
Test Cycles for
All Units Sterilize Temp. Sterilize Time Dry Time Recommended Load Validation Standard
DART†
Warm-up*,
270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 1 Min. N/A N/A
DART†
(Bowie-Dick)
Test*
270°F (132°C) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. DART or
Bowie-Dick Test Pack ST-8
Leak Test*270°F (132°C) N/A N/A N/A ST-8
* Not adjustable.
Table 4. Recommended Loads by Sterilizer Chamber Size
Chamber Size Wrapped Instrument Trays Fabric Packs
26 x 37.5 x 42" (660 x 953 x 1067 mm) 12 18
26 x 37.5 x 54" (660 x 953 x 1372 mm) 16 30
26 x 37.5 x 66" (660 x 953 x 1676 mm) 20 36
26 x 26 x 39" (660 x 660 x 991 mm) 9 12
26 x 26 x 49" (660 x 660 x 1245 mm) 12 16
26 x 26 x 61" (660 x 660 x 1549 mm) 15 20
26 x 61 x 49" (660 x 1550 x 1245 mm) 15 40
26 x 61 x 72" (660 x 1550 x 1850 mm) 25 60
Table 5. Liquid*Cycle Processing Guidelines
* Liquids sterilized using the Liquid cycle are not for use with patients.
Number of Containers Volume of Liquid in
One Container
MinimumRecommended
Sterilize Time at 250°F
(121°C) in minutes
3 1000 mL 45
†DART – In this context and elsewhere, where implied (such as on screen buttons), DART is an acronym for Daily Air Removal Test.
However, note that the term is also registered as a testing apparatus, i.e., Dart®Testing Apparatus to Determine the Effectiveness of
Removing Air from a Chamber.

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Cross reference model number to chamber size and capacity using table below:
Table 6. Sterilizer Chamber Volume
Model Chamber Size Volume
HC-900 26 x 37.5 x 42" (660 x 953 x 1067 mm) 40,950 in3 / 23.7 ft3
HC-1200 26 x 37.5 x 54" (660 x 953 x 1372 mm) 52,650 in3 / 30.5 ft3
HC-1500 26 x 37.5 x 66" (660 x 953 x 1676 mm) 64,350 in3 / 37.2 ft3
HC-600 26 x 26 x 39" (660 x 660 x 991 mm) 26,364 in3 / 15.3 ft3
HC-800 26 x 26 x 49" (660 x 660 x 1245 mm) 33,124 in3 / 19.2 ft3
HC-1000 26 x 26 x 61" (660 x 660 x 1549 mm) 41,236 in3 / 23.9 ft3
HC-2000 26 x 61 x 49" (660 x 1550 x 1245 mm) 77,714 in3 / 45.0 ft3
HC-3000 26 x 61 x 72" (660 x 1550 x 1850 mm) 114,192 in3 / 66.1 ft3
Table 7. Sterilizer Hinged Door Configurations 26 x 37.5"
26 x 37.5 x 42" (660 x 953 x 1067 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
26 x 37.5 x 42" (660 x 953 x 1067 mm) Single Door, SFPP
26 x 37.5 x 54" (660 x 953 x 1372 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 37.5 x 54" (660 x 953 x 1372 mm) Single Door, SFPP
Double Door, SFPP
26 x 37.5 x 66" (660 x 953 x 1676 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 37.5 x 66" (660 x 953 x 1676 mm) Single Door, SFPP
Double Door, SFPP
Table 8. Sterilizer Horizontal-Sliding Door Configurations 26 x 37.5"
26 x 37.5 x 42" (660 x 953 x 1067 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
26 x 37.5 x 42" (660 x 953 x 1067 mm) Single Door, SFPP
26 x 37.5 x 54" (660 x 953 x 1372 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 37.5 x 54" (660 x 953 x 1372 mm) Single Door, SFPP
Double Door, SFPP
26 x 37.5 x 66" (660 x 953 x 1676 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 37.5 x 66" (660 x 953 x 1676 mm) Single Door, SFPP
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Table 9. Sterilizer Vertical-Sliding Door Configurations 26 x 26"
26 x 26 x 39" (660 x 660 x 991 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 26 x 39" (660 x 660 x 991 mm) Single Door, SFPP
Double Door, SFPP
26 x 26 x 49" (660 x 660 x 1245 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 26 x 49" (660 x 660 x 1245 mm) Single Door, SFPP
Double Door, SFPP
26 x 26 x 61" (660 x 660 x 1549 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 26 x 61" (660 x 660 x 1549 mm) Single Door, SFPP
Double Door, SFPP
Table 10. Sterilizer Horizontal-Sliding Door, Floorloading Configurations 26 x 61"
26 x 61x 49" (660 x 1550 x 1245 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 61x 49" (660 x 1550 x 1245 mm) Single Door, SFPP
Double Door, SFPP
26 x 61x 72" (660 x 1550 x 1850 mm) Single Door, Prevacuum
Double Door, Prevacuum
26 x 61x 72" (660 x 1550 x 1850 mm) Single Door, SFPP
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Service Information A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and
proper sterilizer operation. Customers are encouraged to contact
STERIS concerning our annual maintenance program. Under terms
of this program, preventive maintenance, adjustments and
replacement of worn parts are provided on a scheduled basis to
help assure optimal equipment performance at peak capability and
to help minimize untimely or costly interruptions. STERIS maintains a
worldwide staff of well-equipped, factory-trained technicians to
provide this service, as well as expert repair services. Contact
STERIS for details.
Manufactured by:
STERIS Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Avenida Avante 790
Parque Industrial Guadalupe
Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico C.P. 67190
Sales and Service:
STERIS Corporation
5960 Heisley Road
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-354-2600 • 800-444-9009
www.steris.com
Thebaselanguageof thisdocumentis
ENGLISH. Any translations must be
made from the base language
document.
STERIS Ireland Limited
IDA Business and Technology Park Tullamore
County Offlay
R35 X865 ■Ireland
EC REP
Tech Comm Ref. 100518

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Number Description Page
1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................1-1
2 Symbol Definitions........................................................................................................................2-1
3 Installation Verification.................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Installation Checklist..............................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Service Clearance........................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Plumbing Services .......................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.3 Electrical Service..........................................................................................................................3-2
3.1.4 Sterilizer Final Check...................................................................................................................3-2
3.1.5 Cycle Operation ...........................................................................................................................3-2
3.2 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................3-3
3.2.1 Overall Exterior Dimensions W x H x L........................................................................................3-3
3.2.2 Fully Loaded Weight ....................................................................................................................3-4
3.2.3 Utility Requirements.....................................................................................................................3-5
3.2.4 Environmental Conditions............................................................................................................3-5
4 Techniques of Sterilization...........................................................................................................4-1
4.1 General..................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Control Measure for Verifying Sterilization Process...............................................................................4-2
4.2.1 Biological Monitors.......................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.2 Testing for Prevacuum Efficiency.................................................................................................4-2
4.2.3 Dart (Bowie-Dick) Test.................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Vacuum Leak Test.................................................................................................................................4-3
4.4 Techniques of Sterilization for Liquid Cycle...........................................................................................4-4
4.5 Recommendations for Sterilizing Liquids...............................................................................................4-5
5 Component Identification .............................................................................................................5-1
5.1 General..................................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2 Sterilizer and Cycle Controls .................................................................................................................5-2
5.3 Sterilizer Key Switch Operation .............................................................................................................5-3
5.4 Control ...................................................................................................................................................5-4
5.5 Alarm Displays.......................................................................................................................................5-5
5.6 Operating End Control Panel.................................................................................................................5-5
5.7 Cycle Selection Touch Pads..................................................................................................................5-6
5.7.1 Change Values Control Screens..................................................................................................5-7
5.7.2 Abort Touch-Screen Button..........................................................................................................5-8
5.8 Printer ....................................................................................................................................................5-9
5.9 Printouts...............................................................................................................................................5-10
5.10 Vertical-Sliding Door Operation (26 x 26” Sterilizers)..........................................................................5-11
5.11 Horizontal-Sliding Door Operation (26 x 37.5” and 26 x 61” Sterilizers)..............................................5-11
5.12 Hinged-Door Operation........................................................................................................................5-12
1. DART – In this context and elsewhere, where implied (such as on screen buttons), DART is an acronym for Daily Air Removal Test.
However, note that the term is also registered as a testing apparatus, i.e., Dart®Testing Apparatus to Determine the Effectiveness of
Removing Air from a Chamber.

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Section
Number Description Page
6 Sterilizer Operation .......................................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Before Operating the Sterilizer ..............................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Preparing Loads for Sterilization Cycles................................................................................................6-6
6.3 Guidelines for Placement of Various Loads...........................................................................................6-6
6.4 Loading Cart and Transfer Carriage Instructions: Loading....................................................................6-7
6.5 Loading Cart and Transfer Carriage: Unloading....................................................................................6-9
6.6 Floor Loading Sterilizer Loading and Unloading..................................................................................6-10
6.7 Unloading the Sterilizer........................................................................................................................6-11
6.8 Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle..................................................................................................................6-13
6.9 Prevac Cycles......................................................................................................................................6-15
6.10 Gravity Cycles......................................................................................................................................6-19
6.11 Liquid Cycle .........................................................................................................................................6-23
6.12 SFPP Sterilizer Cycles.........................................................................................................................6-25
6.13 SFPP Cycles........................................................................................................................................6-27
6.14 Test Cycles..........................................................................................................................................6-30
6.14.1 Dart (Bowie-Dick) Test..............................................................................................................6-31
6.14.2 Vacuum Leak Test....................................................................................................................6-34
6.15 Aborting Cycles....................................................................................................................................6-36
6.16 Emergency Manual Exhaust................................................................................................................6-38
6.17 Cycle Graphs.......................................................................................................................................6-39
7 Cycle and Control Value Programming.......................................................................................7-1
7.1 Cycle Values..........................................................................................................................................7-2
7.2 Change Values ......................................................................................................................................7-4
7.3 Change Cycle Values ............................................................................................................................7-5
7.3.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................7-5
7.3.2 Change Cycle Values Procedure.................................................................................................7-6
7.4 Change Time and Date..........................................................................................................................7-8
7.4.1 Set Time Format ..........................................................................................................................7-8
7.4.2 Set Time.......................................................................................................................................7-9
7.4.3 Date Format...............................................................................................................................7-12
7.4.4 Set Date.....................................................................................................................................7-13
7.5 Change Machine Setup .......................................................................................................................7-15
7.5.1 Change Password......................................................................................................................7-16
7.5.2 Future Use .................................................................................................................................7-17
7.5.3 Utility Control..............................................................................................................................7-18
7.5.4 Utility Control Summary .............................................................................................................7-23
7.5.5 Utility Control with Integral Electric Steam Generator................................................................7-24
7.5.6 Language...................................................................................................................................7-25
7.5.7 Machine Number........................................................................................................................7-27
7.5.8 Print Options ..............................................................................................................................7-29
7.5.9 Audible Signals ..........................................................................................................................7-31
7.5.10 Units..........................................................................................................................................7-33
7.5.11 Leaving Machine Setup.............................................................................................................7-34

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Section
Number Description Page
8 Routine Maintenance.....................................................................................................................8-1
8.1 Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................................................................8-1
8.2 Daily Maintenance .................................................................................................................................8-2
8.2.1 Replace Printer Paper Roll...........................................................................................................8-2
8.3 Weekly Maintenance .............................................................................................................................8-4
8.3.1 Clean Chamber............................................................................................................................8-5
9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................9-1
9.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................9-1
9.1.1 Typical Alarm Screen...................................................................................................................9-2
9.1.2 Typical Alarm Printout..................................................................................................................9-3
9.2 In-Cycle Alarms .....................................................................................................................................9-3
9.2.1 Too Long In Charge.....................................................................................................................9-3
9.2.2 Too Long In Exhaust....................................................................................................................9-4
9.2.3 Too Long In Evacuation...............................................................................................................9-5
9.2.4 Too Long In Air Break..................................................................................................................9-6
9.2.5 Under Sterilize Temperature........................................................................................................9-6
9.2.6 Over Sterilize Temperature..........................................................................................................9-7
9.2.7 OE/NOE Door Unsealed..............................................................................................................9-8
9.2.8 Chamber Pressure/Temperature Failure .....................................................................................9-9
9.2.9 Recorder Deviation Alarm............................................................................................................9-9
9.2.10Steam Utility Failure...................................................................................................................9-10
9.2.11Water Utility Failure....................................................................................................................9-11
9.2.12Air Utility Failure.........................................................................................................................9-11
9.3 Out-of-cycle Alarms .............................................................................................................................9-12
9.3.1 Too Long To Close OE (or NOE) Door......................................................................................9-12
9.3.2 Too Long To Open OE (or NOE) Door.......................................................................................9-13
9.3.3 Pressure In Chamber.................................................................................................................9-13
9.3.4 Waste Temperature Probe Failure.............................................................................................9-14
9.3.5 RTC Failure................................................................................................................................9-14
9.3.6 Emergency Stop Button Pressed...............................................................................................9-15
9.3.7 Input/Output Fault – Module #X .................................................................................................9-15
9.4 Sensor Alarms .....................................................................................................................................9-16
9.4.1 Water In Chamber......................................................................................................................9-16
9.4.2 Too Long In Jacket Charge........................................................................................................9-17
9.4.3 Too Long To Seal OE/NOE Door...............................................................................................9-17
9.4.4 Too Long To Unseal OE/NOE Door...........................................................................................9-18
9.4.5 Chamber Pressure Transducer Failure......................................................................................9-18
9.4.6 Chamber Temperature Probe Failure........................................................................................9-19
9.4.7 Jacket Temperature Probe Failure.............................................................................................9-19
9.4.8 OE/NOE Door Switch Failure.....................................................................................................9-20
9.4.9 Recorder Temperature Probe Failure........................................................................................9-20

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Section
Number Description Page
9.4.10OE/NOE Door Switches Malfunction..........................................................................................9-21
9.4.11 Exhaust Rate Too Slow.............................................................................................................9-21
9.4.12 Exhaust Rate Too Fast .............................................................................................................9-22
9.4.13Generator Alarm.........................................................................................................................9-22
9.5 Water Conservation System Alarms...................................................................................................9-23
9.5.1 Tank Water Too Hot
(Green Machine)........................................................................................................................9-23
9.5.2 Too Long to Fill Tank
(Green Machine)........................................................................................................................9-24
9.5.3 Tank Water Too Hot
(Chilled Water System)..............................................................................................................9-25
9.5.4 Too Long to Fill
(Chilled Water System)..............................................................................................................9-26
9.6 Operating System Alarms....................................................................................................................9-27
9.6.1 Invalid OS Revision....................................................................................................................9-27
9.6.2 Invalid PLC Revision..................................................................................................................9-28
9.6.3 Invalid HMI Revision ..................................................................................................................9-29
10 Service Procedures.....................................................................................................................10-1
10.1 General................................................................................................................................................10-1
10.2 Air Filter Replacement .........................................................................................................................10-1
10.3 Clean Jacket Steam Strainers .............................................................................................................10-2
10.4 Door Seal Replacement Procedure.....................................................................................................10-2
10.5 Floorloading Sterilizer Door Seal Replacement Procedure .................................................................10-6
10.6 Steam Trap Replacement....................................................................................................................10-7
10.7 Clean or Replace Piping Check Valves...............................................................................................10-7
10.8 Safety Valve Test.................................................................................................................................10-8
10.9 Recommended Spare Parts ................................................................................................................10-8
10.10 Waste Products Disposal..................................................................................................................10-11

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 4-1. Vented Closures...................................................................................................................................4-5
Figure 5-1. Component Identification (26 x 26” Sterilizer Shown)..........................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2. Sterilizer Key Switch ............................................................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-3. Typical Out-of-Cycle Display................................................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-4. Typical In-Cycle and In-Cycle Status Display ......................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-5. Typical Alarm and Alarm Detail Screens..............................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-6. Cycles Screen......................................................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-7. Test Cycle Screen................................................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-8. Out-of-Cycle Status Screen .................................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-9. Options Screen ....................................................................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-10. Change Cycle Values – Cycles Screen..............................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-11. Cycle Abort Button and Screens........................................................................................................5-8
Figure 5-12. Thermal Printer ..................................................................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-13. Accessing Duplicate Print ..................................................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-14. Typical Printout ................................................................................................................................5-10
Figure 5-15. Hinged-Door Operation....................................................................................................................5-12
Figure 6-1. Transfer Carriage and Loading Cart ....................................................................................................6-7
Figure 6-2. Loading Goods into Sterilizer Chamber ...............................................................................................6-8
Figure 6-3. Loading Floorloader Sterilizer Chamber ............................................................................................6-11
Figure 6-4. Cycles Screen –Door Interlock Feature Enabled...............................................................................6-12
Figure 6-5. Prevac Cycle In-Cycle Screens..........................................................................................................6-14
Figure 6-6. Prevacuum Cycle Printouts (270° and 275°F) ...................................................................................6-17
Figure 6-7. Gravity Cycle In-Cycle Screens .........................................................................................................6-18
Figure 6-8. Typical Gravity Cycle Printouts ..........................................................................................................6-20
Figure 6-9. Liquid Cycle In-Cycle Screens ...........................................................................................................6-22
Figure 6-10. Typical Printout of a Liquid Cycle.....................................................................................................6-24
Figure 6-11. SFPP Cycle In-Cycle Screens .........................................................................................................6-26
Figure 6-12. Typical Printouts — SFPP Cycles (270°and 275°F) ........................................................................6-28
Figure 6-13. Test Cycles Start-Cycle Screens .....................................................................................................6-30
Figure 6-14. Dart (Bowie-Dick) Test Cycle Printout..............................................................................................6-33
Figure 6-15. Vacuum Leak Test Cycle Printout....................................................................................................6-35
Figure 6-16. Air Manifold ......................................................................................................................................6-38
Figure 6-17. Cycle Graph: Prevacuum and Bowie-Dick (Dart) Cycles.................................................................6-40
Figure 6-18. Cycle Graph: Gravity Cycle..............................................................................................................6-41
Figure 6-19. Cycle Graph: Liquid Cycle................................................................................................................6-42
Figure 6-20. Cycle Graph: Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (SFPP) Cycle...............................................................6-43
Figure 6-21. Cycle Graph: Leak Test Cycle .........................................................................................................6-44
Figure 8-1. Remove and Clean Chamber Drain Strainer .......................................................................................8-2
Figure 8-2. Thermal Printer ....................................................................................................................................8-2
Figure 8-3. Positioning Paper Roll..........................................................................................................................8-3
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Figure 8-4. Take-Up Spool .....................................................................................................................................8-3
Figure 9-1. Alarm and Alarm Detail Screen Features.............................................................................................9-2
Figure 9-2. Typical Alarm Printout ..........................................................................................................................9-3
Figure 10-1. Door Seal Replacement, 26 x 26” (660 x 660 mm) Sterilizers .........................................................10-4
Figure 10-2. Door Seal Replacement, 26 x 37.5” (660 x 953 mm) Sterilizers ......................................................10-5
Figure 10-3. Steam Trap.......................................................................................................................................10-7
Figure 10-4. Evolution Sterilizer Piping Schematic.............................................................................................10-10
Figure Number and Description Page

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Table 1. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution Prevacuum Sterilizer................................................0-ii
Table 2. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution SFPP Sterilizer ....................................................... 0-iii
Table 3. Test Cycles ..............................................................................................................................................0-iv
Table 4. Recommended Loads by Sterilizer Chamber Size ..................................................................................0-iv
Table 5. Liquid Cycle Processing Guidelines......................................................................................................... 0-iv
Table 6. Sterilizer Chamber Volume.......................................................................................................................0-v
Table 7. Sterilizer Hinged Door Configurations 26 x 37.5"......................................................................................0-v
Table 8. Sterilizer Horizontal-Sliding Door Configurations 26 x 37.5".....................................................................0-v
Table 9. Sterilizer Vertical-Sliding Door Configurations 26 x 26"...........................................................................0-vi
Table 10. Sterilizer Horizontal-Sliding Door, Floorloading Configurations 26 x 61"...............................................0-vi
Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions.................................................................................................................................2-1
Table 3-1. Sterilizer Overall Exterior Dimensions ...................................................................................................3-3
Table 3-2. Sterilizer Weights – Fully Loaded ..........................................................................................................3-4
Table 4-1. Liquid Cycle Parameters........................................................................................................................4-4
Table 6-1. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution Prevacuum Sterilizer ............................................6-2
Table 6-2. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution SFPP Sterilizer.....................................................6-3
Table 6-3. Test Cycles............................................................................................................................................6-4
Table 6-4. Recommended Loads by Sterilizer Chamber Size................................................................................6-4
Table 6-5. Liquid Cycle Processing Guidelines ......................................................................................................6-4
Table 6-6. Sterilizer Chamber Volume....................................................................................................................6-5
Table 6-7. Cart Capacity and Load Capacity........................................................................................................6-10
Table 6-8. Factory-Set Prevacuum Cycles and Cycle Values ............................................................................. 6-14
Table 6-9. Factory-Set Gravity Cycles and Cycle Values.................................................................................... 6-18
Table 6-10. Factory-Set Liquid Cycle and Cycle Values...................................................................................... 6-22
Table 6-11. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values SFPP Sterilizer......................................................................6-26
Table 6-12. Test Cycles........................................................................................................................................6-30
Table 7-1. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution Prevacuum Sterilizer ............................................7-2
Table 7-2. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution SFPP Sterilizer.....................................................7-3
Table 7-3. Adjustment Ranges for Cycle Values ....................................................................................................7-5
Table 7-4. Change Machine Setup .......................................................................................................................7-15
Table 9-1. Operator Troubleshooting – In-Cycle Alarms.........................................................................................9-3
Table 9-2. Operator Troubleshooting – Out-of-Cycle Alarms................................................................................9-11
Table 9-3. Operator Troubleshooting – Sensor Alarms ........................................................................................9-15
Table 10-1. Recommended Spare Parts ..............................................................................................................10-9
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Safety Precautions Operator Manual 129390199
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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this AMSCO®Evolution®Series
Steam Sterilizer. WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for
damage to equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is
important to review all Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the unit.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances your ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and helps
the Customer avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is
important to understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; Customers are encouraged to develop
their own safety policies and procedures to enhance and complement these Safety Precautions.
WARNING – STERILITY ASSURANCE HAZARD:
WARNING:
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD:
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
According to AAMI standards, a measured leak rate greater than 1.0 mm Hg/min (1.3 mbar/min) indicates
a problem with the sterilizer. Refer the situation to a qualified service technician before using the sterilizer
further.
Load sterility may be compromised if the biological indicator or vacuum 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.
In the event of an incomplete cycle, the sterilizer will automatically advance to the exhaust phase of the
cycle and then complete the cycle. The load must then be reprocessed to verify proper sterilization.
It is inappropriate for a healthcare facility to sterilize liquids for direct patient contact.
This sterilizer is not designed to process flammable compounds.
Operation of the sterilizer in a manner not specified in this manual may impair the protection provided by
the equipment and result in personal injury or equipment damage.
When closing the chamber door, keep hands and arms out of the door opening and make sure opening is
clear of any obstructions.
Repairs and adjustments to this equipment should be made only by fully qualified service personnel.
Maintenance performed by inexperienced, unqualified personnel or installation of unauthorized parts
could cause personal injury, invalidate the warranty or result in costly equipment damage. Contact
STERIS regarding service options.
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance is required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment.
Contact your STERIS Service Representative to schedule preventive maintenance.
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129390199 Operator Manual Safety Precautions
WARNING – SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD:
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Personnel must properly shutdown the sterilizer and retain the power key at all times while cleaning the
sterilizer chamber.
Avoid personal injury from bursting bottles. Liquid sterilization cycle must only be used for liquids in
borosilicate (Pyrex) flasks with vented closures.
Disconnect all utilities to sterilizer before servicing. Do not service the sterilizer unless all utilities have
been properly locked out. Always follow all locally mandated Lockout-Tagout and electrical safety-related
work practice standards.
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.
Sterilizer, rack/shelves and loading cart 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.
Allow sterilizer and accessories to cool to room temperature before performing any cleaning or
maintenance procedures.
Failure to shut off the steam supply when cleaning or replacing strainers can result in serious injury.
Jacket pressure must be at 0 psig/bar before beginning work on the steam trap.
Proper testing of the safety valve requires the valve to be operated under pressure. Exhaust from the
safety valve is hot and can cause burns. Proper safety attire (gloves, eye protection, insulated overall) as
designated by locally mandated guidelines, is required. Testing is to be performed by qualified service
personnel only.
When sterilizing liquids, you must observe the following procedures:
• Use Liquid cycle only.
• Use only vented closures.
• Use only Type I borosilicate glass bottles.
• Do not allow hot bottle to be jolted.
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