Amsco HC-600 User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
AMSCO®Evolution™Medium Steam Sterilizers
RevACP129390-106

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A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
©2019, 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
Service Engineering which could affect its operation will void the
warranty, could adversely affect sterilization efficacy, could violate
national, state and local regulations and jeopardize your insurance
coverage.
Indications for Use The Amsco®Evolution™ Medium Steam Sterilizer is intended for
shipment to locations outside the United States of America.
The Amsco Evolution medium steam sterilizer is designed for
sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare
facilities and is in a prevacuum configuration:
Prevacuum –designed for sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable
materials. The Prevacuum sterilizer is equipped with Prevacuum,
Leak Test and Bowie-Dick cycles.

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Cross reference model number to chamber size and capacity using table below:
Service Information A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and
proper sterilizer operation. You are encouraged to contact STERIS
concerning our Preventive Maintenance Agreement. Under terms of
this agreement, preventive maintenance, adjustments and
replacement of worn parts are done on a scheduled basis to assure
equipment performance at peak capability and to help avoid
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 your STERIS
representative for details.
Table 1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values
Cycle Sterilize Temp. Sterilize Time Dry Time Validation Standard
PREVAC 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec. 30 Min. or 20 Min. EN 285:2006
PREVAC 121°C (250°F) 30 Min. 30 Min. or 20 Min. EN 285:2006
LIQUID 121°C (250°F) 45 Min. N/A N/A
Table 2. Test Cycles
Cycle Sterilize Temp. Sterilize Time Dry Time Validation Standard
Leak TestaN/A N/A N/A EN 285:2006
Bowie-Dick Testa134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. EN 285:2006
Bowie-Dick Test
Warm-upa
134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. N/A
a. Not adjustable.
Table 3. Sterilizer Chamber Volume
Model Chamber Size NumberofSterilization
Modules
HC-600 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") 6
HC-800 660 x 660 x 1245 mm (26 x 26 x 49") 8
HC-1000 660 x 660 x 1549 mm (26 x 26 x 61") 10
HC-900 660 x 950 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") 9
HC-1200 660 x 950 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") 12
HC-1500 660 x 950 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") 15

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Introduction Operator Manual P129390-106
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
STERIS Ireland Limited
IDA Business and Technology Park
Tullamore
County Offaly
R35 X865 ■ Ireland
The base language of this document is
ENGLISH.Anytranslationsmustbemadefrom
the base language document.
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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 ....................................................................................................................3-3
3.2.3 Utility Requirements.....................................................................................................................3-4
3.2.4 Environmental Conditions............................................................................................................3-4
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.................................................................................................4-3
4.3 Bowie-Dick Test.....................................................................................................................................4-3
4.4 Vacuum Leak Test.................................................................................................................................4-4
5 Component Identification .............................................................................................................5-1
5.1 General..................................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2 Main Sterilizer and Cycle Controls.........................................................................................................5-2
5.3 Control ................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.4 Alarm Displays.......................................................................................................................................5-5
5.5 Operating End Control Panel.................................................................................................................5-5
5.6 Cycle Selection Touch Pads..................................................................................................................5-6
5.6.1 Change Values Control Screens..................................................................................................5-7
5.6.2 System Shutdown Button.............................................................................................................5-8
5.6.3 Abort Touch-Screen Button..........................................................................................................5-9
5.7 Printer ..................................................................................................................................................5-10
5.8 Printouts...............................................................................................................................................5-11
5.9 Vertical-Sliding Door Operation (660 x 660 mm Sterilizers) ................................................................5-13
5.10 Horizontal-Sliding Door Operation (660 x 950 mm Sterilizers)............................................................5-13

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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................................................................................................6-3
6.3 Guidelines for Placement of Various Loads...........................................................................................6-3
6.4 Loading & Unloading the Sterilizer ........................................................................................................6-4
6.5 Loading Trolley and Carrier Instructions: Loading.................................................................................6-5
6.6 Loading Trolley and Carrier Instructions: Unloading..............................................................................6-7
6.7 Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle....................................................................................................................6-8
6.8 Prevac Cycle Operation.........................................................................................................................6-9
6.9 Liquid Cycle .........................................................................................................................................6-15
6.10 Test Cycles..........................................................................................................................................6-17
6.10.1 Bowie-Dick Test.......................................................................................................................6-19
6.10.2 Vacuum Leak Test...................................................................................................................6-22
6.11 Aborting Cycles....................................................................................................................................6-24
6.12 Cycle Graph.........................................................................................................................................6-26
7 Cycle and Control Value Programming.......................................................................................7-1
7.1 Cycle Values..........................................................................................................................................7-2
7.2 Change Values ......................................................................................................................................7-3
7.3 Change Cycle Values ............................................................................................................................7-4
7.3.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................7-4
7.3.2 Change Cycle Values Procedure.................................................................................................7-5
7.4 Change Time and Date..........................................................................................................................7-7
7.4.1 Set Time Format ..........................................................................................................................7-7
7.4.2 Set Time.......................................................................................................................................7-8
7.4.3 Date Format...............................................................................................................................7-11
7.4.4 Set Date.....................................................................................................................................7-12
7.5 Change Machine Setup .......................................................................................................................7-14
7.5.1 Utility Control..............................................................................................................................7-15
7.5.2 Utility Control Summary .............................................................................................................7-20
7.5.3 Utility Control with Integral Electric Steam Generator................................................................7-21
7.5.4 Language...................................................................................................................................7-22
7.5.5 Machine Number........................................................................................................................7-24
7.5.6 Print Options ..............................................................................................................................7-26
7.5.7 Audible Signals ..........................................................................................................................7-28
7.5.8 Units...........................................................................................................................................7-30
7.5.9 Leaving Machine Setup..............................................................................................................7-31

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Section
Number Description Page
8 Routine Maintenance.....................................................................................................................8-1
8.1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................8-1
8.2 Daily Procedures ...................................................................................................................................8-3
8.2.1 Clean Chamber Drain Strainer.....................................................................................................8-3
8.2.2 Clean Chamber............................................................................................................................8-4
8.3 Weekly Maintenance: Flush Chamber Drain .........................................................................................8-5
8.4 Maintenance As Required .....................................................................................................................8-5
8.4.1 Change Printer Paper Roll...........................................................................................................8-5
8.4.2 Change Printer Ink Cartridge .......................................................................................................8-9
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..............................................................................................................9-7
9.2.8 Chamber Pressure/Temperature Failure .....................................................................................9-8
9.2.9 Recorder Deviation Alarm............................................................................................................9-8
9.2.10 Steam Utility Failure....................................................................................................................9-9
9.2.11 Water Utility Failure.....................................................................................................................9-9
9.2.12 Air Utility Failure........................................................................................................................9-10
9.3 Out-of-cycle Alarms .............................................................................................................................9-11
9.3.1 Too Long To Close OE (or NOE) Door......................................................................................9-11
9.3.2 Too Long To Open OE (or NOE) Door.......................................................................................9-12
9.3.3 Pressure In Chamber.................................................................................................................9-12
9.3.4 Waste Temperature Probe Failure.............................................................................................9-13
9.3.5 RTC Failure................................................................................................................................9-13
9.3.6 Emergency Stop Button Pressed...............................................................................................9-14
9.3.7 Input/Output Fault – Module #X .................................................................................................9-14
9.3.8 UPS Battery Low........................................................................................................................9-15
9.4 Sensor Alarms .....................................................................................................................................9-16
9.4.1 Water In Chamber......................................................................................................................9-16

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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
9.4.10 OE/NOE Door Switches Malfunction.........................................................................................9-21
9.4.11 Exhaust Rate Too Slow.............................................................................................................9-21
9.4.12 Exhaust Rate Too Fast .............................................................................................................9-22
9.4.13 Generator Alarm........................................................................................................................9-22
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 Steam Trap Replacement....................................................................................................................10-6
10.6 Clean or Replace Piping Check Valves...............................................................................................10-6
10.7 Safety Valve Test.................................................................................................................................10-7
10.8 Recommended Spare Parts ................................................................................................................10-7
10.9 Waste Products Disposal...................................................................................................................10-10