Steris Evolution Series User manual

OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Evolution™ Loading Car and Transfer Carriage
for Evolution™and Evolution™-L Sterilizers
26 x 26" (660 mm x 660 mm) and
26 x 37.5" (660 mm x 953 mm)
(Rev AB)P129391-130

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P129391-130
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
©2018, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
This manual contains important information on proper use and
maintenance of the Evolution™ Loading Car and Transfer Carriage.
All personnel involved in the use and maintenance of this
equipment must carefully review and comply with the warnings,
cautions, and instructions contained in this manual. These
instructions are important to protect the health and safety of
personnel operating an Evolution Loading Car and Transfer Carriage
and should be retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick
reference.
Advisory Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by
STERIS which could affect its operation will void the warranty and
could also violate federal, state or local regulations.
A listing of Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and
servicing this equipment can be found in Section 1 of this manual.
Do not operate or service the equipment until you have become
familiar with this information.
Indications for Use The Evolution Loading Car and Transfer Carriage is intended for
loading and unloading Evolution™ or Evolution™-L sterilizers and for
transferring goods to and from processing areas.
A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and
proper unit operation. This manual contains maintenance schedules
and procedures which should be followed for satisfactory equipment
performance.
Important: The only sterilizer configurations available for healthcare
applications in North America are HC-600 (660 x 660 x 991 mm [26 x
26 x 39”]) and HC-1500 (660 x 953 x 1676 [26 x 37.5 x 66”]).

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Service Information You are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our
comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Agreement. Under the
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 nationwide staff
of well equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide this service,
as well as expert repair services. Please contact STERIS for details.
Table 1. Sterilizer Chamber Size for Use with this Loading Equipment
Model Chamber Size Door Configuration
Evolution Medium Steam Sterilizer Series (Healthcare – North America)
HC-600 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") Vertical Sliding Door
HC-1500 660 x 953 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") Horizontal or Hinged Sliding Door
Evolution-L Medium Steam Sterilizer Series (Life Sciences – North America)
LV669-430 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") Vertical Sliding Door
LV6612-540 660 x 660 x 1245 mm (26 x 26 x 49") Vertical Sliding Door
LV6615-675 660 x 660 x 1549 mm (26 x 26 x 61") Vertical Sliding Door
LVH699-575 660 x 953 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") Hinged Door
LVH6912-766 660 x 953 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") Hinged Door
LVH6915-958 660 x 953 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") Hinged Door
LVS699-575 660 x 953 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") Horizontal Sliding Door
LVS6912-799 660 x 953 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") Horizontal Sliding Door
LVS6915-958 660 x 953 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") Horizontal Sliding Door
Evolution Medium Steam Sterilizer Series (Healthcare – Europe)
HC-600 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") Vertical Sliding Door
HC-800 660 x 660 x 1245 mm (26 x 26 x 49") Vertical Sliding Door
HC-1000 660 x 660 x 1549 mm (26 x 26 x 61") Vertical Sliding Door
HC-900 660 x 953 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") Horizontal Sliding or Hinged Door
HC-1200 660 x 953 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") Horizontal Sliding or Hinged Door
HC-1500 660 x 953 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") Horizontal or Hinged Sliding Door

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Introduction Operator/Maintenance Manual P129391-130
Manufactured by:
STERIS Mexico
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. Any translations must be
made from the base language
document.
03/04/09

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LifeSciences
CapitalEquipment

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Table of Contents Operator/Maintenance Manual P129391-130
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Number Description Page
1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
2 Symbols and Definitions............................................................................................................... 2-1
3 Install Loading Equipment Docking Base................................................................................... 3-1
4 Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Install Loading Car Shelf ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Install Side Gates ............................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Adjust Transfer Carriage for Operation ........................................................................................................... 4-2
Adjust Transfer Carriage Height............................................................................................................. 4-2
Adjust Dock Locking Function................................................................................................................ 4-6
Adjust Travel Stops (Single Door).......................................................................................................... 4-7
Adjust Travel Stops (Double Door) ........................................................................................................ 4-8
5 Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................. 5-1
Casters ............................................................................................................................................................ 5-1
Loading Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 5-2
Unloading Instructions..................................................................................................................................... 5-4
6 Maintenance................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Lubrication....................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

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Table 1. Sterilizer Chamber Size for Use with this Loading Equipment..................................................................... ii
Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions .................................................................................................................................2-1
Table 3-1. Measure from End Frame to Docking Plate...........................................................................................3-1
LIST OF TABLES

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Safety Precautions Operator/Maintenance Manual P129391-130
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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this Evolution™ Loading Car and
Carriage. 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 – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
WARNING – PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURY:
Repairs and adjustments, other than those described in these instructions, should be attempted only by
experienced mechanics fully acquainted with this equipment. Use of inexperienced, unqualified persons
to work on the equipment or the installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal injury or result in
costly damage.
Sterilizer must be leveled front to rear. Failure to level sterilizer may result in injury to personnel or
damage to product and equipment.
Do not overload loading car shelves. See Operating Instructions for maximum distribution load per shelf
and car. Distribute loads evenly on shelves.
Use hand protection when removing loading car from sterilizer. Loading car may be hot.
Sterilizer and loading car will be hot after cycle is run. Always use hand protection and apron (also face
shield if processing liquids) when removing a processed load. Hand protection and apron must be
worn when reloading sterilizer following the previous operation.
To avoid slippery floor conditions, immediately wipe up any spilled liquids or condensation in sterilizer
loading or unloading area.
Get help if loading car becomes stuck or difficult to move. Do not attempt to lift a loading car without
assistance.
Do not sit or stand on transfer carriage.
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CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
Ensure docking base is properly aligned to allow correct entry of loading car into chamber before
permanently fastening base to floor.
Ensure loading car is completely unloaded before making height adjustment.
After setting all height adjustments, ensure all nuts are tight and transfer carriage is level.
Ensure door opening is clear of any obstruction before closing the door(s).
Immediately wipe up saline solution spills on loading car, to prevent damage to stainless steel.
Do not use cleaners containing chlorides on loading cars. Chloride-based cleaners will deteriorate the
car and carriage metal.
Never rub a wire brush or steel wool on any stainless-steel surface.
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Symbol Definitions Operator/Maintenance Manual P129391-130
The following symbols appear on Amsco®Evolution™ Loading Car and Transfer Carriage and are provided here
for reference.
Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions
Symbol Definition
Transfer of heat, hot surface
Attention, consult manual for further instructions
SN Serial number of unit
SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS 2

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LifeSciences
CapitalEquipment

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Install Loading Equipment Docking Base Operator/Maintenance Manual P129391-130
NOTE: The docking base mounts to the floor.
STEP 1: Measure for correct docking base distance from bottom end frame.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD: Ensure docking base is properly aligned
to allow correct entry of loading car into chamber before permanently fastening base to floor.
Table 3-1. Measure from End Frame to Docking Plate
Sterilizer Configuration
(Chamber Size/Door)
Distance of Dock from
Sterilizer End Frame
26" x 26" (660 x 660 mm)
Sliding Door
7-27/32"
(198 mm)
26" x 37.5" (660 x 953 mm)
Hinged Door
6-15/16"
(176 mm)
26" x 37.5" (660 x 953 mm)
Sliding Door
9-9/16"
(243 mm)
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Measure for Dock Position
from End Frame (see
Table 3-1)
STEP
1
INSTALL LOADING EQUIPMENT
DOCKING BASE 3

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STEP 2: Mark dimension from Step 1 on floor.
STEP 3: Using dimension from Step 1, align transfer carriage and loading car with sterilizer chamber.
STEP 4: Using position determined by carriage location and measurement taken in Step 1:
• Align docking base between transfer carriage and sterilizer
• Temporarily fix dock in place (with duct tape, gaffer’s tape or similar)
• Push loading car into chamber to test that dock is positioned correctly
• Remove loading car and transfer carriage
STEP 5: Mark tested position on floor through slots in docking base.
STEP 6: Drill holes in floor
• Four slotted holes in dock are 3/8" wide for anchor bolts.
• Install anchors as needed.
STEP 7: Fix docking base in position with fasteners.
STEP 8: Test for correct operation.
Slotted Hole in Base
Typical Fastener
STEP
6
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Install Loading Car Shelf
Keyhole slots along loading car frame provide support points for
adjustable shelving.
STEP 1: Chose desired height of shelf.
STEP 2: Align shelf with chosen holes.
STEP 3: Insert support bar through upright and shelf.
STEP 4: Repeat procedure for remaining shelves.
Install Side Gates
Install
STEP 1: Insert side gates into keyhole slots on loading car uprights.
STEP 2: Repeat procedure for remaining side gates.
Remove
STEP 1: Lift side gate until flanges touch top of keyhole slot.
STEP 2: Lift gate away from loading car frame.
Keyhole Slot
Shelf Support Rod
Choose Shelf Height
STEP
1
Insert Shelf
Support Rod
STEP
3
INSTALLATION 4

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Adjust Transfer Carriage for Operation
Adjust Transfer Carriage Height
Use following instructions to adjust transfer carriage height. Proper
transfer carriage height is required when placing loading car in
sterilizer chamber.
STEP 1: Position transfer carriage with empty loading car so that
end of transfer carriage is just above end of chambers
tracks.
•Measure distance of rollers above chamber tracks.
•If rollers are 1/8" (3 mm) above chamber tracks, no
further adjustments are required.
•If rollers are not 1/8" (3 mm) above chamber tracks,
proceed to Step 2.
NOTE: During adjustment procedure check mechanism
for binding. If binding occurs, adjust to eliminate binding.
Transfer Carriage
Roller
Measure for 1/8"
(3 mm) gap between
roller and track.
STEP
1
Tighten or Loosen to
Reduce Binding
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STEP 2: Loosen two 1"-8 UNC nuts on front casters, run them
together and tighten slightly.
•Once run together, turning nuts should also turn
1"-8 UNC caster stem.
STEP 3: Turn 1"-8 UNC nut (and caster stem) as required to raise or
lower top of carriage and rollers as required to achieve
1/8" (3 mm) gap.
•Adjust both sides of transfer carriage evenly.
STEP 4: When 1/8" (3 mm) gap is achieved, run nuts back to
starting positions and tighten.
Run-Together
Nuts
Caster Stem
STEP
2
3
STEP
4
Run Nuts Back To
Start and Tighten

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STEP 5: Push transfer carriage completely into sterilizer chamber
on tracks.
•When transfer carriage is fully pushed into chamber,
gap below carriage roller bar and top of chamber track
must be 5/16" (8 mm).
•If necessary, adjust rear casters.
STEP 6: Loosen upper 1"-8 UNC nut on rear casters.
•Adjust 1"-8 UNC nut at bottom of rear caster stem until
gap is 5/16" (8 mm) gap.
Measure for 5/16"
(8 mm) gap between
roller bar and chamber
track
STEP
5
5/16"
(24 mm)
RollerBar
Track
STEP
6
Loosen Nut and Run to
Bottom of Rear Caster
Stem

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STEP 7: When rear gap is adjusted to 5/16" (8 mm), run 1"-8 UNC
nuts back to starting positions and tighten.
STEP
7
Run Nut to Bottom of
Rear Caster Leg and
Tighten

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Adjust Dock Locking Function
After height adjustments above have been made, check for dock
locking operation, and adjust as follows:
STEP 1: Remove transfer carriage from sterilizer completely and
then push it toward dock.
STEP 2: The latching rollers must be ¼" (6 mm) below the top of the
dock cam entrance (180° semicircle) just as the rollers
enter.
•If not, loosen the nuts on the clevis adjusting barrels
(note, top is left-hand thread) and uniformly turn barrel
until rollers ¼" (6 mm) below entrance.
•Tighten nuts on barrel.
STEP 3: Continue to push transfer carriage into chamber.
•The latching rollers must be at or just below the top of
the cam slot without binding.
STEP
2
3
Engagement
Cam
Tighten or Loosen to
Adjust Latching Roller
Height
STEP
2
1/4" (6 mm)
Engagement
Roller
Engagement
Cam
Clevis
Adjustment
Barrel
CAUTION – POTENTIAL
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
HAZARD: After setting all
height adjustments, ensure all
nuts are tight and transfer
carriage is level.
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