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8.1 Preventive
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance procedures should be performed regularly at the
intervals indicated using the maintenance schedule below as a
guide. Local conditions (water quality, usage, etc.) may require more
frequent maintenance than indicated.
Important: Follow all safety procedures including Lock out/Tag out.
Inspection Frequency: The AMSCO
®
C Series Small Steam
Sterilizer must be inspected twice each year. Operator inspections
must be made on a daily or weekly basis as indicated in S
ECTION 8.2,
D
AILY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES and SECTION 8.3, WEEKLY
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE: FLUSH CHAMBER DRAIN.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD and/or EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD: Regularly
scheduled preventive maintenance is required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment.
Contact your STERIS Service Representative to schedule preventive maintenance.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD and/or EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD: The
performance of the 510k cleared AMSCO C Series Sterilizer is validated as a system including
components defined by STERIS in the Operator Manual and Service Manual for the AMSCO C
Series Sterilizer. Substitution of unauthorized components can potentially lead to personal injury,
damage or premature failure of the product and result in a unit configuration that is inconsistent
with the validated, FDA cleared product. STERIS' warranty is void if components are used that are
not approved. DO NOT USE components that are not validated as part of the AMSCO C Series
Sterilizer.
Table 8-1. Preventive Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance Schedule for AMSCO C Series Small Steam Sterilizer
Service Required
Minimum Inspection
Frequency
1.0 Administrative
2 x per year (4 x w/generator)
1.1 Discuss equipment operation with operator.
2.0 Restorative – Rebuilds and replacements
1 x per year unless noted
2.1 Rebuild steam manifold
2.2 Rebuild water manifold
2.3 Rebuild Jacket Trap
2.4 Replace safety valve
2.5 Replace air filter
2.6 Rebuild Pressure Regulator (PRV)
2.7 Replace jacket trap check valve (CK3)
2.8 Rebuild exhaust manifold
2.9 Replace check valve (CK14)
STEAM GENERATOR (If applicable)
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