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Troubleshooting Operator Manual P129394-176
9.1 General This section pictorially lists and describes all the possible alarm
conditions which may occur when operating the AMSCO
®
C Series
Small Steam Sterilizer.
If a problem occurs that is not described in this section, please call
STERIS Corporation. A trained service technician will promptly place
your sterilizer in proper working condition.
NOTE: Never permit unqualified persons to service the sterilizer.
Figure 9-1. Typical Alarm Screen
When an alarm condition occurs, the alarm tone sounds and the
touch screen automatically displays the corresponding alarm
screen. Typically, each alarm screen indicates the alarm name,
current chamber status, current sterilizer activity and operator
instructions (see Figure 9-1).
9.1.1 Typical Alarm Screen Touch-screen pads, located along bottom of alarm screen, are used
to perform the following functions:
•Pressing SILENCE ALARM turns off the alarm tone.
•Pressing STATUS PRINT generates a printout of the current
temperature and pressure in the sterilizer chamber at the
time the touchpad was pressed.
•Pressing PAPER FEED advances the printer paper up by
one line.
•Pressing SERVICE HELP advances display to the
corresponding service information screen. This screen
provides the qualified service technician with possible
causes and advanced corrective actions for that alarm
condition.
Important: In the event of an alarm condition, the operator should
always follow the instructions indicated on the alarm screen.
WARNING – PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE HAZARD: Repairs
and adjustments to this
equipment must be made only
by fully qualified service
personnel. Maintenance
performed by inexperienced,
unqualified persons or
installation of unauthorized
parts could cause personal
injury or result in costly
equipment damage.
WARNING – SHOCK HAZARD:
Disconnect all utilities to
sterilizer before servicing.
Always follow OSHA Lockout-
Tagout and electrical safety-
related work practice
standards.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Allow sterilizer to cool to room
temperature before
performing any cleaning or
maintenance procedures.
STATUS . . ALARM! 205
TOO LONG IN CHARGE
CHAMBER: 00.0 F 0.0 psig
STERILIZER WILL:
• AUTOMATICALLY TRY TO COMPETE CYCLE
OPERAT0R INSTRUCTIONS:
1. SILENCE ALARM
2. CHECK STEAM SUPPLY VALVE
-> IF CLOSED, OPEN VALVE
3. IF ALARM RECURS, CALL SERVICE
SERVICE
HELP
STATUS
PRINT
SILENCE
ALARM
PAPER
FEED
Alarm Name
Current
Chamber
Status
Sterilizer
Response to
Condition
Operator
Instructions
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