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General| Brand | Amsco |
|---|---|
| Model | Evolution HC-600 |
| Category | Laboratory Equipment |
| Language | English |
Review all safety precautions for operating and servicing the sterilizer, including warnings about hazards.
Definitions and explanations of symbols used on Amsco Evolution Series Medium Steam Sterilizers.
Checklist for verifying proper installation of the sterilizer, covering clearance, services, and final checks.
Details on sterilizer dimensions, weight, utility requirements, and environmental conditions.
General guide to steam sterilization techniques, cleaning, and storage after sterilization.
Methods for verifying the sterilization process, including biological monitors and prevacuum efficiency tests.
Procedure for conducting the Bowie-Dick test to document residual air removal in prevacuum sterilizers.
Procedure for testing the vacuum integrity of the sterilizer and associated piping.
Identification and function of main sterilizer controls, touch screen, alarms, and panels.
Details on cycle value changes, shutdown, abort functions, printer, printouts, and door operations.
Pre-operation checks including door, drain strainer, utility valves, printer paper, and required test cycles.
Guidelines for preparing loads, wrapper types, pack size/weight, and placement within the sterilizer chamber.
Step-by-step instructions for loading and unloading the sterilizer using trolleys and carriers.
Detailed descriptions of Prevacuum, Prevac, and Liquid sterilization cycles and their operation.
Procedures for running Bowie-Dick and Vacuum Leak tests to verify sterilizer function and integrity.
Steps and considerations for aborting a sterilization cycle if an abnormal condition occurs.
Visual representation of Prevacuum and Liquid cycle phases and pressure changes over time.
Default cycle values for Amsco Evolution sterilizers, including prevacuum and test cycles.
Procedure for adjusting sterilization temperature, exposure time, and dry time within specified ranges.
Instructions for setting time format, time, date format, and date on the sterilizer control.
Configuration options for sterilizer operation, including utilities, language, print settings, and units.
Schedule outlining required maintenance tasks and their minimum frequencies for safe and reliable operation.
Daily tasks including cleaning the chamber drain strainer and the sterilizer chamber interior.
Procedures for weekly drain flushing and changing printer paper rolls or ink cartridges.
Overview of alarm conditions, typical alarm screens, and printouts for identifying and resolving issues.
Descriptions and causes of alarms occurring during the sterilization cycle, with suggested corrections.
Descriptions and causes of alarms occurring when the sterilizer is not processing a cycle, with troubleshooting steps.
Common sensor-related alarms and their potential causes and corrections for the sterilizer.
Information on performing advanced servicing procedures, emphasizing the need for qualified personnel.
Procedures for replacing parts like air filters, door seals, steam traps, and testing safety valves.
List of recommended spare parts with part numbers for ordering and maintenance.
Information on proper disposal of waste materials generated by the sterilizer, including paper, ribbon, and filters.
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