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Routine Maintenance Operator Manual P129390-106
8.2 Daily Procedures
8.2.1 Clean Chamber Drain
Strainer
Important: The chamber drain strainer must be cleaned at least
once a day, preferably in the morning before running the first cycle.
1. Remove the drain strainer from the drain in the bottom of the
chamber.
2. Remove any obvious debris from the strainer. If necessary, clear
the screen in the strainer using a brush, wire, or similar tool.
3. Once it has been cleared of obvious debris, reverse flush the
strainer under running water.
4. Replace the strainer in the chamber drain.
5.11 Verify pressure settings as described in Maintenance Manual. 1x per year
6.0 SAFETY TESTING
6.1 Inspect ground bond. 1x per year
6.2 Inspect steam connection to sterilizer. 1x per year
6.3 Inspect water connection to sterilizer. 1x per year
6.4 Inspect drain connection to sterilizer. 1x per year
7.0 FINAL CHECKOUT AND TEST
7.1 Clean dirt and lint from components. Check all wiring, terminals and
socket connections for damage or fraying.
6x per year
7.2 Verify that unit has proper labels (caution, warning). 6x per year
7.3 Run machine through each cycle to verify proper operation. Check
all displays and printouts. Note on tape: “TEST CYCLE.”
6x per year
7.4 Verify that the shelves slide easily in and out of the chamber, if
equipped.
6x per year
7.5 Reinstall any panel or cover removed. Carefully check area around
sterilizer and remove all materials used during inspection.
Table 8-1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Amsco
®
Evolution™
Medium Steam Sterilizers (Continued)
Service Required Minimum Frequency
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Allow sterilizer and
accessories to cool to room
temperature before
performing any cleaning or
maintenance procedures.
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