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Amsco Evolution Series User Manual

Amsco Evolution Series
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OPERATOR MANUAL
AMSCO
®
Evolution
®
Series Steam Sterilizers
Rev AD 129390199

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Amsco Evolution Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAmsco
ModelEvolution Series
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

Symbol Definitions

Installation Verification

Installation Checklist

A list of items to verify after installing the sterilizer.

Techniques of Sterilization

Control Measure for Verifying Sterilization Process

Procedures for verifying sterilization using biological indicators.

Vacuum Leak Test

Measures integrity of sealed pressure vessel for air leaks.

Techniques of Sterilization for Liquid Cycle

Procedures for sterilizing liquids using the appropriate cycle.

Recommendations for Sterilizing Liquids

Important guidelines for safely sterilizing liquids.

Component Identification

Sterilizer and Cycle Controls

Identification and function of key sterilizer controls and valves.

Alarm Displays

Explanation of how alarm displays indicate abnormal conditions.

Operating End Control Panel

Description of control panels on single and double door units.

Cycle Selection Touch Pads

How to start or abort cycles using touch screen pads.

Sterilizer Operation

Before Operating the Sterilizer

Pre-operation checks and warm-up procedures for the sterilizer.

Preparing Loads for Sterilization Cycles

Guidelines for cleaning and preparing items for sterilization.

Guidelines for Placement of Various Loads

Recommendations for arranging loads inside the sterilizer chamber.

Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle

Description of the prevacuum cycle and its validated settings.

Cycle and Control Value Programming

Change Values

How to adjust cycle parameters within a limited range.

Change Cycle Values

Procedure for modifying sterilizer cycle parameters.

Change Time and Date

Screens for adjusting the sterilizer's time and date settings.

Change Machine Setup

Options for changing general sterilizer operating settings.

Routine Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Procedures and advisories for maintaining the equipment.

Daily Maintenance

Daily checks and cleaning tasks for the sterilizer.

Weekly Maintenance

Recommended weekly maintenance tasks.

Troubleshooting

In-Cycle Alarms

Alarm screens appearing during active sterilization cycles.

Out-of-cycle Alarms

Alarm screens appearing when the sterilizer is not processing a cycle.

Sensor Alarms

Alarms triggered by sensor readings anytime the sterilizer is energized.

Water Conservation System Alarms

Alarms related to water conservation system options.

Service Procedures

Air Filter Replacement

Steps for replacing the bacterial air filter cartridge.

Clean Jacket Steam Strainers

Procedure for cleaning steam strainers to maintain performance.

Door Seal Replacement Procedure

Steps for replacing the door seal on specific sterilizer models.

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