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9.1 General This section pictorially lists and describes alarm conditions that may
occur when operating the AMSCO
®
Evolution
®
Series Steam
Sterilizer.
NOTE: Never permit unqualified persons to service the sterilizer.
Important: The Service Information provided in the following pages
is intended as a guideline for qualified, trained service technicians
and is not intended for routine use by operators.
• If a problem occurs that is not described in this section, please
call STERIS. A trained service technician will promptly place your
sterilizer in proper working condition.
• Any testing indicated by Service Information directions (e.g.,
RTD testing) should be performed by a qualified Service
technician while making reference to M
AINTENANCE MANUAL,
(P764333-449).
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, invalidate the warranty
or result in costly equipment
damage. Contact STERIS
regarding service options.
WARNING – SHOCK AND
BURN HAZARD: Disconnect
all utilities to sterilizer before
servicing. Do not service the
sterilizer unless all utilities
have been properly locked
out. Always follow all locally
mandated Lockout-Tagout
and electrical safety-related
work practice standards.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Allow sterilizer and
accessories to cool to room
temperature before
performing any cleaning or
maintenance procedures.
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