Amsco Evolution Series - Too Long in Evacuation

9-5
Troubleshooting Operator Manual 129390199
9.2.3 Too Long In
Evacuation
Occurs if chamber does not
reach the set evacuation
level within the allotted time.
Alarm Screen
Alarm Detail
Chamber did not reach
required vacuum level within
allotted time.
Causes and Correction:
1. Water pressure less than
20 Psig (1.4 bar)
• Check water supply
piping
2. Chamber drain strainer
plugged
•Clean
3. Valve malfunction
•Repair
4. Door seal not activated
• Check seal
• Check seal steam and
exhaust
5. Leak in plumbing
•Repair
• Run a leak test
6. Control out of calibration
• Recalibrate control
(contact qualified Service
person)
7. Vacuum pump
malfunction
• Check vacuum pump for
proper operation
• Check vacuum pump for
proper rotation
Table 9-1. Operator Troubleshooting – In-Cycle Alarms (Continued)
Condition Alarm Screen on Sterilizer Control
Service Information