6 — Routine Maintenance
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Operator Manual
Table 6-1. Routine Maintenance Guide (continued)
Recommended frequency of inspection is indicated in the right column. Usage and utility
conditions may require more or less frequent inspections.
Suggested
Frequency
6.2
Verify pickup tube is not clogged, cracked or distorted. If damaged, contact STERIS or
Customer’s maintenance service.
4 X/year
6.3
Verify floats of chemical empty switches move freely.
4 X/year
7.0
ATLAS WAV SYSTEM (if present)
Refer to ATLAS WAV System Operator Manual for more detailed information about
routine maintenance and refer to ATLAS WAV System Maintenance Manual for more
detailed information about preventive maintenance.
As Required
8.0
SCS CONVEYOR SYSTEM (if present)
Refer to SCS Conveyor System Operator Manual for more detailed information about
routine maintenance and refer to SCS Conveyor System Maintenance Manual for more
detailed information about preventive maintenance.
As Required
9.0 MANIFOLD RACKS
Inspect rotary spray arm assemblies of manifold racks for free movement and clogged
holes (see Section 6.8, Inspecting and Cleaning Rotary Spray Arm Assemblies).
Once a Week
10.0
UTILITIES QUALITY
The Customer must verify the quality of the air and water supplied to the
washer/disinfector at a determined frequency to prevent possible process issues and
the frequency must be determined by his utilities’ knowledge (ex.: dirty/hard water
might warrant more frequent tests). STERIS document General Notes – Applicable to
Sterilizer and Washer Equipment Drawings (P062941091) provides the requirements.
As Required
11.0 FINAL TEST
6.4 Cleaning Debris Screen
WARNING
SLIPPING HAZARD
To prevent slips, keep floors dry. Promptly clean up any spills or drippage. For spills or
drippage of detergents or other chemicals, follow safety precautions and handling
procedures set forth on detergent or chemical label and/or Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
As needed, or after last cycle of the day, clean debris screen located in bottom of sump as follows:
1. Allow washer/disinfector to cool down before reaching into washer/disinfector chamber.
2. Press Open Door on touch screen to open chamber load door.
3. Remove debris screen from wash chamber.
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