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OPERATOR MANUAL
AMSCO® Evolution™ Medium Steam Sterilizers
RevAC P129390-106
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
Thank you for choosing this STERIS product. STERIS is committed to

ensuring your continued satisfaction. This manual contains important
information on proper use of this sterilizer. All operators and
department heads must carefully review and become familiar
with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this
manual. These instructions are important to the health and safety of
personnel operating the sterilizer and should be retained in a
conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
This sterilizer is specifically designed to process goods using only
the cycles as specified in this manual. If there is any doubt about a
specific material or product, contact the manufacturer of the product
for the recommended sterilization technique.
STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for this unit to simplify,
organize and assure sterility of the sterilization process. Instrument
trays, pouches and biological/chemical monitoring systems are all
available to fulfill your facility’s processing needs. STERIS will gladly
review these with you.
Advisory This sterilizer is specifically designed to only process goods using

the cycles as specified in this manual. If there is any doubt about a
specific material or product, contact the manufacturer of that
product for the recommended sterilization technique.
A summary of the safety precautions to be observed when operating
and servicing this equipment can be found in SECTION 1, SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. Do not operate or service the equipment until you have
become familiar with this information.
Any alteration of the sterilizer not authorized or performed by STERIS
Service Engineering which could affect its operation will void the
warranty, could adversely affect sterilization efficacy, could violate
national, state and local regulations and jeopardize your insurance
coverage.
Indications for Use The Amsco® Evolution™ Medium Steam Sterilizer is intended for
shipment to locations outside the United States of America.
The Amsco Evolution medium steam sterilizer is designed for
sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare
facilities and is in a prevacuum configuration:
Prevacuum – designed for sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable
materials. The Prevacuum sterilizer is equipped with Prevacuum,
Leak Test and Bowie-Dick cycles.
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Table 1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values
Validation
Cycle Sterilize Temp. Sterilize Time Dry Time Standard
PREVAC 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec. 30 Min. or 20 Min. EN 285:2006
PREVAC 121°C (250°F) 30 Min. 30 Min. or 20 Min. EN 285:2006
LIQUID 121°C (250°F) 45 Min. N/A N/A
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Table 2. Test Cycles
Validation
Leak Testa N/A N/A N/A EN 285:2006
Bowie-Dick Testa 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. EN 285:2006
Bowie-Dick Test 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. N/A

Warm-upa
a. Not adjustable.
Cross reference model number to chamber size and capacity using table below:
Table 3. Sterilizer Chamber Volume
Number of Sterilization
Model Chamber Size
Modules
HC-600 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") 6
HC-800 660 x 660 x 1245 mm (26 x 26 x 49") 8
HC-1000 660 x 660 x 1549 mm (26 x 26 x 61") 10
HC-900 660 x 950 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") 9
HC-1200 660 x 950 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") 12
HC-1500 660 x 950 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") 15
Service Information A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and

proper sterilizer operation. You are encouraged to contact STERIS
concerning our Preventive Maintenance Agreement. Under terms of
this agreement, preventive maintenance, adjustments and
replacement of worn parts are done on a scheduled basis to assure
equipment performance at peak capability and to help avoid
untimely or costly interruptions. STERIS maintains a worldwide staff
of well-equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide this service,
as well as expert repair services. Contact your STERIS
representative for details.
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ENGLISH. Any translations must be made from STERIS Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
the base language document.
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2797 Sales and Service:

STERIS Corporation
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Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-354-2600 • 800-444-9009
www.steris.com
STERIS Ireland Limited

IDA Business and Technology Park
Tullamore
County Offaly
R35 X865 ■ Ireland
Writing Ref. 09052019
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Introduction Operator Manual P129390-106
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P129390-106 Operator Manual Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Number Description Page
1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
2 Symbol Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
3 Installation Verification ................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Service Clearance........................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Plumbing Services ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.3 Electrical Service.......................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 Sterilizer Final Check ................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.5 Cycle Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.2.1 Overall Exterior Dimensions W x H x L ........................................................................................ 3-3
3.2.2 Fully Loaded Weight .................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utility Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................................ 3-4
4 Techniques of Sterilization ........................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Control Measure for Verifying Sterilization Process............................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1 Biological Monitors ....................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.2 Testing for Prevacuum Efficiency................................................................................................. 4-3
4.3 Bowie-Dick Test ..................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Vacuum Leak Test ................................................................................................................................. 4-4
5 Component Identification ............................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2 Main Sterilizer and Cycle Controls......................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Control ................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.4 Alarm Displays ....................................................................................................................................... 5-5
5.5 Operating End Control Panel ................................................................................................................. 5-5
5.6 Cycle Selection Touch Pads .................................................................................................................. 5-6
5.6.1 Change Values Control Screens.................................................................................................. 5-7
5.6.2 System Shutdown Button............................................................................................................. 5-8
5.6.3 Abort Touch-Screen Button.......................................................................................................... 5-9
5.7 Printer .................................................................................................................................................. 5-10
5.8 Printouts............................................................................................................................................... 5-11
5.9 Vertical-Sliding Door Operation (660 x 660 mm Sterilizers) ................................................................ 5-13
5.10 Horizontal-Sliding Door Operation (660 x 950 mm Sterilizers) ............................................................ 5-13
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Section
6 Sterilizer Operation ....................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Before Operating the Sterilizer .............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Preparing Loads for Sterilization Cycles ................................................................................................ 6-3
6.3 Guidelines for Placement of Various Loads........................................................................................... 6-3
6.4 Loading & Unloading the Sterilizer ........................................................................................................ 6-4
6.5 Loading Trolley and Carrier Instructions: Loading ................................................................................. 6-5
6.6 Loading Trolley and Carrier Instructions: Unloading.............................................................................. 6-7
6.7 Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle.................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.8 Prevac Cycle Operation ......................................................................................................................... 6-9
6.9 Liquid Cycle ......................................................................................................................................... 6-15
6.10 Test Cycles .......................................................................................................................................... 6-17
6.10.1 Bowie-Dick Test ....................................................................................................................... 6-19
6.10.2 Vacuum Leak Test ................................................................................................................... 6-22
6.11 Aborting Cycles.................................................................................................................................... 6-24
6.12 Cycle Graph ......................................................................................................................................... 6-26
7 Cycle and Control Value Programming ....................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Cycle Values .......................................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.2 Change Values ...................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3 Change Cycle Values ............................................................................................................................ 7-4
7.3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.3.2 Change Cycle Values Procedure ................................................................................................. 7-5
7.4 Change Time and Date.......................................................................................................................... 7-7
7.4.1 Set Time Format .......................................................................................................................... 7-7
7.4.2 Set Time....................................................................................................................................... 7-8
7.4.3 Date Format ............................................................................................................................... 7-11
7.4.4 Set Date ..................................................................................................................................... 7-12
7.5 Change Machine Setup ....................................................................................................................... 7-14
7.5.1 Utility Control.............................................................................................................................. 7-15
7.5.2 Utility Control Summary ............................................................................................................. 7-20
7.5.3 Utility Control with Integral Electric Steam Generator ................................................................ 7-21
7.5.4 Language ................................................................................................................................... 7-22
7.5.5 Machine Number........................................................................................................................ 7-24
7.5.6 Print Options .............................................................................................................................. 7-26
7.5.7 Audible Signals .......................................................................................................................... 7-28
7.5.8 Units ........................................................................................................................................... 7-30
7.5.9 Leaving Machine Setup.............................................................................................................. 7-31
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Section
8 Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 Daily Procedures ................................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.2.1 Clean Chamber Drain Strainer..................................................................................................... 8-3
8.2.2 Clean Chamber ............................................................................................................................ 8-4
8.3 Weekly Maintenance: Flush Chamber Drain ......................................................................................... 8-5
8.4 Maintenance As Required ..................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.4.1 Change Printer Paper Roll ........................................................................................................... 8-5
8.4.2 Change Printer Ink Cartridge ....................................................................................................... 8-9
9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 9-1

9.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 9-1
9.1.1 Typical Alarm Screen ................................................................................................................... 9-2
9.1.2 Typical Alarm Printout .................................................................................................................. 9-3
9.2 In-Cycle Alarms ..................................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.2.1 Too Long In Charge ..................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.2.2 Too Long In Exhaust .................................................................................................................... 9-4
9.2.3 Too Long In Evacuation ............................................................................................................... 9-5
9.2.4 Too Long In Air Break .................................................................................................................. 9-6
9.2.5 Under Sterilize Temperature ........................................................................................................ 9-6
9.2.6 Over Sterilize Temperature .......................................................................................................... 9-7
9.2.7 OE/NOE Door Unsealed .............................................................................................................. 9-7
9.2.8 Chamber Pressure/Temperature Failure ..................................................................................... 9-8
9.2.9 Recorder Deviation Alarm ............................................................................................................ 9-8
9.2.10 Steam Utility Failure .................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.2.11 Water Utility Failure..................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.2.12 Air Utility Failure ........................................................................................................................ 9-10
9.3 Out-of-cycle Alarms ............................................................................................................................. 9-11
9.3.1 Too Long To Close OE (or NOE) Door ...................................................................................... 9-11
9.3.2 Too Long To Open OE (or NOE) Door....................................................................................... 9-12
9.3.3 Pressure In Chamber ................................................................................................................. 9-12
9.3.4 Waste Temperature Probe Failure............................................................................................. 9-13
9.3.5 RTC Failure................................................................................................................................ 9-13
9.3.6 Emergency Stop Button Pressed ............................................................................................... 9-14
9.3.7 Input/Output Fault – Module #X ................................................................................................. 9-14
9.3.8 UPS Battery Low........................................................................................................................ 9-15
9.4 Sensor Alarms ..................................................................................................................................... 9-16
9.4.1 Water In Chamber...................................................................................................................... 9-16
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9.4.2 Too Long In Jacket Charge........................................................................................................ 9-17

9.4.3 Too Long To Seal OE/NOE Door............................................................................................... 9-17
9.4.4 Too Long To Unseal OE/NOE Door........................................................................................... 9-18
9.4.5 Chamber Pressure Transducer Failure...................................................................................... 9-18
9.4.6 Chamber Temperature Probe Failure ........................................................................................ 9-19
9.4.7 Jacket Temperature Probe Failure............................................................................................. 9-19
9.4.8 OE/NOE Door Switch Failure..................................................................................................... 9-20
9.4.9 Recorder Temperature Probe Failure ........................................................................................ 9-20
9.4.10 OE/NOE Door Switches Malfunction......................................................................................... 9-21
9.4.11 Exhaust Rate Too Slow............................................................................................................. 9-21
9.4.12 Exhaust Rate Too Fast ............................................................................................................. 9-22
9.4.13 Generator Alarm........................................................................................................................ 9-22
10 Service Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 10-1

10.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 10-1
10.2 Air Filter Replacement ......................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.3 Clean Jacket Steam Strainers ............................................................................................................. 10-2
10.4 Door Seal Replacement Procedure ..................................................................................................... 10-2
10.5 Steam Trap Replacement .................................................................................................................... 10-6
10.6 Clean or Replace Piping Check Valves ............................................................................................... 10-6
10.7 Safety Valve Test................................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.8 Recommended Spare Parts ................................................................................................................ 10-7
10.9 Waste Products Disposal................................................................................................................... 10-10
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 5-1. Component Identification (660 x 660 mm Sterilizer Shown) .................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2. Sterilizer Key Switch and Countdown to Shutdown Timer....................................................................5-3
Figure 5-3. Typical Out-of-Cycle Display ................................................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-4. Typical In-Cycle and In-Cycle Status Display .......................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-5. Typical Alarm and Alarm Detail Screens ..............................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-6. Cycle Selection Screen.........................................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-7. Test Cycle Screen ................................................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-8. Out-of-Cycle Status Screen ..................................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-9. Options Screen .....................................................................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-10. Change Cycle Values – Main Screen .................................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-11. Standby Screen ..................................................................................................................................5-8
Figure 5-12. Shutdown Confirmation ......................................................................................................................5-8
Figure 5-13. Cycle Abort Button and Screens.........................................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-14. Printer Features (Printer Door Open) ...............................................................................................5-10
Figure 5-15. Access Duplicate Print Function .......................................................................................................5-10
Figure 5-16. Typical Printout .................................................................................................................................5-12
Figure 6-1. Loading Trolley and Carrier ..................................................................................................................6-5
Figure 6-2. Loading Goods into Sterilizer Chamber ................................................................................................6-6
Figure 6-3. Prevacuum Cycle Printouts (134°C [273°F] and 121°C [250°F])........................................................6-12
Figure 6-4. Liquid Cycle In-Cycle Screens ............................................................................................................6-14
Figure 6-5. Typical Printout of a Liquid Cycle .......................................................................................................6-16
Figure 6-6. Bowie-Dick Test Cycle Printout ..........................................................................................................6-21
Figure 6-7. Leak Test Cycle Printout.....................................................................................................................6-23
Figure 6-8. Cycle Graph: Prevacuum Cycle – 134°C (273°F) and 121°C (250°F)................................................6-27
Figure 6-9. Cycle Graph: Liquid Cycle ..................................................................................................................6-28
Figure 8-1. Open Printer Door.................................................................................................................................8-5
Figure 8-2. Printer Components (Printer Door Open) .............................................................................................8-6
Figure 8-3. Tear Printer Paper ................................................................................................................................8-6
Figure 8-4. Insert New Paper Roll ...........................................................................................................................8-7
Figure 8-5. Insert Paper Behind Printer Ink Cartridge .............................................................................................8-7
Figure 8-6. Press Paper Freed Button to Advance Paper.......................................................................................8-8
Figure 8-7. Coil Paper onto Take-Up Spool ............................................................................................................8-8
Figure 8-8. Reinstall Take-Up Spool .......................................................................................................................8-8
Figure 8-9. Remove Ink Cartridge From Printer ......................................................................................................8-9
Figure 8-10. Slip Cartridge Onto Printer Paper .......................................................................................................8-9
Figure 9-1. Alarm and Alarm Detail Screen Features .............................................................................................9-2
Figure 9-2. Typical Alarm Printout...........................................................................................................................9-3
Figure 10-1. Door Seal Replacement, 660 x 660 mm (26 x 26”) Sterilizers..........................................................10-4
Figure 10-2. Door Seal Replacement, 660 x 950 mm (26 x 37.5”) Sterilizers.......................................................10-5
Figure 10-3. Steam Trap .......................................................................................................................................10-6
Figure 10-4. Evolution Sterilizer Piping Schematic ...............................................................................................10-9
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values ........................................................................................................... 0-ii

Table 2. Test Cycles ............................................................................................................................................... 0-ii
Table 3. Sterilizer Chamber Volume ....................................................................................................................... 0-ii
Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions .................................................................................................................................2-1
Table 3-1. Sterilizer Overall Exterior Dimensions ...................................................................................................3-3
Table 3-2. Sterilizer Weights – Fully Loaded...........................................................................................................3-3
Table 4-1. Cycle Information ...................................................................................................................................4-2
Table 4-2. Chamber Volume by Sterilizer Chamber Size .......................................................................................4-2
Table 6-1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values ........................................................................................................6-2
Table 6-2. Test Cycles ............................................................................................................................................6-2
Table 6-3. Sterilizer Chamber Volume ....................................................................................................................6-2
Table 6-4. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycles and Cycle Values .....................................................................................6-8
Table 6-5. Factory-Set Liquid Cycle and Cycle Values .........................................................................................6-14
Table 7-1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values ........................................................................................................7-2
Table 7-2. Test Cycles ............................................................................................................................................7-2
Table 7-3. Sterilizer Chamber Volume ....................................................................................................................7-2
Table 7-4. Change Machine Setup .......................................................................................................................7-14
Table 8-1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Amsco® Evolution™ Medium Steam Sterilizers........................8-1
Table 9-1. Operator Troubleshooting – In-Cycle Alarms .........................................................................................9-3
Table 9-2. Operator Troubleshooting – Out-of--Cycle Alarms...............................................................................9-11
Table 9-3. Operator Troubleshooting – Sensor Alarms.........................................................................................9-16
Table 10-1. Recommended Spare Parts...............................................................................................................10-8
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1
The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this Amsco® Evolution™ Medium
Steam Sterilizer. WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for
damage to equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is
important to review all Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the unit.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances your ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and helps
the Customer avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is
important to understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; Customers are encouraged to develop
their own safety policies and procedures to enhance and complement these Safety Precautions.
WARNING – STERILITY ASSURANCE HAZARD:

According to EN 285:2006 standards, a measured leak rate greater than 1.3 bar/min (0.04 inHg/minute)
! indicates a problem with the sterilizer. Refer the situation to a qualified service technician before using the
sterilizer further.
Load sterility may be compromised if the biological indicator or vacuum leak test indicates a potential
! problem. If these indicators show a potential problem, refer the situation to a qualified service technician
before using the sterilizer further.
In the event of an incomplete cycle, the sterilizer will automatically advance to the exhaust phase of the
! cycle and then complete the cycle. The load must then be reprocessed to verify proper sterilization.
WARNING:
It is inappropriate for a healthcare facility to sterilize liquids for direct patient contact
!
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD:

This sterilizer is not designed to process flammable compounds.
!
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:

Operation of the sterilizer in a manner not specified in this manual may impair the protection provided by
! the equipment and result in personal injury or equipment damage.
When closing the chamber door, keep hands and arms out of the door opening and make sure opening is
! clear of any obstructions.
Repairs and adjustments to this equipment should be made only by fully qualified service personnel.
! Maintenance performed by inexperienced, unqualified personnel or installation of unauthorized parts
could cause personal injury, invalidate the warranty or result in costly equipment damage. Contact
STERIS regarding service options.
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance is required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment.
! Contact your STERIS Service Representative to schedule preventive maintenance.
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Personnel must properly shutdown the sterilizer and retain the power key at all times while cleaning the
! sterilizer chamber.
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:

Steam may be released from the chamber when door is opened. Step back from the sterilizer each time
! the door is opened to minimize contact with steam vapor.
Sterilizer, rack/shelves and loading carrier will be hot after cycle is run. Always wear protective gloves and
! apron when removing a processed load. Protective gloves and apron must be worn when reloading
sterilizer following the previous operation.
Allow sterilizer and accessories to cool to room temperature before performing any cleaning or
! maintenance procedures.
Failure to shut off the steam supply when cleaning or replacing strainers can result in serious injury.
!
Jacket pressure must be at 0 psig/bar before beginning work on the steam trap.
!
Proper testing of the safety valve requires the valve to be operated under pressure. Exhaust from the
! safety valve is hot and can cause burns. Proper safety attire (gloves, eye protection, insulated overall) as
designated by locally mandated guidelines, is required. Testing is to be performed by qualified service
personnel only.
WARNING – SLIPPING HAZARD:

To reduce slippery conditions, keep floors dry by immediately wiping up any spilled liquids or
! condensation in sterilizer loading and unloading areas.
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CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
Allow thermostatic traps to cool down to room temperature before removing cover. Since there is nothing
! to limit expansion, the bellows may rupture or fatigue if trap is opened while hot.
Actuation of safety relief valves at less than 75% of rated pressure can allow debris to contaminate the
! seat and cause the safety valve to leak. A leaking safety valve must be replaced.
Never use a wire brush, abrasives, or steel wool on door and chamber assembly. Do not use cleaners
! containing chloride on stainless-steel surfaces. Chloride-based cleaners will deteriorate stainless steel,
eventually leading to failure of the vessel.
Lifting the chamber float switch when cleaning the chamber may cause the sterilizer control to initiate a
! “Chamber Flooded” alarm. If this alarm condition occurs, the operator must reset the control system (Turn
Off then On with keyswitch) to clear the alarm. The keyswitch is on the front panel and must be left in the
Off position until the display goes blank (approximately 10 minutes). Placing the sterilizer in standby does
not clear this alarm.
Sterilization of chloride-containing solutions (e.g., saline) can cause chamber corrosion and is not
! recommended by the manufacturer. If, however, chloride-containing solutions must be processed, clean
the chamber after each use.
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SYMBOL DEFINITIONS 2
The following symbols appear on Amsco® Evolution™ Series Medium Steam Sterilizers and are provided here for
reference.
Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions
Symbol Definition
Transfer of heat, hot surface
Protective earth (i.e., ground)
Electrostatic sensitive device
Locked out cycle or machine set up option
Unlocked out cycle or machine set up option
Attention, consult manual for further instructions
SN Serial number of unit
V Voltage rating of unit
~ Alternating current
A Amperage rating of unit
Hz Frequency rating of unit
Ø Phase of the unit
System Shutdown Button
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Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions (Continued)
Symbol Definition
Standby Button
Start Cycle Button
Duplicate Print Button
Abort Cycle Button
Silence Audible Alarm Signal Button
Display Abort Status Button
Options Button
Change Cycle Values Button
OK (Accept) Button
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Symbol Definition
Backspace Button (erase entered characters)
Exit Screen Button
Machine Setup Button
Adjust Audible Signals Button
Set Audible Signal Off
Set Audible Signal to Low Volume
Set Audible Signal Medium Volume
Set Audible Signal to High Volume
Set Language Button
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Symbol Definition
Select English Language Button
Select French Language Button
Select German Language Button
Select Italian Language Button
Select Polish Language Button
Select Spanish Language Button
Select Finnish Language Button
Set Utilities Control Button
Lockout Button
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Symbol Definition
Set Print Options Button
Set Machine ID Button
Set Units Button
Set Time and Date Button
Set Date Button
Set Time Button
Display Chamber Temperature and Pressure Status
Alarm Details Button
Alarm Status Button
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INSTALLATION VERIFICATION 3
3.1 Installation An Equipment Drawing showing all utility and space requirements was
Checklist supplied with the sterilizer. Clearance space shown on the drawing is
necessary for ease of installation and to assure proper operation and
maintenance of equipment. Uncrating and Installation Instructions
were also furnished with the sterilizer. If any of these documents are
missing or misplaced, contact STERIS giving the serial and model
numbers of the equipment. Replacement copies will be sent to you
promptly.
After installing this unit according to the instructions provided,
complete the following checklist to assure that your installation is
complete and correct. Or, if you desire, contact STERIS for a
technician to be scheduled to test your installation and demonstrate
proper equipment operation.
3.1.1 Service Clearance ❑ Clearance as specified on the equipment drawing must be

available.
3.1.2 Plumbing Services Feed Water:

❑ All supply line shutoffs must be provided with lockout capability.
❑ Backflow prevention (if required) is not provided by STERIS.
❑ Water Pressure – measured (specification is 1.4 to 3.5 bar [20 to
50 psig], dynamic). Water pressure supplied must be within
specifications as shown on the Equipment Drawing. If pressure is
too high, a regulator must be installed. If water pressure is too low,
equipment performance will be affected.
❑ Water Quality – supplied must be within specifications. Improper
water quality adversely affects equipment operation. Damage to
the equipment due to improper water quality is not covered under
warranty.
Steam Supply:
❑ Shutoffs (with provisions for lockout and tagout) located nearby.
WARNING – EXPLOSION
! HAZARD: This sterilizer is not ❑ Supply piping adequately sized.
designed to process ❑ Supply pressure measured (specification is 3.5 to 5.5 bar [50 to
flammable compounds. 80 psig], dynamic).
❑ Drain Piping must be sloped properly, and sized to handle the
maximum waste flow from the sterilizer.
Air Supply:
❑ Supply line shutoff with provisions for lockout and tagout located
near the equipment.
❑ Air pressure measured to specifications: 5.5 to 8.3 bar (80 to 120
psi), dynamic.
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3.1.3 Electrical Service ❑ The protective earth ground must be connected to terminal block
TB-1 in the sterilizer power box.
❑ Three-phase power for the sterilizer must meet specifications on
the equipment drawing.
❑ Verify proper rotation of the vacuum pump by observing pump
rotor shaft.
Important: Three-phase service requires a clearly marked
disconnect with lockout/tagout capability located near the
sterilizer with easy access for maintenance personnel. If more
than one sterilizer is connected to the same supply, each should
be equipped with independent lock/tagout capability,
3.1.4 Sterilizer Final Check ❑ Chamber leveled properly.

❑ Door opens and closes smoothly.
❑ Door locked switches adjusted correctly.
❑ Chamber strainer in place.
❑ Rack and shelves and/or loading carrier operate correctly.
❑ Paper loaded in printer.
❑ Printer ribbon properly installed.
❑ Warranty labels properly applied.
❑ Verify programming and set up support proper configuration of
unit.
3.1.5 Cycle Operation ❑ Unit powers up correctly.

❑ Run Leak Test cycle leak rate is to be less than 1.3 mbar/min
(0.4 mm Hg/minute).
❑ Verify operation of a typical cycle (134° C [273°F] prevacuum).
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3.2 Technical
Specifications
3.2.1 Overall Exterior

Dimensions W x H x L
Table 3-1. Sterilizer Overall Exterior Dimensions
Sterilizer Model Exterior Dimensions (W x H x L)
HC 600 Sliding Door 1321 x 2045 x 1626 mm (52 x 80-1/2 x 64")
HC 900 Sliding Door 1854 x 1962 x 1816 mm (73 x 77-1/4 x 71-1/2")
NOTE: Length dimension is for single door unit, including service clearance.
3.2.2 Fully Loaded Weight
Table 3-2. Sterilizer Weights – Fully Loaded
Sterilizer Model Sterilizer Weight (Fully Loaded)
HC 600 Sliding Door 1225 kg (2700 lbs)
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3.2.3 Utility Requirements • Electric:
400 V, 3-phase, 6A / phase, 50 Hz
• Water:
Pressure: 1.4 to 3.5 bar (20 to 50 psig)
Temperature: 15°C (59°F) maximum
Consumption: 49 lpm (13 gpm), peak
• Steam:
Consumption, Peak: Approximately 152 kg/hr (335 lbs/hr)
• Air:
Consumption: 5.1 cmh (3 cfm)
3.2.4 Environmental Temperature: 10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F)

Conditions Humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing
Pollution Degree: 2
Installation Category (Overvoltage Category): II
A-Weighted Sound Power Level: = 85 dBA (maximum)
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TECHNIQUES OF STERILIZATION 4
4.1 General The information in this section is intended as a general guide to

steam sterilization techniques. Also recommended is reference to
the standards of the EN 285:2006, Sterilization – Steam Sterilizers,
Large Steam Sterilizers EN ISO 17665-1:2006, Sterilization of
Healthcare Products – Moist Heat Part 1: Requirements for the
development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process
for medical devices
• Prior to sterilization, all materials and articles must be thoroughly
WARNING: It is inappropriate
! for a healthcare facility to
cleaned.
sterilize liquids for direct • After sterilization, goods should be stored in conditions that will
patient contact. not compromise the barrier quality of their wrapping materials.
Training for all personnel on the operation and the maintenance of
the sterilizer shall be performed on a regular basis. Records of this
training and evidence of the understanding of the training material
shall be maintained, and are the responsibility of, the organization or
facility where this equipment is in use.
Important: Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the
requirements outlined in Table 4-1 (page 4-2). If cycle parameters
(sterilize time, dry time, temperature) other than those listed are
required, it is the responsibility of the healthcare facility to validate
the cycle. Reference EN ISO 17665-1:2006, Sterilization of
Healthcare Products – Moist Heat for guidelines and standards for
validating sterilization cycles and ensuring that proper sterility
assurance level (SAL) as well as moisture retention acceptance
criteria are met.
NOTE: Contact STERIS for information on a wide range of education/
training programs designed to meet the educational needs of
healthcare industries.
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Table 4-1. Cycle Information
Sterilize Dry Validation

Cycle Type Load Sterilize Temp
Time Time Standard
Processing Cycles
Sterilization Modules
Prevac 134°C (273°F) 3 Min. 30 Sec. 20 Min. EN 285:2006
(see Table 4-2 below)
Prevac 134°C (273°F) 3 Min. 30 Sec. 30 Min. EN 285:2006
Prevac 121°C (250°F) 30 Min. 20 Min. EN 285:2006
Prevac 121°C (250°F) 30 Min. 30 Min. EN 285:2006
Test Cycles
Bowie-Dick Test Bowie-Dick Test Pack 134°C (273°F) 3 Min. 30 Sec. 1 Min. EN 285:2006
Warm-up Cycle None 134°C (273°F) 3 Min. 30 Sec. 1 Min. N/A
Leak Test None N/A N/A N/A N/A
Table 4-2. Chamber Volume by Sterilizer Chamber Size
Number of
Model Chamber Size
HC-600 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") 6
HC-800 660 x 660 x 1245 mm (26 x 26 x 49") 8
HC-1000 660 x 660 x 1549 mm (26 x 26 x 61") 10
HC-900 660 x 950 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") 9
HC-1200 660 x 950 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") 12
HC-1500 660 x 950 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") 15
4.2 Control Measure As part of the operator’s verification of the sterilization process,
for Verifying biological indicators may be used to demonstrate that sterilization
Sterilization Process conditions have been met.
NOTE: Contact STERIS for information on specific biological
indicators recommended for use with this sterilizer.
4.2.1 Biological Monitors A live spore test utilizing B. stearothermophilus is the most reliable
form of biological monitoring. This type of product utilizes controlled
populations of a controlled resistance, so that survival time and kill
time can be demonstrated.
To verify the process, insert the biological indicator in a test pack
and place pack on the bottom shelf. Run test pack through a typical
cycle. On completion, forward test pack and monitor to appropriate
personnel for evaluation. Refer to EN ISO 17665-1:2006 guidelines to
conduct routine biological monitoring.
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4.2.2 Testing for Prevacuum Tests such as the Bowie-Dick are designed to document the removal
Efficiency of residual air from a sample challenge load.
Run a Bowie-Dick test cycle daily before processing any loads in a
WARNING – STERILITY
! ASSURANCE HAZARD: Load
sterilizer equipped with prevacuum cycles. The first prevacuum
cycle of each day should be used to test the adequacy of air removal
sterility may be compromised
from the chamber and load, so that steam can penetrate the load. It
if the biological indicator or
is not a test for adequate exposure to heat in terms of time-at-
vacuum leak test indicates a
temperature.
potential problem. If these
indicators show a potential In the case of these tests, following exposure in a prevacuum
problem, refer the situation to sterilizing cycle, the pack is opened, the indicator examined, and
a qualified service technician conclusions are drawn as to the pattern of residual air, if any, that
before using the sterilizer remained in the pack during the sterilizing cycle. Any indication of a
further. malfunction must be reported to the supervisor. Sterilizer must not be
used again until approved by supervisor.
4.3 Bowie-Dick Test The Bowie-Dick Test is designed to document the removal of
residual air from a sample challenge load in a prevacuum sterilizer.
In the case of this test, following exposure in a prevacuum test cycle,
the pack is opened, the indicator examined and conclusions are
drawn as to the pattern of residual air, if any, that remained in the
pack during the sterilizing cycle. Any indication of a malfunction
must be reported to the supervisor. Sterilizer must not be used to run
prevacuum cycles until approved by supervisor.
indicators show a potential A steam penetration test should be carried out at the beginning of
problem, refer the situation to each day the sterilizer is to be used. Refer to instructions for running
a qualified service technician the Bowie-Dick test cycle in SECTION 6.10.1, BOWIE-DICK TEST ON
before using the sterilizer PAGE 6-19. Bowie-Dick test packs are designed to expose the
further. pattern and document the removal of residual air from the sample
load. Any test package must be constructed in accordance with
instructions given in the EN ISO 17665-1 standard.
NOTE: The Bowie-Dick test cycle is not a test for adequate exposure
to heat in terms of time-at-temperature.
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4.4 Vacuum Leak Test The Vacuum Leak Test (seeSECTION 6.10.2, VACUUM LEAK TEST ON
PAGE 6-22) measures the integrity of the sealed pressure vessel and
associated piping to assure air is not being admitted to the sterilizer
during the vacuum draw downs.
After running a Leak Test cycle, a value or leak rate will be printed on
the printer tape. This value will help define a trend over a period of
time if the integrity of the system begins to deteriorate (i.e., allowing
air to enter the system). By running a Leak Test cycle daily or weekly,
the operator or maintenance personnel can always monitor the air
tightness of the system and make repairs or adjustments when
necessary.
indicators show a potential
problem, refer the situation to NOTE: A leak rate of greater than 1.3 mbar (0.4 mmHg) per minute
a qualified service technician indicates a problem with the sterilizer that must be addressed.
before using the sterilizer
further.
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 5
Typical 660 x 660 mm (26 x 26”) Operator Interface
Control Touch Screen
Chamber Pressure Gauge

Jacket Pressure Gauge
Close (Raise) Door Button
Open (Lower) Door Button
Printer
Emergency Stop Button
Chamber Door (Closed) Control Panel Sterilizer Key Switch
Location of Utility
Supply Valves
Air
Piping Skid
Steam (Typically
Located in
Water Sterilizer
Service
Area)
Air and Steam
Supply Valve
Detail
Power
Input Box
and Main
Control
Housing
Water Supply
Valve Detail
Figure 5-1. Component Identification (660 x 660 mm Sterilizer Shown)
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5.1 General Use this manual to become familiar with control locations and
functions before operating the sterilizer (refer to Figure 5-1 through
Figure 5-16). The controls for this sterilizer are contained within the
control touch screen. Control touch pads appear on the screen as
needed during each operation. Available controls change as the
sterilizer steps through different operations.
5.2 Main Sterilizer and • Steam Supply Valve – This is located behind the side access
Cycle Controls panel (or within the wall enclosure), on the plumbing skid. Refer
to Figure 5-1. Ensure this is in the open position before trying to
operate the sterilizer.
• Water Supply Valve – This is located behind the side access
panel (or within the wall enclosure), on the plumbing skid. Refer
to Figure 5-1. Ensure this is in the open position before trying to
• Air Supply Valve – This is located behind the side access panel
(or within the wall enclosure), on the plumbing skid. Refer to
Figure 5-1. Ensure this is in the open position before trying to
• Sterilizer Control Touch Screen – This is visible on the control
touch screen whenever the sterilizer is in Standby mode. Refer to
Figure 5-1.
The sterilizer enters operating mode by touching the control
screen surface anywhere. The control reverts to standby if the
control screen is not touched for five minutes.
NOTE: Touch-screen buttons respond to very slight pressure,
and only need to be pressed lightly.
• Emergency Stop Switch (with Key) – Located on the front
panel, below the sterilizer control touch pad. Shuts off all outputs
on the sterilizer; the key is used to reset the switch following
actuation. This key is to be retained by the supervisor.
• Control Power Switch (with key): Located on the front panel
below the emergency stop switch. This switch sequentially
powers up or power down the control system. Under normal
operating conditions this switch is left in the ON position at all
times.
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• Sterilizer Key Switch
Refer to Figure 5-2.
Key Switch Function: The key switch has two positions – 0 (Off)
and 1 (On). When power is supplied to sterilizer, the key should
be in the 0 (Off) position. When the key is moved to 1 (On)
position, 24V dc power is applied to control and power-up
sequence begins. (Power up process requires five to ten
Off
minutes.) The key switch should remain in 1 (On) position at all
Position
times, unless it is necessary to power down the sterilizer.
NOTE: If sterilizer will not be used for an extended period of time,
place the sterilizer in Standby mode. Standby is accessed from
control screen (refer to Figure 5-3).
On
Position Important: If a complete power down is required, the key switch
can be moved to the 0 (Off) position. The system then begins a
controlled power-down sequence of the control’s operating
system.
Key Switch
Summary of key switch functions
• 0 (Off) – If a complete reboot is ever required, turning the key
switch to 0 (Off) causes sterilizer to completely power down after
approximately two minutes. A two-minute pop-up timer appears
on the main control screen (see Figure Figure 5-2), the sterilizer
executes a controlled shutdown of the operating system at the
end of the two-minute countdown and the display goes blank.
(The complete process requires approximately ten minutes.)
• 1 (On) – Turning switch to 1 (On) causes machine to power up
control’s operating system normally (through a normal boot up
process).
• Loss of Power: If power is disconnected or lost while sterilizer is
in cycle – after two minutes, control stores all cycle values
required and automatically initiates a controlled shutdown. When
power is restored, it is necessary to turn the keyswitch to the 0
(Off) position and wait for the display to go blank (approximately
Notification of Impending Shutdown as a 10 minutes). The keyswitch must be returned to the 1 (On)
Two-Minute Countdown Timer Appears on
position to initiate a normal power up sequence.
the Screen When Key Switch is Set to Off.
NOTE: Refer to SECTION 5.6.2. SYSTEM SHUTDOWN BUTTON, PAGE
5-8, for further shutdown options.
Figure 5-2. Sterilizer Key Switch
and Countdown to Shutdown
Timer
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5.3 Control Control displays can be divided into two categories, those occurring
when the sterilizer is “out-of-cycle” and those occurring when the
sterilizer is “in-cycle.” Typical out-of-cycle and in-cycle displays are
shown in Figure 5-3 and Figure 5-4.
• Out-of-cycle displays are used to start cycles, or set up and
adjust sterilizer operation. With the exception of the cycle
starting displays, most out-of-cycle displays will only be used
occasionally. Detailed instructions for adjusting the sterilizer
operating parameters are in SECTION 7, CYCLE AND CONTROL
VALUE PROGRAMMING.
Press This Button To Press This Button To

Place Sterilizer in Advance To Options
Standby Screen
Press This Button To

Press These Buttons
Display Chamber
To Start a Cycle
Temperature and
Pressure
Figure 5-3. Typical Out-of-Cycle Display
• Generally, when the sterilizer is in-cycle, displays appear

automatically and, unless an abnormal condition occurs, require
no special attention or instructions. In-cycle progress displays
tell the operator at what temperature and pressure the sterilizer
chamber is operating, show the current cycle phase, and
indicate when the processing cycle is complete. For more details
about operating cycles, refer to SECTION 6, STERILIZER OPERATION.
In-Cycle Progress Display

Abort Cycle
Display Chamber
Temperature and
Pressure

Display Cycle Chart
In-Cycle Status Display

Press This Button to Abort Cycle
Return to In-Cycle
Progress Display
Figure 5-4. Typical In-Cycle and In-Cycle Status Display

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5.4 Alarm Displays Alarm displays tell operators and technicians when the sterilizer is
experiencing an abnormal condition. Alarm conditions can be
caused by failure of utility supplies or sterilizer components.
SECTION 9, TROUBLESHOOTING, details the steps an operator can take
to solve most alarm conditions. Typical alarm displays are shown in
Figure 5-5.
When an alarm occurs during cycle operation, a display appears on
the screen, accompanied by an audible tone. This display indicates
the problem as determined by control sensors, and lists a brief
troubleshooting list. The operator should follow the instructions on
the screen, if possible. If these instructions fail to clear the alarm,
consult your departmental supervisor or a trained service technician
before using the sterilizer further.
Figure 5-5. Typical Alarm and Alarm Detail Screens
5.5 Operating End A sterilizer equipped with two doors will also be equipped with two
Control Panel control panels. The control panel at the loading door of the sterilizer
is referred to as the “operating end control” (OE control); the control
panel located at the unloading door is referred to as the “non-
operating end control” (NOE control).
A single-door sterilizer is equipped with an “operating end control”
only.
NOTE: Except for the presence of the printer (which is only present at
the operating end of the unit), control panels at both ends of the unit
are similar and each can be used to start or abort the sterilizer.
The operating end control panel (see Figure 5-1) is used to:
• Turn sterilizer on or off using key switch (or emergency-stop
button).
• Open and Close door (sliding door models, only).
• Select and start cycles.
• Abort cycles.
• Set cycles and cycle values.
The operating end control includes a printer for cycle
documentation.
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Cycle status and control messages are shown on a 213 mm
(8-4/10 inch) color graphics display. Cycles can be started or
aborted using the touch screen pads. Cycles and cycle values can
be set using the Change Values procedure (accessible from the
sterilizer cycle select screen). If changing cycle values becomes
necessary, refer to SECTION 7, CYCLE AND CONTROL VALUE
PROGRAMMING.
5.6 Cycle Selection Four cycle selection touch pads are shown on the screen in
Touch Pads Figure 5-6. These buttons display the basic parameters of the cycle
(i.e., cycle name, sterilization exposure temperature, sterilization
exposure time, and dry time), test cycles may be displayed selected
by pressing the right arrow in the lower right-hand corner of the cycle
select screen. Details on individual cycles are in SECTION 6,
STERILIZER OPERATION.
Press Here to Return

to Standby Press Here to Access
Options
Press These Buttons

To Start a Cycle
Press Here to Access

Out-of-Cycle Status Press Here to Access
Test Cycles
Figure 5-6. Cycle Selection Screen
Press Here to Return

to Standby Press Here to Access
Options
Press Here to Access Press Here to Access

Out-of-Cycle Status Cycle Selection
Screen
Figure 5-7. Test Cycle Screen
Press Return Button to Return

to Select Cycle Screen
Figure 5-8. Out-of-Cycle Status Screen
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The Amsco® Evolution™ sterilizer control can be programmed to
retain values for up to 12 separate cycles. The four cycles shown on
the cycle select screen are the factory default cycles. Up to eight
additional cycles can be programmed and displayed. It is the
responsibility of the healthcare facility to validate any modification to
cycles. Reference EN 285:2006, sterilization – Steam sterilizers,
Large Steam sterilizers, and EN ISO 17665-1:2006, sterilization of
Healthcare Products – Moist Heat Part 1: Requirements for a guide
to validating sterilization cycles and to ensure that proper sterility
assurance level (SAL), as well as moisture acceptance criteria are
met.
Bowie-Dick, Bowie-Dick warm up and Leak Test cycle parameters
are fixed; the buttons for these cycles do not display values for
exposure temperature, exposure time or drying time.
5.6.1 Change Values Control The values buttons are accessed through the cycle select screen by
Screens pressing the options button (refer to Figure 5-9). These pads are
used for changing the operating values used in cycles, changing the
cycles displayed on the cycle selection menus and for changing the
operating settings of the sterilizer. Instructions for changing sterilizer
cycle parameters are in SECTION 7, CYCLE AND CONTROL VALUE
PROGRAMMING of this manual.
Press This Button To Access

Change Values Function
Press Return Button to Return

to Select Cycle Screen
Figure 5-9. Options Screen
Press Individual Cycle Buttons

to Change Values for the Cycle.
Refer to SECTION 7.3. CHANGE
CYCLE VALUES, PAGE 7-4 for more
information
Figure 5-10. Change Cycle Values – Main Screen
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5.6.2 System Shutdown The system shutdown button is used to turn off the sterilizer. Under
Button normal circumstances the sterilizer should be left on at all times. Use
the shutdown button to turn off the sterilizer when the machine must
be serviced or for similar purposes.
NOTE: Refer to Summary of key switch functions, PAGE 5-3, for
further shutdown options.
Press Shutdown Button to Turn

Off Sterilizer
Figure 5-11. Standby Screen
The shutdown confirmation screen provides an opportunity to return

to Standby when the shutdown button has been touched by
accident.
This screen provides a second

chance to return to normal
operation, in situations where
the shutdown button has been
touched by accident.
Figure 5-12. Shutdown Confirmation
• Touch No to return to Standby

• Touch Yes to shutdown the sterilizer
System restart requires using the key switch. Restart time is
WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK
! AND BURN HAZARD: A system
approximately ten minutes (refer to SECTION 5.2. MAIN STERILIZER AND
CYCLE CONTROLS, PAGE 5-2).
shutdown turns off the sterilizer’s
PC-base control. 24V dc power
inputs to the sterilizer control
remain energized.
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5.6.3 Abort Touch-Screen The Abort button is used to end a cycle before it completes normally.
Button A cycle only needs to be aborted if an abnormal condition or a
control problem develops during the cycle. Pressing Abort causes
the sterilizer chamber to depressurize (if pressurized), or air break (if
in vacuum); the door seal deactivates, the control prompts the
operator to open the door, and the sterilizer returns to its normal out-
of-cycle state. If an abnormal condition persists after fully aborting
the cycle, contact your supervisor or a qualified service technician
before trying to operate the sterilizer further.
Cycle Abort Button:

Press to Initiate Cycle Abort.
Refer to SECTION 6.11. ABORTING
CYCLES, PAGE 6-24 for more
information
Cycle Progress Screen
Press to Display Chamber

Status During Abort, refer to
SECTION 6.11. ABORTING CYCLES,
PAGE 6-24 for more information
Press to Silence Alarm Signal

During Abort
Cycle Abort Screen
Press to Silence Alarm Signal

During Abort
Press to Return to Cycle Abort

Screen
Cycle Abort Status Screen
Figure 5-13. Cycle Abort Button and Screens
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5.7 Printer Printer records all cycle data on 57 mm (2-1/4”) wide single-ply
paper. See SECTION 8.4.1. CHANGE PRINTER PAPER ROLL, PAGE 8-5 for
paper changing procedure. Refer to Figure 5-14 for a summary of
printer features.
Take-Up
Spool
Inner Printer Door
Paper Feed Button
Printer Door
Figure 5-14. Printer Features (Printer Door Open)
• Paper Feed – Located at the bottom of the printer. Press to feed

out paper from the roll stored inside the control. This control is
accessible during all phases of operation, including alarm
conditions. Press and hold for continuous feed.
• Duplicate Print – Press Options button to access the duplicate
print function. Press duplicate print button to obtain a duplicate
printout of the previous cycle run.
Press Button To
Obtain Duplicate
Print
Figure 5-15. Access Duplicate Print Function
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5.8 Printouts Refer to Figure 5-16.
The printout reports useful information about each cycle the sterilizer
runs; including the load number, which is a unique identifying code.
Each load number is printed in the following format: a two-digit
month (e.g., April = 04), a two-digit day (e.g., twenty eighth day =
28) and a two-digit daily cycle count (e.g., first cycle = 01, second =
02, etc.).
• Example of a complete load number: “042801” (April 28, first
cycle).
During the cycle, status lines on the printouts show the time the line
was printed, chamber temperature and the level of vacuum or
pressure in the chamber. Each status line also begins with a letter
code. This code indicates during which cycle phase the print line
occurred, or what kind of event caused the print line to occur.
Refer to Figure 5-16 for other printout features.
5-11
Cycle Type
Cycle Start Time & Date
Total Cycle Count
Operator I.D.
Machine Number
Serial Number
Sterilize Temperature
Control Overdrive Temperature
Sterilize Time
Dry Time Additional Status Print Codes:
F = Alarm (Failure)
L = Leak Test (Vacuum or Hold)
Status Print Codes:
Conditioning:
• Charge
• Vacuum/Pressure Pulses
Sterilize
Exhaust & Dry
Complete
Load Number
Sterilize Temperature (Min./Max.)
Time in Phase
Total Cycle Time
Figure 5-16. Typical Printout
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5.9 Vertical-Sliding The sterilizer door is operated using push buttons near the sterilizer
Door Operation control screen. Refer to Figure 5-1.
(660 x 660 mm • Pressing the "OPEN DOOR" push button while the door is in the
Sterilizers) closed (up) position causes the door to open (by lowering).
• Pressing the "CLOSE DOOR" push button while the door is in the
open (lowered) position, causes the door to close (by raising).
• On double door units there is no control of the power door at the
opposite end of the unit. Each door of a double door sterilizer is
operated from the end at which the door is located.
Important: Keep the door closed when the unit is not in use.
5.10 Horizontal-Sliding Press door control push button (OPEN DOOR or CLOSE DOOR) to
Door Operation operate the horizontal-sliding door.
(660 x 950 mm Important: Keep chamber door closed when the sterilizer is not in
Sterilizers) use.
WARNING – PERSONAL
! INJURY and/or EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE HAZARD: When
closing the chamber door
keep hands and arms out of
the door opening and make
sure opening is clear of any
obstructions.
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STERILIZER OPERATION 6
6.1 Before Operating Operate sterilizer by referring to the cycle description in SECTION
the Sterilizer 6.8, PREVAC CYCLE OPERATION, PAGE 6-9.
1. Press anywhere on the touch-screen of the sterilizer control

! Sterilizer, rack/shelves, and
display.
loading carrier will be hot after 2. Open chamber door.
cycle is run. Always wear a. Check that drain strainer is clean and in place and that
protective gloves and apron chamber interior is clean. See SECTION 8, ROUTINE
when removing a processed MAINTENANCE, if cleaning is necessary.
load. Protective gloves and
apron must be worn when b. Close chamber door.
reloading sterilizer following 3. Under normal operation utility supply valves remain open. Verify
the previous operation. valves are in OPEN position (see Figure 5-1).
WARNING – SLIPPING 4. Open platen door on printer.
! HAZARD: To reduce slippery
a. Check printer paper roll.
floor conditions, keep floors
dry by immediately wiping up • A colored warning stripe is visible when roll is near its
any spilled liquids or end.
condensation in sterilizer b. See SECTION 8.4.1, CHANGE PRINTER PAPER ROLL, PAGE 8-5 in
loading or unloading area. SECTION 8, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, if a new paper roll is
needed.
5. Run required test cycle:
» Run a Bowie-Dick test with an empty loading carrier at least
once a day to document removal of residual air from sample
challenge loads.
» Run a vacuum leak test at least once each week to measure
the integrity of the pressure vessel and associated piping.
This test helps assure that air is not being admitted to the
sterilizer chamber during vacuum draw downs.
NOTE: Always run a warm-up cycle before running the daily
Bowie-Dick test.
Press the More Cycles button to access Test Cycles screen.
Cycle selector buttons for Vacuum Leak Test and Bowie-Dick
appear on Test Cycles screen. For instructions on running these
test cycles refer to SECTION 6.10, TEST CYCLES, PAGE 6-17. Refer
also to SECTION 4, TECHNIQUES OF STERILIZATION
6. Once these tests have been run (if necessary), proceed to
loading the sterilizer and running cycles.
Refer to Table 6-1, Table 6-2 and Table 6-3 to determine cycle
use guidelines.
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7.
Table 6-1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values
Validation
PREVAC 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec 30 Min. or 20 Min EN 285:2006
PREVAC 121°C (250°F) 30 Min. 30 Min. or 20 Min EN 285:2006
Table 6-2. Test Cycles
Validation
Bowie-Dick Testa 134°C (273°F) 3 Min. 30 Sec. 1 Min. EN 285:2006
Bowie-Dick Test 134°C (273°F) 3 Min. 30 Sec. 1 Min. N/A

Warm-upa
a. Not adjustable.
Table 6-3. Sterilizer Chamber Volume
Number of
Model Chamber Size
HC-600 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") 6
HC-800 660 x 660 x 1245 mm (26 x 26 x 49") 8
HC-1000 660 x 660 x 1549 mm (26 x 26 x 61") 10
HC-900 660 x 950 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") 9
HC-1200 660 x 950 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") 12
HC-1500 660 x 950 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") 15
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P129390-106 Operator Manual Sterilizer Operation
6.2 Preparing Loads Before sterilization, all materials must be thoroughly cleaned.
for Sterilization Cycles The Amsco® Evolution™ sterilization chamber holds commonly used
sterilization modules, wrapped or unwrapped instruments and
equipment.
1. Wrappers may be made of 100% cotton (muslin), 140 thread
count, two-ply fabric, and must be laundered; alternatively, use
commercially available, non-woven disposable wrappers.
2. Limit the size and density of each muslin pack. Maximum size:
305 x 305 x 508 mm (12 x 12 x 20”); Maximum weight: 5.4 kg (12
lbs). No pack should have a density in excess of 115 kg/m3
(7.2 lbs/ft3). This ensures complete steam penetration, and
minimizes moisture retention.
3. Limit the weight of wrapped instrument sets to 7.7 kg (17 lbs) to
minimize moisture retention.
4. Limit the weight of basin sets to 3.2 kg (7 lbs).
6.3 Guidelines for Refer to EN ISO 17665-1:2006, and instructions below, for load
Placement of Various placement guidelines.
Loads 1. Open the sterilizer chamber door.
NOTE: If a cycle has been run, sterilizer and shelves or loading
carrier may be hot.
NOTE: Wear clean gloves and use clean towels as “pot holders”
when carefully placing the load/tray(s) on the chamber shelves or
loading carrier.
2. Place all packs on edge, and arrange load to allow for maximum
! Sterilizer, shelves and loading
steam exposure so that there is minimal resistance for steam
passage through the load.
carrier will be hot after cycle is
run. Always wear protective 3. Place utensils and treatment trays on their edges so that they will
gloves and apron when be sterilized and properly dried.
removing a processed load. 4. Place instrument sets in trays that have a perforated or mesh
Protective gloves and apron bottom. Place flat for sterilization.
must be worn when reloading
sterilizer following the 5. In mixed loads of fabrics and hard goods, place the hard goods
previous operation. on lower shelf. This reduces wetting of fabric packs from
condensate dripping from a hard goods load.
! INJURY and/or EQUIPMENT 6. DO NOT OVERLOAD sterilizer (refer to Table 6-3 for
DAMAGE HAZARD: When recommended loading guidelines). Allow for steam penetration
closing the chamber door, between packs. Avoid contact of load components with the wall
keep hands and arms out of of the chamber.
the door opening and make 7. After placing load in chamber, close the chamber door. The
sure opening is clear of any sterilizer is now ready to run a cycle. Proceed to appropriate
obstructions. cycle description in this section.
8. Materials capable of holding water, such as solid-bottomed
pans, basins and trays, should be positioned so that they are
oriented in the same direction and so that condensate can be
eliminated.
Important: Refer to SECTION 4, TECHNIQUES OF STERILIZATION, for
additional information regarding pack preparation, loading and
placement.
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6.4 Loading & At the end of a cycle, when end-of-cycle tone sounds and display
Unloading the shows:
Sterilizer
. . . open the chamber door.

! • Sterilizer, shelves and loading
NOTE: Wear clean gloves and use clean towels as “pot holders”
when carefully removing load/tray(s) from loading carrier.
run. Always wear protective NOTE: Never place a sterilized tray on a solid shelf or cold surface.
gloves and apron when Once the tray has cooled, it can be placed on a wire shelf.
removing a processed load.
Protective gloves and apron 1. Remove the load from loading carrier. Avoid unnecessary
must be worn when reloading handling.
sterilizer following the 2. Visually check outside wrapper for dryness. If there are water
previous operation.
droplets or visible moisture on the exterior of the package or on
• Steam may be released from the tape used to secure it, the pack or instrument tray is
the chamber when door is considered unacceptable.
opened. Step back from the
sterilizer each time the door is 3. To prevent condensation, transfer the load to a surface which is
opened to minimize contact well-padded with fabric. Do not place load on a cold surface. Be
with steam vapor. sure that no air conditioning or cold air vents are in close
WARNING – SLIPPING proximity.
! HAZARD: To reduce slippery 4. Remove packs or instrument trays from the padded surface
floor conditions, keep floors when they have reached ambient (room) temperature.
dry by immediately wiping up Depending on the items and environment of the area, this may
any spilled liquids or take a minimum of one hour.
condensation in sterilizer
Important: After removing load(s) from the chamber, close the
loading or unloading area.
chamber door and keep the chamber door closed to minimize
utility consumption.
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6.5 Loading Trolley 1. Open sterilizer door.
and Carrier 2. Verify loading carrier is properly aligned upon loading trolley.
Instructions: Loading
3. Align front end of loading trolley with dock at base of sterilizer.
(See Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2).
4. Roll trolley forward until latches engage with dock.
5. Press forward Sterilizer Operationon trolley handle, loading
trolley latches to dock as carrier begins pushing into chamber.
6. Carefully push carrier into chamber.
7. Once carrier is fully inserted, turn handwheel (See Figure 6-1
and Figure 6-2) counter clockwise to lower trolley support arms
(disengaging the carrier from trolley).
8. Pull trolley away from sterilizer chamber. Loading carrier remains
in chamber.
9. Once loading trolley is fully extracted from chamber, it
disengages from dock. Move trolley away from sterilizer.
10. Sterilizer is now ready to run a cycle. Proceed to cycle
description found in SECTION 6.8, PREVAC CYCLE OPERATION,
PAGE 6-9.
Handwheel
Loading Trolley
Trolley
Docking
Interface
Loading Carrier
Figure 6-1. Loading Trolley and Carrier
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Loading Carrier
Loading Trolley
Trolley
Docking
Interface
Handwheel
Figure 6-2. Loading Goods into Sterilizer Chamber
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6.6 Loading Trolley
and Carrier
Instructions: Unloading
1. Open chamber door.
2. Move loading trolley forward until it engages with dock.
carrier will be hot after cycle is 3. Once loading trolley engages with dock, loading trolley latches
run. Always wear protective to dock as it begins pushing into chamber.
gloves and apron when
removing a processed load. 4. Push trolley fully into chamber
Protective gloves and apron 5. Turn handwheel clockwise until loading carrier is fully lifted from
must be worn when reloading supports in chamber.
sterilizer following the
previous operation. 6. Withdraw carrier and trolley from chamber.
• Steam may be released from 7. Loading trolley disengages from dock when fully withdrawn from
the chamber when door is chamber. Pull trolley away from sterilizer.
sterilizer each time the door is 8. Close chamber door.
opened to minimize contact 9. Transfer load from sterilizer area.
with steam vapor.
WARNING – SLIPPING
dry by immediately wiping up
any spilled liquids or
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6.7 Prevacuum Amsco Evolution Medium Steam Sterilizers are shipped with factory-
Sterilizer Cycle set cycle values. The cycle sequence for these cycles are given in
SECTION 6.8, PREVAC CYCLE OPERATION, PAGE 6-9. Refer to Table 6-4,
below, for factory set, qualified cycle settings.
The sterilization cycles listed in Table 6-4 have been validated using
techniques documented in EN 285:2006. If different cycle
parameters (sterilize time and dry time only) other than those in
Table 6-4 are required, it is the responsibility of the healthcare
facility to validate the cycle. Reference EN ISO 17665-1:2006 for a
guide to validating sterilization cycles and to ensure drying
efficiencies are met.
NOTE: Contact STERIS for information on a wide range of
education/training programs designed to meet the educational needs
of healthcare facilities.
Table 6-4. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycles and Cycle Values
Cycle Sterilize Temp. Sterilize Time Dry Time Validation Standard
PREVAC 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec. 30 Min. or 20 Min. EN 285:2006
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6.8 Prevac Cycle The 134°C (273°F), or 121° (250°F), cycle is used for sterilizing
Operation double-wrapped instrument trays or fabric packs.
1. Refer to SECTION 6.1, BEFORE OPERATING THE STERILIZER, PAGE 6-1

(at the beginning of this section) before running this cycle.
2. See instructions for using the loading carrier/transfer carriage or
run. Always wear protective rack and shelves, earlier in this section, for procedures to load
gloves and apron when the sterilizer.
removing a processed load. Press Prevac button to start the prevacuum cycle. Refer to
Protective gloves and apron Table 6-1 and Table 6-3 for descriptions of cycle use and
loading recommendations.
previous operation.
• Steam may be released from
the chamber when door is
sterilizer each time the door is
opened to minimize contact
with steam vapor.
dry by immediately wiping up
any spilled liquids or
! INJURY and/or EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE HAZARD: When
closing the chamber door,
keep hands and arms out of 3. Sterilizer automatically progresses through cycle, as follows:
NOTE: The control display indicates cycle progress in three
sure opening is clear of
ways:
obstructions.
a. The large numerals in the screen’s center display estimated
remaining cycle time,
b. A status bar below the large numerals indicates approximate
cycle progress,
c. Screen background color changes as cycle progresses:
green indicating beginning (Condition), blue indicating middle
(Sterilize) and violet indicating end of cycle (Exhaust).
NOTE: If the wrong cycle has been selected, see SECTION
6.11, ABORTING CYCLES, PAGE 6-24 in this section.
ACTIVATE SEAL – Steam enters the door seal, pressing it
against inside surface of the door.
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NOTE: Countdown timer on the display is estimated; timer self-
corrects estimated time at the beginning of each phase.
VACUUM/PRESSURE PULSES #1 - #7 – Three vacuum pulses
(drawing from 0.1 bar to 0.8 bar) are followed by four pressure
pulses (0.1 bar to 1.1 bar).
CHARGE – Chamber is charged with steam. Start of steam
charge is printed.
STERILIZE – Start of sterilize exposure is printed when the

chamber reaches sterilization temperature. Chamber
temperature is printed every minute.
FAST EXHAUST – Start of exhaust is printed and chamber is
exhausted to 0.28 bar (4 psig).
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DRY – Start of dry is printed and display counts down dry time
remaining.
AIR BREAK – Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure.
RETRACT SEAL – A vacuum is drawn on the seal, retracting it
from inner surface of door.
COMPLETE – Complete tone sounds. Cycle summary and end of
cycle messages are printed.
4. Unload sterilizer (see instructions for using the loading

carrier/transfer carriage or rack and shelves, SECTION
6.4, LOADING & UNLOADING THE STERILIZER, PAGE 6-4 for
procedures to remove load).
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134°C (273°F) Prevacuum 121°C (250°F) Prevacuum
Cycle Printout Cycle Printout
Figure 6-3. Prevacuum Cycle Printouts (134°C [273°F] and 121°C [250°F])
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Table 6-5. Factory-Set Liquid Cycle and Cycle Values
The Amsco Evolution Medium Prevacuum Sterilizer is equipped with the following factory programmed liquid
sterilization cycle and cycle values.
Sterilize Dry Validation

Cycles Sterilize Temp. Time Time Recommended Load Standard
LIQUIDa 121°C (250°F) 45 Min. N/A Three 1000 mL flasks. N/A
a. Liquids sterilized using the Liquid cycle are not for use with patients.
Press for More Cycles
Cycle Selection Screen
Condition Phase (Green) Sterilize Phase (Blue) Exhaust Phase (Violet)
NOTE: Countdown timer on the display is estimated; timer self-corrects estimated time at the
beginning of each phase.
Figure 6-4. Liquid Cycle In-Cycle Screens
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6.9 Liquid Cycle This cycle is used for sterilizing liquids in vented closures.
1. Refer to SECTION 6.1, BEFORE OPERATING THE STERILIZER, PAGE 6-1
WARNING – EXPLOSION
! HAZARD: This sterilizer is not
before running this cycle.
designed to process 2. See instructions for using the loading car/transfer carriage or
flammable compounds. rack and shelves, earlier in this section, for procedures to load
WARNING – PERSONAL the sterilizer.
! INJURY HAZARD: Avoid 3. Press LIQUID touch-screen pad to start the Liquid cycle. Refer
personal injury from bursting
to Table 6-5 for descriptions of cycle use.
bottles. Liquid sterilization
cycle must only be used for 4. Sterilizer automatically progresses through cycle, as follows:
liquids in borosilicate (Pyrex)
flasks with vented closures.
NOTE: The control display indicates cycle progress in three
ways:
WARNING: It is
! inappropriate for a a. The large numerals in the screen’s center display estimated
healthcare facility to remaining cycle time,
sterilize liquids for direct b. A status bar below the large numerals indicates approximate
patient contact. cycle progress,
WARNING – BURN c. Screen background color changes as cycle progresses:
! HAZARD: When sterilizing green indicating beginning (Condition), blue indicating middle
liquids, you must observe (Sterilize) and violet indicating end of cycle (Exhaust).
the following procedures:
NOTE: If the wrong cycle has been selected, see SECTION
• Use Liquid cycle only. 6.11, ABORTING CYCLES, PAGE 6-24 in this section.
• Use only vented closures.
ACTIVATE SEAL – Steam enters the door seal, pressing it
• Use only Type I against inside surface of the door.
borosilicate glass bottles.
PURGE – Chamber is purged with steam. Start of condition is
• Do not allow hot bottle to
printed.Countdown timer on the display is estimated; timer self-
be jolted.
corrects estimated time at the beginning of each phase.
• Steam may be released
from the chamber when CHARGE – Chamber is charged with steam. Start of steam
door is opened. Step back charge is printed.
from the sterilizer each STERILIZE – Start of sterilize exposure is printed when the
time the door is opened to
chamber reaches sterilization temperature. Chamber
minimize contact with
steam vapor.
temperature is printed every five minutes.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE SLOW EXHAUST – Start of exhaust is printed and chamber is

! EQUIPMENT DAMAGE exhausted to 0 psig.
HAZARD: Sterilization of SLOW EVACUATE – A vacuum is slowly drawn in the chamber to
chloride-containing 5.0 inHg. This phase assures that the chamber is cooled to
solutions (e.g., saline) can 95°C/208°F.
cause chamber corrosion
VAPOR REMOVAL – Filtered air enters the chamber to relieve
and is not recommended
the vacuum within the chamber.
by the manufacturer. If,
however, chloride- RETRACT SEAL – Steam is exhausted from the door seal. For
containing solutions must hinged door models, the door must be unlocked and opened
be processed, clean the slightly at this time, horizontal-sliding door models open
chamber after each use. automatically. (Chamber vapor vents through slight opening
between seal and door, into the sterilizer cabinet for six minutes.)
5. Unload sterilizer (see instructions for using the loading
car/transfer carriage or rack and shelves, earlier in this section
for procedures to remove load).
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Figure 6-5. Typical Printout of a Liquid Cycle
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6.10 Test Cycles Test cycles are factory programmed on prevacuum sterilizers. These
cycles are used to verify the sterilizer is functioning at optimum
capability.
Press the right arrow button at the lower right hand corner of the
screen to advance to Test Cycles access screen (below). Enter the
Access code (Default code is "0000"; refer to MAINTENANCE MANUAL
P764332-996 to customize access code) and press OK to advance
to Test Cycles screen.
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Press the desired test cycle button (warm-up cycle, Bowie-Dick test,
or leak test) to run the required cycle.
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6.10.1 Bowie-Dick Test This cycle is used to conduct a Bowie-Dick test on sterilizers that use
prevacuum cycles. This test is only applicable to sterilizers that use
prevacuum cycles.
The Bowie-Dick test is designed to document the removal of residual
air from a sample challenge load (see SECTION 4.2.2, TESTING FOR
PREVACUUM EFFICIENCY, PAGE 4-3). Refer to SECTION 4, TECHNIQUES OF
carrier will be hot after cycle is STERILIZATION, when constructing the Bowie-Dick test pack.
run. Always wear protective
gloves and apron when EN ISO 17665-1:2006 requires a Bowie-Dick test cycle be run as the
removing a processed load. first cycle each day the sterilizer is in use. The chamber must be at
Protective gloves and apron operating temperature when the Bowie-Dick test cycle is performed.
must be worn when reloading The Warm-up cycle should be completed prior to performing the
sterilizer following the Bowie-Dick test cycle.
previous operation.
NOTE: Always run this test cycle with either racks installed, or with an
• Steam may be released from empty cart in the chamber.
opened. Step back from the 1. Refer to SECTION 6.1, BEFORE OPERATING THE STERILIZER, PAGE 6-1
sterilizer each time the door is earlier in this section, and to SECTION 4, TECHNIQUES OF
opened to minimize contact STERILIZATION, to prepare the unit for running this cycle.
with steam vapor.
2. Press the right arrow button in the lower right hand corner of the
! Steam may be released from
cycle select screen to access the test cycle screen.
the chamber when door is 3. A Bowie-Dick test should only be run in a machine that is at
opened. Step back from the operating temperature (that is, has run one or more cycles). If
sterilizer each time the door is the sterilizer has not run any cycles prior to the Bowie-Dick test,
opened to minimize contact run the Warm-up cycle as follows. If the chamber has already
with steam vapor. been warmed by previous cycle operation, proceed to Step 4.
WARNING – PERSONAL a. The operator is prompted to close the chamber door, if it is

! INJURY and/or EQUIPMENT open. Once closed, the door seals automatically.
DAMAGE HAZARD: When b. During “warm up,” the sterilizer automatically runs a cycle
closing the chamber door, with 3-minute sterilize and 1-minute dry values.
keep hands and arms out of
c. Once the Warm-up cycle is complete, the display returns to
Test Cycles screen.
sure opening is clear of
obstructions. 4. Open the chamber door (if it is not already open). Load the
Bowie-Dick test pack and close the door.
NOTE: For most accurate results, test pack should be located
low in the chamber, over the drain.
5. Start the Bowie-Dick test cycle. The cycle runs automatically, as
follows:
ACTIVATE SEAL – Steam enters the door seal, pressing seal
against inside surface of door.
VACUUM/PRESSURE PULSES #1 through #7 – Three vacuum
pulses (drawing from 0.1 bar to 0.8 bar) are followed by four
pressure pulses (0.1 bar to 1.1 bar).
CHARGE – Chamber is charged with steam. Start of steam
charge is printed.
STERILIZE – Start of sterilize exposure is printed when the
chamber reaches set temperature. Chamber temperature is
printed every minute. Chamber is controlled at set point plus
overdrive.
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FAST EXHAUST – Start of exhaust is printed and chamber is
exhausted to 0.28 bar (4 psig).
DRY – Start of dry is printed and display counts down dry time
remaining.
AIR BREAK – Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure.
RETRACT SEAL – A vacuum is drawn on the seal, retracting it
from inner surface of door.
6. Once the cycle is complete:
a. Open the chamber door.
carrier will be hot after cycle is b. Unload the Bowie-Dick test pack.
c. Forward the exposed Bowie-Dick indicator to the
removing a processed load. appropriate personnel for examination.
Protective gloves and apron
previous operation.
opened to minimize contact
with steam vapor.
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Figure 6-6. Bowie-Dick Test Cycle Printout
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6.10.2 Vacuum This cycle is used for testing vacuum integrity of sterilizer and piping.
Leak Test
A Vacuum Leak Test cycle should be run on the sterilizer at least
once each week. It should be one of the first cycles run for the day.
In this cycle, the sterilizer automatically checks for vacuum leaks in
carrier will be hot after cycle is piping and door seal. If the sterilizer fails the leak test, it must be
run. Always wear protective inspected by a qualified service technician. (This test is not a
gloves and apron when substitute for a Bowie-Dick test.) The Leak Test can also be used to
confirm that the sterilizer piping is intact after performing repairs.
must be worn when reloading NOTE: The measured leak rate (bar or inHg per minute) is calculated
sterilizer following the by the control over a timed 10-minute period and is included in the
previous operation. cycle printout. A leak rate of 0.001 bar (0.04 inHg) per minute or less
• Steam may be released from is considered acceptable.
1. Before running Leak Test cycle, refer to SECTION 6.1, BEFORE
OPERATING THE STERILIZER, PAGE 6-1 (at the beginning of this
opened to minimize contact section).
with steam vapor. NOTE: The sterilizer should be warm before running this test
WARNING – STERILITY cycle. If no other cycle has been run on the sterilizer before the
! ASSURANCE HAZARD: Leak Test, run a Warm-up cycle.
According to EN 285:2006 2. Press the right arrow button in the lower right hand corner of the
standards, a measured leak cycle select screen to access the test cycle screen. The Test
rate greater than 0.001 bar/min Cycles screen appears on display.
(0.04 inHg/minute) indicates a
problem with the sterilizer. 3. To start the Leak Test, press the Leak Test button. Printer
Refer the situation to a records cycle start. Cycle runs automatically as follows:
qualified service technician NOTE: Cycle requires 30-35 minutes to complete.
before using the sterilizer
LEAK TEST/EVACUATING – Vacuum is drawn until chamber vacuum
further.
level reaches 60 mbar. Printer records temperature and vacuum at
end of evacuation time.
LEAK TEST/STABILIZING – Five-minute stabilization period begins
after 10-minute evacuation is completed.
LEAK TEST – Ten minute Leak Test period begins after five-minute
stabilization is completed. Printer records calculated leak rate (mm
Hg per minute) after 10-minute leak time.
AIR BREAK – Chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure,
complete tone sounds and cycle summary and end of cycle
messages are printed.
RETRACT SEAL – A vacuum is drawn on the seal, retracting it from
inner surface of door.
4. Once the sterilizer completes and passes the leak test, the unit
can be used.
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Figure 6-7. Leak Test Cycle Printout
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6.11 Aborting Cycles It may be necessary to end a processing cycle, possibly because
the wrong cycle was selected or the sterilizer begins functioning
incorrectly. A cycle can be aborted at any time by pressing the Abort
touch-screen button.
1. Touch the Abort touch-screen button.
! ASSURANCE HAZARD: In the a. A prompt screen appears asking for confirmation of cycle
event of an incomplete cycle, abort.
the sterilizer will automatically
advance to the exhaust phase
of the cycle and then
complete the cycle. The load
must then be reprocessed to
verify proper sterilization.
previous operation.
opened to minimize contact • Press No to cancel abort and return to cycle, or
with steam vapor. • Press Yes, to advance display to Cycle Aborted screen.
If there is pressure in the chamber, control initiates abort
sequence.
b. The sterilizer exhausts chamber of steam.
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2. Once chamber reaches 0.28 Pbar (4 psig), the sterilizer removes
vapor from the chamber for one minute.
Press the silence alarm button to turn off the alarm

speaker during the abort sequence.
Press the status touch pad in the lower left hand

corner of the screen at any time to display an abort-
status screen (typical sample below):
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3. Once vapor removal is over, display changes to Abort Complete.
When complete the sterilizer chamber can be unloaded
following the instructions in SECTION 6.4, LOADING & UNLOADING
THE STERILIZER, PAGE 6-4.
6.12 Cycle Graph Prevacuum cycle graph for the Amsco Evolution Medium Steam
Sterilizer is shown in Figure 6-8 (page 6-27).
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Figure 6-9. Cycle Graph: Liquid Cycle
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CYCLE AND
CONTROL VALUE PROGRAMMING 7
Amsco® Evolution™ sterilizers are shipped with factory-set cycles,

cycle values and control values programmed into the control (see
Table 7-1). These preset values can be changed to tailor the
sterilizer to the operating environment in which it has been installed.
To change these values, refer to SECTION 7.3.2, CHANGE CYCLE
VALUES PROCEDURE, PAGE 7-5.
NOTE: If a battery/memory failure should occur, operator-set cycles
and values would be lost. The factory-set cycles, cycle values and
control values would then appear on the display when the sterilizer
power is switched on.
Important: Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the
requirements outlined in Table 4-1. If cycle parameters (sterilize time
or dry time) other than those in Table 7-1 are required, it is the
responsibility of the healthcare facility to validate the cycle.
Reference EN ISO 17665-1:2006 for a guide to validating sterilization
cycles and to ensure drying efficiencies are met.
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Cycle and Control Value Programming Operator Manual P129390-106
7.1 Cycle Values Amsco Evolution sterilizers are shipped with the default cycle values
shown in Table 7-1.
The Prevacuum Configuration Amsco Evolution sterilizer is equipped
with the following factory programmed sterilization cycle values
(Table 7-1).
1.
Table 7-1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values
Validation
PREVAC 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec 30 Min. or 20 Min. EN 285:2006
Table 7-2. Test Cycles
Validation
Bowie-Dick Testa 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec. 1 Min. EN 285:2006
Bowie-Dick Test 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec. 1 Min. N/A

Warm-upa
a. Not adjustable.
Table 7-3. Sterilizer Chamber Volume
Number of
Model Chamber Size
HC-600 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") 6
HC-800 660 x 660 x 1245 mm (26 x 26 x 49") 8
HC-1000 660 x 660 x 1549 mm (26 x 26 x 61") 10
HC-900 660 x 950 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") 9
HC-1200 660 x 950 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") 12
HC-1500 660 x 950 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") 15
7-2
P129390-106 Operator Manual Cycle and Control Value Programming
7.2 Change Values Important: Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the
requirements outlined in Table 4-1 (page 4-2). If cycle parameters
(sterilize time or dry time) other than those in Table 7-1 are required,
it is the responsibility of the healthcare facility to validate the cycle.
Reference EN ISO 17665-1:2006 for a guide to validating sterilization
cycles and to ensure drying efficiencies are met.
The Change Values procedure described in the following pages can
be used to adjust cycle values within a limited range and to make
selections affecting the operating style of the unit. Refer to Table 7-1
for cycle values.
The Change Values Procedure can be used to adjust the following
values:
Sterilization Exposure Temperature

Important: Sterilization temperature is limited to certain values, refer
to SECTION 7.3, CHANGE CYCLE VALUES, PAGE 7-4.
Sterilization Exposure Time

Important: Sterilize time is limited to a predetermined range of
values, refer to SECTION 7.3, CHANGE CYCLE VALUES, PAGE 7-4.
Dry Time
Important: Dry time is limited to a predetermined range of values,
refer to SECTION 7.3, CHANGE CYCLE VALUES, PAGE 7-4.
Other Information
• Change Values can also be used to make adjustments to the
Machine Setup values shown on Table 7-4.
• Default cycle values are shown on Table 7-1.
• Change Values screens are accessed by pressing Change
Values button on Options screen.
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7.3 Change Cycle Important: Applicable cycles have been validated to satisfy the
Values requirements outlined in Table 4-1. If cycle parameters (sterilize time
or dry time) other than those in Table 7-1 are required, it is the
responsibility of the healthcare facility to validate the cycle.
Reference EN ISO 17665-1:2006 standards for a guide to validating
sterilization cycles and to ensure drying efficiencies are met.
7.3.1 Overview Refer to screens shown in SECTION 7.3.2, CHANGE CYCLE VALUES
PROCEDURE, PAGE 7-5 for more detail.
Press anywhere on the touch screen pad if the sterilizer is in
Standby. The control advances to the ready. At screen #1, press the
Options touch screen pad (upper right corner), and the control
advances to Machine Setup screen; access the cycle values by
pressing Change Cycle Values. Press one of the displayed cycles
(or Next to find a cycle not currently on the display). Once the cycle
has been selected, the screen changes to show basic cycle
information. Select the value to change:
• Cycle Name (name of the cycle),
• Sterilize Temp (sterilize exposure temperature),
• Sterilize Time (sterilize exposure time) or
• Dry (drying phase time).
Press the touch screen pad; the display changes to a screen for
making these changes. Once all selections have been entered,
press the OK touch screen pad to accept or Exit to abandon
changes and return to change cycle values screen.
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7.3.2 Change Cycle Values
Procedure
Press anywhere on standby screen to

access the sterilizer’s control functions.
Touch Anywhere
to Start
Options Button
Press the options button to access
screen used to adjust sterilizer’s
operation.
Press change cycle values to adjust Change Cycle

the operating parameters for specific Values Button
cycles.
Press cycle button to be changed. Press Cycle

Button
(See next page.)
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Continued from Previous Page
Press value to be changed (Cycle Type,

Sterilize Temperature, Sterilize Time or Dry
Time). Once a value has been accepted at
any individual change values screen (see
below), pressing OK returns control to this
screen.
Press (backspace) to clear values that have been entered.
Press (OK) to accept values that have been entered, and return to change cycle
values screen.
Press (exit) to abandon any values entered and return to change cycle values
screen.
Enter Sterilize Temp (Temperature) – Enter value

using the keypad. Keypad
Acceptable value range: 121°C (250°F), or Backspace

134° (270°).
OK (accept
changes)
Exit
(abandon
changes)
Enter Sterilize Time – Enter the value using the

keypad.
Acceptable value range: 03:30 - 99:99 m:s
(m:s = minutes and seconds).
Enter Dry Time – Enter the value using the

keypad.
Acceptable value range: 03:30 - 99:99 m:s
(m:s = minutes and seconds).
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7.4 Change Time and These screens adjust the time and date the sterilizer uses for all
Date display and printout messages.
The current time and date appears on the Standby and Cycle Status
screens. Time and date are also shown on printouts. These should
be verified periodically.
To change:
1. At Options screen, press Set Time & Date touch pad. The
display advances to Set Time & Date screen.
2. Make adjustments using procedures shown below:
7.4.1 Set Time Format This option allows the operator to select time display “format”.
Format determines how hours and minutes are displayed. There are
two options — the default format shows time in the military format
(referred to as 24 HOUR); the optional format shows time in AM/PM
format.
1. To access this utility, press Options touch pad from the main
status screen at the operating end of the sterilizer. The screen
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changes to show the Options screen. Press Set Time & Date
touch pad, the display advances to Set Time & Date screen.
2. Press Set Time Format touch pad. The format shown on the
touch pad toggles through two available options:
• AM/PM – This is the standard civilian time format.
• 24HRS – This is a 24 hour format associated with military
timekeeping.
3. Once the appropriate format has been selected, or if format
does not need to be changed, press EXIT to return to the
Change Machine Setup screen.
7.4.2 Set Time 1. To access this utility, press Options touch pad from the main
changes to show the Options screen. Press Set Time & Date
touch pad, the display advances to Set Time & Date screen.
2. Press the Set Time touch pad. The control advances to the
Change Hours screen.
3. Change Hours – use the touch screen key pad to enter the hour
value, this can be between 00 and 23.
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a. If an incorrect number is entered, press the backspace key
to clear the entry, then use the keypad to enter the correct
value.
b. Once the correct time has been entered, press OK to accept

change hours screen.
c. Press EXIT to return to Change Time and Date screen.

4. Change Minutes – use the touch screen key pad to enter the
minutes value, this can be between 00 and 59.
a. If an incorrect value is entered, press the backspace key to

clear the entry, then use the keypad to enter the correct
value.
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b. Once the correct minutes value has been entered, press OK
to accept.

5. Change Seconds – use the touch screen key pad to enter the
seconds value, this can be between 00 and 59.
a. If an incorrect value is entered, press the backspace key to

clear the entry, then use the keypad to enter the correct
value.
b. Once the correct seconds value has been entered, press

OK to accept.
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7.4.3 Date Format This setup option allows the operator to select the “format” for the
date. The format determines the order in which the month, day and
year are displayed. There are three options, and the option selected
is a matter of either preference or geographical location.
1. To access this utility, press the Options button from the standby
screen. Press the Change Time and Date touch pad, on the
Options menu, the control advances to the Change Time and
Date screen.
2. Press the Date Format touch pad; the format displayed on the
touch pad toggles through the formats available:
a. mm-dd-yy – Month-Day-Year
b. dd-mm-yy – Day-Month-Year
c. yy-mm-dd – Year-Month-Day
does not need to be changed, press EXIT to return to Options
screen.
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7.4.4 Set Date At Change Time and Date screen, press Set Date and screen shown
below appears. Enter the day value using the keypad. The day value
must be between 1 and 31.
1. If an incorrect number is entered, press the backspace key to

clear the entry, then use the keypad to enter the correct value.
2. Once the correct day value has been entered, press OK to

accept.
NOTE: The day of the week is automatically understood and
registered by the control.
3. Press EXIT to return to Change Time and Date screen.
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Enter the correct month value using the keypad. The month value
must be between 1 and 12.
1. If an incorrect value is entered, press the backspace key to clear

the entry, then use the keypad to enter the correct value.
2. Once the correct month value has been entered, press OK to

accept.
Enter the correct year value using the keypad.
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2. Once the correct year value has been entered, press OK to

accept.
7.5 Change Machine All changes are made to displayed settings using touch pads on the
Setup control screen. No mechanical adjustments to the sterilizer are
necessary.
The Change Machine options are used to change the way the
sterilizer operates in a general way. The control has an User Login
security feature. All options are accessed from the Change Machine
screen.
A summary of the setup options that can be adjusted are listed in
Table 7-4. Each value is detailed in this section.
Table 7-4. Change Machine Setup
MACHINE SETUP
Utilities Control This setting permits the operator to program the sterilizer to automatically shut off its steam
and water at the end of the work day, to conserve utilities. Shut down and power-up times
can be programmed for any time of the day on Weekdays or the Weekend.
Language This option can be used to select one of six factory set languages as the default for displays
and printouts. Available languages are ENGLISH, SPANISH, ITALIAN, GERMAN, POLISH,
FRENCH and FINNISH.
Machine Number This is used to assign a two character, alphanumeric code to the sterilizer. This code
appears in the heading of all printouts. If this option is set to a value between 1 and 9, cycle
complete tone sounds the set number of times.
Print Format This setting allows the sterilizer to print a condensed version of the cycle printout to
conserve on paper usage.
Audible Signals This option allows adjustment of ALARM, END OF CYCLE and TOUCH PAD signals tones.
Tones can be independently adjusted to one of three volume levels. ALARM signal tone
cannot be turned off.
Units This is used to select the temperature and pressure units displayed and printed out by the
sterilizer. The sterilizer is capable of displaying temperature as either Fahrenheit or Celsius;
pressure can be displayed as bar or psig/inHg.
Print Options Sterilizer can be set to automatically furnish a duplicate printout of each cycle at the end of
the cycle. First line will always read — DUPLICATE PRINT — and complete printout of cycle
data will be furnished.
Generator Flush If the sterilizer is equipped with an integrated electric steam generator; an automated
generator flush can be programmed.
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7.5.1 Utility Control The Utility Control screen is used to automatically control utility
services to the sterilizer. As shipped from the factory, this is set to
Manual Utilities control (i.e., utilities must be shut off and turned on
by an operator). If the sterilizer is equipped with an integral electric
steam generator, refer to SECTION 7.5.3, UTILITY CONTROL WITH
INTEGRAL ELECTRIC STEAM GENERATOR, PAGE 7-21 for additional
information regarding utility controls for the generator.
Utility Control is accessed by pressing Machine Setup at the options
screen.
Press Utility Control button to access the utility control function.
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The setting on this screen is either Manual or Automatic. If the utility
control button displays Manual (and Automatic operation is
preferred), press the utility control button to change setting to
Automatic. If Automatic is displayed on the button (and Manual
operation is preferred), press the button to change to Manual.
Once the preferred operating mode is displayed (i.e., Manual or

Automatic), press Exit button to return to the setup machine screen.
If restart and shutdown times must be set, press the Next button to
advance to a screen where automatic utility restart and shutdown
times can be set up.
Using automatic utility control, the sterilizer can be set to control the
following:
• Daily restart time
• Daily shutdown time
NOTE: Restart and shutdown times are set up separately for each
day of the week.
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1. Press the Day of the Week button to select the day to set up for
utility control.
• The Day of the Week button sequentially displays the days
of the week each time it is pressed.
• Press the button repeatedly until reaching the day of the
week to be set up.
• Separate restart and shutdown times are set up for each day
of the week.
• Any previously set restart and shutdown times are displayed
on the Restart Time and Shutoff Time buttons as each day
is displayed.
2. Once the day of the week has been selected, press Restart
Time button to set up the automatic restart time.
3. Enter the correct restart time value using the keypad. The restart
time value must be entered as a valid time of the day in 24-hour
format (e.g., 4:00 pm = 16:00).
• For utilities to be on all day, enter "00:00" in both Restart
Time and Shutdown Time.
• For utilities to be off all day, enter "24:00" in Restart Time
and "00:00" in Shutdown Time.
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5. Press Exit to abandon changes and return to the Machine Setup

screen.
OR
Press OK to save utilities set up changes and return to Utility

Control screen.
6. Once the day of the week has been selected (and restart times
have been selected), press Shutdown Time button to set up the
automatic shutdown time.
7. Enter the correct shutdown time value using the keypad. The
shutdown time value must be entered as a valid time of the day
in 24-hour format (e.g., 4:00 pm = 16:00).
• For utilities to be on all day, enter "00:00" in both Restart
Time and Shutdown Time.
• For utilities to be off all day, enter "24:00" in Restart Time
and "00:00" in Shutdown Time.
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screen.
OR
Press OK to save utilities set up changes and return to Utility

Control screen.
Important: If the sterilizer is processing a cycle when a preset utility
shutdown time arrives, the cycle completes before the sterilizer shuts
itself off. The sterilizer can be manually restarted and will remain on
until the end of the next cycle.
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7.5.2 Utility Control Summary The utility control function allows the operator to display a summary
of all the utility controls settings.
1. To display a summary of the automatic utility control restart and

shutdown times that have been entered, press the information
key in the upper left-hand corner of the Utility Control screen.
NOTE: The example screen shows a machine set up to be on all
day, every day of the week.
2. Press Exit to return to the Utility Control screen.
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7.5.3 Utility Control with If the sterilizer is set up to be equipped with an integral electric
Integral Electric Steam steam generator, the following screen appears on the display when
Generator Utility Control is accessed. This screen adds the option for setting a
daily generator flush.
• The automated generator flush can only be programmed if the

Steam Generator button on the Configure Machine screen (in
Service Mode) has been set to Yes. Refer to MAINTENANCE
MANUAL, P764332-996 for Information on this setting. This setting
should only be changed by a trained, authorized service
technician.
• The automated generator flush only occurs following an
automatic utility shutdown, and once the generator has dropped
below a preset temperature. If the generator does not reach the
preset temperature before automatic utility restart, the flush will
not occur. It is recommended that utility off time be set for at
least six to eight hours, depending on atmospheric conditions.
Ambient temperature conditions may increase or reduce cool-
down time.
• The duration of the generator automated flush is three minutes.
1. If the Generator Flush button displays No, press the generator
flush button in order to enable automatic generator flush.
2. If the Generator Flush button displays Yes, press the generator
flush button again to disable automated generator flush.
3. Press Exit to return to the machine setup screen.
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7.5.4 Language The Amsco Evolution sterilizer is capable of operation with display
screens and printouts in seven languages. The factory default is
English.
1. To access this utility, press the options button from the main
changes to show the Machine Setup screen.
2. Press the Language button on the Machine Setup screen. The

display advances to show Set Language screen.
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3. Select the appropriate language by pressing one of the buttons
in the middle of the display.
Language buttons are represented by the country flag where the

language is spoken. The buttons and corresponding languages
are listed below.
English Language French Language German Language Italian Language
Spanish Language Polish Language Finnish Language
4. Once the appropriate language is selected press Exit to return

to the Change Machine Setup screen.
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7.5.5 Machine Number This is used to enter an identifying, two-character code into the
sterilizer control. This code can be any two-digit number between 00
and 99. The Machine Number code is printed out in the header for
each cycle printout, allowing for processed goods to be traced back
to a specific sterilizer when needed.
1. To access this feature, press the Options button at Ready
screen, and at Options screen press Machine Setup. The
display advances to Machine Setup screen.
2. Press Machine Number touch pad; the display advances to

machine number set up screen.
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3. At machine number screen, enter a two-digit code for the
sterilizer using the entry keypad. Ensure, however, that each
machine number used is different from any others that have
been assigned in the facility.


screen.
OR
Press OK to save machine number and return to Utility Control

screen.
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7.5.6 Print Options This setup option allows the operator to select the cycle printout
“format.” The format determines the type of printout the sterilizer
provides during processing. Two options are available. The default
Full format provides status prints at each transition point in the cycle,
plus additional status at interval points during each phase of the
cycle. The optional Condense format provides a cycle summary and
complete time, without additional status prints at cycle interval
points. The Condense format can be used to conserve printer
paper. An automatic duplicate print option, or the printer itself, can
also be turned on or off.
To access this utility, press the Options button from Ready screen at
the operating end of the sterilizer. The screen changes to show the
options screen. Press the Machine Setup button.
Press Print Options button on the Machine Setup screen; the

display advances to set print format screen.
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1. Select the appropriate print format by pressing one of the three
buttons on display.
• Print Format – Use this option to set the type of print format
provided by the sterilizer during cycle operation:
• Full – This is the standard format providing a status print
for each phase of the cycle and status prints at a
predetermined print interval. If the button displays
Condensed, press once to set option to Full.
• Condense – This format provides an abbreviated cycle
status printout. If the button displays Full, press once to
set option to Condensed.
• Duplicate Print – This setup option allows the Customer to
select whether the sterilizer automatically supplies an extra
printout at the end of the cycle. The option selected depends
on operating requirements in your facility. The default setting
is Auto Duplicate Print No.
• Auto Duplicate Print – Yes: The sterilizer provides a
second printout of the last previous cycle after the cycle
completes.
• Auto Duplicate Print – N o : This is the default setting.
The sterilizer does not provide an additional printout at
the end of the cycle.
Press the Duplicate Print/No Duplicate Print button to toggle
through the two options.
• Printer On/Off – Use this option to turn the printer on or off.
• If the button displays On, press once to turn the printer
Off.
• If the button displays Off, press once to turn the printer
On.
does not need to be changed, press Exit to return to the
Machine Setup screen.
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7.5.7 Audible Signals This setup option allows the operator to adjust selected audible
signals heard at the sterilizer control. Three signals can be adjusted.
Touch pad and end of cycle signals can be adjusted to one of three
volume levels or turned off. Only the volume level of the Alarm signal
can be adjusted. The Alarm signal cannot be turned off.
1. To access this utility, press the options button from the Status
screen (#1), at the operating end of the sterilizer. The screen
changes to show Machine Setup screen.
2. Press Machine Setup on the menu screen, then Audible

Signals on the Machine Setup screen. Display advances to the
Audible Signals setup screen
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3. Select the signal you wish to adjust by pressing the appropriate
touch-screen pad in the upper half of the screen.
Press each button multiple times to cycle through the available

volume levels (including Off, when applicable) for the selected
signal type:
NOTE: TOUCHPAD and END OF CYCLE provide an OFF
setting. The ALARM signal cannot be turned off.
• Touchpad – This is the signal sounded by the control
whenever anyone presses a button.
• End Of Cycle – This is the signal heard when a cycle is
complete.
• Alarm – This is a two-tone signal heard during abnormal
conditions.
Once the appropriate Audible Signals and Signal volumes have
been selected, or if these do not need to be changed, press
EXIT to return to the Machine Setup screen.
NOTE: Exiting the Audible Signals screen by pressing the Exit
button saves new sound settings. The Exit button is not visible on
the screen while a sound is playing.
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7.5.8 Units This feature is used to select or change the units the sterilizer uses
when displaying and printing chamber temperature and pressure.
This function allows selection of either Fahrenheit or Celsius units for
displaying and printing temperature. Pressure units can be changed
between psig/inHg or bars.
NOTE: Although Amsco Evolution Medium Steam Sterilizers are
factory-set to operate using Celsius temperature units, the sterilizer
can be reprogrammed to display and print using Fahrenheit
temperature units.
1. To access this feature, press the Options button at the main

screen; at Options screen press Machine Setup. The display
advances to Units screen.
2. At screen machine setup screen, press Units button; the display

advances to units screen.
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3. At units screen, press the appropriate button for the type of unit
or units to be selected.
• Press Temp Units button to toggle between Celsius (°C) and
Fahrenheit (°F).
• Press Pressure Units button to toggle between PSIG and
bar.
NOTE: Machine does not require recalibration after selecting
units for display and print.
4. Once all units have been selected, press Exit to return to
machine setup screen.
7.5.9 Leaving Machine Setup 1. Press Exit at Machine Setup screen to return to Options screen.
2. Press Exit at Options screen to return to Ready screen.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 8
8.1 Preventive Maintenance procedures described in SECTION 7, CYCLE AND

Maintenance Schedule CONTROL VALUE PROGRAMMING and SECTION 9, TROUBLESHOOTING
must be performed regularly at the indicated intervals, using the
maintenance schedule in Table 8-1 as a guide. Local conditions
(water quality, usage, etc.) may require more frequent maintenance
than indicated. Refer to Table 10-1 for replacement parts list.
Customer should maintain a record of all maintenance procedures
! INJURY HAZARD and/or
performed on the sterilizer.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE If a problem occurs, refer to SECTION 9, TROUBLESHOOTING.
HAZARD: Regularly NOTE: Never permit unqualified persons to service the sterilizer.
scheduled preventive
maintenance is required for
safe and reliable operation of
this equipment. Contact your
STERIS Service
Representative to schedule
preventive maintenance.
Table 8-1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Amsco® Evolution™

Medium Steam Sterilizers
Service Required Minimum Frequency
1.0 PREPARATION FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
1.1 Discuss equipment with operators and check printouts. 6x per year
1.2 Follow appropriate safety procedures; prepare unit for preventive 6x per year
maintenance.
2.0 DOOR ASSEMBLY (EACH DOOR ON A DOUBLE DOOR UNIT)
2.1 Verify proper door and door proximity switch operation. Adjust 6x per year
switch(es) if needed.
2.2 Check condition of door gasket for wear and tear. Replace as 6x per year
needed.
2.3 Verify proper tension on power door cable (sliding door units, only). 6x per year
3.0 VALVES
3.1 Verify each hand valve operates smoothly, check valve packing for
leaks, rebuild or replace as needed.
• Steam supply valve. 6x per year
• Water supply valve. 6x per year
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Medium Steam Sterilizers (Continued)
3.2 Inspect all check valves. Repair/replace as needed. 1x per year
3.3 Rebuild steam control valve (PRV). 1x per year
3.4 Verify that safety valve is not leaking. 6x per year
3.5 Verify operation of safety valve. 1x per year
3.6 Replace safety valve. As Required
4.0 MISC PIPING COMPONENTS
4.1 Inspect jacket steam strainer for debris, clean as needed 2x per year
4.2 Inspect water strainer for debris, clean as needed. 2x per year
4.3 Inspect jacket strainer for debris, clean as needed. 2x per year
4.4 Inspect chamber drain strainer for debris, clean as needed. 6x per year
4.5 Replace air filter cartridge. 1x per year
4.6 Chamber and jacket gauge(s) – verify proper operation. Replace if 6x per year
needed.
4.7 Rebuild chamber and jacket traps. 1x per year
4.8 Verify that there are no leaks. 6x per year
4.9 Verify that door lock piston operates correctly (660 x 660 mm models 6x per year
only).
5.0 CONTROL
5.1 Verify that printer and paper take-up operate properly. Check print- 6x per year
out for darkness, missing dots, etc.
5.2 Verify that all touch panels function properly (O.E. and N.O.E). 6x per year
5.3 Verify that the date and time are correct. If not, correct. 6x per year
5.4 Verify operation of the battery-backed RAM, replace as needed 6x per year
5.5 Verify that the speaker is working. 6x per year
5.6 Verify that the water level sensor operates properly. 6x per year
5.7 Verify that cooling fan operates properly. 6x per year
5.8 Replace fan filter. 1x per year
5.9 Check all service-settable values in Service Test Mode for factory 1x per year
recommended settings. Verify functional operation of each valve
using the Service Test Mode.
5.10 Verify temperature displays/printouts. 1x per year
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Medium Steam Sterilizers (Continued)
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 6x per year
socket connections for damage or fraying.
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 6x per year
all displays and printouts. Note on tape: “TEST CYCLE.”
7.4 Verify that the shelves slide easily in and out of the chamber, if 6x per year
equipped.
7.5 Reinstall any panel or cover removed. Carefully check area around
sterilizer and remove all materials used during inspection.
8.2 Daily Procedures
8.2.1 Clean Chamber Drain Important: The chamber drain strainer must be cleaned at least
Strainer 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
! Allow sterilizer and
chamber.
accessories to cool to room 2. Remove any obvious debris from the strainer. If necessary, clear
temperature before the screen in the strainer using a brush, wire, or similar tool.
performing any cleaning or 3. Once it has been cleared of obvious debris, reverse flush the
maintenance procedures. strainer under running water.
4. Replace the strainer in the chamber drain.
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8.2.2 Clean Chamber Important:
• Chamber must be at room temperature, sterilizer off all night,
before washing.
floor conditions, keep floors • The entire chamber should be wiped down and rinsed
dry by immediately wiping up following any spills or other soiling.
any spilled liquids or 1. Open the chamber door. See Figure 5-1 (page 5-1) for location.
loading and unloading areas. 2. Wash the inside of the chamber and shelf assembly (plus any
other loading equipment) with a mild detergent solution such as
Liqui-Jet Instrument Detergent or current STERIS equivalent.
(Contact STERIS for information on these products.)
accessories to cool to room
temperature before 3. Professional cleaning of the chamber on a yearly basis (or as
performing any cleaning or required due to local conditions) is suggested to maintain
maintenance procedures. appearance of the chamber interior. Contact STERIS for
information regarding this service.
! INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE HAZARD: Personnel
must properly shutdown the
sterilizer and retain the power
key at all times while cleaning
the sterilizer chamber.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE
! EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
HAZARD:
• Lifting the chamber float
switch when cleaning the
chamber may cause the
sterilizer control to initiate a
“Chamber Flooded” alarm. If
this alarm condition occurs,
the operator must reset the
control system (Turn Off then
On with keyswitch) to clear the
alarm. The keyswitch is on the
front panel and must be left in
the Off position until the
display goes blank
(approximately 10 minutes).
Placing the sterilizer in
standby does not clear this
alarm.
• Never use a wire brush,
abrasives, or steel wool on
door and chamber assembly.
Do not use cleaners containing
chloride on stainless-steel
surfaces. Chloride-based
cleaners will deteriorate
stainless steel, eventually
leading to failure of the vessel.
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8.3 Weekly Flush chamber drain as follows whenever the line becomes clogged:
Maintenance: 1. Turn off steam supply valve. Wait until jacket pressure is zero.
Flush Chamber Drain Wait until chamber has cooled to room temperature.
2. Remove chamber drain strainer. Clean strainer using

procedures given above, if necessary.
accessories to cool to room 3. Pour a solution of 60 mL (~1/4 cup) of LiquiJet 2 Instrument
temperature before Detergent (Contact your local STERIS representative for product
performing any cleaning or information), and 500 mL (~1 pint) of hot water into the drain.
maintenance procedures. Solution may puddle in the bottom of the chamber.
4. Should the detergents in Step 3., be unavailable, you may use a
hot solution of 15mL (~1 tablespoon) of trisodium phosphate to
500 mL (~1 pint) of hot water.
5. Open door and place strainer back in drain.
8.4 Maintenance As
Required
8.4.1 Change Printer Paper The printer paper roll should be changed whenever a colored stripe
Roll is visible on one or both edges of the printout paper.
1. Press on top of printer outer door and release to open. Refer to
Figure 8-1 and Figure 8-2.
Press and Release

Here to Open Outer
Printer Door
Figure 8-1. Open Printer Door
8-5
Take-Up
Spool
Inner Printer Door
Paper Feed Button
Printer Door
Figure 8-2. Printer Components (Printer Door Open)
2. Tear paper between take-up spool and printer. Refer to

Figure 8-3
Figure 8-3. Tear Printer Paper
3. Remove take-up spool from drive by inserting fingers in cavity

and lifting slightly to pull spool out.
4. Remove used paper from spindle.
5. Open inner printer door and remove old paper roll, gently pulling
any remaining tape out of printer roller mechanism.
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6. Insert new paper roll. Refer to Figure 8-4.
Figure 8-4. Insert New Paper Roll
7. Insert end of paper into printer roller mechanism just behind ink
cartridge.
Feed Paper Into

Roller Mechanism
Figure 8-5. Insert Paper Behind Printer Ink Cartridge
8-7
8. Press paper feed button on printer until paper advances through
printer mechanism and ink cartridge, exiting through front.
Advance Paper by
Pressing Paper Feed
Button
Figure 8-6. Press Paper Freed Button to Advance Paper
9. Continue pressing paper feed button (or pull paper gently) until
about 46cm (18”) of paper hangs out of printer. Insert end of
paper into slot of take-up spool.
10. Coil paper around take-up spool until secure.
Rotate Take-Up Spool in

Direction Shown To Coil
Paper Securely
Figure 8-7. Coil Paper onto Take-Up Spool
11. Reinstall take-up spool in bracket. Manually roll up slack

paper.
Insert Take Up Spool in

Bracket
Figure 8-8. Reinstall Take-Up Spool
12. Close printer door.
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8.4.2 Change Printer Ink The printer ink cartridge should be changed as soon as type on
Cartridge printouts is light or faded, and before printouts become difficult to
read.
1. Tear paper between take-up spool and printer.
2. Open access door, then press on right end of ink cartridge, until
left end of cartridge pops out of the printer. Refer to Figure 8-9
Press on Right Hand

Edge of Cartridge to
Remove From Printer
Figure 8-9. Remove Ink Cartridge From Printer
3. Slip cartridge off end of paper, slip new cartridge over paper in
the same way as before, making sure paper slides between ink
cartridge and ink ribbon.
Printer Ink Cartridge
Printer Paper
Figure 8-10. Slip Cartridge Onto Printer Paper
4. Install left end of cartridge first, then push right end in, snapping
it into place.
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5. Retighten ribbon by rotating wheel on left side of cartridge 1/4
turn. Then see SECTION 8.4.1, CHANGE PRINTER PAPER ROLL, PAGE
8-5, Step 9., through Step 12., to reinstall take-up spool.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 9
9.1 General This section pictorially lists and describes alarm conditions that may
occur when operating the Amsco® Evolution™ Medium Steam
Sterilizer.
NOTE: Never permit unqualified persons to service the sterilizer.
! INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT Important: The Service Information provided in the following pages
DAMAGE HAZARD: Repairs is intended as a guideline for qualified, trained service technicians
and adjustments to this and is not intended for routine use by operators.
equipment must be made only • If a problem occurs that is not described in this section, please
by fully qualified service call STERIS. A trained service technician will promptly place your
personnel. Maintenance sterilizer in proper working condition.
performed by inexperienced,
unqualified persons or • Any testing indicated by Service Information directions (e.g.,
installation of unauthorized RTD testing) should be performed by a qualified Service
parts could cause personal technician while making reference to MAINTENANCE MANUAL,
injury, invalidate the warranty P764332-996
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
temperature before
performing any cleaning or
maintenance procedures.
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Troubleshooting Operator Manual P129390-106
9.1.1 Typical Alarm Screen When an alarm condition occurs, the alarm tone sounds and the
touch screen automatically displays the corresponding alarm
screen. Typically, each alarm screen indicates the alarm name, the
time of day and the date. The alarm details screen (if available),
provides more information, including operator instructions. The alarm
status screen indicates current chamber status, steam jacket status
and other sterilizer activity (see Figure 9-1).
Alarm Detail Button
Alarm Name
Jacket and Chamber Status Button
Silence Alarm Audible Signal

Button
Alarm Detail Information
Press Return Button to

Return to Alarm Screen
Figure 9-1. Alarm and Alarm Detail Screen Features
Touch-screen buttons, located on alarm screen are used to perform

the following functions:
• Pressing Silence Alarm turns off the audible alarm signal.
• Pressing Alarm Detail Button to advance to the alarm details

screen.
• Press Status button to access information on steam jacket and

chamber status. This is similar to the standard status screen (see
SECTION 5.3. CONTROL, PAGE 5-4).
Important: In the event of an alarm condition, the operator should

always follow the instructions indicated on the alarm detail screen (if
available).
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P129390-106 Operator Manual Troubleshooting
9.1.2 Typical Alarm Printout When an alarm occurs the printer automatically generates a printout,
typically listing alarm name, time alarm occurred, current chamber
status, and any associated sensor temperature. See Figure 9-2.
* Alarm XX/XX/XX
PRESSURE IN CHAMBER
F XX:XX:XXA/P X:XX A/P
Full Print Format Shown
Figure 9-2. Typical Alarm Printout
9.2 In-Cycle Alarms The following alarm screens will appear only during cycle operation:
Table 9-1. Operator Troubleshooting – In-Cycle Alarms
Condition Alarm Screen on Sterilizer Control Service Information

9.2.1 Too Long In Alarm Screen Chamber did not reach
Charge sterilize temperature within
allotted time.
Occurs if chamber does not Causes and Correction:
reach the set temperature
within the allotted time. 1. Steam pressure less than
3.4 bar (50 psig)
• Check steam supply
piping
2. Steam regulator
malfunction
• Repair
Alarm Detail 3. Valve malfunction
• Repair V02
4. Control out of calibration
• Recalibrate (contact
qualified Service person)
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Table 9-1. Operator Troubleshooting – In-Cycle Alarms (Continued)

9.2.2 Too Long In Alarm Screen Chamber did not exhaust to
Exhaust atmospheric pressure within
allotted time.
exhaust to 0.28 bar (4 psig)
1. Chamber drain strainer
within the allotted time.
plugged
• Clean
2. Valve malfunction
• Repair V03
Alarm Detail
9-4

9.2.3 Too Long In Alarm Screen Chamber did not reach
Evacuation required vacuum level within
allotted time.
reach the set evacuation
level within the allotted time. 1. Water pressure less than
1.4 bar (20 Psig)
• Check water supply
piping
2. Chamber drain strainer
plugged
• Clean
Alarm Detail
• Repair
4. Door seal not activated
• Check seal
• Check seal steam and
exhaust
5. Leak in plumbing
• Repair
• Run a leak test
• Recalibrate control
(contact qualified Service
person)
7. Vacuum pump
malfunction
• Check vacuum pump for
proper operation
• Check vacuum pump for
proper rotation
9-5

9.2.4 Too Long In Alarm Screen Chamber did not air break
Air Break vacuum to 0.1 vbar (2 inHg)
within allotted time
air break the vacuum to
1. Air inlet filter plugged
0.1 vbar (2 inHg) within the
allotted time. • Replace
• Repair V01
Alarm Detail
9.2.5 Under Sterilize Alarm Screen Chamber temperature

Temperature dropped below sterilize
temperature.
Occurs if chamber Causes And Correction:
temperature drops below
1. Steam Pressure less than
sterilize temperature.
3.4 bar (50 psig)
• Check steam supply
piping
2. Chamber steam trap
malfunction
• Repair
Alarm Detail
• Repair V02
NOTE: Under sterilize
temperature value is set to
- 0°, and is not adjustable
9-6

9.2.6 Over Sterilize Alarm Screen Sterilize temperature is above
Temperature setpoint by more than
prescribed amount.
Occurs if chamber Causes And Correction:
temperature exceeds the
1. Steam Pressure More
maximum sterilize
Than 3.4 bar (50 Psig)
temperature (Control
temperature, plus • Check Steam Supply
overtemperature value). Piping
NOTE: The control 2. Valve malfunction
temperature is the value the • Repair V02
sterilizer maintains during
the sterilize phase. This 3. Control out of calibration
value is 9°C (20°F) above Alarm Detail
the cycle sterilize qualified Service person)
temperature set point. The
overtemperature value is
added to the control
temperature value to arrive
at the temperature which
causes this cycle alarm.
9.2.7 OE/NOE Door Alarm Screen Steam pressure in OE or NOE

Unsealed door seal below 0.4 bar
(5 psig)
Occurs if steam pressure in Causes And Correction:
operating end (OE) or non-
1. Seal pressure switch
operating end (NOE) door
malfunction
seal drops below 0.4 bar
(5 psig). • Check PS1(PS2)
connections
• Readjust PS1(PS2)
• Repair PS1(PS2)
2. Seal not activated
Alarm Detail • Check seal steam
• Check seal exhaust
• Repair V35 (V36)
9-7

9.2.8 Chamber Alarm Screen Pressure or temperature
Pressure/ outside normal steam range.
Temperature Failure Causes and Correction:
Occurs if chamber pressure
or temperature readings are • Recalibrate (contact
outside the normal steam qualified Service person)
range during sterilize 2. Transducer, PT1,
phase. malfunction
• Repair
3. RTD1 malfunction
• Repair
Alarm Detail
9.2.9 Recorder Alarm Screen Difference in recorder and

Deviation Alarm control temperature readings
greater than 1°C (2°F).
Occurs if the two Causes and Corrections:
temperature sensing
elements in the chamber
drain probe read more than • Recalibrate (contact
1°C (2°F) apart. qualified Service person)
2. RTD1, RTD2 Malfunction
• Repair affected RTD
Alarm Detail 3. Wiring between RTD and
control is loose or
defective
• Repair
• Replace
9-8

9.2.10 Steam Utility Alarm Screen Check steam utility supply
Failure and restore to proper
operation.
Steam supply to sterilizer is Causes and Corrections:
shut off or has failed.
1. Steam Pressure Less than
3.4 bar (50 psig).
• Check steam piping
2. Switch failure
• Readjust
• Repair
9.2.11 Water Utility Alarm Screen Check water utility supply and
Failure restore to proper operation.
Causes and Corrections:
Water supply to sterilizer is
1. Water pressure less than
1.4 bar (20 psig).
• Check water piping
2. Switch failure
• Readjust
• Repair
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9.2.12 Air Utility Alarm Screen Check air utility supply and
Failure restore to proper operation.
Causes and Corrections:
Air supply to sterilizer is
1. Air pressure less than
4.1 bar (60 psig).
• Check air piping
2. Switch failure
• Readjust
• Repair
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9.3 Out-of-cycle The following alarm screens will appear only when the sterilizer is not
Alarms processing a cycle.
Table 9-2. Operator Troubleshooting – Out-of--Cycle Alarms

9.3.1 Too Long To Alarm Screen Door switch did not make
Close OE (or NOE) contact in allotted time.
Door Causes and Correction:
Occurs if door switch does 1. Door switch malfunction
not make contact within
allotted time. • Check LS1/LS3 (LS2/LS4)
Connections
OE = Operating End
• Readjust LS1/LS3 (LS2/
NOE= Non-Operating End
LS4)
• Repair LS1/LS3 (LS2/LS4)
2. Power door mechanism
failure
Alarm Detail
• Repair mechanism
• Readjust door cable
• Replace motor
NOTE: Alarm may only occur
when sterilizer is hot. Test for
condition while sterilizer is both
hot and cold. Replace switch if
both 1 and 2 (above) have been
checked.
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Table 9-2. Operator Troubleshooting – Out-of--Cycle Alarms (Continued)

9.3.2 Too Long To Alarm Screen Door switch did not open in
Open OE (or NOE) allotted time.
Door Causes and Correction:
1. Door switch malfunction
Occurs if door switch does
not open within the allotted • Check LS1/LS3 (LS2/LS4)
time. connections
• Readjust LS1/LS3 (LS2/
LS4)
• Repair LS1/LS3 (LS2/LS4)
2. Power door mechanism
failure
Alarm Detail
• Repair mechanism
• Readjust door cable
• Replace motor
NOTE: Door switch may fail
closed when hot. Verify both 1
and 2 (above) then replace
switch.
9.3.3 Pressure In Alarm Screen 0.14 bar (2 psig) pressure

Chamber sensed in chamber when not in
cycle.
Occurs if 0.14 bar (2 psig) Causes and Correction:
pressure is sensed in the
1. Valve Malfunction
chamber.
• Repair V02
3. Transducer, PT1,
malfunction
Alarm Detail
• Test transducer
• Replace
• Recalibrate
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9.3.4 Waste Alarm Screen RTD probe, RTD4, output is
Temperature Probe outside normal range.
Failure Causes and Correction:
1. Loose connections in probe
Occurs if waste line wiring
temperature reading is
outside the normal range. • Repair
2. Probe failed
• Replace
• Recalibrate
Alarm Detail • Recalibrate (contact
9.3.5 RTC Failure Alarm Screen The real time clock and the
application program clock are
Occurs if real time clock not within 1% of each other.
timer does not agree with Causes and Corrections:
program clock.
1. Controller is defective
• Replace controller.
Alarm Detail
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9.3.6 Emergency Alarm Screen The emergency stop button was
Stop Button pressed either in or out of cycle.
Pressed Causes and Correction:
1. Correct the emergency
The emergency stop condition (if any) that
button has been pressed, caused emergency stop to
and the sterilizer is shut be pressed.
down.
• Inspect for leaks
• Ask operators
• Ensure no personnel are
working on the unit
• Obtain emergency stop key
and reset emergency stop
button
• Check for proper operation
2. Emergency stop button
may be malfunctioning.
• Replace
3. Loose wiring in emergency
stop mechanism
• Repair
9.3.7 Input/Output Alarm Screen An I/O module has faulted in the

Fault – Module #X I/O rack.
Causes and Correction:
A control input / output
1. I/O Module Failure
module has stopped
operating correctly. • Identify which module has
faulted by observing the
module status lights. A red
light identifies faulted
module.
• Reseat module and test
• Verify configuration set up
• Replace module, if
necessary
2. Loose wiring
• Repair
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9.3.8 UPS Battery Alarm Screen UPS battery or UPS may be
Low malfunctioning.
Battery power for
1. Battery failure
uninterruptibile power
supply has dropped below • Replace
a level capable of 2. Loose wiring
powering the seriliser
control in the event of • Repair
power failure.
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9.4 Sensor Alarms The following alarm screens appear anytime the sterilizer is
energized. The sensors are continually monitored whenever sterilizer
is in- or out-of-cycle.
Table 9-3. Operator Troubleshooting – Sensor Alarms

9.4.1 Water In Alarm Screen Excess water sensed in chamber,
Chamber Warning! Burn Hazard
!
Occurs if excess water is
sensed in the chamber. Causes and Correction:
1. Water entered chamber
through steam piping
• Check boiler or steam
generator
• Repair piping
2. Water float sensor malfunction
• Repair
Alarm Detail 3. Water entered chamber

through drain piping
• Check V40 and V3 for proper
operation, repair if necessary
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Table 9-3. Operator Troubleshooting – Sensor Alarms (Continued)

9.4.2 Too Long In Alarm Screen Jacket did not reach required
Jacket Charge temperature within allotted time.
Occurs if jacket does not
1. Steam pressure less than 3.4
reach set temperature
bar (50 psig)
within allotted time.
• Check steam supply piping
2. Steam regulator malfunction
• Repair
• Repair V09
Alarm Detail
• Recalibrate (contact qualified
Service person)
• Test RTD3.
9.4.3 Too Long To Alarm Screen Door seal did not reach 0.4 bar
Seal OE/NOE Door (5 psig) within allotted time
Occurs if OE or NOE door
1. Seal pressure switch
seal does not reach
malfunction
0.4 bar (5 psig) within
allotted time. • Readjust PS1 (PS2)
• Replace PS1 (PS2)
2. Seal not activating
• Check seal steam
Alarm Detail 3. Valve malfunction
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9.4.4 Too Long To Alarm Screen Door seal pressure not below
Unseal OE/NOE 0.4 bar (5 psig) within allotted
Door time.
Occurs if door seal Causes and Correction:

pressure does not drop 1. Seal pressure switch
below 0.4 bar (5 psig) malfunction
within allotted time.
• Readjust PS1 (PS2)
2. Seal not retracting
• Check seal steam
Alarm Detail
9.4.5 Chamber Alarm Screen Transducer, PT1, output voltage is

Pressure outside normal range.
Transducer Failure Causes and Correction:
1. Loose connection in
Occurs if chamber transducer wiring
pressure reading is
2. Transducer failed
• Replace
• Recalibrate
Alarm Detail Service person)
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9.4.6 Chamber Alarm Screen RTD probe, RTD1, output is
1. Loose connection in probe
Occurs if chamber wiring
temperature reading
2. Probe failed
• Replace
• Recalibrate
Alarm Detail • Recalibrate (contact qualified
Service person)
9.4.7 Jacket Alarm Screen RTD probe, RTD3, output is

Occurs if jacket wiring
temperature reading is
2. Probe failed
• Replace
• Recalibrate
Alarm Detail • Recalibrate (contact qualified
Service person)
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9.4.8 OE/NOE Door Alarm Screen Door switch open while seal
Switch Failure switch closed.
Occurs if OE or NOE door
seal switch contact is
made but door switch is • Check LS1/LS3 (LS2/LS4)
still open. connections
• Readjust LS1/LS3 (LS2/LS4)
• Replace LS1/LS3 (LS2/LS4)
2. Door seal switch malfunction
• Check PS1 (PS2) for short
circuits. Check while sterilizer
Alarm Detail is both hot and cold
• Readjust PS1 (PS2) to 0.7 bar
(10 psig)
9.4.9 Recorder Alarm Screen RTD probe, RTD2, output is

Occurs if the chamber wiring
recorder temperature is
2. Probe failed
• Replace
• Recalibrate
Alarm Detail
Service person)
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9.4.10 OE/NOE Alarm Screen Door switches do not agree.
Door Switches Causes and Correction:
Malfunction
Occurs if control senses • Check LS1(LS3) connections

OE or NOE door is in the for OE door or LS2 (LS4) For
open and closed position NOE Door
simultaneously. • Readjust door switches
• Determine which switch is in
the incorrect state, and
replace that switch.
Alarm Detail
9.4.11 Exhaust Alarm Screen Chamber exhausted slower than

Rate Too Slow the expected rate.
Occurs if liquid cycle slow
exhaust rate is too slow. 1. Valve malfunction – Repair
V40
2. Valve malfunction – Repair
V03
malfunction – Repair
4. Control out of calibration –
Recalibrate (contact qualified
service person)
Alarm Detail
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9.4.12 Exhaust Alarm Screen Chamber exhausted faster than
Rate Too Fast the expected rate.
Occurs if liquid cycle fast
exhaust rate is too fast. 1. Valve malfunction – Repair
V40
2. Valve malfunction – Repair
V03
malfunction – Repair
4. Control out of calibration –
Recalibrate (contact qualified
service person)
Alarm Detail
9.4.13 Generator Alarm Screen Generator control has

Alarm encountered a problem.
Call STERIS service to resolve

issue.
Alarm Detail
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SERVICE PROCEDURES 10
10.1 General
The material in this section is provided to allow for servicing
! INJURY HAZARD AND/OR
components of the sterilizer most likely to need attention. These
procedures are more advanced than cleaning and replacing
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE expendables (such as printer paper and door seals). These
HAZARD: Repairs and procedures should always be performed by an experienced, trained
adjustments to this equipment service technician.
should be made only by fully
qualified service personnel.
Maintenance performed by
inexperienced, unqualified
personnel or installation of
unauthorized parts could
cause personal injury,
invalidate the warranty, or
result in costly equipment
regarding service options.
temperature before
performing any cleaning or
maintenance procedures.
WARNING – ELECTRIC
! SHOCK 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
10.2 Air Filter The purpose of the bacterial air filter is to filter air entering the
Replacement sterilization chamber. The chamber is exposed to contamination
whenever the filter or the air lines below the filter are opened. Keep
these components as clean as possible when servicing. The
bacterial air filter contains a replaceable filter cartridge; refer to
Table 8-1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule for frequency.
1. Remove the old filter element and discard.
2. Insert the new filter, P093927-574.
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10.3 Clean Jacket The strainers should be opened for cleaning after initial start-up and
Steam Strainers at least twice a year thereafter (refer to Table 8-1. Preventive
Maintenance Schedule). Accumulation of sediment and rust will
WARNING – PERSONAL reduce pressure and flow. In extreme conditions, complete blockage
! INJURY HAZARD AND/OR may occur.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Shut off supply and then vent pressure in line by running a short
HAZARD: Repairs and sterilizer cycle. Abort the cycle when no pressure is present in steam
adjustments to this equipment or water lines.
should be made only by fully
qualified service personnel. Disassembly
Maintenance performed by 1. Assure water and steam lines are still shut off.
inexperienced, unqualified
2. Remove hex plug and gasket.
personnel or installation of
unauthorized parts could 3. Pull out strainer screen from body.
cause personal injury, 4. Scrape and polish all rust and residue from strainer screen and
invalidate the warranty, or body. Use a wire brush or steel wool. Be sure that all perforations
result in costly equipment are clear. Replace screen if damaged, rusted or corroded.
regarding service options. Reassembly
WARNING – BURN HAZARD: 1. Insert screen into strainer body. Ensure that no dirt or other
! Failure to shut off the steam particles remain in strainer body.
supply when cleaning or 2. Replace and tighten hex plug. Use a new gasket if necessary.
replacing strainers can result
in serious injury. 3. Make certain that all pipe connections are tight after assembly.
10.4 Door Seal This procedure should be performed by a qualified service

Replacement technician. If door seal requires replacement, perform the following:
Procedure 1. Allow sterilizer chamber and end frame to cool to room
temperature.
2. Open sterilizer door.
! Allow sterilizer and 3. Use flat tool with rounded edges (such as a non-serrated table
accessories to cool to room knife) to pry and twist one section of the seal partially from the
temperature before groove. Refer to Figure 10-1 for 660 x 660 mm (26 x 26”)
performing any cleaning or sterilizers, or Figure 10-2 for 660 x 950 mm (26 x 37.5”)
maintenance procedures. sterilizers.
4. Grasp the raised section of the seal and pull the remainder from
the end frame groove.
5. Examine the end frame groove for debris or residue. Clean if
necessary.
6. Install new seal as follows:
NOTE: Ensure that lot data molded into rear of seal (refer to
Figure 10-1 or Figure 10-2) is at the bottom of the groove.
• Do not use a sharp instrument to install the seal.
• Do not stretch the seal.
a. Align right and left reference indicators with drill point
reference marks in seal groove, align top and bottom
indicators with the drill point reference marks in seal groove.
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P129390-106 Operator Manual Service Procedures
NOTE: Reference indicators are located inside the rear
groove of door seal, at the middle of each side (refer to
Figure 10-1 for 660 x 660 mm [26 x 26”] sterilizers, or
Figure 10-2 for 660 x 950 mm [26 x 37.5”] sterilizers).
b. Press seal in at each reference point with fingertips.
c. Press seal in at each corner with fingertips.
d. Press remainder of the seal into end frame groove.
7. Test installation.
a. Attempt to close the door. If the door sticks or will not fully
close at any point in its travel, check to make sure the seal
has been fully pressed into the groove.
b. Run a shortened test cycle to determine if the door seals
adequately. If steam leaks from around the door or the seal,
abort the cycle and examine the seal to ensure it has been
properly seated in the end frame groove. Once re-seated,
run another test cycle. If the door fails to seal following the
second test, another problem may exist. Contact your
supervisor before using the sterilizer further.
At the end of the cycle, ensure seal has retracted fully into
the groove.
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c.
Chamber
Opening
Reference Indicator,
Enlarged
Location
of Seal
Reference
Indicators
Seal
The following lot data is molded into the back side of

Back Side
the seal: of Door Seal
P-129373-376 ABCDEFHGIJKLMNOP 1234 07 P
Part Number Lot Index Cure Year Manufacturer
Quarter Code
The lot index and cure quarter are struck off during manufacturing.
The first characters in sequence not struck are those used for
identification. For example:
ABCDEFHGIJKLMNOP 1234 07 P
The cure date is: 3rd Quarter, 2007. The lot is: 02C.
Figure 10-1. Door Seal Replacement, 660 x 660 mm (26 x 26”) Sterilizers
10-4
Chamber
Opening Door
Use flat tool with

rounded edges
(such as a non-
serrated table
knife) to pry and
twist one section of
the seal partially
from the groove.
Reference Indicator,
Enlarged
Seal
Hinged Door Model Shown
Location
of Seal
Reference
Indicators
The following lot data is molded into the back side of

the seal:
P-129373-376 ABCDEFHGIJKLMNOP 1234 07 P
Part Number Lot Index Cure Year Manufacturer
Quarter Code
The lot index and cure quarter are struck off during manufacturing.
The first characters in sequence not struck are those used for Back Side
of Door Seal
identification. For example:
ABCDEFHGIJKLMNOP 1234 07 P
The cure date is: 3rd Quarter, 2007. The lot is: 02C.
Figure 10-2. Door Seal Replacement, 660 x 950 mm (26 x 37.5”) Sterilizers
10-5
10.5 Steam Trap
Replacement
Refer to Figure 10-3.
! • Allow sterilizer and
Disassembly
accessories to cool to room 1. Using a suitable wrench, unscrew and remove the cap and
temperature before performing bellows assembly.
any cleaning or maintenance
procedures. 2. Remove seat from body using a hex socket wrench.
• Jacket pressure must be at 0 3. Wipe out bowl taking care that loose material does not enter the
psig before beginning work on piping.
the steam trap.
Reassembly
! EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
1. Screw new seat in firmly. (Use a socket head wrench to tighten.)
HAZARD: Allow thermostatic NOTE: Seat and bellows are a lapped pair.
traps to cool down to room 2. Install new bellows.
temperature before removing
cover. Since there is nothing 3. Replace cap and attached bellows assembly, using a new
to limit expansion, the bellows gasket.
may rupture or fatigue if trap 4. Check for leaks.
is opened while hot.
Cap
Body
Bellows
Seat
Figure 10-3. Steam Trap
10.6 Clean or Replace Repair of check valve is limited to cleaning of valve seats when
Piping Check Valves foreign matter causes improper operation. When a valve becomes
defective, the entire valve must be replaced, unless the check valve
has a field repair kit. Kit consists of new seals and springs. Refer to
Table 10-1, Recommended Spare Parts, for correct check valve part
number.
10-6
10.7 Safety Valve Test The safety valves are to be tested periodically (refer to Table 8-1.
Preventive Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of SECTION 8,
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE).
• Prevent damage during testing by ensuring that at least 75% of
! Proper testing of the safety
the rated pressure is in the chamber. Check current pressure
level by observing chamber pressure gauge.
valve requires the valve to be
operated under pressure. • Open the try lever and hold the valve open for one to two
Exhaust from the safety valve seconds.
is hot and can cause burns. • Allow the try lever to snap shut.
Proper safety attire (gloves,
eye protection, insulated Important: Any adjustments to the safety relief valve must be
overall) as designated by performed by a qualified service technician. Improper adjustments
locally mandated guidelines, to this valve may result in inadequate sterilizer operation.
is required. Testing is to be
performed by qualified service
personnel only.
! EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
HAZARD: Actuation of safety
valves at less than 75% of
rated pressure can allow
debris to contaminate the seat
and cause the safety valve to
leak. A leaking safety valve
must be replaced.
10.8 Recommended To order replacement parts and/or supply products, proceed as

Spare Parts follows:
1. Include the description and part/order number as listed in
Table 10-1, Recommended Spare Parts.
2. Include the model and serial numbers of your sterilizer on your
order.
3. Send your order directly to the sales and service center serving
your area.
Contact your sales representative for recommendations on
cleaning products, biological indicators, or parts that are not
listed in Table 10-1, Recommended Spare Parts.
NOTE: Use only STERIS authorized parts on this equipment.
Use of unauthorized parts will void the warranty.
10-7
Table 10-1. Recommended Spare Parts
093911351 ..................RTD, Jacket Temp;
093921381 ..................RTD, Waste Water Temp
093922107 ..................RTD, Dual Chamber Temp; Recorder Temp
093927069 ..................SWITCH, Chamber Flooded
093931004 ..................OUTPUT MODULE, 24V dc, 8 Point dc
093931005 ..................RTD, Input Module, 2C
093931013 ..................CIRCUIT BREAKER, 2 Pole, 10a
093931017 ..................EXPANSION POWER SUPPLY
093931020 ..................CURRENT INPUT MODULE
093931021 ..................MODULE, Relay Output
093931022 ..................H-BRIDGE MODULE
093931027 ..................BATTERY BACKUP
093931069 ..................RELAY, Overload
136812726 ..................POWER SUPPLY, 24VDC, 10A
136812727 ..................CPU, Versaview 200R
136812750 ..................POWER SUPPLY, 24VDC, 10A
338523337 ..................RELAY, Slim Line 24vac/dc
129373702 ..................DOOR SEAL, 660 x 660 mm (26 X 26")
010278091 ..................CHECK VALVE, Jacket Steam Trap
076243061 ..................CHECK VALVE, Steam Supply Trap,SS
093911202 ..................CYLINDER, Door Lock
093927574 ..................FILTER, Chamber Air
136816022 ..................HEAT EXCHANGER
338521406 ..................CHECK VALVE, Chamber Steam
753679091 ..................KIT, Steam Trap
764080001 ..................KIT, TRAP REPAIR
764333021 ..................KIT, Regulator Rebuild
764333025 ..................GASKET, Steam Separator
093929033 ..................FILTER, Compressed Air Inlet
69900355F ..................KIT, Valve Repair
69900365F ..................KIT, Valve Repair
764329050 ..................KIT, Valve Repair
764329052 ..................KIT, Valve Repair
093914204 ..................PRINTER PAPER (Three Rolls)
150824440 ..................PRINTER RIBBONS (Two Ribbons)
10-8
Figure 10-4. Evolution Sterilizer Piping Schematic
10-9
10.9 Waste Products The following are waste materials associated with the sterilizer. When
Disposal disposing of waste materials, be sure to do so in compliance with
federal, state, and local regulations.
• Printer paper – recyclable.
• Printer ribbon – not recyclable.
• Water filters – not recyclable.
• Waste water – 48 L/min (13 gal/min).
• Entire sterilizer (end-of-life) – Contact STERIS for disposal or
recycling recommendations.
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OPERATOR MANUAL

AMSCO® Evolution™ Medium Steam Sterilizers

Thank you for choosing this STERIS product. STERIS is committed to

Advisory This sterilizer is specifically designed to only process goods using

©2019, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Table 1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values

PREVAC 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec. 30 Min. or 20 Min. EN 285:2006

PREVAC 121°C (250°F) 30 Min. 30 Min. or 20 Min. EN 285:2006

LIQUID 121°C (250°F) 45 Min. N/A N/A

Table 2. Test Cycles

Leak Testa N/A N/A N/A EN 285:2006

Bowie-Dick Testa 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. EN 285:2006

Bowie-Dick Test 134°C (273°F) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. N/A

Table 3. Sterilizer Chamber Volume

HC-600 660 x 660 x 991 mm (26 x 26 x 39") 6

HC-800 660 x 660 x 1245 mm (26 x 26 x 49") 8

HC-1000 660 x 660 x 1549 mm (26 x 26 x 61") 10

HC-900 660 x 950 x 1067 mm (26 x 37.5 x 42") 9

HC-1200 660 x 950 x 1372 mm (26 x 37.5 x 54") 12

HC-1500 660 x 950 x 1676 mm (26 x 37.5 x 66") 15

Service Information A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and

2797 Sales and Service:

STERIS Ireland Limited

Writing Ref. 09052019

2 Symbol Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 2-1

3 Installation Verification ................................................................................................................. 3-1

4 Techniques of Sterilization ........................................................................................................... 4-1

5 Component Identification ............................................................................................................. 5-1

6 Sterilizer Operation ....................................................................................................................... 6-1

7 Cycle and Control Value Programming ....................................................................................... 7-1

8 Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 8-1

9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 9-1

9.4.2 Too Long In Jacket Charge........................................................................................................ 9-17

10 Service Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 10-1

Table 1. Prevacuum Sterilizer Cycle Values ........................................................................................................... 0-ii

WARNING – STERILITY ASSURANCE HAZARD:

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD:

WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:

WARNING – SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD:

WARNING – BURN HAZARD:

WARNING – SLIPPING HAZARD:

Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions

Transfer of heat, hot surface

Protective earth (i.e., ground)

Electrostatic sensitive device

Locked out cycle or machine set up option

Unlocked out cycle or machine set up option

Attention, consult manual for further instructions

SN Serial number of unit

V Voltage rating of unit

A Amperage rating of unit

Hz Frequency rating of unit

Ø Phase of the unit

System Shutdown Button

Start Cycle Button

Duplicate Print Button

Abort Cycle Button

Silence Audible Alarm Signal Button

Display Abort Status Button

Change Cycle Values Button

Backspace Button (erase entered characters)

Exit Screen Button

Machine Setup Button