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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 AMA240 | AMA440 AUTOCLAVES & STERILIZERS MANUAL NUMBER: IM_20_80_01J...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cooling Filling with water Water level - visual check Water quality Cycle details & displays Freesteam stage Heat to sterilise Stabilization 2 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for your assistance. For your convenience, please use your mobile phone to scan the QR code on the right. 3 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 4: Document Issues And Details
Removed MDD reference 01/2019 IM_20_80_01i Drying option addition 04/2019 IM_20_80_01j Add CFR option instructions For the associated CONTROL SYSTEM PROGRAMMING MANUAL: PM_20_80_01f 4 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 5: Safety And Graphical Symbols
Service action required The relevant problem cannot be solved by the user. Attention is required by an engineer suitably qualified with this equipment. 5 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
This disclaimer also applies if the system installation does not comply with the requirements of the installation drawings and other specifications that may be stated by the manufacturers. 6 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 7: Legal And Safety Regulations And Requirements
Training should be organized and monitored so that evidence of understanding is demonstrated by the trainee. * (INTERNATIONALLY HARMONISED) standard 61010-1-1-ISSUE 3 section 5.4.101.1 and Pressure Equipment Directive. P.E.D 7 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 8: Risk Assessment - Health & Safety
To maintain your initial warranty, safety and performance only fit spare parts supplied by Astell Scientific Ltd. 8 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 9: Climatic Conditions
Any technical specifications given on the rating plate or installation drawing overrules any information or suggested values or parameters that may be given as an example in this and associated manuals. 9 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 10: Safety Valve Test
If the safety valve does not operate at the stated pressure it must be checked and tested by a qualified engineer. 10 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 11: Security Passwords
Astell Scientific and approved agents are able to offer advice and assistance in setting up and commissioning this steriliser. Please consult Astell Scientific or an approved agent if necessary. 11 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 12: Quick Reference Operation Guide
If handle is rotated to locked position with door open, press [door] button and return handle to “unlocked” position. 12 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 13: Overview
When a screen shows a button, then a press on the button will select that item. Typical view of controller in standby mode 13 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 14: System Controls
In Standby/Ready state - with door closed- the system displays the current measured variables and the state of switches, interlocks and services. Any failures are reported as ALARM conditions. 14 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 15: Initial Power Up
Alphanumeric keyboard Menu button Takes you to the next menu. Return button Return from selected screens back to the start screen. 15 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 16: Door Controls
To restore normal operation Press the [DOOR] button to unlock Then rotate the handle to the unlocked position. 16 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 17: Selecting A Program
The display changes to show that a cycle has been your machine. selected and loaded 17 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 18: Starting A Cycle
Type the value you want using the numeric keys, then press . When you are happy with the date and time shown press the clock button to save the changes. 18 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 19: Starting Cycle (Delayed Start Off)
For all loads involving pathogens, the load • Press button to start cycle must be sterilized again before opening. • The system starts the cycle process 19 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 20 If the sterilize stage has been set to “sterilize retry” then then you cannot open the door but you can restart the cycle. 20 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 21: Security Access & Passwords
• Type your password. Enter 6 characters followed by “CONTINUE” Note: If you enter the incorrect password you are returned to the Main Menu. 21 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 22: To Change Your Password
Developers can change all codes. • Log in as a supervisor or higher using an appropriate password • Touch the password bar 22 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 23 • Touch a blank line on the screen • Enter the new password for that new user • Confirm the new password when asked • Press “CONTINUE” 23 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 24: Using Cfr User Logging And Audit Functions
By pressing the button. The next screen will allow you to set up a new users details. 24 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 25 Note: Only a user with a role of ‘Administrator’ is permitted to delete another user. 25 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
- Page 26 If the ‘Export after each cycle’ is not selected. A ‘Printer Archive’ password protected PDF file will be automatically generated each day at 16:00 hrs. 26 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
- Page 27 User login and logout attempts. Any value that has been changed and by which User. The time and date that an event occurred. 27 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 28: Alarms
• Stage changes will result in a “failed” cycle MANUALLY JUMP STAGES At any point during the cycle you can press the MENU button 28 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 29: Safety Interlocks
(the same temperature as appears on the temperature display). 29 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 30: Closure System Interlocks
Control of temperature does not rely on steam pressure. The actual temperature that the control system attempts to attain is varied automatically at different parts of the 30 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 31 Health and safety requirements in the EC require that generally such a load is not handled at a temperature above 80°C. 31 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 32: Filling With Water
The filling level is correct when the tip of the water level probe dips about 3 mm under the water surface 32 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 33: Cycle Details & Displays
97-103°C depending on altitude and the boiling point of water. After free steam time ends, the system goes to heat to sterilize stage. 33 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 34: Heat To Sterilise
The stage continues for set sterilisation time. Sterilise temperature - Set sterilization temperature Sterilisation time - Set sterilization time 34 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 35: Set Clock - Time And Date
• Then press continue • When you are happy with the date and time shown press the time set button to save the changes 35 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 36: Sterilisation Cycles Notes And Advice
Astell that contain the load and allow thorough air and steam passage, whilst maintaining integrity and facilitating pouring away liquid residue. Please consult your supplier. 36 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 37 37 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
- Page 38 E.g. the chamber might be above 100°C but the pressure might be zero or much lower than normal. Service attention will be required. 38 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 39: Load Sensed Timing
This may be too stiff or solid to use for some loads. Alternative probes may be available. Please consult service department or your dealer. 39 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 40: Optional Printers
The printer is mounted in the top cover. Feed the cut edge of paper into the mechanism and operate the paper feed button 40 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 41 The ribbon should run neatly in the slot provided. If the ribbon is distorted and above the slot, remove, retention the ribbon and replace • Re-load the paper 41 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
- Page 42 Service calls during the warranty periods which (in view of the manufacturer or agent) are caused by the user and/or these reasons may incur service charges. 42 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 43: Maintainance And Cleaning
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Page 44: Safety And Door Interlocks
To comply with HSE requirements, instructions regarding testing of these interlocks must be permanently displayed close to the sterilizer operator position 44 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 45: Manual Unlocking
Hold the tool at the angle shown. Insert it carefully into the hole, holding it straight so that it points toward the front edge of the door. 45 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 46 • You can either place the handle loosely on the end of the square shaft or use a spanner to turn the square shaft. 46 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 47: Maintainance
• Door interlock tests Carry out the door interlock test described on previous pages. If necessary lubricate locking pins with disulphide high-temp grease. 47 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 48 48 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 49: Comissioning And Program Setting
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Page 50: Frequently Asked Questions
Difficult to close door against gasket (2). or contaminated. See faults section “water level sensors”. If gasket is more than 6 months old consider a replacement. 50 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 51: Sterilisation Parameters
Off if not required, when fitted. Same as sterilise temperature. Requires hold warm to be enabled in settings/system/ door, hold warm. 51 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 52: Spare Parts And Service
Power supply, or PLC input-output modules Consult supplier Pressure transducer / transmitter 0-4 bar PLE004 Oil free linear pump PMP041 Biological filter ZXA410 52 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 53: Certification
Test certificates for Electrical safety and Calibration of the control system are supplied as standard, full test analysis results are available to special request. 53 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... -
Page 54: Pressure-Temperature Correlation
Instruments specified as individually accurate to +/- 1%. It should not be used as a calibration standard for Pressure or Temperature indicators, which must be calibrated in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Specifications. 54 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 55 PRESSURE TEMPERATURE CORRELATION GRAPH 55 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 56: General Flow Diagram Schematics
GENERAL FLOW DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC CLASSIC FRONT LOADER 56 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 57 GENERAL FLOW DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC CLASSIC TOP LOADER 57 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
- Page 58 GENERAL FLOW DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC AUTOFILL FRONT LOADER 58 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
- Page 59 GENERAL FLOW DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC AUTOFILL TOP LOADER 59 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440...
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Page 60: Notes Space
NOTES SPACE This space is for your own notes on the system 60 Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440... - Page 61 Astell Scientific Ltd, Powerscroft Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5DT, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8309 2031 E-mail: info@astell.com Astell Scientific Ltd is a company registered in England. Registered no. 487717.
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