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11820860
Revision C
AMSCO® 1215
Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector
Operator Manual

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  • Page 1 AMSCO® 1215 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector Operator Manual 11820860 Revision C...
  • Page 2 11820860_C AMSCO® 1215 Operator Manual...
  • Page 3 The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by STERIS. To help ensure operators are adequately trained in the safe use of the equipment, STERIS recommends: •...
  • Page 4 Indications for Use The AMSCO 1215 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector is a high-capacity mechanical washer intended for use in the efficient cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of case carts, containers, utensils, theater shoes and other miscellaneous reusable items used in the care of patients.
  • Page 5 +33 5 56 93 94 94 European Community Representative: STERIS Ireland Limited IDA Business and Technology Park Tullamore County Offaly R35 X865 Ireland Website: www.steris.com © 2022, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. Operator Manual AMSCO® 1215 11820860_C...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Number Description Page Safety Precautions ............................1 Symbols and Labels............................5 Symbols and Labels........................5 Transportation and Storage......................7 Component Identification ..........................9 Introduction............................. 9 Washer/Disinfector — General..................... 9 Control System ..........................17 Emergency Safety Features......................22 Chemicals and Cycles ........................
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting............................107 Introduction — Troubleshooting ....................107 Alarm# 10 Both Doors Open .....................108 Alarm# 11 [Load/Unload] Door Open ..................109 Alarm# 14 [Load/Unload] Door Did Not Lock................109 Alarm# 15 [Load/Unload] Door Did Not Unlock...............110 Alarm# 16 Chamber Safety Button Pressed ................110 Alarm# 21 Water Pressure Too Low..................110 Alarm# 22 Motor Overload Detected..................111 Alarm# 23 Recirculation RTD (Control) Defective ..............111 7.10...
  • Page 9 7.49 All Cycle History Files Must Be Deleted To Reset The Cycle Counter To Zero.......131 7.50 Both Doors Cannot Be Unlocked At The Same Time ...............132 7.51 Chamber does not drain properly....................132 7.52 Chemical Leaks From Dosing System ..................132 7.53 Clean Sump Filter........................133 7.54 Cycle History Is 95% Full.
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  • Page 11 LIST OF FIGURES Description Page Figure 3-1 Typical AMSCO® 1215 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector............9 Figure 3-2 Chamber Interior ..........................11 Figure 3-3 Manual Swing Door ........................12 Figure 3-4 Debris Screen ..........................12 Figure 3-5 Rotary Spray Arm System......................13 Figure 3-6 Guide Rail............................
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  • Page 13 Table 5-1 AMSCO 1215 – Cycle Description Chart (With Prolystica Ultra Concentrate Chemicals) ............................56 Table 5-2 AMSCO 1215 – Cycle Description Chart (With Other Chemicals) ..........57 Table 5-3 AMSCO 1215 – Cycle Description Chart (Pre-Programmed Maintenance and Customizable Cycles) ..............................
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  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    Maintenance Manual if preventive maintenance is done by the Customer. Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by STERIS and STERIS- trained service personnel. Repairs and adjustments performed by unqualified personnel or installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal injury, result in improper equipment performance, void the warranty or result in costly damage.
  • Page 16 1 — Safety Precautions WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves and faceshield, when cleaning or removing debris from bottom of chamber and from debris screen. Surfaces are very hot after a cycle is completed and residual water could splash on skin in eyes.
  • Page 17 1 — Safety Precautions Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by STERIS or STERIS- trained service personnel. Service personnel must disconnect all utilities to unit before servicing. No one should service unit unless all utilities have been properly locked out.
  • Page 18 WARNING INEFFECTIVE PROCESS HAZARD Customer is responsible for validating the performances of their own customized cycles. STERIS does no recommend setting cycle parameters below those validated cycles. CAUTION POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Always leave plenty of space between load and door before opening load door. Leaning load against door will damage door and also prevent it from opening or closing.

  • Page 19: Symbols And Labels

    2 — Symbols and Labels Symbols and Labels 2.1 Symbols and Labels The table below contains symbols which may be on your equipment components: Table 2-1. Definition of Symbols Symbol Definition Protective Earth (Ground). Warning! Risk of Electrical Shock. Attention. Refer to Manual For Further Instructions. ON (For Part of Equipment).

  • Page 20: Table 2-2 Definition Of Symbols On Identification Nameplate

    2 — Symbols and Labels Table 2-1. Definition of Symbols (continued) Symbol Definition Unlock Equipment to Allow Door Locking Sequence and Cycle Operation. Before entering wash chamber, lock control and keep key on yourself. Caution. Hot Surface. Risk of Crushing Fingers or Hands. The table below contains symbols which may be on the identification nameplate of your washer/disinfector: Table 2-2.

  • Page 21: Transportation And Storage

    2 — Symbols and Labels Table 2-2. Definition of Symbols on Identification Nameplate (continued) Symbol Definition Medical Device. Power Rating of Washer/Disinfector: Voltage, Frequency (Hertz), Type of Supply. Address of Manufacturing Facility. Address of European Community Representative. 2.2 Transportation and Storage Symbols on the shipping crates stipulate equipment transport and storage environmental conditions for temperature and relative humidity as well as storage conditions and handling information.
  • Page 22 2 — Symbols and Labels Table 2-3. Definition of Symbols on Crates (continued) Symbol Definition Do not Stack. Fragile. Keep Dry. 11820860_C AMSCO® 1215 Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Component Identification

    3 — Component Identification Component Identification 3.1 Introduction IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in Section 1, Safety Precautions of this manual. Do not operate the equipment until you have become familiar with this information.
  • Page 24 3 — Component Identification This Section includes the following information: Wash Chamber Manual Swing Doors Debris Screen Rotary Spray Arm System Guide Rail Automatic Floor Tilting System Mechanical Core Acu-Rinse and Acu-Wash Reservoirs (Option) Chemical Injection System Vapor Exhaust Pre-Filter and HEPA Filter Floor Ramps (Accessory) Wash Chamber Figure...

  • Page 25: Figure 3-2 Chamber Interior

    3 — Component Identification 1 Rotary Spray Arm System 2 Debris Screen 3 Guide Rail 4 Floor Figure 3-2. Chamber Interior Manual Swing Doors Figure 3-3. Load and unload sides are each provided with a double-walled insulated door that opens outward to receive the load. Both doors are made of tempered glass panes to allow the operator to view the chamber interior while a cycle is in progress.

  • Page 26: Figure 3-3 Manual Swing Door

    3 — Component Identification Figure 3-3. Manual Swing Door Debris Screen Figure 3-4. A removable debris screen is located in the bottom of the chamber and is easily accessed for daily maintenance purposes. The debris screen prevents large debris from entering the piping system and pump. The screen is provided with a handle and is easily removed for cleaning.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-5 Rotary Spray Arm System

    3 — Component Identification Figure 3-5. Rotary Spray Arm System Guide Rail Figure 3-2 Figure 3-6. A guide rail is installed on wash chamber floor to help guide racks and carts inside chamber. Rail also prevents carts from moving when automatic floor-tilt is activated during CART cycle. Figure 3-6.

  • Page 28: Figure 3-7 Mechanical Core

    3 — Component Identification Automatic Floor Tilting System Figure 3-2. System tilts during the CART cycle to ensure proper draining of flat surfaces. The floor is automatically returned to its level position at completion of the cycle for smooth loading and unloading. Mechanical Core Figure 3-7.

  • Page 29: Figure 3-8 Chemical Injection System

    3 — Component Identification Chemical Injection System Figure 3-8. Three chemical injection pumps are included with a standard washer/disinfector. One additional chemical injection pump can be installed to vary chemical used, depending on load type. The chemical injection pump assembly can be installed in a separate room, near the chemical containers and connected to washer/disinfector with tubing.

  • Page 30: Figure 3-9 Hepa Filter

    3 — Component Identification Vapor Exhaust Pre-Filter and HEPA Filter Figure 3-9. The washer/disinfector is equipped with a vapor exhaust pre-filter and a HEPA filter. Fresh, HEPA-filtered air is then blown through the two opposite corners of the wash chamber and onto the load. Dry air is evacuated through the chamber vent opening.

  • Page 31: Control System

    3 — Component Identification Access to Control Access to Washer Figure 3-10. Floor Ramp 3.3 Control System Figure 3-11. IMPORTANT: Become familiar with all control locations and functions before operating the washer/disinfector. The washer/disinfector is equipped with a control system that features several preprogrammed operating cycles for processing a variety of loads as well as a preprogrammed Decontamination cycle.

  • Page 32: Figure 3-11 Control System

    3 — Component Identification NOTE: Configuration may vary. Control System Thermal Printer (Accessory) Figure 3-11. Control System This Section includes the following information: Operating Modes Control System Touch Screens — Touch Pads Audible Signal Power (ON/OFF) Toggle Switch Thermal Printer (Accessory) Operating Modes Three operating modes are accessible through main control panel: •...
  • Page 33 3 — Component Identification • Standby State The Standby state allows the interruption of the washer/disinfector energy consumption. If the optional reservoirs are present, they are then drained. Washer/disinfector returns to Standby State automatically when no cycle was run for 3 consecutive hours. Reservoirs return to Ready State when CART cycle using reservoirs is initiated.
  • Page 34 3 — Component Identification DECONTAMINATION: Press Decontamination on touch screen to select the preprogrammed Decontamination cycle. Abort: Press Abort on touch screen. Cycle can be aborted (Yes) or resumed (No). Silence Buzzer: Press Silence Buzzer on touch screen to stop alarm buzzer. Ack: Press Ack on touch screen to stop alarm buzzer and acknowledge the displayed Alarm message.

  • Page 35: Figure 3-12 Power (On/Off) Toggle Switch

    3 — Component Identification Power (ON/OFF) Toggle Switch Figure 3-12. Power (ON/OFF) Toggle Switch Thermal Printer (Accessory) Figure 3-13 The washer/disinfector may be equipped with a thermal printer. The printer may be located on either side of washer/disinfector. The printer allows the operator to print cycle data and washer/disinfector malfunction data. Specific information is printed from the Operator mode (cycle parameters, alarms), Service mode (washer/disinfector configuration values) and Supervisor mode (supervisors list, supervisor setup).

  • Page 36: Emergency Safety Features

    3 — Component Identification 3.4 Emergency Safety Features This Section includes the following information: Lock/Unlock Key Selectors Emergency Stop Pushbuttons Emergency Door Opening Pushbutton Chamber Door Interlock Safety Mechanism Safety Door Sensor Lock/Unlock Key Selectors Figure 3-14. Lock/Unlock key selectors are located next to load and unload side controls and include two positions: •...

  • Page 37: Figure 3-15 Emergency Stop Pushbutton

    3 — Component Identification External Emergency Stop pushbuttons are located next to load and unload side controls. In case of an emergency, press either Emergency Stop pushbutton. Washer/disinfector operation instantly stops, both doors are de-energized and an alarm is triggered. Doors can then be manually open to access washer/disinfector chamber. IMPORTANT: Use the Emergency Stop pushbuttons for emergency situations only.

  • Page 38: Chemicals And Cycles

    IMPORTANT: STERIS does not promote, recommend or endorse the use of any other type of chemical additives and chemicals in the processing of articles in the AMSCO 1215 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector such as alcohol rinses or liquid germicides including sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach).

  • Page 39: Table 3-1 Recommended Cycles And Ultra Concentrate Chemicals For Each Load Type

    Prolystica Ultra Concentrate Alkaline Detergent Using Prolystica Ultra Concentrate Chemicals The following Prolystica Ultra Concentrate Chemicals are used for processing loads within the washer/disinfector. All are easy-to-rinse ultra concentrates using ten times less product than traditional STERIS chemicals. Operator Manual AMSCO® 1215 11820860_C...

  • Page 40: Table 3-2 Prolystica Ultra Concentrate Hp Chemicals Specifications

    3 — Component Identification Table 3-2. Prolystica Ultra Concentrate HP Chemicals Specifications Typical pH Description of Chemical Available Injection Rate(s) Chemical mL/L [oz./gallon] Prolystica® Ultra 0.2 – 0.8 [1/40 – 1/10] Liquid, low-foaming, easy- Concentrate HP Neutral to-rinse ultra concentrate Detergent using ten times less product than traditional...

  • Page 41: Table 3-3 Other Steris Chemicals Specifications

    NOTE: STERIS does not promote, recommend or endorse the use of any other type of chemical additives and chemicals in the processing of articles in the AMSCO 1215 Cart and Utensil Washer/ Disinfector such as alcohol rinses or liquid germicides including sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach).

  • Page 42: Table 3-4 Drying Agent For Thermal Rinse

    3 — Component Identification Table 3-4. Drying Agent for Thermal Rinse Chemical Typical pH Description of Available Injection Rate(s) Chemical mL/L [oz./gallon] ~9.0 Dri ‘N Shine® 0.16 [1/50] A concentrated liquid Concentrated Drying drying agent suitable for Agent use in the final rinse of washers/disinfectors to lower surface tension of water to produce spot-free...

  • Page 43: Operating Instructions

    4 — Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 4.1 Introduction IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in Section 1, Safety Precautions of this manual. Do not operate the equipment until you have become familiar with this information.

  • Page 44: Figure 4-1 Verify Debris Screen And Spray Arms

    4 — Operating Instructions Rotary Spray Arm Assembly Debris Screen Figure 4-1. Verify Debris Screen and Spray Arms 8. Exit chamber. 9. Use key to turn Lock/Unlock selector to Unlock position to unlock washer/disinfector. 10. Close chamber load door. 11. Open printer door (accessory) and verify there is sufficient paper available. A colored warning stripe is visible when paper roll is near end or status LED is lit when paper roll is empty.

  • Page 45: Before Operating Equipment - Door Operation

    4 — Operating Instructions Printer Door Figure 4-2. Verify Printer Paper NOTE: Do not operate printer without paper. 12. Verify chemical supplies. Ensure pickup tubes are in good condition and placed in proper containers. If supplies are low or have run out, install new containers (refer to Section 6.9, Replacing Chemical Container).

  • Page 46: Before Operating Equipment - Optional Reservoirs

    4 — Operating Instructions NOTE: Unload side door can only be locked and unlocked using unload side touch screen. • To lock unload side door: – manually close unload side door and keep hand on door handle – press and hold Lock/Unlock door button during 4 seconds on unload side touch screen –...

  • Page 47: How To Load Racks

    4 — Operating Instructions • No reservoir is dedicated to the Liquid Descaler injection. Detergent is injected by a chemical pump directly into the chamber; • Injection is set for each reservoir in Reservoir Config. menu of Supervisor mode. If a reservoir injection rate is modified within a Cart cycle, the injection rate is modified for all other Cart cycles because they use the same reservoir;...

  • Page 48: Figure 4-3 Universal Rack

    4 — Operating Instructions 3. Place biggest and heaviest items on lower levels of rack. Universal Rack CAUTION POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Items processed in the washer/disinfector must tolerate temperatures and chemical specified in this manual. Always follow item manufacturer recommendations for cleaning instructions.

  • Page 49: Figure 4-4 Universal Rack - Utensil Configuration

    4 — Operating Instructions Universal Rack — Utensil Configuration Universal rack can load: • Bedpans must be positioned on top (adjustable) shelves (4 bedpans per shelves). Shelves must be vertically positioned to accommodate bedpans. • OR shoes can be fitted on 3 bottom shelves (4 pairs per shelves). •...

  • Page 50: Figure 4-5 Universal Rack - Container Configuration

    4 — Operating Instructions Side Shelves — Lids, always positioned facedown on container lids section Top Shelve — Filter holders, always positioned to prevent water retention Three Bottom Shelves — Containers, always positioned opening facing down Figure 4-5. Universal Rack — Container Configuration Surgical Case Cart CAUTION POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE...

  • Page 51: Figure 4-6 Surgical Case Cart - Doors Locked In Open Position

    4 — Operating Instructions Figure 4-6. Surgical Case Cart — Doors Locked in Open Position IMPORTANT: When loading surgical case carts, always position open side of carts facing opposite control panel to help ensure proper draining and drying of carts. Operator Manual AMSCO®...

  • Page 52: Loading Washer/Disinfector

    4 — Operating Instructions Surgical case carts, always positioned open side of cart facing opposite control panel Figure 4-7. Surgical Case Cart — Open Side Opposite Control Panel 4.6 Loading Washer/Disinfector WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Keep hands and fingers away from door or any moving parts to prevent crushing. WARNING SLIPPING HAZARD To prevent slips, keep floors dry.
  • Page 53 4 — Operating Instructions WARNING CHEMICAL BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY HAZARD Wear gloves and eye protection when using a chemical. Avoid contact with the eyes or skin. If spilled or splashed, flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.

  • Page 54: Figure 4-8 Using Guide Rail With Rack

    4 — Operating Instructions 3. Press Lock/Unlock door button on load side touch screen. Door unlocks. 4. Manually open load side door. 5. When chamber door is open, roll rack into wash chamber while inserting proper wheel into guide rail. Guide Rail Figure 4-8.

  • Page 55: Typical Cycle Operation

    4 — Operating Instructions NOTE: Before processing cycle, note the following: a. Ensure to select the appropriate cycle for items being processed and ensure appropriate cycle parameters are set in the control before beginning cycle. b. Refer to Section 5.2, Supervisor Mode — General, for more details about cycles and cycle parameters that can be modified within established ranges.
  • Page 56 4 — Operating Instructions The first time a specific cycle is processed, an estimated remaining time is displayed on the screen. Then, when this specific cycle is processed again, time estimate used is the cycle time of the previous cycle. 1.
  • Page 57 4 — Operating Instructions • if wash reservoir is present and specific cycle is set to use wash reservoir as water port, chamber is filled with water coming from wash reservoir. • if not, chamber is filled directly from building water supply. 3.

  • Page 58: Unloading Washer/Disinfector

    4 — Operating Instructions NOTE: During CART cycle only, floor tilts to ensure proper draining of flat surfaces. The floor is automatically returned to its level position at completion of the cycle. 4.8 Unloading Washer/Disinfector WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Items in rack may move during processing and be filled with residual hot water or protrude from rack at the end of the cycle.

  • Page 59: Visual Inspection

    Section 7.1, Introduction — Troubleshooting for a detailed listing of alarms. NOTE: Some alarm conditions can be solved by the operator, other require the intervention of a STERIS-trained technician. 1. When a malfunction or an alarm occurs before cycle is successfully completed, an alarm sounds and display shows: 2.
  • Page 60 4 — Operating Instructions 4. Once operator assessed and/or resolved alarm condition, press Close on Alarm Detail screen to return to Alarm screen. 5. Press ACK on touch screen to acknowledge alarm. Display shows: Press Resume on Abort screen to resume cycle operation. Cycle resumes at beginning of phase where cycle was interrupted and display returns to Cycle in process screen.

  • Page 61: Aborting A Cycle

    4 — Operating Instructions NOTE: If alarm occurs before the Thermal Rinse phase is completed, load will need to be reprocessed in a new cycle. A supervisor may need to enter password to open load door because thermal disinfection was not performed.
  • Page 62 4 — Operating Instructions 3. Press No on touch screen to resume cycle. — or – Press Yes on touch screen to abort cycle. IMPORTANT: If a cycle is aborted before the Thermal Rinse phase is completed, load will need to be reprocessed in a new cycle.

  • Page 63: Shutdown

    4 — Operating Instructions 6. Then, display returns to Ready screen: 4.12 Shutdown WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND/OR BURN HAZARD Placing washer Power ON/OFF toggle switch in OFF position to turn off washer/disinfector DOES NOT cut off electrical power. Lockout/Tagout building electrical disconnect switch to cut power to washer/disinfector for maintenance or repairs.

  • Page 64: Emergency Stop Procedures

    4 — Operating Instructions 2. If power failure has occurred during cycle, alarm is then triggered: Power failure during a cycle (Abort in progress). Refer to Section 7.1, Introduction — Troubleshooting for details about alarm. 3. When power up is completed, display shows Ready screen: NOTE: If a power failure occurs during a cycle, items must be reprocessed through a complete cycle when power is restored (see Section 4.7, Typical Cycle Operation...

  • Page 65: Figure 4-9 Press Emergency Stop Pushbutton

    4 — Operating Instructions Emergency Stop Pushbutton Procedure IMPORTANT: Use the Emergency Stop pushbuttons for emergency situations only. DO NOT use as a Start/Stop button. 1. In case of an emergency, press either Emergency Stop pushbutton. 2. Washer/Disinfector operation instantly stops, both doors are de-energized and an alarm is triggered..

  • Page 66: Figure 4-10 Pull Emergency Stop Pushbutton

    4 — Operating Instructions Figure 4-10. Pull Emergency Stop Pushbutton 6. Press ACK on touch screen to acknowledge alarm. 7. Close doors (see Section 4.3, Before Operating Equipment — Door Operation). 8. When Abort sequence is completed, display shows Ready screen: 9.

  • Page 67: Figure 4-11 Emergency Door Opening Pushbutton

    4 — Operating Instructions Emergency Door Opening Pushbutton WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD To open door from inside washer/disinfector chamber, pull the emergency door opening pushbutton; doors unlock. Push one of the doors to exit chamber. 1. When inside chamber, in case of an emergency situation, press Emergency Door Opening pushbutton located on chamber ceiling.
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  • Page 69: Cycle And Control Value Programming

    WARNING INEFFECTIVE PROCESS HAZARD Customer is responsible for validating the performances of their own customized cycles. STERIS does no recommend setting cycle parameters below those validated cycles. Washer/Disinfector is programmed at the factory with three operating cycles (see Table 5-1...

  • Page 70: Table 5-1 Amsco 1215 - Cycle Description Chart (With Prolystica Ultra Concentrate Chemicals)

    Table 5-1. AMSCO 1215 – Cycle Description Chart (With Prolystica Ultra Concentrate Chemicals) AMSCO ® 1215 Washer/Disinfectors PRE-PROGRAMMED CYCLES ACRONYMS: HW = Hot Water CLEANING VALIDATED WITH 1/10 oz/gal of PROLYSTICA® ULTRA CONCENTRATE AND PROLYSTICA® ULTRA CONCENTRATE HIGH PERFORMANCE DETERGENTS...

  • Page 71: Table 5-2 Amsco 1215 - Cycle Description Chart (With Other Chemicals)

    Table 5-2. AMSCO 1215 – Cycle Description Chart (With Other Chemicals) AMSCO ® 1215 Washer/Disinfectors PRE-PROGRAMMED CYCLES SUGGESTED PARAMETERS WITH OTHER CHEMISTRIES Grey items CANNOT be modified CYCLE NAME PARAMETERS PRE-WASH WASH THERMAL RINSE VAPOR REMOVAL RINSE TIME 00:00 04:00...

  • Page 72: Table 5-3 Amsco 1215 - Cycle Description Chart (Pre-Programmed Maintenance And Customizable Cycles)

    8: For customers located at altitude higher than 2500 ft [762 m], temperature is restricted to a maximum of 185.0°F [85.0°C] for Thermal Rinse phases AND Thermal Rinse default time is also set to 3:10 for cycles with 90°C default Thermal phase temperature to keep same disinfection level. 9: If pure water is not present on the unit, the Thermal Rinse phase will automatically be set to use HW instead of pure water. STERIS recommends using pure water for Container Cycle thermal rinse phase.

  • Page 73: Table 5-4 Amsco 1215 - Cycle Description Chart Appendix

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming Table 5-4. AMSCO 1215 – Cycle Description Chart Appendix APPENDIX TABLE 1: Chemistries Setup Details CHEMICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL NOMINAL PUMP # AVAILABLE CONCENTRATIONS TYPE NAME SETTING VALUE* ® Prolystica Ultra PUC / 1/10 oz/gal...

  • Page 74: Supervisor Mode Menus

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming Accessing Supervisor Mode The Supervisor mode access is secured by a password. To access Supervisor mode, proceed as follows: 1. On Ready screen, press Supervisor touch pad. 2. Display requests password entry. 3. Enter Supervisor password using available touch pads on keyboard screen. 4.
  • Page 75 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming • Functional Settings menu (see Functional Settings Menu for more information) – to set after how many cycles reminder messages will be displayed, to set drain extension time, to activate/deactivate Supervisor password requirement for opening door after alarms, etc. •...
  • Page 76 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 3. Press Date and Time. Display shows: 4. Set current date or time. NOTE: Ensure preferred Date and Time formats are correctly set. 5. Once settings are completed, press Save on touch screen to save settings. Display returns to General Settings menu.
  • Page 77 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming e. Select oz or ml to set Volume Unit. 7. Once settings are completed, press Close on touch screen to save settings. Display returns to General Settings menu. 8. Press Language. Display shows: 9.
  • Page 78 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 12. Press Password. Display shows: 13. Enter new Supervisor password. 14. Once new password is entered, press Save on touch screen to save password. Display returns to General Settings menu. 15. Press Software Version to see the specific software version present in the washer control. 16.
  • Page 79 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 2. Press Functional Settings. Display shows: 3. Press Time Value next to Drain Extension time. Display shows numeric keyboard. Enter required time. 4. Press OK to Save to save setting. Time is set in minutes next to Drain Extension Time. 5.
  • Page 80 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 9. Enable or Disable Restrict Alarm Acknowledgement. NOTE: If Supervisor password is enabled, Supervisor will need to enter password to abort or resume a cycle stopped by a critical alarm. 10. Enable or Disable Restrict Load Access After Abort. NOTE: If Supervisor password is enabled, operator will need to enter password to open load door.
  • Page 81 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming Cycle Config. Menu Cycle Config. menu is used to create customized cycles as well as to modify cycle parameters of preprogrammed and customized cycles. Only certain preset parameters can be modified for each preprogrammed cycle (see Table 5-1 Table 5-4, CYCLE...
  • Page 82 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 4. Set cycle access to Locked or Unlocked. IMPORTANT: When cycle access is locked, Supervisor can still access cycle for modifications in Supervisor mode. Cycle access is locked in Operator mode only so any cycle set to Locked is not available in cycle start selection. 5.
  • Page 83 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming Once Phase window opened, you can select water port, adjust phase duration and modify chemical concentration, chemical used and temperature setpoint. 7. Proceed with required modifications of parameters that are not greyed out by using parameter buttons. 8.
  • Page 84 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 12. Press Close on touch screen to return to Supervisor mode screen. Hardware Testing Menu To access Hardware Testing menu to perform sump safety level test or priming procedure, proceed as follows: 1. Access Supervisor mode as explained in Accessing Supervisor Mode.
  • Page 85 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 3. Press Hardware Testing. Display shows: 4. To proceed with sump safety level test, refer to Section 6.11, Performing Sump Safety Level Test. 5. To perform chemical injection pumps priming, refer to Maintenance Manual (11820861). 6.
  • Page 86 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming b. Press Right arrow on touch screen to access following sub-menus: c. Press Manage Data Cycle. Display shows corresponding screen: 2. The following actions are possible from Manage Data Cycle menu: 11820860_C AMSCO® 1215 Operator Manual...
  • Page 87 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming a. Press Gears on touch screen to access History Options menu: • Enable or disable Cycle Graph log. • Enable or disable Cycle Memory Reminder. NOTE: Graphs are disabled by default. – and/or – b.
  • Page 88 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming NOTE: To verify USB key format, see Section 5.4, Formatting USB Key. d. Insert USB key in Washer USB port located next to touch screen. e. When transfer is complete, display shows: 3. To view, delete or save data from Cycle Tape, Thermal Rinse Data and/or Cycle graph menus, proceed as follows: a.
  • Page 89 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming b. Press either Cycle Tape, Thermal Rinse Data or Cycle Graph to access desired menu. Display shows, for example: c. Press Delete to delete one or several cycle tape files (or Cycle Graph files). Files must be selected first. –...
  • Page 90 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming NOTE: To verify USB key format, see Section 5.4, Formatting USB Key. f. Insert USB key in Washer USB port located next to touch screen. g. When transfer is complete, display shows: Printing Settings 1.
  • Page 91 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 2. Press Right arrow on touch screen until accessing following Supervisor mode menus: 3. Press Printing Settings. Display shows: 4. Enable or disable printer on cart washer. Operator Manual AMSCO® 1215 11820860_C...
  • Page 92 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 5. Enable or disable extended cycle printout feature. NOTE: The extended printout offers more information about the cycle phases and data. 6. Press PRINT to Print All Cycles data. 7. Press PRINT to Print Supervisor mode Settings. 8.
  • Page 93 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 4. Press Wash or Thermal Reservoir touch pad to modify desired parameters. Display shows: 5. Press Number next to Max Reservoir Reuse Counter to set number of reuses for said Reservoir. 6. Press OK when setting is completed. 7.

  • Page 94: Formatting Usb Key

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 10. Acknowledge Warning Information. Display returns to Reservoir Config. screen. 11. Press Close on touch screen to return to Supervisor mode screen. 5.4 Formatting USB Key To be compatible with reporting features, USB key must be formatted to FAT32. From the factory almost all USB keys are formatted as FAT32 for maximum compatibility among operating systems.
  • Page 95 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 4. Right-click on “Properties”. Operator Manual AMSCO® 1215 11820860_C...
  • Page 96 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 5. Check format is “FAT32”. 11820860_C AMSCO® 1215 Operator Manual...
  • Page 97 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming Formatting USB Key To format USB key in Microsoft Windows, proceed as follows: 1. Click Start > Computer 2. Right click the USB Flash key listed. Operator Manual AMSCO® 1215 11820860_C...
  • Page 98 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 3. In the drop-down menu, select “Format”. 11820860_C AMSCO® 1215 Operator Manual...
  • Page 99 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 4. Click the drop-down menu under File System, then click the FAT32 option. 5. Click the "Start" button at the bottom of the window. Operator Manual AMSCO® 1215 11820860_C...
  • Page 100 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 6. Click the OK button to confirm that you are aware that formatting the USB flash key will delete all of the data that is currently stored on it. 11820860_C AMSCO® 1215 Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Routine Maintenance

    Maintenance Manual if preventive maintenance is done by the Customer. Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by STERIS and STERIS- trained service personnel. Repairs and adjustments performed by unqualified personnel or installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal injury, result in improper equipment performance, void the warranty or result in costly damage.

  • Page 102: Routine Maintenance

    Opening/closing door without compressed air to the equipment may result in premature wear of door gasket bottom portion. 1. Regular service and maintenance MUST be performed only by STERIS or a STERIS-trained technician. Any work performed by inexperienced or unqualified persons or the installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal injury, invalidate the warranty or result in costly damage.

  • Page 103: Table 6-1 Routine Maintenance Guide

    Refer to Section 8, Replacement Parts and Products for recommended spare parts list. For detailed Preventive Maintenance procedures to be performed by a STERIS-trained service technician, refer to Preventive Maintenance Checklist included in Maintenance Manual (11820861). Table 6-1. Routine Maintenance Guide Usage and utility conditions may require more or less frequent inspections.

  • Page 104: Cleaning Washer/Disinfector Exterior

    (Accessory)). Printer Change chemical container (see Section 6.9, Replacing Chemical Container). Chemicals *Call STERIS for this Service. Service charges may be incurred. 6.4 Cleaning Washer/Disinfector Exterior Figure 6-1. WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD Before servicing or cleaning washer/disinfector, always turn Lock/Unlock key selector to Lock position to prevent cycle from starting.

  • Page 105: Inspecting And Cleaning Rotary Arm Assembly

    6 — Routine Maintenance Keep floor or floor ramps (accessory) in front of doors clean to prevent bottom door gasket from premature wear. The following cleaning procedures should be performed once per week: 1. Clean washer/disinfector exterior using a general purpose cleaner (nonabrasive) for general stains, a stainless- steel stain remover for stubborn stains and a stainless-steel polish to keep equipment looking like new.
  • Page 106 6 — Routine Maintenance WARNING SLIPPING HAZARD To prevent slips, keep floors dry. Promptly clean up any spills or drippage. For spills or drippage of detergents or other chemicals, follow safety precautions and handling procedures set forth on detergent or chemical label and/or Safety Data Sheet (SDS). WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD Before servicing or cleaning washer/disinfector, always turn Lock/Unlock key selector to...

  • Page 107: Figure 6-2 End Spray Jets

    6 — Routine Maintenance Figure 6-2. End Spray Jets 9. Gently rotate spray arm assembly at a 45° angle. 10. Use special tool provided with unit or a fine wire (approximately wire gauge of a paper clip) to gently clean sediment from spray nozzles.

  • Page 108: Cleaning Debris Screen

    6 — Routine Maintenance Figure 6-3. Pour Water into Spray Arm Assembly 12. Reinstall both end spray jets on spray arm assembly by: • Pushing spray jet into place; • Turning spray jet clockwise to secure it using both slots at the end of spray arm. 13.
  • Page 109 6 — Routine Maintenance WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves and faceshield, when cleaning or removing debris from bottom of chamber and from debris screen. Surfaces are very hot after a cycle is completed and residual water could splash on skin in eyes.

  • Page 110: Cleaning Door Gasket

    6 — Routine Maintenance 6. Remove debris screen located in bottom of chamber by turning handle counterclockwise. 7. Brush debris screen to detach dirt. Figure 6-4. Brushing Debris Screen NOTE: Always clean debris screen while it is still wet, before debris dries. 8.

  • Page 111: Processing Decontamination Cycle

    6 — Routine Maintenance 4. Using a brush and a germicidal detergent, thoroughly clean gasket around door. 5. When cleaning of gasket is completed, exit chamber. 6. Use key to turn Lock/Unlock selector to Unlock position to unlock washer/disinfector. 7. Repeat procedure for unload door. 6.8 Processing Decontamination Cycle WARNING BURN HAZARD...
  • Page 112 IMPORTANT: As a preventive maintenance measure, it is the responsibility of the Customer to perform the decontamination of the washer/disinfector once a week, as prescribed. Before performing the Decontamination cycle: Contact STERIS for information on specific cleaning and descaling products recommended for use with this washer/disnfector.

  • Page 113: Replacing Chemical Container

    6 — Routine Maintenance 3. Press Right arrow to scroll across touch screen to view Decontam button: 4. Press Decontam button on touch screen. Display shows time countdown. NOTE: Decontamination cycle lasts about 29 minutes (without optional reservoir). 5. When cycle is completed, allow chamber to cool down. 6.
  • Page 114 6 — Routine Maintenance WARNING CHEMICAL BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY HAZARD Wear gloves and eye protection when using a chemical. Avoid contact with the eyes or skin. If spilled or splashed, flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.

  • Page 115: Changing Printer Paper Roll (Accessory)

    6 — Routine Maintenance IMPORTANT: NEVER empty any remaining chemical product from the old chemical container into the new chemical container. 7. Push pickup tube assembly and dust cover until they are all the way down and completely sealing bottle opening.
  • Page 116 6 — Routine Maintenance 4. Insert new paper roll. 5. Gently close printer cover. 6. Leaving some paper out of printer, apply a uniform force on both left and right sides of cover. Ensure to avoid twist effects. NOTE: Ensure cover is completely closed and the paper is well centered at the cover’s paper guide exit. 7.

  • Page 117: Performing Sump Safety Level Test

    6 — Routine Maintenance 10. Insert spool in printer housing seat. If there is not enough paper, feed some additional paper using Feed button. 11. Once paper is installed and loaded, feed a few centimeters of paper using Feed button to adjust paper path alignment and to ensure complete paper tensioning.

  • Page 118: Performing Emergency Door Opening Pushbutton Verification

    6 — Routine Maintenance NOTE: Once test is completed, the 970-cycle reminder is reset to 0. Sump Safety Level Test reminder will be displayed again in 970 cycles. 6.12 Performing Emergency Door Opening Pushbutton Verification Figure 6-7. WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD Before servicing or cleaning washer/disinfector, always turn Lock/Unlock key selector to Lock position to prevent cycle from starting.

  • Page 119: Performing Emergency Stop Pushbuttons Verification

    6 — Routine Maintenance Figure 6-7. Emergency Door Opening Pushbutton 6. An alarm sounds and display shows: CHAMBER SAFETY BUTTON PRESSED. 7. Use key to turn Lock/Unlock selector to Unlock position to Unlock washer/disinfector. 8. Press ACK on touch screen to acknowledge alarm. 9.

  • Page 120: Figure 6-8 Press Emergency Stop Pushbutton

    6 — Routine Maintenance Figure 6-8. Press Emergency Stop Pushbutton 3. An alarm sounds and display shows: 16. EMERGENCY STOP PRESSED. 4. Pull Emergency Stop pushbutton. Figure 6-9. Pull Emergency Stop Pushbutton 5. Press ACK on touch screen to acknowledge alarm. 6.

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by STERIS or STERIS- trained service personnel. Repairs and adjustments performed by unqualified personnel or installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal injury, result in improper equipment performance, void the warranty or result in costly damage.

  • Page 122: Alarm# 10 Both Doors Open

    If unable to correct the problem with the use of the charts, or if a problem occurs that is not described in the charts, please call STERIS. Service charges may be incurred. Consult your warranty for details. NEVER PERMIT UNQUALIFIED PERSONS TO SERVICE THE WASHER/DISINFECTOR.

  • Page 123: Alarm# 11 [Load/Unload] Door Open

    5. Close and lock door(s) (refer to section relating to Before Operating Equipment — Door Operation in Operator Manual). 6. Repeat cycle. 7. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.4 Alarm# 14 [Load/Unload] Door Did Not Lock Condition Alarm is triggered when locking mechanism does not detect door as locked in Ready mode.

  • Page 124: Alarm# 15 [Load/Unload] Door Did Not Unlock

    4. Retry to unlock door(s) (refer to section relating to Before Operating Equipment — Door Operation in Operator Manual). 5. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.6 Alarm# 16 Chamber Safety Button Pressed Condition Alarm is triggered when chamber safety button is pressed.

  • Page 125: Alarm# 22 Motor Overload Detected

    5. Verify and clean debris screen (refer to section relating to Cleaning Debris Screen in Operator Manual). 6. Repeat cycle. 7. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.8 Alarm# 22 Motor Overload Detected Condition Alarm is triggered when one of the motor contactors overload tripped.

  • Page 126: Alarm# 24 Water Pressure Transmitter Defective

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.10 Alarm# 24 Water Pressure Transmitter Defective Condition Alarm is triggered when recirculation pressure transmitter wires are shorted or disconnected.

  • Page 127: Alarm# 26 Air Pressure Too Low

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.12 Alarm# 26 Air Pressure Too Low Condition Alarm is triggered when main air pressure detected input is too low.

  • Page 128: Alarm# 31 Chemical Container #2 Empty

    Replacing Chemical Container in Operator Manual). 6. Start a new cycle and if situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.14 Alarm# 31 Chemical Container #2 Empty Condition Alarm is triggered when chemical pump #2 container is detected empty.

  • Page 129: Alarm# 33 Chemical Injected Volume Too Low (Pump #[X])

    6. Verify if chemical container is empty. If so: a. Replace empty container with new one (refer to section relating to Replacing Chemical Container in Operator Manual). b. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). Operator Manual AMSCO® 1215...

  • Page 130: Alarm# 34 Chemical Pump Defective (Pump #[X])

    Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Start new cycle and if situation reoccurs, call STERIS (Service charges may be incurred). 7.18 Alarm# 35 Chemical Container #4 Empty Condition Alarm is triggered when chemical pump #4 container is detected empty.

  • Page 131: Alarm# 40 Sump T° Too High

    Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Wait for temperature to cool down prior to opening door and removing load. 6. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.20 Alarm# 41 Sump Too Long To Heat Operator Manual AMSCO® 1215...

  • Page 132: Alarm# 42 Electrical Booster Ots Tripped

    Supervisor password requested on touch screen. 5. Press Resume on touch screen to resume cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). If electric-heated configuration: 1. Press Silence Buzzer on touch screen to silence buzzer.

  • Page 133: Alarm# 51 Sump Not Drained

    5. Verify if debris screen is clogged. Remove and clean debris screen (refer to section relating to Cleaning Debris Screen in Operator Manual). 6. Repeat cycle. 7. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.23 Alarm# 51 Sump Not Drained Condition Alarm is triggered when SUMP DRAIN VALVE OPEN SWITCH is not activated 2 seconds after the start of Gravity Sump Draining.

  • Page 134: Alarm# 52 Sump Too Long To Fill

    5. Verify if debris screen is clogged. Remove and clean debris screen (refer to section relating to Cleaning Debris Screen in Operator Manual). 6. Repeat cycle. 7. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.24 Alarm# 52 Sump Too Long To Fill Condition Alarm is triggered when sump water level was not reached within allowed time (adjustable parameter in Service mode).

  • Page 135: Alarm# 54 Sump Pumped Drain Malfunction

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.26 Alarm# 54 Sump Pumped Drain Malfunction Condition Alarm is triggered when a problem is detected on the draining system.

  • Page 136: Alarm# 91 Recirculation Rtd (Monitor) Defective

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.28 Alarm# 93 Recirculation RTDs Variance Exceeds Range Condition Alarm is triggered when recirculation temperature probe (RTD) readings are showing a variance over +2.0 °C, -2.0 °C...

  • Page 137: Alarm# 96 Cooldown Pressure Transmitter Defective

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.30 Alarm# 96 Cooldown Pressure Transmitter Defective Condition Alarm is triggered when cooldown pressure transmitter wires are disconnected or shorted.

  • Page 138: Alarm# 101 Cycle Files Reset (Unit Must Be Reprogrammed)

    2. Warn Supervisor. 3. Press Ack on touch screen to acknowledge alarm. 4. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.32 Alarm# 101 Cycle Files Reset (Unit Must Be Reprogrammed) Condition Alarm is triggered when control has detected that serial flash memory is corrupted; all cycle history (tapes, reports and graphs) is erased.

  • Page 139: Alarm# 103 I/O Boards Comm. Failure

    1. Press Silence Buzzer on touch screen to silence buzzer. 2. Press Ack on touch screen to acknowledge alarm. 3. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.35 Alarm# 104 Memory Read/Write Error (Warn Supervisor) Condition Alarm is triggered when an error is detected in memory while reading or writing data.

  • Page 140: Alarm# 105 Power Failure During Cycle (Abort In Progress)

    6. Insert USB key, provided with Customer Documentation, in USB port (refer to section relating to Replacement Parts and Products in Operator Manual). 7. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.38 Alarm# 120 [Wash/Thermal] Reservoir Normal Level Switch Defective Condition Alarm is triggered when reservoir recover level switch is deactivated and reservoir normal level switch is activated.

  • Page 141: Alarm# 121 [Wash/Thermal] Reservoir Drain Malfunction

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.39 Alarm# 121 [Wash/Thermal] Reservoir Drain Malfunction Condition Alarm is triggered when RESERVOIR RECOVER LEVEL SWITCH is still activated 50 seconds after the start of the reservoir draining.

  • Page 142: Alarm# 123 [Wash/Thermal] Reservoir Safety Water Level Reached

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred. 7.41 Alarm# 123 [Wash/Thermal] Reservoir Safety Water Level Reached Condition Alarm is triggered when reservoir safety level switch is reached.

  • Page 143: Alarm# 125 [Wash/Thermal] Reservoir Transfer Malfunction

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.43 Alarm# 125 [Wash/Thermal] Reservoir Transfer Malfunction Condition Alarm is triggered when reservoir failed to fill the sump.

  • Page 144: Alarm# 130 Reservoir Thermal Rtd Defective

    Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Repeat cycle. 6. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.45 Alarm# 130 Reservoir Thermal RTD Defective Condition Alarm is triggered when signal from reservoir thermal RTD wires are disconnected or shorted.

  • Page 145: Alarm# 132 Reservoir Ots Tripped

    4. Press Abort on touch screen to abort cycle (refer to section relating to Aborting a Cycle in Operator Manual). 5. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.47 Alarm# 132 Reservoir OTS Tripped Condition Alarm is triggered when reservoir over temperature switch (OTS) is tripped.

  • Page 146: Both Doors Cannot Be Unlocked At The Same Time

    Debris screen clogged. 1. Remove and clean debris screen (refer to section relating to Cleaning Debris Screen in Operator Manual). 2. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.52 Chemical Leaks From Dosing System Condition Chemical leaks from dosing system.

  • Page 147: Clean Sump Filter

    7 — Troubleshooting 7.53 Clean Sump Filter Condition Reminder is displayed when number of cycles set for sump filter reminder has been reached. General Troubleshooting Additional Information Number of cycles reached for cleaning filter. Filter must 1. Wait for washer to cool down. be cleaned.

  • Page 148: Do You Really Want To Reset To Factory Settings

    7.57 Doors do not Open Completely Condition Doors do not open completely. General Troubleshooting Additional Information Doors obstructed. 1. Remove obstruction. Doors hinge system malfunction. 1. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.58 Door(s) Fail to Unlock or Lock 11820860_C AMSCO® 1215 Operator Manual...

  • Page 149: Door Locking Mechanism Malfunction

    7 — Troubleshooting Condition Door(s) fail to unlock or lock. General Troubleshooting Additional Information Door(s) locking mechanism malfunction. 1. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.59 Door Locking Mechanism Malfunction Condition Door locking mechanism is malfunctioning. General Troubleshooting Additional Information Door locking mechanism is malfunctioning.

  • Page 150: Excessive Vapor Exhausting From Doors

    Door locks. Refer to section relating to Before Operating Equipment – Door Operation in Operator Manual for details. 3. If door(s) do not lock, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.62 Excessive Vapor Exhausting From Doors Condition Excessive vapor is exhausting from doors.

  • Page 151: Insert A Usb Key To Transfer Reports

    Operator Manual). Debris screen clogged. 1. Remove and clean debris screen (refer to section relating to Cleaning Debris Screen in Operator Manual). 2. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.67 Light or Blank Printout Condition Operator Manual AMSCO®...

  • Page 152: Lights Are Off And Display Is Dark When Building Power Is On

    Power (ON/OFF) toggle switch to turn power 2. If display screen is still dark, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 3. If one light is OFF, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.69 Load Comes Out Dirty at Cycle End Condition Load comes out dirty at cycle end.

  • Page 153: No Audible Signal When Alarm Occurs, When Cycle Is Completed, Etc

    Cycle Config. Menu in Supervisor mode, in Operator Manual). Wrong volume of chemical injected during phase. 1. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.70 No audible signal when alarm occurs, when cycle is completed, etc. Condition No audible signal is heard when an alarm occurs, when a cycle is completed, etc.

  • Page 154: Noisy Exhaust Fan

    RTD(s). General Troubleshooting Additional Information User needs to schedule calibration. 1. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred) to schedule a visit of a service technician to perform calibration. 7.74 Paper is Not Taken Up Into Power Take-Up Condition Paper is Not Taken Up Into Power Take-Up.

  • Page 155: Phase Stops For No Apparent Reason

    Printer paper not installed properly. 1. Reinstall printer paper (refer to section relating to Changing Printer Paper Roll [Accessory] in Operator Manual). 2. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.75 Phase Stops for no Apparent Reason Condition Phase stops for no apparent reason.

  • Page 156: Printer Does Not Work

    Printer was disabled in washer/disinfector configuration 1. Enable printer (refer to section relating to Printing menu. Settings in Supervisor mode, in Operator Manual). 2. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). Faulty communication connection between 1. Verify connection on both washer/disinfector and washer/disinfector and printer.

  • Page 157: Recirculation Pump Abnormally Noisy

    Roll [Accessory] in Operator Manual). Drag on paper roll. 1. Verify and replace paper roll. 2. Use STERIS paper only (refer to section relating to Changing Printer Paper Roll [Accessory] in Operator Manual). 3. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred).

  • Page 158: System Locked: Door(S) Cannot Be Closed

    1. Inspect if there is debris in spray arms, jets or nozzles, clean if necessary (refer to section relating to Inspecting and Cleaning Rotary Arm Assembly in Operator Manual). 2. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.83 System Locked: Door(s) Cannot Be Closed! Condition Warning is displayed when one of the left or right system unlock switch is deactivated.

  • Page 159: Warning: Make Sure Nobody Is Inside The Washer Chamber Before Reactivating Door Electric System

    Cycle Config. Menu in Supervisor mode, in Operator Manual). Items have concave shapes that retain water. 1. If situation reoccurs, call STERIS (service charges may be incurred). 7.86 Warning: Make Sure Nobody Is Inside The Washer Chamber Before Reactivating Door Electric...

  • Page 160: Water Leaks From Washer/Disinfector

    User needs to acknowledge alarm and schedule 1. Press Ack on touch screen to acknowledge maintenance. reminder. 2. Call STERIS (service charges may be incurred) to schedule a visit of a service technician. 3. Reminder is displayed again after 20 more cycles completed.

  • Page 161: Replacement Parts And Products

    3. Send your order directly to STERIS. Contact STERIS for recommendations on cleaning products or parts that are not listed below. NOTE: Use only STERIS authorized parts on this equipment. Use of unauthorized parts will void the warranty. Table 8-1. Replacement Parts and Consumables...

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