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AMSCO® 2532
Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector
Operator Manual

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  • Page 1 AMSCO® 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector Operator Manual 10041925 Revision M...
  • Page 3 Complete instructions for uncrating and connecting utilities, as well as the equipment drawing, have been provided. If they are missing, contact STERIS for replacement copies, providing the serial number and model of the equipment. STERIS provides a line of accessories for use with this equipment. A STERIS representative will gladly review these with you.
  • Page 4 STERIS maintains a global staff of well-equipped, qualified service technicians to provide this service, as well as expert repair services. Please contact STERIS for details.
  • 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. 10041925_M AMSCO® 2532 Operator Manual...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installation Verification ......................9 Chemicals and Cycles - Introduction ..................9 Using Prolystica 2X Concentrate Chemicals ................10 Using Other STERIS Chemicals ....................10 Using a Lubricant For Thermal Rinse Phase................11 2.10 Using an Acid Chemical For Decontamination Cycle .............. 11 Component Identification ...........................
  • Page 7 Instrument Stringers ........................ 29 Flexible Hoses For Cannulated Instruments - General ............29 Connecting Cannulated Instruments..................29 Loading Washer/Disinfector ....................34 4.10 Typical Cycle Operation ......................36 4.11 Unloading Washer/Disinfector ....................39 4.12 Responding to an Alarm......................41 4.13 Aborting a Cycle ........................43 4.14 Shutdown ..........................
  • Page 8 ALARM# 5 SUMP NOT DRAINED .................... 95 ALARM# 6 SUMP NOT COMPLETELY DRAINED ..............96 ALARM# 7 SUMP TOO LONG TO HEAT................... 96 7.10 ALARM# 8 SUMP SAFETY WATER LEVEL REACHED............. 96 7.11 ALARM# 9 SUMP RTD #1 DEFECTIVE ..................97 7.12 ALARM# 10 SUMP TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH ..............

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Maintenance Manual (P764334-690) if preventive maintenance is done by the Customer. 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 10 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 11 1 — Safety Precautions WARNING CHEMICAL BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY HAZARD: Chemicals are caustic and can cause adverse effects to exposed tissues. Do not allow chemicals used in the washer/disinfector to contact eyes, skin, or do not attempt to swallow. Read and follow the precautions and instructions on the chemical label and in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to handling the chemical, refilling the chemical container or servicing the chemical injection pump.
  • Page 12 1 — Safety Precautions CAUTION POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Always select a cycle appropriate for the items being processed. Failure to do so may result in product damage. Before starting a cycle, ensure rotary spray arms on manifold rack are not obstructed and rotate freely.

  • Page 13: Nameplate Symbols

    1 — Safety Precautions Table 1-1. Definition of Symbols (continued) OFF (For Part of Equipment). Cycle Completed. Wear PPE. Silence Buzzer. 1.3 Nameplate Symbols The table below contains symbols which may be on the identification nameplate of your equipment: Table 1-2. Definition of Symbols Symbol Definition Model of Equipment.

  • Page 14: Transportation And Storage

    1 — Safety Precautions Table 1-2. Definition of Symbols (continued) Symbol Definition Power Rating of Processor: Voltage, Frequency (Hertz), Type of Supply. Address of Manufacturing Facility. Address of European Community Representative. 1.4 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 15 1 — Safety Precautions Table 1-3. Definition of Symbols on Crates (continued) Symbol Definition Fragile. Keep Dry. 10041925_M AMSCO® 2532 Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Installation Verification

    Standard: Determination of Sound Power Levels and Sound Energy Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Pressure). 2.4 Permissible Environmental Conditions The AMSCO 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector is designed to operate under the following conditions: • Indoor use only; • Altitude of operation up to 8200 ft (2500 m) (with maximum temperature limitation);...

  • Page 17: Installation Verification

    STERIS to schedule a service technician to test your installation and demonstrate proper equipment operation. ◻ Disconnect switch (not provided by STERIS), capable of being locked in OFF position for maintenance purposes, is installed in electrical supply lines near washer/disinfector. Disconnect switch must be compliant with occupational health and safety regulations, as well as electric codes.

  • Page 18: Using Prolystica 2X Concentrate Chemicals

    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 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector, such as alcohol rinses or liquid germicides including sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach).

  • Page 19: Using A Lubricant For Thermal Rinse Phase

    2 — Installation Verification When selecting other STERIS chemicals, to achieve optimal performance, the STERIS chemicals selecte must meet as a minimum the specifications listed inTable 2-2 The following STERIS chemicals can be used for processing loads within the washer/disinfector: Table 2-2.
  • Page 20 2 — Installation Verification Table 2-4. Chemical For Decontamination Cycle Chemical Typical pH Available Injection Description of Chemical Rate(s)(mL/L) [oz./gallon] Liquid Descaler 1.85 8 - 16 Formulated for effective and rapid removal of water Acid-Based scale and rust. [1- 2] Scale Remover Non-foaming, high performance, acid liquid detergent.

  • Page 21: Component Identification

    3 — Component Identification Component Identification 3.1 Component Identification — Introduction IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in Safety Precautions section of this manual. Do not operate the equipment until you have become familiar with this information. 3.2 Washer/Disinfector - Introduction NOTE: Double-Door Washer/Disinfector Shown.

  • Page 22: Chamber

    3 — Component Identification Before operating the AMSCO® 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector, it is important to become familiar with the location and function of all major components and controls. 3.3 Chamber The high-quality stainless-steel chamber is equipped with a debris screen, to prevent large debris from entering the piping system and pump, and with three chemical injection ports to help with the priming and calibration procedures.

  • Page 23: Chamber Door

    3 — Component Identification 3.4 Chamber Door The washer/disinfector is equipped with one or two front-loading, drop-down doors. The doors are provided to facilitate loading and unloading of the washer/disinfector. A tempered glass window within the doors allows the operator to view the chamber interior while a cycle is in progress. The glass window remains relatively cool to the touch.

  • Page 24: Chemical Injection Pumps

    3 — Component Identification 3.7 Chemical Injection Pumps Three chemical injection pumps are included in the washer/disinfector. Pumps allow the use of the Prolystica® 2X Concentrate chemicals. The peristaltic pumps automatically add a selected quantity of chemical during the phase. One of the pumps is dedicated to the lubricant to be injected during the Thermal Rinse phase.

  • Page 25: Hepa Filter

    3.11 Control System - Introduction IMPORTANT: Become familiar with all control locations and functions before operating the AMSCO 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector. The AMSCO 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector is equipped with a control system that features four preprogrammed operating cycles for processing a variety of loads as well as a decontamination cycle.

  • Page 26: Passwords

    3 — Component Identification Chamber Door Control System Load side of Washer/Disinfector Shown 3.12 Passwords A password is used to access the Supervisor mode. A predefined password is used to access the Service mode. Only a qualified service technician can access the Service mode.
  • Page 27 3 — Component Identification For AutoSink cycle completion: unload side Confirmation pushbutton (double-door washer/disinfector) is used to confirm that cycle is completed without disinfection and then unload door unlocks. The touch pads displayed on the touch screen vary from one menu to another. Some values may be selected in scroll down menus using arrows displayed on the touch screen.

  • Page 28: Audible Signal

    3 — Component Identification Autosink (Utensil):Press Autosink (Utensil)on touch screen to select the preprogrammed AutoSink Utensil cycle. IMPORTANT: AutoSink cycle does not provide any disinfection claim. Decontamination cycle: Press Decontamination cycle on touch screen to process preprogrammed Decontamination cycle. Abort: Press Abort on touch screen. Cycle can then be aborted (Yes)or resumed (No).

  • Page 29: Status Lights And Confirmation Pushbuttons

    3 — Component Identification Pressing bottom portion of Power(ON/OFF) toggle switch turns off control system only. 3.18 Status Lights and Confirmation Pushbuttons If double-door washer/ disinfector: washer/ disinfector is equipped with three status lights (green, yellow and red) and two confirmation pushbuttons on unload side of washer/disinfector: •...

  • Page 30: Printer (Option)

    1. Status Light 2. Confirmation Pushbuttons 3.19 Printer (Option) The AMSCO 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector can be equipped with a printer. The printer is then located on the load side (single-door washer/disinfector) or the unload side (double-door washer/disinfector) of the washer/disinfector.
  • Page 31 3 — Component Identification If double-door washer /disinfector: One Emergency Stop pushbutton is located above control on load side of washer/disinfector; and one Emergency Stop pushbutton is located above status lights on unload side of washer/disinfector. In case of an emergency, press Emergency Stop pushbutton. Washer/disinfector operation instantly stops and an alarm is triggered.

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    4 — Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 4.1 Operating Instructions — Introduction IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in Safety Precautions section of this manual. Do not operate the equipment until you have become familiar with this information. 4.2 Before Operating Equipment WARNING BURN HAZARD...

  • Page 33: Door Operation

    4 — Operating Instructions 6. Verify debris screen is clean and properly inserted in place (refer to Section 6.4, Cleaning Debris Screen for more details). 7. Close chamber load door and turn door handle. 8. If optional printer is present: Open printer door and verify there is sufficient paper available. A colored warning stripe is visible when paper roll is near end and paper feed button LED is lit when paper roll is empty.

  • Page 34: Accessories - Introduction

    Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector when using a three-level manifold rack, a three-level manifold rack with equal level space or a four-level manifold rack. IMPORTANT: Maximum loading weight (accessory rack and accessory rack contents) is 30 kg (66 lb) for AMSCO 2532 Single- Chamber Washer/Disinfector when using a two-level manifold rack with equal level space.
  • Page 35 4 — Operating Instructions • Three-level manifold rack with equal level space (accessory) is designed to hold general surgical instruments, non-invasive medical devices, utensils and other similar and related articles. Each level can hold up to two trays. Three-level manifold rack with equal level space (accessory) is equipped with six flexible hoses connected to irrigation ports to allow processing of cannulated instruments.
  • Page 36 4 — Operating Instructions • Three-level manifold rack (accessory) is designed to hold general surgical instruments, non-invasive medical devices, utensils and other similar and related articles. Each level can hold up to two trays. Three-level manifold rack is equipped with six flexible hoses connected to irrigation ports to allow processing of cannulated instruments.

  • Page 37: Instrument Stringers

    4 — Operating Instructions 4.6 Instrument Stringers • Instrument stringers are used to hold up to 50 hemostats together per tray during cycle and ensure better load coverage. A box contains twenty units for use in trays (two per tray) (FD78-100). 4.7 Flexible Hoses For Cannulated Instruments - General Three-level manifold rack, three-level manifold rack with equal level space and four-level manifold rack are equipped with irrigation ports where dedicated flexible hoses are connected to allow processing of cannulated instruments.
  • Page 38 4 — Operating Instructions 1. Locate flexible hoses already connected to irrigation ports on manifold rack. There are two flexible hoses on each level of manifold rack. Flexible Hose Irrigation Port Typical Manifold Rack. Details May Vary. 2. Manually clean any visible soil on part of each cannulated instrument where flexible hose will be connected. Part Where Flexible Hose Will Be Connected.
  • Page 39 4 — Operating Instructions 1. Cannulated Instrument. 2. Flexible Hose and Cannulated Instrument 3. Flexible Hose Connected to Cannulated Instrument The flexible hoses and cannulated instruments must be appropriately connected and placed within tray to avoid damage to hoses and/or cannulated instruments. Ensure TO: •...
  • Page 40 4 — Operating Instructions DON'Ts The flexible hoses and cannulated instruments must be appropriately connected and placed within basket to avoid damage to hoses and/or cannulated instruments. Ensure NOT to: • leave flexible hoses and cannulated instruments on top of trays; •...
  • Page 41 4 — Operating Instructions Correct Placement of Flexible Hoses and Cannulated Instruments 1. Cannulated Instrument. 2. Flexible Hose. 3. Irrigation Port 4. Typical Manifold Rack. Details May Vary. 10041925_M AMSCO® 2532 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: Loading Washer/Disinfector

    Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector when using a three-level manifold rack, a three-level manifold rack with equal level space or a four-level manifold rack. IMPORTANT: Maximum loading weight (accessory rack and accessory rack contents) is 30 kg (66 lb) for AMSCO 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector when using a two-level manifold rack with equal level space.
  • Page 43 4 — Operating Instructions 8. To select another cycle, proceed as follows: a. Press Select Cycle on Ready screen. Display shows Select cycle to start screen: b. Select appropriate cycle. 9. Press Start on touch screen. 10. Appropriate cycle automatically starts. Display shows: 10041925_M AMSCO®...

  • Page 44: Typical Cycle Operation

    4 — Operating Instructions 11. Cycle proceeds through selected cycle phases. See Section 4.10, Typical Cycle Operation, for more details about typical cycle operation. 4.10 Typical Cycle Operation General WARNING BURN HAZARD In case of an emergency, first stop cycle by pressing Emergency Stop pushbutton. Wait for water flow to stop before opening door.
  • Page 45 4 — Operating Instructions When appropriate cycle has begun, washer/disinfector proceeds through the different phases. The Cycle in process screen is displayed throughout the cycle and shows estimated remaining time to the cycle completion: As washer/disinfector progresses through the cycle, cycle parameters can be monitored by pressing Details on lower left corner of Cycle in process screen.
  • Page 46 4 — Operating Instructions 1. Water from building supply fills chamber. 2. Water is recirculated through rotary spray arm assemblies for preprogrammed period of time. 3. Chamber is drained upon completion. Pre-Wash phase is followed by a Wash phase. Wash Phase NOTE: Refer to Table 5-1 for more details about cycle parameters that can be modified within established ranges.

  • Page 47: Unloading Washer/Disinfector

    4 — Operating Instructions 4.11 Unloading Washer/Disinfector WARNING BURN HAZARD When cycle is completed, wait until water flow stops before opening door and unloading unit. Hot water/steam may escape through door opening if door is opened too soon. When cycle is completed, wash chamber, manifold rack and items are extremely hot. Allow load to cool and always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before removing manifold rack and manipulating clean items.
  • Page 48 4 — Operating Instructions =========================== Cycle Name: [CYCLE NAME] Date: YYYY-MM-DD Start Time: HH:MM:SS Cycle Counter: [XXXXX] Serial Number: [36xxxxxxxx] Pre-Wash 1 Start: HH:MM:SS Wash 1 Start: HH:MM:SS Injection #1 Successfully Completed Injection #2 Successfully Completed Rinse 1 Start: HH:MM:SS Thermal Rinse Start: HH:MM:SS Minimum Temperature:...

  • Page 49: Responding To An Alarm

    4 — Operating Instructions 5. Carefully pull manifold rack out of chamber. 6. Unload manifold rack. 7. Roll manifold rack back inside chamber. 8. Close chamber load door (single-door washer/disinfector) or unload door (double-door washer/disinfector) and turn door handle. 4.12 Responding to an Alarm WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD When a malfunction or fault occurs before the Thermal Rinse phase is completed, a...
  • Page 50 4 — Operating Instructions ... and, if optional printer is present, printer message is: =========================== Alarm YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS —————————————————————————————————————————— Description of Alarm =========================== 2. Press Silence Buzzer on touch screen to silence buzzer and be able to assess alarm condition without hearing buzzer sound.

  • Page 51: Aborting A Cycle

    4 — Operating Instructions Press Resume on Cycle paused touch screen to resume cycle operation. Cycle resumes at beginning of phase where cycle was interrupted and display returns to Cycle in process screen. NOTE: Supervisor password might be required to resume cycle if authorization was enabled in Miscellaneous menu of Supervisor mode.

  • Page 52: Shutdown

    4 — Operating Instructions 2. Press Yes on touch screen to abort cycle. Washer/disinfector performs Abort sequence. 3. Washer/disinfector drains and display returns to Cycle screen. IMPORTANT: If cycle is aborted before the Thermal Rinse phase is completed, supervisor password might be required to open load door.

  • Page 53: Emergency Stop Pushbutton Procedure

    4 — Operating Instructions 3. If a power failure occurs during a cycle, cycle is automatically aborted when power is restored (see Section 4.13, Aborting a Cycle for details). 4.17 Emergency Stop Pushbutton Procedure IMPORTANT: Use the Emergency Stop pushbuttons for emergency situations only. DO NOT use as a Start/Stop button. 1.

  • Page 54: Visual Inspection

    4 — Operating Instructions ... and, if optional printer is present, printer message is: ======================================== Alarm YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS ——————————————————————————————————————————- —————————————— Description of Alarm ======================================== 2. Press Silence Buzzer on touch screen to silence buzzer and be able to resolve the situation without hearing buzzer sound.

  • Page 55: Cycle And Control Value Programming

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming Cycle and Control Value Programming 5.1 Cycle and Control Value Programming — Introduction IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in Safety Precautions section of this manual.
  • Page 56 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming Table 5-1. AMSCO 2532 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector — Cycle Description Chart Amsco® 2532 Single Chamber Washer/Disinfector Cycle Chart Amsco® 2532 Single Chamber Washer/Disinfector DEFAULT VALIDATED PARAMETERS WITH PROLYSTICA 2X CONCENTRATE PRODUCTS (Grey items of cycle cannot be modified)

  • Page 57: Supervisor Mode Menus

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 5.3 Supervisor Mode Menus The Supervisor mode access is secured by a password. Supervisor mode includes the following menus: • Cycles menu (see Section 5.5, Cycles Menu) - to create and modify cycles, to enable or disable cycle operation, etc. •...

  • Page 58: Cycles Menu

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming NOTE: If password entered is wrong, display returns to Ready screen. 5.5 Cycles Menu Introduction Cycles menu is used for creating customized cycles and also for modifying preprogrammed and customized cycles (see Table 5-1 for more details).
  • Page 59 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 2. Press Cycles on touch screen. Display shows Supervisor screen: 3. Press Modify Cycles on touch screen. Display shows Cycle Selection screen. 4. Press Left or Right arrow to scroll across Cycle selection screen to view all cycles open to modification: 5.
  • Page 60 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 6. Follow instructions on touch screen to modify cycle by: • modifying appropriate cycle phase parameters (see Table 5-1 for more information); • enabling/disabling cycle operation; • modifying cycle name (customized cycle only). 7.

  • Page 61: Print Menu (Option)

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 5. Select customized cycle to be used to create new cycle. Display shows Cycle Modification screen. 6. Follow instructions on touch screen to create cycle by: • setting appropriate cycle phase parameters (see Table 5-1 for more information);...

  • Page 62: Chemical Parameter Menu

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 3. Enable (Yes) or disable (No) printer. 4. Enable (Yes) or disable (No) extended cycle printout feature. 5. Enable (Yes) or disable (No) possibility of printing all cycles parameters one after another. 6. Enable (Yes) or disable (No) printing of supervisor settings. 7.

  • Page 63: Units Menu

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 3. Press touch pad next to Pump name to set Chemical name. 4. Follow instructions on touch screen to set chemical name using available touch pads on keyboard screen (13 characters maximum). 5. Once modifications are completed, press Save on touch screen to return to Supervisor mode screen.

  • Page 64: Change Password Menu

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 3. Press Units on Supervisor mode screen. Display shows Units screen: 4. Follow instructions on touch screen to modify injection units (oz/gal or ml/l) and/or temperature units (°F or ° 5. Once modifications are completed, press Close on touch screen until reaching desired screen.

  • Page 65: Set Date And Set Time Menus

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 2. Press Right arrow on touch screen to access following supervisor mode menu. 3. Press Change Password on Supervisor mode screen. Display shows Password screen. 4. Follow instructions on touch screen to set supervisor password using available touch pads on keyboard screen (0-9999).

  • Page 66: Miscellaneous Menu

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 2. Press Right arrow on touch screen to access following supervisor mode menu. 3. Press Set Date or Set Time on Supervisor mode screen. Display shows corresponding screen. 4. Follow instructions on touch screen to set current date or time. 5.

  • Page 67: Language Menu

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 2. Press Right arrow on touch screen to access following supervisor mode menu. 3. Press Misc. on Supervisor mode screen. Display shows Miscellaneous screen. 4. Enable (Yes) or disable (No) supervisor password requirement to open door before Thermal Rinse phase. 5.

  • Page 68: Cycle History Menu

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 2. Press Right arrow on touch screen to access following supervisor mode menu. 3. Press Language on Supervisor mode screen. Display shows Language screen. 4. Select washer/disinfector operating language. 5. Once modifications are completed, press Close on touch screen to confirm modification and return to Supervisor mode screen.
  • Page 69 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 2. Press Right arrow on touch screen to access following supervisor mode menu. 3. Press Cycle History on Supervisor mode screen. Display shows Cycle History screen: 4. Press either Cycle Tapes (cycle data) or Thermal Rinse Data depending on desired data to be recorded. IMPORTANT: When there are 300 hundred files in the Cycle Tapes or Thermal Rinse Data folder, older cycle files are erased.
  • Page 70 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 6. Cycle data can either be viewed or recorded 7. To record cycle data on USB key, press Save on Select Cycle screen. Display shows USB Copy screen: 8. Press Yes to record data of all cycles. Display shows: 10041925_M Operator Manual AMSCO®...

  • Page 71: Formatting Usb Key

    5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming NOTE: To verify USB key format, see Section 5.14, Formatting USB Key. IMPORTANT: Files are deleted once they are copied on external USB media. 5.14 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 72 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 4. Right-click on “Properties”. 10041925_M Operator Manual AMSCO® 2532...
  • Page 73 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 5. Check format is “FAT32”. 10041925_M AMSCO® 2532 Operator Manual...
  • Page 74 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. 10041925_M Operator Manual AMSCO® 2532...
  • Page 75 5 — Cycle and Control Value Programming 3. In the drop-down menu, select “Format”. 10041925_M AMSCO® 2532 Operator Manual...
  • Page 76 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. 10041925_M Operator Manual AMSCO® 2532...
  • Page 77 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. 10041925_M AMSCO® 2532 Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Routine Maintenance

    Maintenance Manual (P764334-690) if preventive maintenance is done by the Customer. 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 79: Routine Maintenance

    6 — Routine Maintenance 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 80: Cleaning Debris Screen

    Clean each door gasket by brushing them and disinfect gaskets using a germicidal Doors detergent (see Section 6.6, Cleaning Door Gasket). 4 X PER YEAR Verify pickup tube is not clogged, cracked or distorted. If damaged, contact STERIS* or Chemical Customer’s maintenance service. System Chemical Verify operation of chemical empty switches.
  • Page 81 6 — Routine Maintenance WARNING BURN HAZARD Heating coils and debris screen in the bottom of the wash chamber are extremely hot after cycle is completed. Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and allow wash chamber, heating coils and debris screen to cool before reaching into the bottom of the wash chamber.

  • Page 82: Cleaning Water Outlet Connection

    6 — Routine Maintenance 8. Reinstall debris screen in sump. IMPORTANT: Slightly push on debris screen to ensure debris screen correctly rests on sump surface. No gap should be noted between the debris screen gasket and the sump surface. 9. Roll manifold rack back into chamber. 10.
  • Page 83 6 — Routine Maintenance WARNING BURN HAZARD Heating coils and debris screen in the bottom of the wash chamber are extremely hot after cycle is completed. Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and allow wash chamber, heating coils and debris screen to cool before reaching into the bottom of the wash chamber.

  • Page 84: Cleaning Door Gasket

    6 — Routine Maintenance 6.6 Cleaning Door Gasket 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 HAZARD Risk of pinch point.
  • Page 85 6 — Routine Maintenance CAUTION POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: Use nonabrasive cleaners when cleaning unit. Follow directions on containers and rub in a back-and-forth motion (in same direction as surface grain). Abrasive cleaners will damage stainless steel. Cleaners rubbed in a circular motion or applied with a wire brush or steel wool on door and chamber assemblies can be harmful to stainless steel.

  • Page 86: Processing Decontamination Cycle

    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. NOTE: Contact STERIS for information on specific cleaning and descaling products recommended for use with this washer/disinfector.
  • Page 87 6 — Routine Maintenance 3. Press Right arrow on touch screen until reaching Decontamination touch pad. Display shows: 4. Press Decontamination on touch screen to select Decontamination cycle. Display shows Cycle screen. 5. Press Start on touch screen. 6. Decontamination cycle automatically starts. Display shows: 10041925_M AMSCO®...
  • Page 88 6 — Routine Maintenance 7. After countdown has started, display shows message requesting operator opens door and pours descaling product into chamber. Proceed as follows: IMPORTANT: Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as waterproof gloves and eye protection before opening load door. a.

  • Page 89: Replacing Chemical Container

    6 — Routine Maintenance IMPORTANT: Slightly push on debris screen to ensure debris screen correctly rests on sump surface. No gap should be noted between the debris screen gasket and the sump surface. 15. Roll manifold rack back inside chamber. 16.

  • Page 90: Changing Printer Paper Roll And Ink Cartridge (Accessory)

    6.10 Changing Printer Paper Roll and Ink Cartridge (Accessory) To change printer ink cartridge and paper roll, proceed as follows: IMPORTANT: STERIS ink cartridge and paper are recommended. Using non-STERIS ink cartridge and non-STERIS paper can result in defects or other problems and can void the warranty.
  • Page 91 6 — Routine Maintenance Press and Release Here to Open Door Printer Door Take-Up Spool Paper Inner Printer Door Ink Cartridge Paper Feed Button (Includes LED if Feature is Present) Printer Door 6. Insert new paper roll. 10041925_M AMSCO® 2532 Operator Manual...
  • Page 92 6 — Routine Maintenance 7. Slightly fold end of paper and insert end of paper into printer roller mechanism, just behind ink cartridge. 8. Press paper feed button on printer until paper advances through printer mechanism and ink cartridge, exiting through front.

  • Page 93: Inspecting And Cleaning Rack Spray Arm Assemblies

    6 — Routine Maintenance Take-Up Spool Paper Inner Printer Door Ink Cartridge Paper Feed Button (Includes LED if Feature is Present) Printer Door 6.11 Inspecting and Cleaning Rack Spray Arm Assemblies 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).
  • Page 94 6 — Routine Maintenance Lockwasher 3. Slightly lift each locking pin securing both spray arm end caps on spray arm assembly and remove spray arm end caps. 4. Put safely aside. Locking Pin End Cap 5. Use a fine wire (approximately wire gauge of a paper clip) to clean sediment from spray arm assembly. 6.
  • Page 95 6 — Routine Maintenance Cleaning Rinsing Rinsing 7. Once cleaning procedure is completed, reinstall both spray arm end caps on spray arm assembly and secure end caps using previously removed locking pins. 8. Reinstall top spray arm assembly to its original position on manifold rack and secure assembly using previously removed lockwasher and nut.
  • Page 96 6 — Routine Maintenance 1 TOP ROTARY SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY 2 MIDDLE ROTARY SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLIES 3 BOTTOM ROTARY SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY 4 TYPICAL MANIFOLD RACK. DETAILS MAY VARY 10041925_M Operator Manual AMSCO® 2532...
  • Page 97 6 — Routine Maintenance 1 TOP ROTARY SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY 2 LEVEL 3 ROTARY SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY 3 LEVEL 2 ROTARY SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY 4 LEVEL 1 ROTARY SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY 5 BOTTOM ROTARY SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY 10041925_M AMSCO® 2532 Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: Inspecting And Cleaning Irrigation Ports On Manifold Rack

    6 — Routine Maintenance 6.12 Inspecting and Cleaning irrigation Ports on Manifold Rack 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).

  • Page 99: Verifying Emergency Stop Pushbuttons

    6 — Routine Maintenance 6.13 Verifying Emergency Stop Pushbuttons Verify Emergency Stop pushbuttons as follows: 1. When washer/disinfector is idling, press Emergency Stop pushbutton located on load side of washer/disinfector. 2. An alarm sounds and display shows Alarm screen: 3. Press Silence Buzzer on touch screen to silence buzzer. 4.
  • Page 100 6 — Routine Maintenance 6. Display returns to Ready screen. Repeat Steps 1 to 5 to verify Emergency Stop pushbutton located on unload side of washer/disinfector. 10041925_M Operator Manual AMSCO® 2532...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Alarm# 1 Load Door Open

    If unable to correct the problem with the use of the troubleshooting information, or if a problem occurs that is not described in the Troubleshooting information, please contact STERIS. NEVER PERMIT UNQUALIFIED PERSONS TO SERVICE THE AMSCO® 2532 SINGLE-CHAMBER WASHER/DISINFECTOR.

  • Page 103: Alarm# 4 Sump Too Long To Fill

    2. Verify door handles are fully in closed position. If not, place in closed position. 3. Press Abort touch pad to abort cycle. 4. If situation reoccurs, contact STERIS. 7.6 ALARM# 4 SUMP TOO LONG TO FILL Condition Insufficient amount of water entering sump: Sump water level not reached within the allowed time (adjustable parameters).

  • Page 104: Alarm# 6 Sump Not Completely Drained

    1. Press Ack on touch screen to silence buzzer and acknowledge alarm. 2. Press Resume touch pad to resume cycle. 3. If situation reoccurs, contact STERIS.. 7.8 ALARM# 6 SUMP NOT COMPLETELY DRAINED Condition Sump filling phase takes less than ten seconds to complete.

  • Page 105: Alarm# 9 Sump Rtd #1 Defective

    2. Press Ack on touch screen to silence buzzer and acknowledge alarm. 3. Press Abort touch pad to abort cycle. 4. If situation reoccurs, contact STERIS. 7.13 ALARM# 11 DRYING TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH Condition Drying temperature too high: Drying phase is running for at least two minutes and sump temperature read by RTD #2 during drying phase has reached a temperature of 120.5°C (249°F) when High setting is used or 87.2°C (189°F) when...

  • Page 106: Alarm# 12 Sump Overtemperature Switch Tripped

    2. Press Ack on touch screen to silence buzzer and acknowledge alarm. 3. Press Abort touch pad to abort cycle. 4. Restart cycle. 5. If situation reoccurs, contact STERIS. 7.14 ALARM# 12 SUMP OVERTEMPERATURE SWITCH TRIPPED Condition Sump heating without enough water: Sump overtemperature switch is tripped.

  • Page 107: Alarm# 13 Pump Did Not Start

    1. Press Ack on touch screen to silence buzzer and acknowledge alarm. 2. Press Abort touch pad to abort cycle. 3. Contact STERIS. Defective pump, pump output or driver damaged. 1. Contact STERIS. 7.16 ALARM# 14 DRYING OVERTEMP. SWITCH TRIPPED Condition Drying overtemperature switch is tripped.

  • Page 108: Alarm# 15 Sump Rtd #2 Defective

    General Troubleshooting Additional Information Try resuming cycle. 1. Press Ack on touch screen to silence buzzer and acknowledge alarm. 2. Press Resume on touch screen to resume cycle. 3. If situation reoccurs, contact STERIS. 10041925_M Operator Manual AMSCO® 2532...

  • Page 109: Alarm# 18 Motor Overload Detected

    General Troubleshooting Additional Information Acknowledge alarm. 1. Press Ack on touch screen to silence buzzer and acknowledge alarm. 2. Contact STERIS. 7.21 ALARM# 19 MAINTENANCE DUE Condition Number of cycles set in Service mode for maintenance has been reached. General Troubleshooting Additional Information Maintenance is due.

  • Page 110: Alarm# 21 Error 21

    (after a power up). General Troubleshooting Additional Information Acknowledge alarm. 1. Press Ack on touch screen to silence buzzer and acknowledge alarm. 2. Contact STERIS. 7.24 ALARM# 22 EMERGENCY STOP PRESSED Condition Emergency Stop pushbutton was pressed. General Troubleshooting Additional Information Emergency Stop pushbutton was pressed.

  • Page 111: Alarm# 25 Chemical Container 3 Empty

    Additional Information Too much detergent injected. 1. Contact supervisor to adjust detergent injection rate. 2. If situation reoccurs, contact STERIS. Type of detergent too foamy. 1. Refer to detergent specifications for washer/disinfector and follow detergent manufacturer's recommendations for quantity of detergent to be used 2.

  • Page 112: Printout Is Light Or Blank, Or Parts Of Characters Are Missing On Printout

    1. Replace ribbon cartridge (refer to Section 6.10, Changing Printer Paper Roll and Ink Cartridge (Accessory)). Printer defective. 1. Printer is defective. Contact STERIS. 7.31 IF PRINTER OPTION IS PRESENT: PRINTER DOES NOT WORK Condition Printer does not work. General Troubleshooting...

  • Page 113: Load Comes Out Dirty At Cycle End

    7 — Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Additional Information Printer dip switch setting is wrong. 1. Contact STERIS. Missing or wrong printer driver within 1. Contact STERIS. washer/disinfector. 7.33 LOAD COMES OUT DIRTY AT CYCLE END Condition Load comes out dirty at cycle end.

  • Page 114: Multi-Level Manifold Rack Spray Arm Assemblies Do Not Rotate During Cycle

    If so, clean spray arm assembly (refer to Section 6.11, Inspecting and Cleaning Rack Spray Arm Assemblies). 2. If situation reoccurs, contact STERIS. Spray arm assemblies not installed in original position. 1. Spray arm assemblies not installed in their original position on multi-level manifold rack.

  • Page 115: Phase Stops For No Apparent Reason

    7 — Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Additional Information Pressure switch not working properly. 1. Contact STERIS. 7.38 PHASE STOPS FOR NO APPARENT REASON Condition Phase stops for no apparent reason. General Troubleshooting Additional Information Turned washer OFF, then ON. 1. Turn washer/disinfector power OFF, then ON.
  • Page 116 Water leaks from washer/disinfector. General Troubleshooting Additional Information Gasket is dirty. 1. Door gasket is dirty. Clean door gasket (refer to Section 6.6, Cleaning Door Gasket). Piping is leaking. 1. Piping is leaking, contact STERIS. 10041925_M Operator Manual AMSCO® 2532...

  • Page 117: Replacement Parts And Consumables

    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...

  • Page 118: Software Code Copyright

    9 — Software Code Copyright Software Code Copyright * Copyright (c) 1998, 2002 The NetBSD Foundation, Inc. * All rights reserved. * This code is derived from software contributed to The NetBSD Foundation * by Lennart Augustsson (lennart@augustsson.net) at * Carlstedt Research & Technology. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met:...
  • Page 120 STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060-1834 • USA 440-354-2600 • 800-548-4873...

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