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Amsco EAGLE
SERIES 3000
Gravity And Vacamatic Sterilizers
(3/26/98)
P-129359-452
Rev.10
Incorporating Volumes 1, 2 and 3 in a Single Bound Set

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  • Page 1 ® Amsco EAGLE SERIES 3000 Gravity And Vacamatic Sterilizers (3/26/98) P-129359-452 Rev.10 Incorporating Volumes 1, 2 and 3 in a Single Bound Set...
  • Page 2 ® Amsco EAGLE SERIES 3000 Gravity And Vacamatic Sterilizers (3/26/98) P-129359-452 Rev.10 Volume 1, Service and Maintenance Procedures...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION This manual contains important information on proper use and maintenance of this sterilizer. All operators and department heads are urged to carefully review and become familiar with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained herein. This sterilizer is specifically designed to process goods using only the cycles as specified in this manual.
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page SUMMARY OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 1-1 INSTALLATION VERIFICATION ............2-1 2.1 Installation Checklist ..............2-1 2.2 Filling/Starting Optional Electric Steam Generator Boiler (If Equipped) ..............2-3 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS AND SPECIAL FEATURES ....3-1 3.1 Automatic Duplicate Print ............3-2 3.2 Intermittent Buzzer When Cycle Complete .........
  • Page 6 ® Amsco Eagle 3000 Series Sterilizers 129359-452, Volume 1 Service and Maintenance Procedures Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Summary Of Safety Precautions

    SUMMARY OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following is a summary of safety precautions to be observed when operating or servicing this unit. WARNINGS indicate the potential for danger to personnel, and CAUTIONS indicate the potential for damage to equipment. The precautions are repeated (in whole, or in part) where applicable throughout the manual. This is a listing of all safety precautions appearing in the manual.
  • Page 8 CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: Never use a wire brush, abrasives or steel wool on door and chamber assembly. After installation it is mandatory to brace piping so that it will not move vertically. Failure to do so may allow p-trap to separate from the funnel.

  • Page 9: Installation Verification

    INSTALLATION VERIFICATION An EQUIPMENT DRAWING showing all utility and space requirements was sent to purchaser after order for this sterilizer was received. Clearance space shown on the drawing is necessary for ease of installation and to assure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. INSTALLATION and UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS were also furnished with sterilizer.
  • Page 10 Figure 2-1. Installation Verification 129359-452, Volume 1 Service and Maintenance Procedures Installation Verification...

  • Page 11: Filling/Starting Optional Electric Steam Generator Boiler (If Equipped)

    Filling/Starting Optional Electric Steam Generator Boiler (If Equipped) (See Figure 2-2) 1. Verify that the steam-to-jacket valve is closed. NOTE: Water to sterilizer must also be turned on. 2. Open the drain valve on the side of the unit. 3. Open the water-level sight glass valves and water supply valve if they are closed.

  • Page 12: Service Adjustments And Special Features

    SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS AND SPECIAL FEATURES Factory settings of certain sterilizer control functions are service adjustable to BURN AND SHOCK HAZ- best adapt sterilizer to your operation. See Tables 3-1 and 3-2 for a listing of ARD: Repairs and adjust- these features. ments should be attempted only by authorized persons NOTE: These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician.

  • Page 13: Automatic Duplicate Print

    TABLE 3-2 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS (Field Test Mode)* Function Factory Setting Optional Sterilize Temperature Overdrive* 3.0 F 0-9.9 F Overtemperature Point 20.0 F 0-99.9 F Undertemperature Point 2.0 F 0-9.9 F Pressure Points P1, P2, P3 26, 1, 3 psig 0-36 psig Vacuum Point (Express, Prevac Cycles) 26, 26.5 in Hg...

  • Page 14: Series

    NOTE: When Access Code function is enabled, the following message is displayed every time the CHANGE VALUES touch pad is pressed (even if no cycles are locked-out): DO YOU KNOW ACCESS CODE? (NO will be blinking on and off.) Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad while “NO” is blinking to automatically advance control to first cycle which is not locked-out and cycle and cycle values may be changed per Paragraph 3.3 of VOLUMES 2 or 3 of this manual.

  • Page 15: Language Option

    • If correct access code is entered, the following message is displayed: CHANGE ACCESS CODE? NEW CODE = 0000 (Cursor position (first digit) will be blinking on and off.) NOTE: Maintain a written record of the currently set access code. If access code is lost or forgotten, have a qualified service technician reset the access code function.

  • Page 16: Sterilizer Number

    NOTE: Whether switch is ON or OFF, any time a burn-in occurs, the display will ask for a language choice. Sterilizer Number Sterilizer can be set to print a specific sterilizer identification number from 00 to 99. 1. While in service test mode (Dip Switch #4 on Display Board), screen displays: STERILIZER = VAC00 STERILIZER = GRA00...

  • Page 17: Set Automatic Utilities Control Times

    c. Increase or decrease the value (of blinking digit) by pressing the VALUE direction pad (up or down). d. Repeat steps b. and c. until correct time and date is set. e. Press SAVE VALUES pad to record the new time and date and to advance control to ready mode.

  • Page 18: Laboratory Option Description

    3. Set or change utilities control times as follows: a. Press and release the CHANGE VALUES touch pad six times to advance display to... DAYS IN WEEK DAY OF WEEK b. Enter the number of days in week utilities control is desired (i.e., 5 for Monday - Friday week;...

  • Page 19: 3.8.2 Undertemperature Recovery Function

    3.8.2 Undertemperature Recovery Function NOTE: Resume-time option is only for use in the Laboratory environment. It is not to be used in a hospital application. Sterilizer is factory set so that if chamber temperature drops more than 2.0 F* below set sterilize temperature, and then set temperature is reattained, sterilize timer will reset to full sterilize time.

  • Page 20: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: : : : : Paragraph 4.4, step 3 calls for periodic checking of safety valve WARNING – BURN AND operation in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code. A periodic SHOCK HAZARD: Repairs boiler inspection by a qualified inspector to check the integrity of the pressure and adjustments should vessel of units equipped with integral steam generator is also advisable.

  • Page 21: Daily

    Daily (See Figure 4-1) 1. Clean chamber as follows: a. Wash inside of chamber and loading equipment with a mild detergent solution such as STERISs’ Liqui-Jet* or Sonic* detergents. b. Rinse with tap water; dry with a lint-free cloth. c. Remove chamber drain strainer. Clean out lint and sediment; reverse flush under running water.

  • Page 22: Monthly

    Monthly (See Figure 4-1) 1. Place a few drops of heavy machine oil (SAE 20 or 30 motor oil) on chamber door hinge pins (top and bottom). Work oil into hinge by opening and closing the door several times. Quarterly (See Figure 4-1) 1.
  • Page 23 Figure 4-2. Change Paper Roll 9. Slide tab of paper roll into printer from the back (with platen still in down position) until it exits from front of printer. 10. Grasp tab of paper, pull out 10 to 12 inches of paper, and feed this paper through opening in platen.

  • Page 24: Install Chamber Door Gasket

    4.6.2 Install Chamber Door Gasket (See Figures 4-3 and 4-4) SMALL STERILIZERS 1. Remove old gasket and clean groove. The replacement gasket is sized to provide a tight fit. 2. Clean replacement gasket with a damp cloth and mark gasket at four equidistant points to represent corners.

  • Page 25: Operator Troubleshooting

    OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING – BURN HAZ- This section describes the types of sterilizer malfunctions likely to occur, and ARD: Before performing any indicates probable causes. Use following Troubleshooting Chart to identify cleaning or maintenance problem and probable cause. procedures, disconnect If you are unable to correct the problem with the use of this Troubleshooting power to sterilizer and allow Chart, or if a problem occurs not described on chart, please call your STERIS...
  • Page 26 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 9. Jacket pressure does not Steam supply hand valve not open — open valve. rise to required level. Possible flood condition/steam supply solenoid valve closed.* Steam supply less than 50 psig (3.52 kg/sq.cm) dynamic — check supply pressure and increase if necessary.

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS The parts listed in this section are those that would be necessary to do minor maintenance on this sterilizer. Recommended spares are the minimum num- ber of items that we recommend you keep on hand. Recommendations are for one sterilizer —...
  • Page 28 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS SPARES SPARES DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS SPARES SPARES SPARES Gauges: Gauges: Gauges: Gauges: Gauges: Chamber Pressure P-90525-091 — Jacket Pressure P-90730-091 — Lens P-77121-091 Eagle Stage II Printer: Eagle Stage II Printer: Eagle Stage II Printer: Eagle Stage II Printer: Eagle Stage II Printer:...
  • Page 29 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS SPARES SPARES SPARES SPARES SPARES Steam Generator (AS Series, If Applicable): Steam Generator (AS Series, If Applicable): Steam Generator (AS Series, If Applicable): Steam Generator (AS Series, If Applicable): Steam Generator (AS Series, If Applicable): Check Valve, 1/2 NPT P-764320-492...

  • Page 30: Spare Parts List (Series 3031, 3041, 3051, 3033, 3043 And 3053)

    Spare Parts List (Series 3031, 3041, 3051, 3033, 3043 and 3053) NOTE: Parts that are applicable to Gravity (Series 3031, 3041 and 3051) or Vacamatic (Series 3033, 3043 and 3053) units are marked in parenthesis; all other parts are applicable to both type units. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 31 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS SPARES SPARES SPARES DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS PART NUMBERS SPARES SPARES Strainers (continued): Strainers (continued): Strainers (continued): Strainers (continued): Strainers (continued): Trap, Steam, 1/2 NPT P-129222-001 — • Repair Kit Q-764080-001 Vacuum Breaker: P-77023-001 —...

  • Page 32: Associated Publications

    ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS Publications listed in this section are those associated with the use and maintenance of the Series 3000 Sterilizers. When ordering, please include the part number (if applicable), description, and quantity for each publication requested. Order directly from your STERIS representative. Publication Publication Publication...

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