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- Page 1 OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE MANUAL ™ Evolution Loading Car and Transfer Carriage ™ for Evolution and Evolution™-L Sterilizers 26 x 26" (660 mm x 660 mm) and 26 x 37.5" (660 mm x 953 mm) (Rev AB) P129391-130...
- Page 3 Advisory Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by STERIS which could affect its operation will void the warranty and could also violate federal, state or local regulations. A listing of Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in Section 1 of this manual.
- Page 4 STERIS maintains a nationwide staff of well equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide this service, as well as expert repair services. Please contact STERIS for details. P129391-130...
- Page 5 Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico C.P. 67190 Sales and Service: STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, Ohio 44060 440-354-2600 • 800-444-9009 www.steris.com STERIS Ireland Limited IDA Business and Technology Park Tullamore County Offaly R35 X865 ■ Ireland 03/04/09 Introduction Operator/Maintenance Manual...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Number Description Page Safety Precautions ........................1-1 Symbols and Definitions....................... 2-1 Install Loading Equipment Docking Base ................... 3-1 Installation............................4-1 Install Loading Car Shelf ..........................4-1 Install Side Gates ............................4-1 Adjust Transfer Carriage for Operation ......................4-2 Adjust Transfer Carriage Height...................... - Page 8 LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Sterilizer Chamber Size for Use with this Loading Equipment..............ii Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions ..........................2-1 Table 3-1. Measure from End Frame to Docking Plate...................3-1 P129391-130 Operator/Maintenance Manual Table of Contents...
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this Evolution™ Loading Car and Carriage. WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for damage to equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is important to review all Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the unit. - Page 10 CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: Ensure docking base is properly aligned to allow correct entry of loading car into chamber before permanently fastening base to floor. Ensure loading car is completely unloaded before making height adjustment. After setting all height adjustments, ensure all nuts are tight and transfer carriage is level. Ensure door opening is clear of any obstruction before closing the door(s).
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Page 11: Symbols And Definitions
SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS ® The following symbols appear on Amsco Evolution™ Loading Car and Transfer Carriage and are provided here for reference. Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions Symbol Definition Transfer of heat, hot surface Attention, consult manual for further instructions Serial number of unit Symbol Definitions Operator/Maintenance Manual P129391-130... - Page 12 P129391-130 Operator/Maintenance Manual Symbol Definitions...
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Page 13: Install Loading Equipment Docking Base
INSTALL LOADING EQUIPMENT DOCKING BASE CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD: Ensure docking base is properly aligned to allow correct entry of loading car into chamber before permanently fastening base to floor. NOTE: The docking base mounts to the floor. STEP Measure for Dock Position from End Frame (see... - Page 14 STEP 2: Mark dimension from Step 1 on floor. STEP 3: Using dimension from Step 1, align transfer carriage and loading car with sterilizer chamber. STEP 4: Using position determined by carriage location and measurement taken in Step 1: • Align docking base between transfer carriage and sterilizer •...
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Page 15: Installation
INSTALLATION Install Loading Car Shelf Keyhole slots along loading car frame provide support points for adjustable shelving. STEP Choose Shelf Height Shelf Support Rod Keyhole Slot STEP 1: Chose desired height of shelf. STEP 2: Align shelf with chosen holes. Insert Shelf STEP Support Rod... -
Page 16: Adjust Transfer Carriage For Operation
Adjust Transfer Carriage for Operation Adjust Transfer Carriage Height Use following instructions to adjust transfer carriage height. Proper transfer carriage height is required when placing loading car in sterilizer chamber. Transfer Carriage STEP Roller Measure for 1/8" (3 mm) gap between roller and track. - Page 17 STEP Caster Stem Run-Together Nuts STEP 2: Loosen two 1"-8 UNC nuts on front casters, run them together and tighten slightly. • Once run together, turning nuts should also turn 1"-8 UNC caster stem. STEP 3: Turn 1"-8 UNC nut (and caster stem) as required to raise or lower top of carriage and rollers as required to achieve 1/8"...
- Page 18 STEP Measure for 5/16" (8 mm) gap between roller bar and chamber track 5/16" (24 mm) STEP 5: Push transfer carriage completely into sterilizer chamber on tracks. • When transfer carriage is fully pushed into chamber, gap below carriage roller bar and top of chamber track must be 5/16"...
- Page 19 STEP Run Nut to Bottom of Rear Caster Leg and Tighten STEP 7: When rear gap is adjusted to 5/16" (8 mm), run 1"-8 UNC nuts back to starting positions and tighten. Installation Operator/Maintenance Manual P129391-130...
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Page 20: Adjust Dock Locking Function
Adjust Dock Locking Function After height adjustments above have been made, check for dock locking operation, and adjust as follows: STEP 1: Remove transfer carriage from sterilizer completely and then push it toward dock. Tighten or Loosen to Clevis STEP Adjust Latching Roller Adjustment Height... -
Page 21: Adjust Travel Stops (Single Door)
• If tight against top of slot, loosen nuts on clevis adjusting barrels and adjust both sides until each roller and cam have a small amount of clearance. STEP 4: Push on transfer carriage. • Front caster legs must unlock and travel along length of transfer carriage. -
Page 22: Adjust Travel Stops (Double Door)
Adjust Travel Stops (Double Door) If sterilizer is a double door unit adjust the front caster travel stops as follows: STEP Loading Car Sterilizer Chamber Push loading car into chamber until front rollers are 7/8" (22 mm) from end of track STEP 1: Push transfer carriage with empty loading car into sterilizer chamber •... - Page 23 STEP Loading Car Sterilizer Chamber Measure gap at either end. Gaps should be equal. STEP 3: Measure gap between ends of the loading car and outside surface of both endframes. • Gaps should be equal at both ends. • If not, move front caster stops by half the difference of largest gap end.
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Page 25: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Casters Press Down with Toe to Prevent Front Casters From Swiveling. Caster-Locking Frame Steering – Press down on caster-locking frame with toe to prevent front casters from swiveling. • Lift frame with toe to allow front caster swiveling. Braking –... -
Page 26: Loading Instructions
Loading Instructions Hand Crank Transfer Carriage Transfer Carriage Docking Interface Loading Car Verify Alignment of Transfer Carriage and Loading Car Figure 5-1. Loading Car and Transfer Carriage Features STEP 1: Open sterilizer door. STEP 2: Verify loading car is properly aligned upon transfer carriage. - Page 27 STEP 10: Sterilizer is now ready to run a cycle. • Proceed to cycle description found in O PERATOR (P129390-199). ANUAL Loading Car Transfer Carriage Carriage Docking Interface Hand Crank Figure 5-2. Typical Loading Car and Transfer Carriage Operation Operating Instructions Operator/Maintenance Manual P129391-130...
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Page 28: Unloading Instructions
Unloading Instructions STEP 1: Open chamber door. STEP 2: Move transfer carriage forward until it engages with dock. STEP 3: Once transfer carriage engages with dock, transfer WARNING – BURN HAZARD: carriage latches to dock as it begins pushing into •... -
Page 29: Maintenance
Rinse thoroughly with tap water. Dry with a lint-free cloth. • Repeat above steps until all visible residue has been removed. 1.Recommended detergents and cleaners can be purchased from STERIS. Contact your local STERIS representative for information. Maintenance Operator/Maintenance Manual... -
Page 30: Lubrication
Lubrication STEP Apply Light Grease To Threads As Needed STEP 1: Apply light grease to threads of hand crank as needed. • Transfer grease to threads from fingertip. • Rotate handle to thoroughly and uniformly apply grease to all threads. STEP Apply Light Machine Oil to Hand Crank Bearing...
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