Steris Amsco Rack Return Operating instructions

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A Word From STERIS

Introduction

This manual contains important information on the proper use and routine maintenance of your equipment. All personnel

involved in the use and maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and comply with the Safety Precautions and

instructions contained in this manual. These instructions are important to protect the health and safety of personnel operating

this equipment and should be retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick reference. This equipment is specifically

designed only for the uses outlined in this manual.

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.

Please familiarize all users with this manual and store in an accessible location.

Advisory

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.

Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by STERIS could void the warranty, adversely affect its efficacy

and violate national, state and local regulations. STERIS supervision is recommended for installing and starting up this

equipment. Contact STERIS for information on this service.

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:

• all personnel who operate or maintain the equipment are trained in its operation and in its safe use;

• there is regular training of all personnel concerned with the operation and maintenance of the equipment; attendance

records are maintained; and that evidence of understanding is demonstrated;

• current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) should be available to all users in the department. For current SDS, contact STERIS.

Serious incidents that have occurred in relation to this device should be reported to the manufacturer and competent authority

in the country where the incident occurred.

Waste Products Disposal

The following are waste materials associated with this equipment. When disposing of waste materials, ensure disposal is in

compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

• Entire rack return (end-of-life) – Contact STERIS Corporation for disposal or recycling recommendations.

Indications For Use

The AMSCO® Rack Return allows washer accessories and manifold racks to be returned from the clean side to the soiled side

while reducing cross contamination of airflow. It also facilitates movement of hand washed and decontaminated items between

the soiled and clean sides.

Service Information

A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to help ensure safe and proper equipment operation. This manual

contains maintenance schedules and procedures which should be followed for satisfactory equipment performance.

Customers are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our comprehensive annual maintenance program. Under the terms of

the program, preventive maintenance, adjustments and replacement of worn parts are performed on a scheduled basis to help

ensure equipment performance at peak capability and to help avoid untimely and costly interruptions. STERIS maintains a global

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staff of well-equipped, qualified service technicians to provide this service, as well as expert repair services. Please contact

STERIS for details.

STERIS provides a line of accessories for use with this equipment. A STERIS representative will gladly review these with you.

Permissible Environmental Conditions

This equipment is designed to operate under the following conditions:

• Indoor use only;

• Relative humidity of 30% up to 80% non-condensing;

• Pollution Degree 2.

Pollution degree 2: Equipment must be installed in an environment where normally only non-conductive pollution occurs but

where occasional, temporary conductivity caused by condensation can be expected (as determined according to international

Standard EN/IEC 61010–1, Third Edition).

Seismic Anchorage System (Accessory)

A seismic anchorage system (based on California requirements) is available for high-risk seismic zones (Report #12026247)

Certification

The AMSCO Rack Return meets the applicable Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and

Laboratory Use:

• Safety Standards:

◻IEC 61010-1: 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1:

General requirements; Corrigendum 1 2011, Corrigendum 2 2013, 3rd Edition.

◻UL 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1:

General Requirements, 3rd Edition.

◻CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and

Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements, 3rd Edition.

• Standards Applied to Demonstrate Conformity to the Directives:

◻CENELEC EN 61010-1: 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use

- Part 1: General requirements, 3rd Edition.

◻CENELEC EN 61326-1:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements -

Part 1: General requirements

◻CENELEC EN 55011:2009/A1:2010 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - Radio-frequency disturbance

characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

• Guidelines and Other Regulations Followed:

◻California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) for Seismic Anchoring Requirements

◻FCC PART 15, SUBPART B Class A – Unintentional Radiators

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

◻Industry Canada ICES-001, Issue 5, Class A, Group 1 - Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Radio Frequency

Generators

CAN ICES-001 (A) / NMB-001 (A)

• Governing Directive for the affixing of the CE mark:

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• Conformity to applicable directives:

– Machinery (Directive 2006/42/EC)

– Electromagnetic compatibility (Directive 2014/30/EU)

– RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU)

Addresses

The base language of this document is

ENGLISH. Any translation must be

made from the base language

document.

Manufactured by:

STERIS Canada ULC

490 boulevard Armand-Paris

Québec (Québec)

CANADA G1C 8A3

Sales and Service –America, Oceania and Asia:

STERIS Corporation

5960 Heisley Road

Mentor, Ohio 44060

800-548-4873

Sales and Service – Europe, Middle-East and Africa:

STERIS

116 Avenue de Magudas, 33185

Le Haillan

FRANCE

Support Service, by email:

[email protected]

All other requests, by phone:

+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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Number Description Page

1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 1

2 Symbols and Labels....................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Symbols........................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Nameplate Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Transportation and Storage........................................................................................................... 6

3 Component Identification ............................................................................................................................. 9

3.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 General ............................................................................................................................................ 9

3.3 Control System ............................................................................................................................. 15

3.4 Emergency Safety Features......................................................................................................... 16

4 Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 19

4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 19

4.2 General .......................................................................................................................................... 19

4.3 Before Operating Equipment ....................................................................................................... 20

4.4 Manually Changing Indicator Lighting Status ............................................................................. 20

4.5 Door Operation ............................................................................................................................. 20

4.6 Loading Rack Return Manually .................................................................................................... 20

4.7 Loading Rack Return With an Automation System.................................................................... 21

4.8 Unloading Rack Return................................................................................................................. 22

5 Routine Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 25

5.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 25

5.2 Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 25

5.3 Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 26

5.4 Cleaning Rack Return Exterior ..................................................................................................... 27

5.5 Cleaning Rack Return Interior ...................................................................................................... 27

5.6 Testing Door Safety...................................................................................................................... 29

6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 31

6.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 31

6.2 Abnormal Noise Coming From Rack Return ............................................................................... 32

6.3 Command Button Does Not Work............................................................................................... 32

6.4 Door Does Not Close .................................................................................................................... 32

6.5 Door Does Not Open .................................................................................................................... 33

6.6 LED Lights Display No Color or Wrong Color .............................................................................. 35

6.7 Voice Communication System Does Not Work .......................................................................... 35

6.8 Voice Communication System Produces a Screeching Noise ................................................... 35

6.9 Conveyor Cylinder Hit Door.......................................................................................................... 35

6.10 Rack Stuck in Chamber................................................................................................................. 36

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LIST OF FIGURES

Description Page

Figure 3-1 AMSCO Rack Return ....................................................................................................................... 10

Figure 3-2 Safety Lock ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Figure 3-3 Top Enclosure Panel, Upper Cabinet and Lower Cabinet............................................................. 13

Figure 3-4 Control System................................................................................................................................ 16

Figure 3-5 Emergency Stop Pushbutton ......................................................................................................... 17

Figure 5-1 Safety Lock ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Figure 5-2 Safety Lock ...................................................................................................................................... 29

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LIST OF TABLES

Description Page

Table 2-1 Definition of Symbols on Equipment ................................................................................................ 5

Table 2-2 Definition of Symbols......................................................................................................................... 6

Table 2-3 Definition of Symbols on Crates........................................................................................................ 7

Table 5-1 Routine Maintenance Guide ............................................................................................................ 26

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1 — Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this equipment. 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 equipment.

If a call to STERIS is needed, note that services charges may be incurred. Consult your warranty for details.

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. Contact STERIS

regarding service options.

Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the task to perform.

If an obstruction is present in a door, door automatically stops from closing. Do not

attempt to remove obstruction until door is fully open.

Regularly schedule routine maintenance, as well as preventive maintenance, are

required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment. Routine maintenance

procedures are explained in this manual. For preventive maintenance, contact STERIS to

schedule preventive maintenance or obtain the necessary Maintenance Manual if

preventive maintenance is done by the Customer.

Never overload the equipment, enter in its chamber or climb on it. Maximum loading

weight is 160 lb (73 kg) for AMSCO® Rack Return.

Only use safety lock when performing routine maintenance. Never leave safety lock in

place during normal operation.

When not testing door safety, never close door when safety lock is in place.

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Never try to open both doors at the same time.

Never try to open a door manually.

Never interfere with automatic accessory rack movement.

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY

If it ever occurs that the sensor does not detect an obstruction, never use your hand to

push on the obstruction trying to dislodge it. Call STERIS.

Always ensure chamber is empty before using the equipment.

Never try to intentionally close the door when the safety lock is not properly retracted

during routine maintenance.

Risk of pinch point between door and threshold when door closes. Keep fingers away

from threshold.

Risk of pinch point between door and upper panel. Do not push on top portion of doors;

do not push on door when door is rising; do not push on door when something is

jammed.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK AND/OR BURN HAZARD

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.

Always follow local electrical codes and safety-related work practices.

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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).

CAUTION

POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

Use nonabrasive cleaners when cleaning equipment. 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 doors and chamber assemblies can be harmful to

stainless steel. Do not use these cleaners on painted and plastic surfaces.

Wipe all plastic surfaces or painted surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol cleaner (such as

glass or countertop cleaners). Ensure to immediately wipe all plastic surfaces with

another soft, non-abrasive cloth and water, then dry with a dry cloth.

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2 — Symbols and Labels

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Symbols and Labels

2.1 Symbols

The table below contains symbols which may be on your equipment components.

Table 2-1. Definition of Symbols on Equipment

Symbol Definition

Protective Earth (Ground).

Attention. Refer to Manual For Further Instructions.

ON (For Part of Equipment).

OFF (For Part of Equipment).

Risk of Crushing Fingers or Hands.

Hands-Free Sensor.

2.2 Nameplate Symbols

The table below contains symbols which may be on the identification nameplate of your equipment:

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Table 2-2. Definition of Symbols

Symbol Definition

Model of Equipment.

Serial Number of Equipment.

Unique Device Identification.

Year of Manufacture of the Equipment.

Safe Disposal of the Device — Refer to Instruction for Use.

Medical Device.

Power Rating of Processor: Voltage, Frequency (Hertz), Type of Supply.

Address of Manufacturing Facility.

Address of European Community Representative.

2.3 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.

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Table 2-3. Definition of Symbols on Crates

Symbol Definition

Maximum Shipping and Storing Temperature.

Maximum Humidity Level.

This Way Up.

Do not Stack.

Fragile.

Keep Dry.

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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.

3.2 General

Before operating this equipment, it is important to become familiar with the location and function of all major

components and controls (see Figure 3-1 to Figure 3-4).

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NOTE: Typical. Configuration may vary.

1 Power (ON/OFF) Toggle Switch

2 Audio Communication System (Accessory)

3 Command Button

4 Lower Cabinet (Accessory)

5 Status Indicator Lighting (Accessory)

6 Hands-Free Sensor

7 Adaptors for Transfer Cart

Figure 3-1. AMSCO Rack Return

This section includes the following topics:

Chamber

Doors

Hands-Free Sensors

Top Enclosure Panels (Accessory)

Upper Cabinet (Accessory)

Lower Cabinet (Accessory)

Recess Mounting Kit (Accessory)

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