Steris Scs Conveyor System Operating instructions

P920506634

Revision F

SCS Conveyor System

SCS Conveyors and SCS-L Conveyors

Operator Manual

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Published: 2023-8-7

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A Word From STERIS Corporation

A Word From STERIS Corporation Introduction

This manual contains important information on the proper use and routine maintenance of the SCS Conveyor System

and SCS-L Conveyor System. 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.

Complete instructions for uncrating and connecting utilities, as well as equipment drawings and layout plan, have been

provided. If they are missing, contact STERIS for replacement copies, providing the serial and model numbers of the

conveyor.

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

Advisory

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.

Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by STERIS will void the warranty. Alteration of equipment

may violate national, state, and local regulations, and could jeopardize your insurance coverage.

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 safe use;

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

records are maintained; and evidence of understanding is demonstrated.

Indications For Use

The SCS Conveyor System is designed to load and unload 24 x 24 [610 x 610 mm] AMSCO and Reliance Series racks,

and to interface with the following washers and equipment:

Washers

• Reliance® 444 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector (from S/N 3624502xxx)

NOTE: For Reliance 444 washers up to S/N 3624402xxx, contact STERIS to verify if SCS Conveyor System can be

made compatible.

• Reliance® Synergy® Washer/Disinfector

• Reliance® Genfore® Washer/Disinfector

• Reliance® Vision® Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

• Reliance® Vision® Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

• AMSCO® 3052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

• AMSCO® 5052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

• AMSCO® 7052HP Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

Transfer Carts:

• FD21-800 Transfer Cart

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NOTE: If cart is equipped with round rubber bumpers, contact STERIS to order replacement plastic alignment

guide kit (117915071).

• FD24-300 Transfer Cart With Shelf and Latch

NOTE: If rack alignment guide on transfer cart IS NOT attached to a metal angle bracket, contact STERIS to order

upgrade kit (117915539).

NOTE: SCS-FA Fully-Automated Conveyors and SCS-FAU Fully-Automated Unload Conveyors are not compatible

with FD24-300 transfer carts.

• FD61-700 Universal Transfer Cart

NOTE: If cart is equipped with round rubber bumpers, contact STERIS to order replacement plastic alignment

guide kit (117915071).

• FD199 Auto-Docking Chamber Transfer Cart

The SCS-L Conveyor System is designed to load and unload 762 x 610 mm [30 x 24¼] Vision and AMSCO Series large

racks, and to interface with the following washer and equipment:

Washers - Long

• Vision® Single-Chamber Large Washer/Disinfector

• AMSCO® 7053L Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

• AMSCO® 7053HP Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

Transfer cart - Long

• FD179 Auto-Docking Long Chamber Transfer Cart

Independent Transport Line

The SCS Conveyor System and SCS-L Conveyor System can be configured to be used as an independent conveyorized

transport line for racks and accessories.

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 staff of well-equipped, qualified service technicians to provide this service, as

well as expert repair services. Please contact STERIS for details.

Permissible Environmental Conditions

This equipment is designed to give optimal results in an indoor environment where:

• Temperature is maintained between 5 and 40°C [41 and 104°F].

• Maximum relative humidity is 80% for temperatures up to 31°C [88°F] decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity

at 40°C [104°F].

• 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, Second Edition).

Seismic Anchorage System

A Seismic Anchorage System is available for high-risk seismic zones. See Seismic Anchorage Report (920507203).

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Maximum Load Weight Capacity

SCS Conveyor System can support a maximum weight of 61 kg [135 lb], including rack and load.

SCS-L Conveyor System can support a maximum weight of 73 kg [160 lb], including rack and load.

Certification

The SCS Conveyor System and SCS-L Conveyor System meet the applicable requirements of the following standards:

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 61010-1 Second Edition;

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, Second Edition;

Governing directive for the affixing of the CE mark:

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Standards applied to demonstrate conformity to the directives:

• International Standard IEC61326-1: 2005;

• International Standard IEC 61010-1, Second Edition.

Conformity to other applicable directives:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC);

• Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

Addresses

The base language of this document

is ENGLISH. Any translation must be

made from the base language

document.

Manufactured by:

STERIS Corporation

5960 Heisley Road

Mentor OH, 44060 USA

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

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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

1.1 Safety Precautions — Introduction .............................................................................. 1

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

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

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

2.2 Nameplate Symbols ....................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Transportation and Storage........................................................................................... 7

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

3.1 Component Identification — Introduction.................................................................... 9

3.2 Conveyor Layout Overview ............................................................................................ 9

3.3 Conveyor Types and Main Components — SCS Coveyor System............................ 11

3.4 Conveyor Types and Main Components — SCS-L Conveyor System ...................... 29

3.5 Conveyor System ON/OFF Switch............................................................................... 34

3.6 SCS-09 Pneumatic Pressure-Release Pushbutton.................................................... 35

3.7 RESET Pushbutton on SCS-2W-LE Conveyor ............................................................ 35

3.8 GO Pushbutton on SCS-FA and SCS-FAU Conveyors ................................................ 36

3.9 Online/Offline Switches on SCS-FA Conveyors.......................................................... 39

3.10 Traffic Management Selector on SCS-FA Conveyor .................................................. 40

3.11 Transfer Cart Alignment Guide and Bumper Designs ................................................ 40

4 Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................................42

4.1 Operating Instructions — Introduction ...................................................................... 42

4.2 General Recommendations.......................................................................................... 42

4.3 Preparing Loads for Processing................................................................................... 44

4.4 Non-Motorized Transporting Rack to Washer ........................................................... 44

4.5 Non-Motorized Loading Rack Into Wash Chamber and Starting a Cycle ................. 46

4.6 Non-Motorized Unloading .......................................................................................... 53

4.7 Motorized Transporting, Loading and Unloading — Introduction ............................55

4.8 Motorized — Transporting Rack to Washer .............................................................. 56

4.9 Manual Loading of Rack............................................................................................... 57

4.10 Motorized Transporting ............................................................................................... 59

4.11 Motorized Unloading ................................................................................................... 59

4.12 Fully- Automated — Verifications for First Cycle...................................................... 63

4.13 Fully-Automated — Bar Code Tag Installation.......................................................... 63

4.14 Fully-Automated — Loading a Rack on SCS-FA Conveyors ..................................... 65

4.15 Fully-Automated — Transporting a Rack on SCS-FA Conveyor............................... 71

4.16 Fully-Automated — Bypassing SCS-FA Transporting Using Online/Offline

Switches ........................................................................................................................ 71

4.17 Fully-Automated — Unloading Racks from Return Line with SCS-FA

Conveyors...................................................................................................................... 73

4.18 Fully-Automated — Unloading Using SCS-FAU Conveyors...................................... 76

4.19 Using Lift Gates ............................................................................................................ 82

4.20 Emergency Situations .................................................................................................. 87

5 Routine Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 91

5.1 Routine Maintenance — Introduction ........................................................................ 91

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5.2 Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................. 91

5.3 Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................... 92

5.4 Before Cleaning or Routine Maintenance ................................................................... 93

5.5 After Cleaning or Routine Maintenance...................................................................... 96

5.6 Daily Cleaning................................................................................................................ 99

6 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................101

6.1 Troubleshooting — Introduction...............................................................................101

6.2 General ........................................................................................................................101

6.3 Auto-Docking Transfer Cart Does Not Remain Docked to SCS-35 TC

Adaptor........................................................................................................................102

6.4 Feed-In Cylinder Does Not Push Rack Correctly Into Wash Chamber....................103

6.5 Feed-Out Cylinder Does Not Pull Rack Correctly Out of Wash Chamber...............106

6.6 Indexing Cylinder Does Not Push and Position Rack Correctly...............................109

6.7 Jam(s) on Conveyor Line.............................................................................................112

6.8 Motorized Rollers are Stripped..................................................................................116

6.9 Motorized Rollers Do Not Turn..................................................................................117

6.10 Non-Motorized Rollers Drag or Do Not Turn ...........................................................119

6.11 Open Lift Gate Does Not Hold in Vertical Position...................................................119

6.12 Rack/Accessory Bumps Into Rack on Line-End Conveyor.......................................120

6.13 Transfer Cart Adaptor Gate or Stoppers Not Lowered ............................................120

6.14 Transfer Cart Adaptor Gate or Stoppers Not Raised ...............................................121

6.15 Transfer Cart Hard to Align with Transfer Cart Adpator..........................................122

6.16 Vertical Sliding Door Does Not Close ........................................................................123

6.17 Vertical Sliding Door Does Not Open.........................................................................124

7 Recommended Spare Parts and Consumable Products............................................................126

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Safety Precautions

1.1 Safety Precautions — Introduction

The following Safety Precautions must be observed when uncrating/installing, operating or servicing this equipment.

WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for damage to equipment. It

is important to review ALL Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the equipment.

Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances the Customer’s ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and

helps avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is important to

understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; Customers are encouraged to develop their own safety

policies and procedures to enhance and complement these Safety Precautions.

1.2 Safety Precautions

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD

Before working on conveyor pneumatic cylinders, press washer Emergency Stop

pushbutton to depressurize conveyor line. If washer is not equipped with an Emergency

Stop pushbutton, put control system power ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Conveyors are never turned OFF unless conveyor power supply ON/OFF switch or

building circuit breaker is in OFF position. Keep hands/fingers away from working

conveyors.

Do not remove rack before unloading sequence is completed. Pulling rack out of wash

chamber too soon will cause jam and may result in personal injury. Wait until washer

door starts to close and rack is stopped at final position before removing rack.

Do not stand, climb or sit on SCS conveyors.

Entanglement hazard around rollers. Keep hands, loose clothing and long hair away

from rollers.

In case of an emergency situation involving conveyors, depressurize conveyor line by

pressing pneumatic pressure-release pushbutton on any conveyor equipped with a

pneumatic cylinder. If no pressure-release pushbutton is installed, depressurize

conveyor line by pressing Emergency Stop pushbutton on washer. If washer is not

equipped with an Emergency Stop pushbutton, put control system power ON/OFF

switch to OFF.

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Maximum operating weight, including weight of rack and load, is 61 kg [135 lb] for SCS

conveyors and 73 kg [160 lb] for SCS-L conveyors.

Only STERIS or STERIS-trained service personnel should assemble and/or make

adjustments to this equipment. Assembly or adjustments done by inexperienced,

unqualified personnel could cause personal injury or result in costly damage.

Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance is required for the safe and reliable

operation of this equipment. Contact STERIS to schedule preventive maintenance, or

obtain the necessary maintenance manual if preventive maintenance is done by the

Customer.

When loading an AMSCO Series basket on conveyors, ensure basket support hook is in

closed position; i.e., flush with side of basket.

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD

Jewelry or other metal objects may trigger conveyor sensors causing unexpected roller

or pneumatic cylinder movement.

Racks and content are heavy. If a conveyor line obstruction requires the removal of a

rack, first empty all contents from rack carefully.

Risk of crushing or pinching fingers or hands. Keep hands away from any moving part or

racks. Racks, rollers and pneumatic cylinders can start in motion at any time during

operation.

Risk of pinch point between door and threshold when the door opens. 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 door is jammed.

When rack is present on load or unload table, keep fingers and hands away from wash

chamber door and moving rack.

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When opening or closing lift gate conveyor, keep hands on handle and away from any

moving parts. Positioning hand/fingers at pinch point could lead to serious personal

injury.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK AND/OR BURN HAZARD

Disconnect all utilities to unit before servicing. Do not service unit unless all utilities

have been properly locked out. Always follow local electrical codes and safety-related

work practices.

Fasteners and star washers are used to ensure protective bonding continuity. Always

reinstall any star washer which may have been removed during installation or servicing.

Pressing conveyor line pneumatic pressure-release pushbutton or washer Emergency

Stop pushbutton only cuts pneumatic air supply to conveyor system. To cut electrical

supply, put each conveyor power supply ON/OFF switch in OFF position.

Spraying conveyors with water or detergent solutions can cause risks of electrical shock

and damage to conveyor components. Wipe clean using a small quantity of solution

applied to a sponge or cloth and dry with a lint-free cloth.

WARNING

SLIPPING HAZARD

To prevent slips, keep floors dry. Promptly cleanup any spills or drippage. If spills or

drippage are detergents or other chemicals, follow safety precautions and handling

procedures set forth on detergent or chemical label and/or Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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CAUTION

POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

Do not hit washer door with rack. Leave sufficient space to allow washer door to open

and close freely.

Do not leave or place rack in straddling position between two conveyors as this will

cause a jam. If motorized conveyor sensor detects rack edge but rack cannot be

transported to next conveyor, motorized rollers will keep turning and be damaged from

friction.

Do not use racks with a base warped by more than 3 mm [1/8"] in any direction.

Warped racks could damage sensors and cause obstructions on conveyor line.

Use non-abrasive 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 can be harmful to stainless steel. Do not use these cleaners on

painted surfaces.

Wipe all plastic or painted surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with 70% isopropyl

alcohol or any non-abrasive household cleaner (such as glass or countertop cleaners).

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Symbols and Labels

2.1 Equipment Symbols

The table below contains symbols which may be on your SCS Conveyor System or and SCS-L Conveyor System

components:

Table 2-1. Definition of Symbols on Conveyors and Power Supply

Symbol Definition

ON Power Supply Energized.

OFF Power Supply De-Energized.

SCS-FA Fully-Automated Conveyor - Online/Offline Switches.

• Receive from Upstream Conveyor

(Right-to-Left Workflow or Left-to-Right Workflow)

• DO NOT Receive from Upstream Conveyor

(Right-to-Left Workflow or Left-to-Right Workflow)

• Push to Downstream Conveyor

• DO NOT Push to Downstream Conveyor

Protective Earth (Ground).

Warning! Risk of Electrical Shock.

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Table 2-1. Definition of Symbols on Conveyors and Power Supply (continued)

Symbol Definition

Attention! Refer to Manual for Further Instructions.

Entanglement Hazard.

Risk of Crushing Fingers or Hands.

Fuse Identification.

2.2 Nameplate Symbols

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

Table 2-2. Definition of Symbols On Identification Nameplate

Symbol Definition

MODEL Model of Conveyor

Serial Number of Conveyor.

V_~ Voltage Rating, Alternating Current (blank = 1-phase or 3 = 3-phase).

WIRE Number of Wires

Safe Disposal of the Device.

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Table 2-2. Definition of Symbols On Identification Nameplate (continued)

Symbol Definition

Date of Manufacture of Conveyor.

kPower Rating of Conveyor.

AAmperage of Conveyor.

Hz Hertz – Frequency of Conveyor.

Address of Manufacturing Facility.

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.

Table 2-3. Definition of Symbols on Crates

Symbol Definition

Maximum Shipping and Storing Temperature.

Maximum Humidity Level.

This Way Up.

Do not Stack.

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Table 2-3. Definition of Symbols on Crates (continued)

Symbol Definition

Fragile.

Keep Dry.

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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 Conveyor Layout Overview

Before operating the SCS Conveyor System and SCS-L Conveyor System it is important to become familiar with layout

reference points and conveyor types.

This system is designed to link multiple single chamber washers and/or multi-chamber washers into a closed loop

system for "hands free" processing of racks and accessories.

The illustrations below show a typical washer/conveyor layout that can be obtained using the SCS Conveyor System

interfaced to single-chamber washers.

Washer Load (Soiled) Side Washer Unload (Clean) Side

The illustration below shows a typical washer/conveyor layout that can be obtained using the SCS Conveyor System

interfaced to multi-chamber washers.

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1 Washer unload (clean) side

2 Washer load (soiled) side

.

The illustration below shows a typical washer/conveyor layout that can be obtained using the SCS Conveyor System or

a SCS-L Conveyor System interfaced to a single-chamber washer as a "stand-alone" direct load or unload system.

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NOTE: Typical AMSCO 7053L Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector shown.

1 Washer unload (clean) side

2 Washer load (soiled) side

.

3.3 Conveyor Types and Main Components — SCS Coveyor System

The SCS Conveyor System is composed of the conveyors described in the following pages.

NOTE: Some conveyors may not be present in the Customer s layout.

Before operating the SCS Conveyor System, it is important to become familiar with the main characteristics of each

conveyor type as well as the location and function of all major components and controls.

SCS Conveyor List

Throughout the manual, each conveyor is referred to by its English descriptive abbreviation. Abbreviation of conveyor

model is indicated on the nameplate applied located under each module.

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Please refer to the Table 3-1 for the meaning of each abbreviation.

Table 3-1. SCS Conveyor Model Abbreviations

# on

Lay-

out

Model

Abbreviation Description See detailed

description

1SCS-B SCS Basic Conveyor SCS-B Basic

Conveyor

2SCS-2W SCS Two-Way Conveyor SCS-2W Two-

Way Conveyor

3SCS-FO SCS Conveyor with Feed-Out Pneumatic Cylinder SCS-FO Conveyor

With Feed-Out

4SCS-2W-FO SCS Two-Way Conveyor with Feed-Out Pneumatic Cylinder SCS-2W-FO Two

Way Conveyor

With Feed-Out

5SCS-LE SCS Line-End Conveyor SCS-LE Line End

Conveyor

6SCS-2W-LE SCS Two-Way Line-End Conveyor SCS-2W-LE Two

Way Line End

Conveyor

7SCS-E SCS Extension Conveyor SCS-E Extension

Conveyor

8SCS-E-LG SCS Extension Conveyor With Lift Gate SCS-E-LG Exten-

sion Conveyor

With Lift Gate

9SCS-SE SCS Short Extension SCS-SE Short Ex-

tension Conveyor

10 SCS-E-LG SCS Short Extension With Lift Gate SCS-E-LG Short

Extension Con-

veyor With Lift

Gate

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