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11971394_C Automatic Load/Unload System (ALUS) Operator Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Number Description Page
1 A Word from STERIS...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Associated Publications ............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Indications for Use (ALUS).......................................................................................................... 2
1.3 General ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Service Information .................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Addresses.................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3 Symbols and Icons......................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 General and Prior to Installing ................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Main Power Switch (Electrical Disconnect)............................................................................. 14
4.3 Safety Hinge and LED Cables, Connecting.............................................................................. 14
4.4 Attaching Shield Assembly ...................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Docking Station Installation ..................................................................................................... 15
4.6 Making Terminal Connections ................................................................................................. 16
4.7 Loader/Unloader, Connecting Cable to .................................................................................. 17
4.8 ALUS Cables, Routing ............................................................................................................... 18
4.9 Bar Code Reader, Installing...................................................................................................... 22
4.10 Latch Removal .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.11 Loader/Unloader, Docking or Removing ................................................................................. 25
4.12 Adjust ALUS Table Heights ...................................................................................................... 26
4.13 Plank Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 27
4.14 Trolley Height, Setting and Confirming ................................................................................... 32
4.15 ALUS Test Run .......................................................................................................................... 33
5 Enabling or Disabling ALUS ........................................................................................................................ 35
6 Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 41
6.1 Changing Operation Configuration .......................................................................................... 41
6.2 ALUS Control System ............................................................................................................... 41
6.3 ALUS Operation......................................................................................................................... 44
6.4 Starting a Sterile Cycle – Using ALUS Unloader Only ............................................................ 45
6.5 Sterilizer Status ........................................................................................................................ 45
6.6 Test Cycles ................................................................................................................................ 46
6.7 Pass Through Cycle (Double-Door Units)................................................................................ 46
6.8 Door Interlock ........................................................................................................................... 52
7 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 53
7.1 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 53
7.2 Barcode Scanner Error ............................................................................................................. 54
7.3 Too Long to Load Sterilizer ...................................................................................................... 54
7.4 Too Long To Unload Sterilizer.................................................................................................. 55
7.5 Service I/O Testing ................................................................................................................... 55
8 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................. 59
8.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 59
8.2 Drive Belts — Adjusting or Replacing..................................................................................... 61
8.3 Cable Drum Replacement ........................................................................................................ 62