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E <br />Maintenance of the autoclaves is performed consistent with the autoclave manufacturer's <br />recommendations, which include the following schedule of maintenance activities and planned <br />frequency. <br />Planned Frequency <br />Month <br />Maintenance Activity Description <br />3 <br />Examine door seals. Replace if necessary. <br />6 <br />Check door clearances and operations. Adjust/Lubricate. <br />3 <br />Check door safety operation. <br />6 <br />Check and adjust loading/unloading mechanisms and equipment. <br />3 <br />Check/calibrate temperature and pressure indicators <br />3 <br />Test safety valves. <br />3 <br />Check strainers and steam traps. Clean if necessary. <br />3 <br />Check filters. Clean or replace as required. <br />3 <br />Check all controls and indicator for proper operation. <br />3 <br />Check recording devices for proper pull-down. <br />3 <br />Test vacuum system for proper pull down. <br />6 <br />Perform vacuum leak test. <br />3 <br />Run all cycles while recording temperatures and pressures. <br />3 <br />Check piping for leaks and valves for proper operation. <br />3 <br />Check manual override for proper operations. <br />6 <br />Check Battery for memory backup. <br />The procedures are recorded on a data sheet, signed by the performing technician and <br />autoclave -operating supervisor, and maintained in a logbook. <br />