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STATIM
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The Statim Sterilizer should never leak steam or have water dripping from under
the machine. If either of these conditions occur, check your cassette and seal. All
leaks should be corrected before proceeding with troubleshooting procedures.
Check Cassette 1
Chamber temperature does not rise more than 2°C in three minutes. In all cases: No power to the
boiler. Check thermal fuse. Replace if necessary.
Check Cassette 2
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STATIM
CASSETTE AUTOCLAVE
Version 2.1
Original Statim Error Codes
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- Page 1 Version 2.1 Original Statim Error Codes The Statim Sterilizer should never leak steam or have water dripping from under the machine. If either of these conditions occur, check your cassette and seal. All leaks should be corrected before proceeding with troubleshooting procedures.
- Page 5 Check for kinks in the exhaust tubing. Check for a clogged duct in the rear of the cassette tray. Blow out with compressed air. Check the solenoid valve for proper operation. Cycle Fault 12 http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.html (5 of 26) [3/27/2004 9:23:44 PM]...
- Page 8 Steam is escaping from Condenser Bottle vent hole Ensure that condenser bottle is always filled to MIN line. Steam is leaking from Push-In-Fitting at rear of Statim Ensure that exhaust tube is fully inserted in fitting. Push past initial resistance until tube seats.
- Page 9 Cover Removal Unplug Statim and remove cassette, filler cap, 4 side screws and 3 rear screws. On the Statim 5000 the middle screw in the rear is behind the biological filter holding the filter bracket. With facia overhanging edge of counter or table, lift up on rear of cover until it clears internal components, then slide cover forward about an inch.
- Page 11 Changing the Cassette Seal The cassette seal will last approximately 500 to 800 cycles. There should never be steam leaking from the front of the Statim or water dripping from under the Statim. To change the seal follow these directions: 1.
- Page 12 After cleaning, rinse and dry, then apply a liberal amount of Stat Dri to the inside metal surfaces. This SciCan product helps the water dry inside the cassette in less than one minute once the cassette is removed from the machine.
- Page 13 11. Disconnect the thermal fuse thermal from the lower power terminal on the steam generator (boiler). Note the routing of the thermal fuse assembly between the bracket and spacing standoffs on the bottom of the steam generator (boiler). http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.html (13 of 26) [3/27/2004 9:23:44 PM]...
- Page 14 9. Connect the white wire to the terminal on the lower half of the steam generator (boiler) using the screw with captive lockwasher. If the terminal appears blackened, clean it using fine grit sandpaper. http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.html (14 of 26) [3/27/2004 9:23:44 PM]...
- Page 15 Set the compressor off the back of the Statim being careful not to damage the wiring. 4. Remove the microswitch.
- Page 16 8. You may verify that the boiler contamination problem has been corrected by confirming that the pressure information (xxxKpA) appears on the display within ten seconds after the beginning of the sterilization phase of a cycle. http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.html (16 of 26) [3/27/2004 9:23:44 PM]...
- Page 17 6. The calibration cycle will last approximately 5 minutes. A long beep will sound indicating the calibration is complete. The 00> in the upper left corner of the display should change to two digits. F6> CALIBRATING* <C8 http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.html (17 of 26) [3/27/2004 9:23:44 PM]...
- Page 18 +2.00°C 135.00°C EXAMPLE 7. Press the STOP button and allow the Statim to vent. When venting is complete press the STOP button again and remove the jumper from W l . The display should say SELECT A CYCLE. The steam generator (boiler) calibration is complete.
- Page 19 3. The sensor always indicates a reservoir full of poor quality water. 4. The sensor indicates random water quality readings. A water quality sensor failure is caused by: poor quality water (drain reservoir http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.html (19 of 26) [3/27/2004 9:23:44 PM]...
- Page 25 Weight Without Water 72 lbs. Power Consumption 1300 W Optional Printer Type: Thermal printer Print: 20 characters per line Speed: I line/s Capacity: 80 cycles/roll Cycle Time Unwrapped Instruments 9 minutes Wrapped Instruments 15-18 minutes http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.html (25 of 26) [3/27/2004 9:23:44 PM]...
- Page 26 STATIM Rubber and Plastics 40 minutes Heavy Duty Unwrapped 12 minutes Warranty I Year Parts (excluding gasket) 1 Year SciCan Labor http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.html (26 of 26) [3/27/2004 9:23:44 PM]...
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