| Sterilizer Overloaded |
Check the size of the load. Refer to User Guide. |
Reduce load size. |
| Door spring missing / damaged |
If the door motor releases the latch, but the door remains closed, Inspect door spring for damage |
If the door motor releases the latch, but the door remains closed, Inspect door spring for damage |
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Verify if door is at the vented position. Push in on door with out lifting handle |
Replace door springs |
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Verify the QTY of door springs. M11- QTY 2, M9-QTY 2 |
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Verify door springs are at a 45 degree angle |
Place door spring at a 45 degree angle |
| Door hinge binding |
Check for binding or build up of debris in the door hinges |
Clean debris from hinges |
| Sterilizer is not level. Remove tray / trays |
Verify support surface is level.
Verify water on all sides of chamber are equal
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Place sterilizer on a level support surface |
| Position / orientation of pouch |
Check with operator about how pouches are being loaded |
The preferred method is to position the pouches on edge using the pouch rack accessory. If this is not available, position the pouches with the paper side down |
| Customer decreased dry time |
Verify the dry time |
Adjust dry time.
Factory preset is 30 minutes
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| Chamber filter clogged |
Check if chamber filter is clogged |
Clean / Replace filter.
Clean with Mid-Clean and brush
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| Facility voltage too high / low |
Test facility supply voltage. Voltage must be
115V models: 104 - 127 VAC 50/60 Hz
230V models: 207 - 253 VAC 50/60 Hz
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Contact an electrician to modify voltage |
| C1017 PC Board malfunctioning |
Perform Heating Element Supply Voltage Test With harness attached to leads should have line voltage in test mode
Perform Main PC Board Relay Test Check TP1 and TP2 for an acceptable range: 10 to 14 VDC
Perform Main PC Board Pressure Transducer Voltage Test Acceptable range: 4.0 to 6.0 VDC
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Replace Main PC board
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Door is opened past the vented position
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Check if door is being opened past the vented position |
Do not open door prior to end of dry cycle |
| Excessive wrapping of insturments |
Check if the instruments are wrapped in multiple layers or heavy cloth |
Refer to: Guidelines for loading in the User Guide |
