| Alarm Display |
Alarm Description |
Problem |
Corrective Action |
| DOOR |
The door alarm indicates that the door switch is not activated and either the door is
open or is not closed properly. The door must be properly closed to initiate a sterilization cycle |
Door is Not Completely Closed
Improper Alignment of Door Switch
Defective Switch, Faulty
Wire Or Connector |
Check That The Door Is Properly Closed
Realign Door Switch To Make Better Contact With Door
Latch
When Door Is Properly Closed, Check Door Circuit For Continuity*. The Door Switch Cable Plugs Into The
Front Portion Of The Power Board. Refer To Panel 7. |
| SENS |
A SENS (Sensor) Alarm Informs The User That There Is A Problem With The Chamber Sensor
or Sensor Cicuitry |
Steam Sensor has a Bad/Poor Connection or Is Not Plugged Into Pressure/Temperature Board
Faulty Steam Sensor |
Check Connector and Wiring Where Unit Plugs Into Temperature/Pressure Board. Refer To Panel 7
Check Steam Sensor For Correct Sensor Readings. Refer To Panel 7. |
| FAIL |
When FAIL Is Displayed on the Front Panel, This Indicates That There Was Not Enough
Time Available To Complete The Cycle. If the Unit Could Not Build Or Maintain Pressure , The FAIL
Alarm Would Be Displayed |
Not Enough Water Inside Chamber
Valve(s), Fitting(s) Or Tubing Has Leaks
Door Gasket Leak
Overloaded Chamber Causing Unit To Take Too Much Time To Reach Set Temperature/Pressure
Faulty Bellows And/Or Valve Seat
Sterilizer Countdown Interrupted For More Than 3 Minutes Due
To Steam Leak (Pressure Less Than 206kPA)
Improper Leveling Of Unit
Missing Or Damaged Leveling Feet
Heater Has No Power Or Partial Power. Overheat Thermostat Defective
Triac Defective
Heater Defective
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Fill Reservoir With Distilled Water. Replace Dirty Or Clogged Fill Filter (Part # PCF009)
Check All Valves, Tubing And Fittings For Leak. Refer To Panel 5 (Water Reservoir Leak Certification) And Panel 8
Replace Door Gasket (Part # PCG066-10") If Cracked Or Not Properly Sealing (Shrunken)
Check That There Is
Sufficient Space For Steam Circulation. Remove Excess Packs Or Instruments. Do Not Overload Instrument Trays
Bellows (Part # PCB001)Should Be Compressed When Sterilizer Is Cold And Expanded Straight When Hot. Valve Seat (Part
# PCS 124) Should Be Clean And Free Of Nicks & Scrapes. Replace If Necessary
Check All Valves, Tubing,
Fittings & Door Gasket For Steam Escaping. Repair Or Replace As Necessary. Refer To Panel 5 (Water Reservoir
Leak Indentification) And Panel 8
Adjust Front Leveling Feet Gap -3/4" - 7/8"
Check That Overheat Thermostat
Is Closed (Part # PCT 097) Replace If Necessary. Refer To Panel7
Check Resistance Of Triac (Part # PCA 084).
Replace If Necessary. Refer To Panel 7
Check Resistance Of Heater (Part # PCH095 or PCH096). Replace If Necessary,
Refer To Panel 7 |
| PRES |
A PRES (Pressure) Alarm Appears If The Pressure Displayed Reaches 225 kPA.
This Usually Happens On The First Cyle When The Steam Sensor Body Is Cold. This Is The Result Of The Steam
Temperature Lagging Behind The Pressure In The Chamber Of The Sterilizer. |
Pressure To High In Chamber. Verify By Running Another Cycle. If Alarm Repeats, Check For Faulty
Pressure/Temperature Board
Faulty Steam Sensor
Air Vent Bellows Defective Preventing
Steam From Blowing By Steam Sensor Resulting In An Incorrect Temperature Reading
Heater Always Has
Power
No Increase In Displayed Temperature Through Sterilization Cycle.
OEM Temperature/Pressure Module Out Of Calbration |
If RPI Pressure/Temperature Board Is Installed. Replace Using Part # PCB098
If OEM Pressure/
Temperature Board Is Installed, Replace Using Pressure/Temperature Conversion Kit (Part # PCK149)
If RPI Steam Sensor Is Installed. Replace Using Part # PCS 100
If OEM Steam Sensor Is Installed Replace
Using Pressure/Temperature Kit (Part # PCK149)
Bellows Should Be Compressed. Not Extended When Sterilizer Is Cold.
Replace Bellows If Necessary
Check That Heater LED Shuts Off As Sterilizer Reaches Set Temperature. Check
Resistance Of Triac (Refer To Panel 7. If Resistance of Triac Is Correct, Replace The Sterilizer Supply Board.
Verify That Steam Sensor Wires Are Properly Connected And Connection Is Plugged In Properly For Correct Sensor
Readings. Refer To Panel 7 For Both RPI & OEM Sensors. If Steam Sensor Is Defective And RPI Pressure/Temperature
Conversion Kit Is Installed Replace Steam Sensor Using Part # PCS100. If Steam Sensor Is Good Replace
Pressure/Temperature Board (part # PCB098).
If Oem Pressure/Temperature Board And Sensor Is Installed, Replace Using
Pressure/Temperature Conversion Kit (part # PCK149)
Replace Using Pressure/Temperature Conversion Kit (part
# PCK149)
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| H2O |
An H2O Alaram Displays When The Front Bottom Surface Of The Sterlizer Chamber Becomes Too
Hot. (Note: Most Likely The Chamber Has Run Dry Or There Is An Insufficient Amount Of Water For Sterilization). |
Not Enough Water Inside Chamber
Door Gasket Leak
Faulty Bellows
And/Or Valve Seat
Fitting, Tubing, Valve Block Or Valves Have Leaks
Chamber Fills Properly,
But Is Dry When Door Is Opened After Alarm
Chamber Does Not Fill With Water During Fill Cycle
Defective Or Incorrectly Installed Surface Sensor
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Fill Reservoir With Distilled Water. Replace Dirty Or Clogged Fill Filter (Part # PCF 009)
Replace Door Gasket (Part # PCG065 - 8" or PCG066-10" If Cracked Or Not Properly Sealing
(Shrunken)
Bellows Should Be Compressed
When Sterilizer Is Cold And Expanded Straight When Hot. Valve Seat (PCS124) Should Be Clean And Free Of
Nicks & Scrapes. Replace If Necessary
Check All Fittings, Tubing And Valve Block For
Leaks - Refer To Panel 5 (Water Reservoir Leak Indentification) And Panel 8
Fill Valve Not Closing Properly. Water Is Pushed Back Into Reservoir When Pressure Starts To Increase. Refer
To Panel 5 (Water Reservoir Leak Identification) Clean And/Or Replace Fill Valve Kit. Refer To Panel 8.
(Part # PCK110)
Fill Valve Clogged Or Staying In Closed Position. Clean, Rebuild And/Or Replace Fill Solenoid
Valve Refer to Panel 8 (Part # PCK110)
Verify Surface Sensor Reading (part # PCS099)- Refer To Panel 7.
Be Sure Sensor Is Mounted Perpendicular To Chamber - See Panel 4
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