ASP STERRAD 100, Service Manual

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Low pressure in injection. Repackage
load. Restart sterilizer.
Problem/Condition
Pressure did not rise above 6 Torr at the end of the injection stage.
Action
F
Inspect the load for linen or cellulose items.
F
Repackage the load.
F
Restart the sterilizer.
F
If this is the first load after a period of inactivity, check the
temperature.
F
Replace the injector pump if necessary.
Low Pressure In Injection See Op Manual
Appendix A
Problem/Condition
The pressure did not rise above 6 Torr by the end of the injection stage.
Action
F
Run an empty chamber cycle. Injection pressure must be above 8.5
Torr. If so the problem is with the load. Repackage and restart the
sterilizer.
If problem persists, do the following:
F
Verity that the cassette is unused and undamaged.
F
Verify that the throttle valve is closing completely prior to injection.
F
Clean the vaporizer plate and vaporizer bowl.
F
Check for peroxide running down the sides of the injector valve and
interfering with heater contact.
F
Make sure heater is plugged in and voltage is 24 VAC
F
Inspect the injection subsystem for malfunction including possible
dissolved outer coating due to excessive hydrogen peroxide contact.
F
Replace injector valve
Using System Messages System Messages
ASP Service Guide rev D STERRAD® 100 Sterilizer 3-13