ASP STERRAD 100, Service Manual

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Vacuum Insufficient. See Op Manual
Appendix A
Problem/Condition
The pressure did not reach the value necessary for pre-plasma within 12
minutes. Load may be out-gassing.
Action
F
Run an empty chamber cycle. If it completes successfully, the
problem is in the load.
F
Repackage the load and restart the sterilizer.
F
If the empty chamber cycle is unsuccessful, perform a leak back test.
F
Check vacuum pump and add oil if needed.
F
Check PM log and perform PM if needed.
F
Replace throttle valve.
F
Replace vacuum pump.
Vacuum Insufficient for Plasma. Call ASP
Technical Service.
Problem/Condition
For the second consecutive cycle, the vacuum did not reach 525 mTorr
in the first 3 minutes of the plasma stage. Load may be out-gassing.
Action
F
Run an empty chamber cycle. If it completes successfully, the
problem is in the load.
F
If the empty chamber cycle is unsuccessful, perform a leak back test.
F
Check the vacuum pump and add oil if needed
F
Check the PM log and perform PM if needed
F
Replace the throttle valve
F
Replace the vacuum pump
F
Replace vent valve.
Using System Messages System Messages
ASP Service Guide rev D STERRAD® 100 Sterilizer 3-37