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Troubleshooting
Operator Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
This section contains detailed information on types of washer mal-
functions likely to occur, and possible causes and corrective actions.
If you are unable to correct the problem with use of the following
Troubleshooting Charts, or if a problem occurs that is not described
on chart, please call STERIS. A factory-trained technician will
promptly place your washer in proper working condition. Service
charges may be incurred. Consult your warranty for details.
NOTE: Never allow unqualified persons to service washer.
Table Descriptions
Table 7-1
- Problems where NO alarm or printout occur.
Table 7-2
- Problems where alarm and/or printout occur.
IMPORTANT:
A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating this Cage and Bottle
Washer can be found in S
1. Do not operate equipment until you have become familiar with this
information.
WARNING – PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
Only STERIS or STERIS-
trained service technicians
should make repairs and
adjustments to this equip-
ment. Maintenance done by
inexperienced, unqualified
personnel, or installation of
unauthorized parts could
cause personal injury, invali-
date warranty, or result in
costly damage. Contact
STERIS regarding service
options.
WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD: Always set building
electrical-supply disconnect
switch and console master
power switch to OFF before
performing any preventive
maintenance functions within
the compartments. Electrical
shock can cause serious
injury.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Before performing any ser-
vice on unit, wait until cham-
ber and piping cool to room
temperature.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGE:
• Repeated fuse burnouts
indicate a short circuit or
overload. Trouble should be
located and corrected by a
fully trained technician.
• Failure to connect wires to
proper terminals may result
in damage to, or malfunc-
tioning of, unit when power
is applied
