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6-5

Routine Maintenance

Operator Manual

122993-622

Chamber Solution Screen

NOTE: Clean chamber solution screens while they are still wet, before foreign
matter dries.

1.

Lock disconnect switch in 

OFF

 position and close building supply valves.

2.

Remove access panel from side of cabinet section.

3.

Slide screens out of chamber and separate screen pieces as they appear
(see Figure 6-1).

4.

Remove any debris from screens.

5.

Slide screens back into chamber. Ensure screen pieces are hooked
together (see Figure 6-1).

6.

Replace access panel and re-energize washer utilities.

Garb-el (Option)

After each day of use, run Garb-el for several minutes until both the feed hopper
and the grinding chamber are clear of waste material. This procedure flushes
out the sewer line.

In addition, wash down hopper interior using a few pails of water or a hose.
Disinfectants may be used. Ensure to use disinfectants that will not damage
metal or stainless steel.

WARNING – ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND/OR BURN
HAZARD:  Disconnect all
utilities to washer before
servicing. Do not service the
washer unless all utilities
have been properly locked
out. Always follow local
electrical safety-related
work practice standards.

WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Before performing any ser-
vice on the unit, wait until
chamber and piping cool to
room temperature.

6.3  Daily Cleaning

Procedures

Figure 6-1. Two-Piece Solution Screen

Screen Access Panel

Chamber Solution

Screens

Summary of Contents for Basil 6000

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL Basil 6000 Tunnel Cage Washer 2005 08 17 P122993 622 ...

Page 2: ... can be found in Section 1 of this manual Do not operate or service the washer until you have become familiar with this information Tohelpensureoperatorsareadequatelytrainedinthesafeuseofequipment STERIS recommends all personnel who operate or maintain the equipment are trained in its operation and in its safe use personnel working with toxic chemicals and vapors if applicable have comprehensive t...

Page 3: ...ne of accessories for use in this equipment A STERIS representative will gladly review these with you NOTE Certain options may not be available in your area Contact STERIS for product availability and ordering information Sales and Service STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor Ohio 44060 440 354 2600 800 444 9009 www steris com EC Authorized Representative STERIS Limited STERIS House Jays Cl...

Page 4: ...er Sections 3 1 3 2 POWER OFF STANDBY Switch 3 3 3 3 Control Panel 3 3 3 3 1 Display Screen 3 4 3 3 2 Cycle Status Touch Pads 3 4 3 3 3 Manual Control Touch Pads 3 4 3 3 4 Program Touch Pads 3 5 3 4 Printer 3 5 3 5 Unload Side Control Panel Double Door Units 3 7 3 6 Safety System 3 7 3 7 Drive System Control 3 7 3 8 Hydraulic Hold Down System 3 8 3 9 Garb el Control Panel Option 3 8 4 OPERATING IN...

Page 5: ... and Accessories 6 8 6 5 2 Clean Building Supply Line Strainers 6 9 6 5 3 Clean Wash Temperature Control Probe 6 9 6 5 4 Clean Rinse Temperature Control Probes 6 10 6 5 5 Clean Water Level Sensing Probes 6 11 6 6 Changing Printer Paper Roll 6 12 6 7 Storing Thermal Paper 6 13 6 8 Replace Detergent Container 6 13 6 9 Replace Detergent Squeeze Tube 6 14 6 10 Replace Cabinet Door Gasket 6 15 6 11 Adj...

Page 6: ...AND OR EYE INJURY HAZARD Detergents are caustic and can cause adverse effects to exposed tissues Do not get in eyes on skin or attempt to swallow Read and follow the precautions and instructions on the detergent label and in the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS prior to handling the detergent refilling the detergent container or servicing the detergent injection pump Wear appropriate Personal Prote...

Page 7: ...aterial Safety Data Sheet MSDS CAUTION POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Use nonabrasive cleaners when cleaning unit Follow directions on container and rub in a back and forth motion insamedirectionassurfacegrain Abrasivecleanerswilldamagestainlesssteel Cleanersrubbedinacircular motion or applied with a wire brush or steel wool will scratch and dull stainless steel Do not use these cleaners on painted sur...

Page 8: ...er Information Transfer of Heat Hot Surface Protective Earth Ground Warning Risk of Electrical Shock 1 2 Symbols Information on Nameplate Symbol Definition MOD Model of the Unit SER Serial Number of the Unit kW Power Rating of the Unit V Voltage Rating of the Unit A Amperage Rating of the Unit PH Hz Phase Hertz Frequency of the Unit ...

Page 9: ...disconnect switch should be placed so service can be shut off to any one unit Washer positioned as shown on equipment drawing with required service clearance space and in relation to building supply lines Building steam line provides maximum dynamic steam pressure and flow rate to washer as specified on equipment drawing Buildinghotwaterlinesupplieswatertowasheratpressureandtemperature specified o...

Page 10: ...y Optional photoelectric conveyor stop functioning properly Cabinet joints are completely sealed no leaks For verification run unit for half an hour IMPORTANT After a few weeks of operation inspect unit for leaks Re tighten all clamps and connections The Basil 6000 Tunnel Cage Washer operates on 208 V 60 Hz three phase 480 V 60 Hz three phase The maximum current and power consumptions are 2 2 Tech...

Page 11: ...entrationofchemicaltouse To achieve maximum cleaning efficiency select chemical appropriate to soil type being processed STERIS recommends the following chemicals Cage Klenz 100 Alkaline Cage Wash Detergent a liquid phosphate free detergent formulated for the removal of urine scale organic soils and metal oxides from cage materials Cage Klenz 150 Alkaline Cage Wash Detergent a chlorinated alkaline...

Page 12: ...de spectrum of soils from most metals plastics and glass Liquid Descale Liquid Scale Remover for removing scale and other hard water deposits For use in animal care centers NOTE Certain products may not be available in your area Contact STERIS for availability of these products and for ordering information IMPORTANT STERIS does not promote recommend nor endorse the use ofanyothertypeofchemicaladdi...

Page 13: ...xcept where the Garb el is used to dispose of large volumes of greasy plate scrappings Hot water should be used in such cases for both sanitary and unit efficiency reasons Pre wash section water from the rinse recirculating tank is pumped through spray jet system then sent to drain Wash section hot detergent solution recirculates through the spray jet system under pump pressure Solution temperatur...

Page 14: ...Heat Exchanger Dryer Coils Optional Blower Fan Conveyor Drive Assembly Wash Chamber Solution Screens Rinse Chamber Solution Screens Optional Garb el Section Pre Wash Section Wash Section Rinse Section Optional Dryer Section Electrical Control Box Service Access Doors Optional Discharge Conveyor LOAD END UNLOAD END Conveyor Proximity Switch Conveyor Stop Washer 6000 Garb El ...

Page 15: ...od of time 3 2 POWER OFF STANDBY Switch The control panel is used to direct all washer functions see Figure 3 3 The operator may program specific cycles review and select cycles start stop or reset cycle operation extend or by pass cycle phases and monitor cycle performance from the control panel 3 3 Control Panel Figure 3 2 POWER OFF STANBDY Switch Location POWER OFF STANDBY Switch Printer Printe...

Page 16: ...within the five seconds screen automatically returns to the cycle menu STOP RESET touch pad press once to stop operation of the cycle Press a second time to abort cycle and return screen to the cycle menu NOTE When cycle is stopped press CYCLE START touch pad once to resume cycle operation Cycle operation resumes When cycle is aborted cycle operation is discontinued and cycle must be restarted EXT...

Page 17: ...cycle name phase temperature and questions regarding phase options CURSORarrows leftorright pressuntilitemtobechanged word letter or number flashes VALUE arrows up or down depending on the item flashing selected press to either toggle between answer selections or scroll through the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9 NOTE Alphabet includes characters for an underline and a space SAVE VALUES touch pad...

Page 18: ... and tank temperature CYCLE STOP When cycle is stopped printer prints time at which cycle stop was re quested CYCLE ABORT When cycle is aborted printer prints time at which cycle abort was re quested ALARM CONDITION When an alarm condition occurs the generated printout lists the type of alarm and time it occurred see Figure 3 6 Once the operator presses the ALARM REPLY touch pad the generated prin...

Page 19: ... door is not securely closed Load side and unload side have a drive system EMERGENCY STOP pushbutton Load side and unload side control panels are also equipped with STOP RESET touch pads Press touch pad once to stop cycle operation and twice to abort cycle Additional controls affecting the drive system are located on the front of the electrical control box see Figure 3 7 MANUAL DRIVE SYSTEM positi...

Page 20: ...dle 3 8 Hydraulic Hold Down System WARNING BURN HAZ ARD Do not adjust balanc ing valve while washer is operating 3 9 Garb el Control Panel Option The Garb el control panel is used to direct Garb el functions see Figure 3 9 GARB EL AND DRIVE SYSTEM STOP pull to operate Garb el and push to stop Garb el and washer belt drive IMPORTANT When Garb el is placed in OFF position feeder mechanism stops inst...

Page 21: ...imum cleaning efficiency select detergent appropriate to soil type being pro cessed 4 WARNING CHEMICAL BURNAND OREYEINJURY HAZARD Detergents are caustic and can cause ad verseeffectstoexposedtis sues Do not get in eyes on skin or attempt to swallow Readandfollowtheprecau tions and instructions on the detergent label and in the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS prior to han dlingthedetergent refillin...

Page 22: ...o grinder hopper IMPORTANT Do not cram or pack the waste in grinder hopper 3 Push cage on washer load table until conveyor belt inside pre wash chamber routes cage inside chamber or If load side conveyor option is present push cage slightly on conveyor so cage is loaded automatically inside pre wash chamber ThereisaredEMERGENCYSTOPpushbuttonlocatedateachendoftheunit Both pushbuttons stop the drive...

Page 23: ...le menu CYCLE 1 CYCLE 2 CYCLE 3 CYCLE 4 _ Indicates flashing position and printer message is CONTROL ON HH MM SS MM DD YY MODEL 6XXX S N 36XXXXXXXXXX 2 PressCYCLEMENUtouchpaduntildesiredcyclemenuappears Display shows CYCLE 9 CYCLE 10 CYCLE 11 CYCLE 12 _ Indicates flashing position 3 Press SELECT CYCLE touch pad until desired cycle name flashes Display shows CYCLE 9 CYCLE 10 CYCLE 11 CYCLE 12 _ Ind...

Page 24: ...d at any time by pressing STOP RESET touch pad once To resume cycle operation press CYCLE START touch pad To abort cycle operation press STOP RESET touch pad a second time During cycle display alternates between following messages every four seconds ALK TEMP XXX X F ACID TEMP XXX X F RINSE if acid is not present and RINSE TEMP XXX X F FINAL RINSE XXX X F Only if unit has two wash chambers NOTE If ...

Page 25: ...after the Final Rinse temperature The belt only runs if the temperature is greater or equal to set point DRYING OPTION Hot air recirculates through drying section An air knife blow off system removes surplus water from washed items 1 Press STOP RESET touch pad to immediately halt operation of cycle in progress Display indicates cycle was stopped PRESS STOP TO ABORT OR START TO RESUME and printer m...

Page 26: ...manually control certain washer functions by accessing the Manual Control mode when a cycle is not in progress 1 Press MANUAL MENU touch pad to access Manual Control mode MANUAL CONTROL MODE and to display menu of available manual functions RUN BELT PUMPS TNK DUMP __Indicates flashing position 2 Use SELECT CYCLE touch pad to move around menu 3 When desired choice is flashing press CYCLE START touc...

Page 27: ...CCESS CODE NO __Indicates flashing position 1 Use VALUE arrows up or down to change NO to YES Display shows ENTER ACCESS CODE 0000 __Indicates flashing position If access code is entered correctly display shows WASH RINSE DRYER ALL __Indicates flashing position 2 Use SELECT CYCLE touch pad to select pump s 3 Press CYCLE START touch pad to energize Desired pump s is are energized and then control r...

Page 28: ...ens alkaline drain ball valve for TANK DRAIN time RINSE opens rinse drain ball valve for TANK DRAIN time ACID opens acid drain ball valve for TANK DRAIN time ALL opens all drain ball valves for TANK DRAIN time NOTE Tank drain time can be modified in Change Values mode see Section 5 2 Change Values Mode 3 Whenselectedtankhasbeendrained itispossibletorefillit Displayshows REFILL TANK S YES __Indicat...

Page 29: ...E LeavingdisconnectswitchinOFFpositionovernightwillshortenlife span of battery backed up control memory A proximity switch located at the end of the optional discharge conveyor stopstheconveyordrivesystemwhenanitemreachestheendoftheconveyor see Figure 4 2 4 9 Proximity Switch Conveyor Stop WARNING BURN HAZ ARD When unloading pro cesseditemsfromconveyor wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipmen...

Page 30: ...spilled liquids or drippage are detergents or other chemicals follow safety precautions and handling procedures set forth on detergentorchemicallabel and orMaterialSafetyData Sheet MSDS A stainless steel hot air dryer section is built into washer at the unload end see Figure 4 3 During normal cycle operation hot air recirculates through this section Recirculated air temperature is adjustable up to...

Page 31: ...rogram touch pads function as follows see Figure 5 1 CHANGE VALUES touch pad press to access Change Values mode CURSORarrows leftorright pressuntilitemtobechanged word letter or number flashes VALUE arrows up or down depending on the item flashing selected press to either toggle between answer selections or scroll through the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9 NOTE Alphabet includes characters for a...

Page 32: ...pad to access Change Values mode Printer message is CHANGE VALUE HH MM SSP and first Change Values display appears CHANGE CYCLE NAME CYCLE 10 __ Indicates flashing position NOTE When changing values note the following 1 If access code feature is enabled and the selected cycle is locked out the access code sequence appears after CHANGE VALUES touch pad is pressed 2 Change Values mode may be exited ...

Page 33: ...e set point is input as any number value to 1 10th of a degree NOTE When changing values note the following 1 With any tank temperature guarantee feature enabled the belt does not startunlesssetpointisreached Itisimportantsetpointbeanattainablevalue 2 Change Values mode may be exited at any time by pressing SAVE VALUEStouchpad Controlsaveschangedvaluesandreturnstoselected cycle menu 10 Press CHANG...

Page 34: ... set point is reached 2 Change Values mode may be exited at any time by pressing SAVE VALUES touch pad Control saves changed values and returns screen to selected cycle menu 16 Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad Rinse tank temperature option appears Display shows CYCLE 1 SP 180 0 F RINSE TANK __Indicates flashing position 17 To enter rinse temperature set point press CURSOR arrows left or right to sele...

Page 35: ...inal rinse temperature guarantee option appears Display shows GUARANTEE FINAL RINS NO __ Indicates flashing position 22 Press VALUE arrows up or down to toggle between YES and NO SelectingNOstartsbeltassoonascyclestarts SelectingYESguarantees final rinse water temperature is equal to or greater than programmed set point before belt starts NOTE When changing values note the following 1 With any tem...

Page 36: ...mode or to save values and exit Change Values mode To exit Change Values mode press SAVE VALUES touch pad Control saves changed values and returns to selected cycle menu Display shows CYCLE 9 CYCLE 10 CYCLE 11 CYCLE 12 __ Indicates flashing position To continue in Change Values mode press CHANGE VALUES touch pad Change operating values option appears Display shows CHANGE OPERATING VALUES NO __Indi...

Page 37: ... any cycle First change values display appears CHANGE CYCLE NAME CYCLE 1 __ Indicates flashing position NOTE Change Values mode may be exited at any time by pressing SAVE VALUEStouchpad Controlsaveschangedvaluesandreturnstoselected cycle menu 3 Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad several times to advance through phase values displays until print cycle values option appears Display shows PRINT CYCLE VALU...

Page 38: ...ime press CURSOR arrows left or right to advance flashing position one space at a time Press VALUE arrows up or down to select desired number 0 9 Date is input as two digit numerical values for Year Month Day Time is input as Hour Minute Seconds NOTE Pressing CURSOR arrows left or right or VALUE arrows up or down repeatedly in one direction cycles through all available positions or letters and num...

Page 39: ... shows ENTER ACCESS CODE CODE 0000 __ Indicates flashing position 4 To enter access code press CURSOR arrows left or right to advance flashing position one space at a time Press VALUE arrows up or down to selectdesirednumber 0 9 Ifanincorrectaccesscodeisentered control returns to cycle menu once CHANGE VALUES touch pad is pressed NOTE Pressing CURSOR arrows left or right or VALUE arrows up or down...

Page 40: ...CT CYCLE touch pad until desired cycle name flashes Display shows CYCLE 5 CYCLE 6 CYCLE 7 CYCLE 8 __Indicates flashing position 3 Press REVIEW CYCLE touch pad to access Cycle Review mode and review selected cycle 4 Continue to press REVIEW CYCLE touch pad to sequentially review selected cycle At end of review display shows PRINT CYCLE VALUES REVIEW YES STOP NO 5 Togenerateaprintoutofreviewedcyclep...

Page 41: ...X X RINSE SP XXX X TANK LIM LO LP XXX X TANK LIM HI HP XXX X ACTUAL TEMP XXX X FINAL RINSE SP XXX X ACTUAL TEMP XXX X NOTE Atthispoint usermayeitherinitiatetheselectedcycleorexittheCycle Review mode To initiate selected cycle press CYCLE START touch pad twice ToexittheCycleReviewmode pressCYCLEMENUtouchpad Control exits the mode and returns display to the selected cycle menu 6 To by pass printout ...

Page 42: ...nt repair or replace ment of selected washer components Exploded views and assembly draw ings showing various parts and assemblies referred to can be found in the Illustrated Parts Breakdown P910000 020 6 6 1 General WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND OR EQUIP MENT DAMAGE HAZARD Regularly scheduled pre ventive maintenance is re quired for safe and reliable operation of this equip ment Contact STERIS to s...

Page 43: ...require more or less frequent inspections Tasks are defined on a yearly basis Frequency 1 0 PREPARATION FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1 1 Discuss equipment operation with department personnel 6 X year 1 2 Inspect printouts for signs of trouble 6 X year 1 3 If required install test equipment 6 X year 1 4 When necessary shut off all building services and drain all lines 6 X year 2 0 DOOR ASSEMBLIES EAC...

Page 44: ... 9 1 Inspect drive clutch Adjust if necessary 6 X year 9 2 Grease conveyor bearings 2 X year 9 3 Verify roller guides for wear Replace if necessary 6 X year 9 4 Verify belt tension and speed Adjust if necessary 2 X year 10 0 MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM 10 1 Calibrate temperature set points 2 X year 10 2 Replace battery backed RAM chip as required As required 10 3 Replace printer paper as required...

Page 45: ...splays 6 X year and printouts 14 3 Remove all test equipment installed for inspection 6 X year 14 4 Install any panel or cover removed during inspection 6 X year 14 5 Inspect work area and washer to ensure removal of all materials used during inspection 6 X year Table 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule Cont d Recommended frequency of inspection is indicated in the right column Usage and utility S...

Page 46: ...fuse runGarb elforseveralminutesuntilboththefeedhopper and the grinding chamber are clear of waste material This procedure flushes out the sewer line In addition wash down hopper interior using a few pails of water or a hose Disinfectants may be used Ensure to use disinfectants that will not damage metal or stainless steel WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND OR BURN HAZARD Disconnect all utilities to was...

Page 47: ...rior to han dlingthedetergent refilling the detergent container or servicing the detergent in jection pump Wear appro priate Personal Protective Equipment PPE whenever handling the detergent or servicing the detergent in jection pump and lines WARNING SLIPPING HAZARD Toavoidslippery floor conditions immedi atelywipeupanyspilledliq uids or drippage If spilled liquids or drippage are de tergentsorot...

Page 48: ...pin is seated in its proper hole NOTE Locatorpinsarealignedwithspecificpositioningholes Donotforce header into incorrect positioning holes 6 Re energize washer utilities WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND OR BURN HAZARD Disconnect all utilities to washer before servicing Donotservicethe washer unless all utilities have been properly locked out Always follow local electrical safety related work practice ...

Page 49: ... RESET touch pad to exit Manual Control mode and turn on detergent supply pump WARNING CHEMICAL BURNAND OREYEINJURY HAZARD Detergents are caustic and can cause ad verse effects to exposed tissues Do not get in eyes on skin or attempt to swal low Read and follow the precautions and instruc tionsonthedetergentlabel and in the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS prior to handling the detergent re filling...

Page 50: ...sher utilities 6 5 2 Clean Building Supply Line Strainers WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND OR BURN HAZARD Disconnect all utilities to washer before servicing Donotservicethe washer unless all utilities have been properly locked out Always follow local electrical safety related work practice standards WARNING BURNHAZARD Beforeperforminganyser vice on the unit wait until chamberandpipingcoolto room temp...

Page 51: ...s have been properly locked out Always follow local electrical safety related work practice standards WARNING BURNHAZARD Beforeperforminganyser vice on the unit wait until chamberandpipingcoolto room temperature WARNING CHEMICAL BURNAND OREYEINJURY HAZARD Detergents are caustic and can cause ad verse effects to exposed tissues Do not get in eyes on skin or attempt to swal low Read and follow the p...

Page 52: ...Disconnect all utilities to washer before servicing Donotservicethe washer unless all utilities have been properly locked out Always follow local electrical safety related work practice standards WARNING BURNHAZARD Beforeperforminganyser vice on the unit wait until chamberandpipingcoolto room temperature WARNING CHEMICAL BURNAND OREYEINJURY HAZARD Detergents are caustic and can cause ad verse effe...

Page 53: ...le with new paper roll back into position by pressing from front until it snaps into place 8 Pull four or five inches of paper out from roll and tear corners off end 9 Slide tab of paper roll into printer from back with platen still in down position until it exits from front of printer 10 Grasp tab of paper pull up 10 to 12 inches of paper and feed this paper through opening in platen 11 Insert ta...

Page 54: ...evelop at an accelerated rate If stored for 24 hours at 140 F 60 C the paper will show some signs of development It will also show signs of development if stored for 24 hours at 113 F 45 C and a relative humidity of 90 Do not store thermal paper next to other chemically treated papers such as pressure sensitive paper or other type of recording round charts as this may cause fading in print If ther...

Page 55: ...upply and injection hoses to ends of squeeze tube and attach clamps IMPORTANT Ensure supply and injection hoses are connected to proper detergent pump squeeze tube 12 Re energize washer utilities NOTE Detergent supply pump automatically primes once energized Ensure proper pump is priming 6 9 Replace Detergent Squeeze Tube WARNING CHEMICAL BURNAND OREYEINJURY HAZARD Detergents are caustic and can c...

Page 56: ...and smooth gasket again 7 Re energize washer utilities 6 10 Replace Cabinet Door Gasket WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND OR EQUIP MENT DAMAGE HAZARD Repairsandadjustmentsto this equipment must be made only by STERIS or STERIS trainedserviceper sonnel Nonroutine main tenance performed by un qualified personnel or in stallation of unauthorized partscouldcausepersonal injury result in improper equipment p...

Page 57: ...building supply valves 6 Remove chain guard to access drive motor gear reducer see Figure 6 6 7 Loosen Allen head setscrews on adjusting nut 8 Torque adjusting nut to 65 ft lb average setting 9 Tighten setscrews and reinstall chain guard 10 Re energize washer utilities 11 Pull out drive system EMERGENCY STOP pushbutton and verify correct adjustment Whencorrectlyadjusted driveclutchwilldisengageand...

Page 58: ...rings must be greased twice a year as follows 1 Locate conveyor grease fittings two at each end of washer see Fig ure 6 7 2 Apply a high temperature molybdenum grease 6 12 Grease Conveyor Bearings Figure 6 7 Conveyor Grease Fittings Conveyor Grease Fittings Load End ...

Page 59: ...eading on heat exchanger temperature gauge Gauge indicates temperature of final rinse water after water passes through heat ex changer 6 Slowly open steam throttling valve until temperature gauge reads desired temperature 7 If gauge does not reach desired temperature after steam throttling valve is fully open slowly close final rinse water throttling valve until desired temperature is reached IMPO...

Page 60: ... bottom jets spray water up to twelve inches higher than conveyor belt If water is sprayed out of chamber partially close pre wash tap valve If water is not sprayed high enough twelve inches above conveyor belt open tap valve in one turn increments until correct spray is obtained 8 Allow washer to run for ten minutes 9 Observe wash and rinse overflows At this time wash section should be generating...

Page 61: ... Operator Manual Routine Maintenance Figure 6 9 Close Pre Wash and Wash Tap Valves Pre Wash Tap Valve Wash Treatment Pump Wash Tap Valve Figure 6 10 Observation Caps Wash Drain Spout Observation Caps Rinse Drain Spout ...

Page 62: ...wly turn wash and rinse valve handles up toward horizontal position to reduce water pressure to lower spray jets e Close cabinet doors 3 Load items on conveyor and press CYCLE START touch pad Observe items as they appear at unload end of washer 4 If items are still flipping repeat Steps 2 and 3 until satisfied with adjust ment 6 15 Adjust Hydraulic Hold Down System WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND OR ...

Page 63: ...ith grease fittings no lubrication is necessary 4 Using a low pressure grease gun add recommended grease through fill hole until it starts to come out of drain hole NOTE Use only fresh uncontaminated lubricant 5 Run motor for ten to twenty minutes to expel any excess grease 6 Thoroughly clean the fill and drain plugs before replacing them 6 16 Lubricate Pump Motor Figure 6 12 Lubricate Pump Motor ...

Page 64: ...gasket and evenly tighten all four bolts NOTE The gasket should last for several inspection procedures When necessary order replacement gasket P764324 398 from STERIS 7 Re energize washer utilities 6 17 Inspect and Clean Self Cleaning Filter WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND OR BURN HAZARD Disconnect all utilities to washer before servicing Donotservicethe washer unless all utilities have been properly...

Page 65: ...d with grease fittings no lubrication is necessary 4 Using a low pressure grease gun add recommended grease through fill hole until it starts to come out of drain hole NOTE Use only fresh uncontaminated lubricant 5 Run motor for ten to twenty minutes to expel any excess grease 6 Thoroughly clean fill and drain plugs before replacing them Figure 6 14 Blower Motor Fill Plug Drain Plug WARNING ELECTR...

Page 66: ...turn steam valve clockwise A temperature gauge is provided to monitor air temperature Figure 6 15 Dryer Temperature Control Figure 6 16 Drive System Control Balanced Dial Steam Handling Valves Dual Radiator System Conveyor belt speed can be adjusted using the adjustable belt speed dial located on the back of the electrical control box see Figure 6 16 Adjustment is made by turning dial towared low ...

Page 67: ...r in proper working condition NOTE Never allow unqualified persons to service the washer 7 WARNING PERSONAL INJURY AND OR EQUIP MENT DAMGE HAZARD Repairsandadjustmentsto this equipment must be made only by STERIS or STERIS trainedserviceper sonnel Nonroutine main tenance performed by un qualified personnel or in stallation of unauthorized partscouldcausepersonal injury result in improper equipment...

Page 68: ...ed Clean strainers 5 Incomplete or loose electrical connection Inspect all wiring connec tions Complete or tighten as necessary 6 Blown fuse Replace fuse Manual drive system or optional dryer system power switches on Turn manual switches off 1 Spray jets clogged Clean spray jets and headers 2 Spray header plugs missing Replace plugs 3 Self cleaning screen clogged Remove debris from screen 4 Loose ...

Page 69: ...pipe Tighten hose clamps or replace as necessary 6 Too much soap in wash recirculating tank Drain wash recirculat ing tank refill with fresh water and decrease detergent injection rate 6 Too much water entering cham ber Excess amount of water going to overflow drain 1 Hot water supply valve closed Open water supply valve 2 Manual drain valve open Close valve 3 Water level sensing probe malfunction...

Page 70: ...wincorrectlyset Balancefinalrinsewaterflow 5 Waterlevelsensingprobemalfunctions Verifyoperation Cleanor replace as necessary 6 Final rinse water solenoid valve fails Repair or replace as neces sary 1 Exhaust dampered too much Adjust dampering system 2 Exhaust system off Verify operation 3 Spray jets misaligned Realign jets toward load surfaces 4 Spray header plugs missing Replace plugs 14 Water le...

Page 71: ...too low Raise temperature set point 12 Drain line plugged Flush out line 13 Manual drain valve clogged Clean valve 14 Notenoughpressureonlowersprayjets Adjusthydraulicholddown system 15 Too much steam pressure Adjust steam throttling valve at heat exchanger to 185 195 F 85 91 C 16 Not enough final rinse water Open final rinse water throttling valve at heat exchanger to 185 195 F 85 91 C 17 Conveyo...

Page 72: ...stuck closed Clean valve Repair or replace if neces sary 7 Steam strainer clogged Clean strainer 19 Washer overheating 18 Wash solution not reaching temperature 1 Watertemperatureinexcessof195 F 91 C Lowertemperatureset point 2 Steam valve stuck open Clean valve Repair or replace if necessary 3 Temperature control probe malfunction Verify operation Clean or replace as necessary 1 Steam supply valv...

Page 73: ...se water not reaching temperature 23 Items flipping during cycle op eration 1 Conveyor jammed Check for obstructions 2 Too much pressure on lower spray jets Adjust hydraulic hold down system 24 If drying option is present items are not sufficiently dried 1 Air temperature too low Adjust steam throttling valves at radiator 2 Conveyor belt speed too high Lower belt speed 3 Steam solenoid valve malfu...

Page 74: ... Bent or twisted hammermill blades 4 Worn hammermill 28 If Garb el option is present hammermill is leaking around shaft Seal s defective 29 If Garb el option is present au ger worn screw does not turn 1 Shear pin is broken 2 Feeder overload switch is kicked out 3 Defective feeder motor 4 Defective capacitor a bad capacitor can also cause a good feeder motor to run in wrong direction 5 When install...

Page 75: ...N One of EMERGENCY STOP pushbuttons was pushed in 1 Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence buzzer 2 Pull EMERGENCY STOP pushbutton to resume cycle or press STOP RESET touch pad twice to abort cycle operation Unload end proximity switch has been tripped Remove cage from end to silence buzzer and resume operation Uponstartupofcycle ifalltanksarenotfull processingwillnotstart until they are Tank temp...

Page 76: ...NO XX 13 Display shows SERVICE DOOR OPEN WHILE PROCESSING and printout message SERVICE DOOR OPEN WHILE PROCESSING Rinse tank float did not signal full after tank fill time 1 Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence buzzer Verify tank fill time and rinse tank full float 2 Press CYCLE START touch pad to resume or STOP RESET touch pad to abort cycle Alkaline Tank temperature did not reach set point wit...

Page 77: ...lowpHsetpointafterpHNeutralizer option timetimeout 1 Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence buzzer Verify acid neutralization injection time and acid neutralizer injection system 2 PressCYCLE START touch pad to resume orSTOP RESET touch pad to abort cycle Alkaline tank RTD reading below 35 F 2 C 1 Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence buzzer 2 Press STOP RESET touch pad to abort cycle Verify alka...

Page 78: ...ank RTD Conductivity setpoint was not reached during set injection time Call STERIS 22 Display shows CONC TOO LOW CHECK INJ SYSTEM and printout message CONC TOO LOW CHECK INJ SYSTEM 23 Display shows ALKALINE ACID DETERGENT EMPTY and printout message ALKALINE ACID DETERGENT EMPTY 24 Display shows ALKALINE ACID NEUTRALIZER EMPTY and printout message ALKALINE ACID NEUTRALIZER EMPTY 25 Display shows W...

Page 79: ...HAMBER TOO LONG IN DRAIN 28 Display shows THORNTON CONTROLLER NOT RESPONDING and printout message THORNTON CONTROLLER NOT RESPONDING Alkaline chamber was too long to drain Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence alarm Call STERIS Rinse chamber was too long to drain Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence alarm Call STERIS Thornton controller failure to communicate with conductivity sensor or pH sens...

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