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Preventive Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
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Table 3–1. Periodic Maintenance for Century Sterilizer (Cont'd)
SERVICE REQUIRED
BI-MONTHLY INSPECTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7.0 ELECTRIC STEAM GENERATOR (IF APPLICABLE, Cont'd)
7.9 Replace check valves.
X
X
X
X
X
X
7.10 Inspect solenoid valves for proper operation (run a cycle).
X
X
X
X
X
X
7.11 Rebuild solenoid valves.
X
X
7.12 Verify operation of safety valve.
X
X
7.13 Clean strainers
X
X
7.14 Inspect gauge glass.
DAILY
7.15 Replace water gauge glass and washers.
X
X
7.16 Inspect pressure control switches.
X
X
X
X
X
X
7.17 Verify proper setting of pressure switches (control safety and SP-1)
X
X
X
X
X
X
7.18 Verify pressure gauge.
X
X
X
X
X
X
7.19 Check proper operation of pressure gauge.
X
X
X
X
X
X
7.20 Clean water level control rods.
X
X
X
7.21 Verify water level control operation.
X
X
X
X
X
X
7.22 Clean heating element and boiler chamber.
X
X
X
X
X
X
7.23 Descale generator.*
X
X
X
7.24 Determine water hardness, compare to specification.
X
X
7.25 Test safety valve for proper operation.
X
ATTENTION:
Warranty on this steam generator will be voided unless daily flushing procedures are performed. See
Daily Maintenance Instructions in this manual for proper instruction, or call STERIS for assistance.
*More frequent descaling may be necessary depending on local water quality and frequency of flush. Contact
STERIS for this service.
8.0 FINAL TEST
8.1 Clean lint and dirt from components.
X
X
X
X
X
X
8.2 Inspect wiring, terminals and socket connection for damage or fraying.
X
X
X
X
X
X
8.3 Run machine through each cycle to verify proper operation. Check
all displays and printouts.
X
X
X
X
X
X
8.4 Remove all test equipment installed for inspection.
X
X
X
X
X
X
8.5 Install any panel or cover removed during inspection.
X
X
X
X
X
X
8.6 Inspect areas to ensure removal of all materials used during inspection.
X
X
X
X
X
X
