
5-1
Operator Troubleshooting
Service and Maintenance Procedures
129359-452, Volume 1
OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
5
WARNING – BURN HAZ-
ARD: Before performing any
cleaning or maintenance
procedures, disconnect
power to sterilizer and allow
sterilizer and accessories to
cool to room temperature.
WARNING – BURN AND
SHOCK HAZARD: Repairs
and adjustments should
be attempted only by
experienced persons fully
acquainted with this equip-
ment. Use of inexperienced,
unqualified persons to work
on this equipment or the in-
stallation of unauthorized
parts could cause personal
injury or result in costly
damage.
This section describes the types of sterilizer malfunctions likely to occur, and
indicates probable causes. Use following Troubleshooting Chart to identify
problem and probable cause.
If you are unable to correct the problem with the use of this Troubleshooting
Chart, or if a problem occurs not described on chart, please call your STERIS
representative. He will arrange to have your equipment promptly put into
working order by a factory-trained representative.
Never permit unqualified
persons to work on the sterilizer
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OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION
1. No power
Check facility power source — turn on.
POWER switch OFF — turn ON.
2. Unable to select cycle.
Chamber door(s) open — close and lock door(s). (Control will “beep”
three times if door is open when cycle is selected.)
3. Chamber temperature
Chamber drain line or strainer plugged — clean line or strainer.
does not rise to correct setting.
4. Chamber pressure and
Chamber drain line or strainer plugged — clean line or strainer.
temperature drop during a cycle.
5. Pressure too high, temperature
Air trapped in chamber because of clogged strainer or drain — clean
too low during sterilize phase.
strainer inside chamber, flush and clean drain line and traps.
6. Steam blows out around door
Door gasket worn or defective — replace.
during sterilize phase.
7. Wrapped goods are wet after
Dry time too short for load type — increase setting.
completion of cycle, or excessive
vapor in chamber when door is
opened.
8. Water in chamber or door
Drain plugged or clogged — clean drain.
channel at end of cycle.
Steam separator/strainer plugged — clean.
Drain line check valve defective — replace.
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