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Routine Maintenance
Operator Manual
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6.2.7 Vertical Self-Cleaning
Filter
See Figure 6-4.
NOTE: A STERIS or STERIS-trained service technician is required to
perform this task. Contact STERIS for this service. Preventive main-
tenance is not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT:
Intake filter requires periodic inspection and
replacement. Initial inspection is suggested once a week; user should
determine frequency thereafter.
Remove and clean screen of self-cleaning filter cartridge located on
mechanical core as follows:
1.
After last cycle of day, allow unit to cool down.
2.
On load side of washer, turn
LOCK/UNLOCK/INIT
key selector
to
LOCK
position. Remove key from selector and keep on your-
self. Display shows:
WASHER LOCKED
3.
On mechanical core, loosen quick-disconnect clamps on valve.
Push tank 1 recirculation valve to the right (see Figure 6-4, Detail
A).
NOTE: Once self-cleaning filter cartridge has been cleaned,
tank 1 recirculation valve may remain pulled or returned to its
original location.
4.
Loosen quick-disconnect clamps on self-cleaning filter and pip-
ing. Push return outlet piping to the left (see Figure 6-4, Detail B).
5.
Lift out self-cleaning filter cartridge. Remove debris by scraping
exterior surface filter cartridge.
6.
Rinse filter under running water.
7.
Reinsert filter.
8.
Move piping back into position. Tighten quick-disconnect
clamps.
9.
Using key, turn
LOCK/UNLOCK/INIT
to
UNLOCK
position.
10. Reinitialize washer. Turn
LOCK/UNLOCK/INIT
key switch
(located on load side control panel and unload side control
panel) to
INITIALIZATION
. Display shows Mode Selection
screen.
NOTE: Selector returns automatically from reset to
UNLOCK
position when key is released.
11. In Mode Selection screen, press
AUTOMATIC
touch pad.
12. Cycle Selection menu appears.
13. Run a
CART
cycle to verify for leaks.
WARNING – PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE HAZARD: Before
servicing or cleaning unit,
always turn LOCK/UNLOCK/
INIT key selector to lock posi-
tion to prevent cycle opera-
tion. Keep the key on
yourself.