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5. Maintenance Cont’d.
Technician
Once a year
Cassette
Air Filters
Check the tray, lid and seal for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check the filters. Replace if dirty.
Solenoid Valve
Inspect the valve and clean if dirty.
Replace the plunger if defective.
Calibration
Calibrate the unit.
Pump
Clean the filters, replace if dirty.
Check Valve
Remove the air compressor tube from the check valve inlet
while running a cycle. Make sure no steam is leaking from
the valve. Replace if there are any leaks.
Water Reservoir
Check the reservoir for dirt. Clean and rinse
with steam process distilled water if necessary.
Operator
Daily
Cassette
Wash the interior of the cassette with chlorine-free
dishwashing detergent or soap. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Unit
To ensure optimal performance of the Statim autoclave,
SciCan recommends that a full sterilization cycle, which must
include the full Air Drying phase, be completed at the end of
each day of use. This is especially important when the unit is
left idle over the weekend or for any extended period of time.
Weekly
Waste Bottle
Empty the waste bottle every time you refill the reservoir.
Fill with tap water up to MIN line. You can also add some
chlorine-free disinfectant.
Every six months
Air Filter
Replace every 500 cycles or six months
(whichever comes first).
Biological Air Filter
Replace every 500 cycles or six months
(whichever comes first).
Cassette Seal
Replace every 500 cycles or six months
(whichever comes first).
Air Filter
Check the air filter for dirt and moisture.
Replace if dirty. Call for service if wet.
Water Reservoir
Drain Daily
Biological Air Filter
Check the air filter for dirt and moisture.
Replace if dirty. Call for service if wet.
The schedules below describes the necessary actions.