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Problem/
Error
Message
Message / Symbol Description
Corrective Action
"Chamber
pressure not
in range"
This message is displayed if the
pressure in the chamber is higher
or lower than the normal range.
Wait until the chamber
reaches the normal
pressure range.
The atmospheric
pressure parameter may
need to be set. See
section 5.2.3.1
"I/O Card
Failed"
This message is displayed if I/O
card is faulty (both while cycle is
running or not).
Turn the unit off and then
back on. If the message
reappears Call for service
"I/O card is
not
connected"
This message is displayed if the
main control board has lost
communication with the I/O card.
(both while cycle is running or not).
Turn the unit off and then
back on. If the message
reappears Call for service
"Low Temp"
This message is displayed if the
temperature drops below the
sterilization temperature for more
than 1 second during sterilization
cycle.
Perform a new cycle. The
chamber may be
overloaded, remove some
material from the
chamber.
Check for steam leakage
around the door. Clean or
replace the door gasket if
necessary. If the problem
persists, call for service
"High Temp"
This message is displayed if the
temperature raises 5.4°F (3°C)
above sterilization temperature
during the sterilization stage for 2
seconds during sterilization cycle.
Perform a new cycle. If
the problem persists, call
for service.
"High Temp.
(Ending)"
This message is displayed if the
chamber cannot reach the required
ending temperature within 10
minutes.
Verify that the autoclave
is not overloaded.
Remove some material
from the chamber
Perform a new cycle. If
the problem persists, call
for service.
"Heat Time
Error"
This message is displayed if the
chamber cannot reach the required
temperature within the preset time.
Verify that the autoclave
is not overloaded, remove
some material, and
perform another cycle.
The atmospheric
pressure parameter may
need to be set. See
section
5.2.3.1. If the problem
persists, call for service.