SciCan STATIM User manual

STATIM
STATIM
CASSETTE AUTOCLAVE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Version 2.1
Original Statim Error Codes
The Statim Sterilizer should never leak steam or have water dripping from under
the machine. If either of these conditions occur, check your cassette and seal. All
leaks should be corrected before proceeding with troubleshooting procedures.
Check Cassette 1
Chamber temperature does not rise more than 2°C in three minutes. In all cases: No power to the
boiler. Check thermal fuse. Replace if necessary.
Check Cassette 2
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Cycle Fault 6
The software has detected a steam generator (boiler) temperature 5°C greater than the chamber,
within 7.2seconds after a purge during the sterilizing phase of a cycle. Calibrate boiler. Refer to
Boiler Calibration Section
.
Cycle Fault 7
The cassette temperature has dropped 4°C below set point. If visible steam leaks appear replace
cassette seal, lid or tray as needed. Disassemble solenoid valve and check for debris. Make sure
plunger slides smoothly in plunger tube. Refer to Solenoid Valve Section.
Cycle Fault 8
The software has detected a steam generator (boiler) temperature 5'less than the chamber, within
7.2 seconds after a purge during the sterilizing phase ofa cycle. Calibrate boiler. Refer to Boiler
Calibration Section. Check for kinks in the exhaust tubing. Check to see if condenser bottle is full
of hot water.
Cycle Fault 9 N/A
Cycle Fault 10
The cassette temperature has failed to drop to 115°C during the Unwrapped or Wrapped Cycle or
the temperature has failed to drop to 110°C during the Rubber and Plastics Cycle in the purge
conditioning stage. Check for kinks in the exhaust tubing. Check for a clogged duct in the rear of
the cassette tray. Blow out with compressed air. Check solenoid valve for proper operation.
Cycle Fault 11
The cassette temperature has failed to drop to 102°C within 60 seconds of the end of a cycle
during venting. Check for kinks in the exhaust tubing. Check for a clogged duct in the rear of the
cassette tray. Blow out with compressed air. Check the solenoid valve for proper operation.
Cycle Fault 12
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Press Stop To Reset This message is displayed on all error faults. Press STOP to clear message.
Touch pads do not work
Disconnect keypad plug from PCB. Be sure blue plastic piece for keypad plug on PCB is pushed
up on the plug pins as far as possible. Reconnect keypad and check. Replace keypad if necessary.
No display or garbled display on LCD.
Check plug connections from cover to PCB. Check that microprocessor is seated firmly in socket.
Statim makes a clicking noise with cassette removed
This is caused by steam leaking from the cassette. The steam gets into the micro switch causing
the contacts to open and close and the solenoid clicks. Repair cassette leak and clicking should
stop in approximately 24 hours.
Loud buzzing noise
Clean or replace solenoid as needed.
Noise during drying cycle only
Some check valve noise is normal. Check the air filter. Replace if dirty. If filter is wet replace
check valve and compressor if necessary.
Water dripping from drain tube under Statim
Replace seal or repair cassette as needed.
Steam is escaping from Condenser Bottle vent hole
Ensure that condenser bottle is always filled to MIN line.
Steam is leaking from Push-In-Fitting at rear of Statim
Ensure that exhaust tube is fully inserted in fitting. Push past initial resistance until
tube seats.
Wraps remain wet after drying
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Ensure that cassette is clean and has been treated with Stat Dri. Drain tube must run
directly to condenser bottle with no dips or loops. Do not stack wraps. Invert mesh
rack to provide air space below wraps. Set bubble level to 4 or 5 o'clock position.
Cover Removal
Unplug Statim and remove cassette, filler cap, 4 side screws and 3 rear screws.
On the Statim 5000 the middle screw in the rear is behind the biological filter holding the filter
bracket.
With facia overhanging edge of counter or table, lift up on rear of cover until it
clears internal components, then slide cover forward about an inch.
Gently rotate the cover up and pivot it around the front left corner of the machine.
When the cover is clear of the machine, rest it on its side. Take care not to strain
the ribbon cables connecting the display and keypad.
Refer to illustration on next page
Solenoid Valve Inspection and Repair
(Honeywell solenoid only)
Ensure that the power is off. Disassembly of the solenoid valve with power on
will cause valve coil damage.
Remove retaining nut, yoke and coil from top of valve.
Unscrew the plunger tube assembly. The tube may be removed by carefully
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