MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Units is in preheat mode between 0600 - 1800 hours. So that units will be cool to the touch, turn off unit at main
power switch (back of unit) 30 minutes before performing maintenance.
Maintenance and Performance Check Schedule
CHECK
FREQUENCY
Clean chamber
After every
25 cycles
Door gasket
Weekly
Door latch
Weekly
Bio Indicator
Weekly
Door switch
Weekly
Boiler ring
Weekly
Operation check
Weekly
Water filters
Monthly
Air filter
Every Ser-
vice Call
Annually
Safety valve ring
Every 3
months
Note: For detailed service in-
structions, refer to autoclave
Service Manual.
It is recommended that you annually have your sterilization system inspected by an authorized service representative for the following:
1. Hi-Pot Test
2. Terminal Inspection
3. Internal Tubing inspection for leaks.
4. Filter replacements.
5. Ground continuity test.
6. Internal wire inspection for frayed wire.
Note: For detailed service instructions, refer to autoclave Service Manual.
PROCEDURE
4 ozs. Omni-Cleaner Plus® per 64 ozs. distilled quality
water (water with 0-5 PPM dissolved solids) water.
Inspect and clean using Omni-Cleaner Plus® or mild detergent
and water. Check for leaks and have leaking gasket replaced.
! WARNING: Leaking gasket could result in harm to
the operator because of escaping steam.
Inspect latch mechanism for signs of wear or improper closure.
Conduct testing using biological spore test indicator as described
in "Operation, Sterilization Assurance."
With door open, attempt to start cycle. If door alarm does
not appear on alarm display, door switch is defective or
requires adjustment. Unit should not operate.
Inspect for deposits.
Perform test described on pg. 36.
Remove filter in chamber. Put filter in unltrasonic cleaner.
Scrub with small soft brush under running water and re-
place filter. When replacing, make sure filter
in chamber touches center bottom wall of chamber to en-
sure proper draining.
Inspect air filter for cracks and loose tubing connections.
Replace Filter
Manually pull ring (located on upper rear of chamber) when
chamber pressure reaches 121 kPa. When pressure is
relieved, valve automatically retracts.
! WARNING: When ring is pulled on safety valve with
unit under pressure, steam is discharged from the
chamber straight down the pipe at high temperature.
When you pull ring, steam exits out bottom. Make sure
path is clear and that your hand is out of the way.
Call authorized service representative if im-
proper closure or signs of wear are noted.
If test fails, do not use other items in with that
load. Ensure that "Important Sterilization Prac-
tices" and "Preparation and Loading" sections
in this manual have been followed.
Retest using an empty chamber, then retest
with properly packaged and loaded chamber.
If test still fails, discontinue using sterilizer and
contact an authorized service representitive.
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ACTION
See "Cleaning Procedures" on pg. 24.
Call authorized service representative for
replacement gaskets.
NOTE: For proper operation use only
our replacement parts available through
authorized service dealers.
Call authorized service representative.
Clean using non-chlorinated pad which
contains no metals.
Call authorized service representative if fail-
ure occurs.
Have service representive remove the
cover and inspect.
Call authorized service representive.
If valve does not open or does not com-
pletely seal off after operation, turn off
"Power" and call authorized service repre-
sentative for replacement.