Troubleshooting - SciCan STATIM 2000 Manual Del Operador

8. Troubleshooting

Problem
Unit does not power ON.
There is water under the machine.
Instruments do not dry.
Cycle interrupted — NOT STERILE,
Cycle aborted — NOT STERILE and
CYCLE FAULT messages.
Drying interrrupted – LOAD NOT STERILE
message
Excessive steam issuing from
the front of the machine.
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Solution
Check that the unit is plugged into a properly grounded outlet and that the power cord is firmly seated at the
rear of the machine.
Try another circuit. Power unit OFF for 10 seconds and then power ON again.
Check the condition of the line circuit breaker or fuse.
Check that water has not spilled when refilling the reservoir. Make sure the plug in the exhaust tube is
secured. Remove and reinsert the cassette . Attempt another cycle.
Be careful. The metal parts will be hot, and the cassette will contain hot steam.
The cassette is leaking if water drips from the underside of the unit during operation. Check the cassette seal
for misalignment or damage and replace the seal if required.
Be careful. The metal parts will be hot, and the cassette will contain hot steam.
Attempt another cycle. If it still leaks attempt another cycle using a different cassette if possible.
If the leak persists, turn the unit OFF, remove and unload the cassette, unplug the unit, and call your dealer.
Best drying occurs when the cycle continues to completion. Allow the cycle to finish. Make sure the
instruments are loaded correctly in the cassette. Refer to Section 4.4 Preparing and Loading Instruments.
Check the unit leveling. Ensure the bubble level is set to Four o'clock position.
Check air filters and replace if dirty.
For the STATIM 5000, ensure the Stat-Dri plates are being used.
Clean the inside of the cassette and treat with Stat-Dri drying agent. Refer to Section 5.1 Cleaning the
Cassette.
Examine the exhaust tube (tube to the waste bottle) for kinks.
If kinked, straighten the tube. If the tube cannot be straightened, remove it from the push-in fitting attached
to the STATIM. Depress the collar on the fitting and with the other hand pull firmly on the tube. Once the tube
is free of the fitting, cut the damaged section of tubing away using a sharp instrument. Be sure that you leave
enough tube to reach the unit when you re-attach the tube to the exhaust fitting. If the tube is too short to
remove a section, contact your SciCan dealer for a replacement.
For the STATIM 2000, make sure the compressor is working. To check, remove the exhaust tube from the
waste bottle. Start the Air Drying Only Cycle, and place the free end into a glass of water. If there is not a
strong, steady flow of bubbles, the compressor is not functioning properly. Contact your SciCan dealer.
Record the CYCLE FAULT number. Wait a few minutes and attempt another cycle before proceeding to
the next solution. If the message persists, remove the cassette. Be careful. The metal parts will be hot and
the cassette will contain hot steam. Inspect the cassette to ensure that the holes in the back of the seal are
perfectly aligned, and that the flexible lip of the seal is completely free. Check the exhaust tube for kinks or
obstructions. If kinked, straighten the tube.
If the tube can not be straightened, remove it from the push-in fitting attached to the STATIM. Depress the
collar on the fitting and, with the other hand pull firmly on the tube. Once the tube is free of the fitting, cut the
damaged section of tubing away using a sharp instrument. Be sure that you leave enough tube to reach the
unit when you re-attach the tube to the exhaust fitting. If the tube is too short to remove a section, contact
your SciCan dealer for a replacement.
Check that the STATIM has not inadvertently been exposed to any electrical interference.
Refer to the Installation section dealing with Environmental Considerations. (Section 3.1)
Try running another cycle. If the problem persists, record the cycle fault message number and contact your
dealer.
User may have pressed the
STOP
and re-run another sterilization cycle.
Remove and reinsert the cassette. Attempt another cycle. If the leak persists, remove and check the cassette
seal for misalignment or damage. Replace the seal if required. Be careful as the metal parts will be hot and
the cassette will contain hot steam.
If the leak persists, turn the unit OFF, remove and unload the cassette and contact your SciCan dealer.
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button during the drying phase. Repackage the instruments, if necessary
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