Getinge VS 60, VS 90, VS 130 Service manual
SERVICE MANUAL
VS 60/90/130
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CONTROL PANEL
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
START TROUBLE SHOOTING
COMPONENT CHECK
ADVANCED TROUBLE SHO OTING
COMPONENT PLACEMENT
MENU NAVIGATION
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL DATA
FEEDBACK
SPARE PARTS LIST
Rev D TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
WARNING!
• As the sterilizer works with
steam under pressure, some
parts of it may become warm.
You should therefore exercise
the greatest caution whenever
working on the sterilizer.
• Hot steam may flow out of the
sterilizer when the door is opened.
• When handling materials and
loading the sterilizer, bear in
mind that the chamber and the
area close to the chamber entrance is very warm.
• Liquids must be sterilised in
special programs intended for
liquids. The sterilizer's liquid
program is solely intended for
the sterilisation of liquids in
open vessels.
General
The VS-series consists of vertical sterilizers with preprogrammed sterilisation programs. The sterilizer
works with steam produced in a chamber, fed with water from an external connection.
WARNING TEXTS IN THI S MANUAL
There are 4 di fferent admonitory levels in the manual:
• WARNING!
Factor, circumstance or state that can give rise to
the risk of personal injury.
• CAUTION!
Factor, circumstance or state that can give rise to
the risk of damage to machinery or the process.
• IMPORTANT!
Clarification that facilitates the understanding of
that described in this manual.
• TIP!
Factor, circumstance or state that can facilitate
execution or the process.
The following warning symbols is placed on the outside of the sterilizer (symbol acc. to ISO 3864)
If national requirements do not accept this symbol, the
symbol must be replaced by a suitable symbol valid in
the country were the sterilizer is used.
The warning symbol indicates that the person, responsible for the sterilizer must be fully conversant
with all requirements mentioned in the documents for
the sterilizer.
INTRODUCTION
Warranty
IMPORTANT!
The warranty on the delivered
product is invalidated by faulty
installation or an overlooked/
incorrect service interval/maintenance It must be possible to verify
service/maintenance.
A 2 year warranty is provided. However, not on those
components considered to be consumables, for example, door gaskets. For service work, reference
should be made to agreements with the supplier.
The Product Liability Act only applies when the instructions in this manual have been followed in their
entirety.
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 Getinge Skärhamn AB. All rights reserved.
All technical documentation provided by Getinge
Skärhamn AB is copyright protected and the property
of Getinge Skärhamn AB.
This publication may be downloaded from Getinge
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www.skarhamn.getinge.com.
The technical documentation is supplied as is. The
documentation can contain printing errors, technical
errors or other errors. Getinge Skärhamn AB reserves
the right to make alterations without prior notice.
No part of this publication may be copied without the
expressed permission of Getinge Skärhamn AB.
Manufacturer
Getinge Skärhamn AB Industrivägen 5
SE-47131 Skärhamn Sweden
Disposal
This product consists of (percentage by weight)
76 % Stainless steel
4 % Plastic
9 % Aluminium
5 % Brass
2 % Copper
4 % Electronics
When disposing of the sterilizer, it must be sorted at
source in accordance with the requirements set out in
the WEEE directive (2002(96/EC).
Contact your dealer when disposing of the sterilizer.
INTRODUCTION
CONTROL PANEL
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Layout of the control panel
1. PROGRAM SELECTOR button –
selection of the program
2. START button – start of the program
3. RESET button – reset a fault
4. STOP button – emergency stop
5. Yellow status lamp – program in progress
6. Green status lamp – program finished
7. Red status lamp – alarm
8. ENTER button – select items from the menu
9. Arrow keys – navigate through menus/lists
10. Pressure gauge – shows the chamber pressure
11. Display unit
1
Display unit
Shows the current status, program progres s, number of minutes after program start, number of completed
cycles and error codes.
IN STANDBY MODE SHOW S:
• Process name (program)
• Sterile time/temperature
Menu
Press the DOWN arrow to CYCLE COUNTER (twice)
and then press the ENTER button now press the
DOWN arrow to read the pressure and load sensor temperature (when the sterilizer features a
liquid program).
SHOWN DURING THE PRO CESS:
• Process name
• Process time
Home position:
Press the LEFT arrow for at least 4 seconds
To specifically read the load sensor temperature
(when the sterilizer features a liquid program),
press the ENTER button at the process name.
Operation, check
as not been locked before the start button has been pressed. Read
INCORRECT OPERATION, CHECKLIST
The table below lists the most common operating
faults that result in an alarm (error code) or that certain symptoms are experienced.
Check that usage was correct.
ALARM (ERROR CODE) REASON
Close door Door h
the text below the table, Correct operation, checklist .
Sterile error The sterilizer may have been overloaded. Read the Technical data se c-
tion.
Door open The handle has been activated befo re the finished signal has been dis-
played. Read the text below the table, Correct operation, checklist .
Process stopped The stop button has been pressed by the operator.
Heating error Can be due to items caught in the door.
No water Perhaps the water supply tap has not been opened
SYMPTOM REASON
Process abnormally long Can be due to:
• no water on the incoming supply.
• sterilizer overloaded. Read the Technical data section.
• leakage.
WARNING!
Consider the risk of burns when
loading the sterilizer.
CAUTION!
Only sterilise items intended for
sterilisation with steam and that
can withstand at least 121 degrees.
Only use loading equipment especially designed for the VS series.
Each standard basket may be
loaded with max. 12 kg of goods.
To ensure optimal ergonomics use
a lifting device when processing
heavy loads.
CORRECT OPERATION, CHECKLIST
1 Placing items in the sterilising chamber. Only use
loading equipment especially designed for the
VS series. Carefully check that nothing is caught
between the door and chamber.
Place moisture -sensitive items and low-mass
items at the top of the chamber.
Place heavy items at the bottom of the sterilis-
ing chamber.
Place dish-shaped items dish side down.
Place empty containers (bottles, test tubes,
etc.) with their opening downwards.
2 Close the door and pull the handle clockwise to
lock.
3 Press the START button, the cycle starts and will
be completed automatically.
OPERATION, CHECK
Recommended accessories
Basket, part no. 566687401
Solid, stainless steel container
48325031
4 When the display shows FINISH, the green status
lamp comes on and when the pressure gauge
shows zero the process is completed.
5 The display never shows FINISH and the green
status lamp for process finished never comes on if
the process is interrupted.
6 As soon as the door is opened FINISH is no
longer shown on the display, this provides information that if FINISH is not shown on the display,
then the goods in the chamber may have been
loaded by “someone else”, but not sterilised.
7 If the red status lamp for an alarm is on after a
sterilising process, the goods should be considered as unsterilised and must then be sterilised
again.
When the door is opened FINISH is no longer dis-
played. The display now shows:
INSTRUMENT 1340C (last selected program)
00.05.00_1340C
WARNING!
Remember the goods are hot after
sterilising.
Never attempt to open the door
until the pressure gauge has returned completely to zero.
LIQUID STERILISATION
• A special liquid program and a load sensor in the
chamber are required to sterilise liquids. The liquid process is solely intended for liquid sterilisation in open receptacles.
• Bottles should be filled to max. 80 % of their vol-
ume.
• Place the load sensor in the largest container.
When there is no space in the liquid for the load
sensor, use a control receptacle where the load
sensor can be placed. The volume of the liquid in
the control receptacle should be as great or greater than the liquid intended for sterilisation. Boiling
point for the liquid in the control vessel must be
the same as for the liquid to be sterilised.
• Use a receptacle with the smallest possible vol-
ume for the fastest processing.
OPERATION, CHECK
IMPORTANT!
If the process must be cancelled
for one reason or another press
the STOP button; the red status
lamp will come on and an audio
signal with sound.
Now press the RESET button and
wait for the pressure gauge to
drop to zero.
When the red status lamp indicating an alarm has gone out, press
the RESET button.
Open the door.
IMPORTANT!
When a process is interrupted,
there is a risk of steam streaming
out of the chamber when the door
is opened.
INTERRUPTED PROCESS
If the sterilizer stops the process:
1 Press the RESET button; the audio signal stops.
2 Wait until the pressure indication shows zero.
3 When the red status lamp has gone out:
4 Press the RESET button; the alarm text is no
longer displayed
If a process in progress has to be interrupted:
1 Press the STOP button; the text PROCESS
STOPPED is shown on the display. The audio sig-
nal sounds and the red status light comes on.
2 Press the RESET button; the audio signal stops.
3 Wait until the pressure indication shows zero.
4 When the red status lamp has gone out, press the
RESET button; the alarm text is no longer displayed.
OPERATION, CHECK
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
General
WARNING!
The outer casing may only be
removed by technicians with documented experience.
WARNING!
Bear in mind when cleaning that
the chamber and the area close to
the chamber entrance is very
warm.
TIP!
The following Service kits are
available:
• Disks for solenoid valves
• Grease for door gaskets
WARNING!
The electrical power supply must
always be disconnected with all
types of maintenance work.
The manufacturer recommends at full utilization of capacity that at least the following maintenance operations should be performed at the specified intervals
with by service technicians. Monthly and weekly maintenance is carried out by the operator as set out in the
user manual.
Annual maintenance
ANNUALLY OR AT LEAST EVERY 400 CYCLES
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
• Replace the filter where appropriate (accessory).
Check that the filter is not wet.
• Replace the plunger and O-ring on MV-1,MV-2,
MV-6 and MV-8. Refer to the section Component
check, 3. Solenoid valves.
• Check the door and its flange. Lubricate the mov-
ing parts by the door gasket. Use a grease suitable for use in the food industry.
• Replace the door gasket. At least every 3rd year
or 1200 cycles. See the section Component
check, 20. Door, Door gasket.
• Measure the pressure using a calibrated absolute
test pressure gauge, use the intended flange
marked VT on the sterilizer. See the section
Component check, 12. Absolute pressure sensor.
• Inspect and rectify any leakage from pipe cou-
plings and instrument connections. See the section Advanced trouble shooting, Trouble
shooting leakage .
• Check and clean the water outlet in the chamber.
At least every 800 cycles.
• Check that the monthly and daily maintenance
have been carried out correctly.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Perform a functional check of the electrical com-
ponents. See the section Component check. At
least every 1200 cycles or every 3rd year.
• Reset the service alarm from the Service mes-
sages men u. (situated under SE-
TUP/SYSTEM/SERVICE in the menu tree)
SAFETY CHECKS
• Check that the door seals against the steam pres-
sure during the sterilising process. See the section Component check, 20. Door.
• Check that the sterilizer can not be started when
the door has not been closed. See the section
Component check, 20. Door.
• Check that the door's counter-hold spring works
and prevents crush injuries. See the section
Component check, 20. Door, check the door
spring
• Inform the customer about the significance of the
warning signs.
• Inform the customer of the risks involved with the
program for sterilising liquids, if installed. Particularly the information that it is only permitted to
sterilise liquids inopen vessels.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Monthly maintenance
MONTHLY, OR AS REQUI RED
• Clean the bottom filter. See the section Component check, 1. Chamber.
• Clean the chamber. See the section Component
check, 1. Chamber.
• Clean the door gasket and lubricate with the gre-
ase recommended by Getinge.
Daily maintenance
Fig. 1
• Check that the overheating protection sensor is fi t-
ted on the heating element, see fig 1. See the
section Component check, 6. Overheating pro-
tection.
• Check that the level guard in the bottom of the
chamber is clean, fig. 2.
See the section Component check, 1. Chamber.
Fig. 2
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
START TROUBLE SHOOTING
4 Final
3 Verify the
1 Start
Trouble shooting orientation
START TROUBLE SHOOTING HERE
Choose the error code/codes displayed and the symptom experienced in the table below. Carry out the pr e-
verification
Choose the
error code
symptom
scribed actions in the stated order, until the fault has
been identifie d and corrected.
CHECK PROCEDURE
1 START
Select the alarm (error code) or symptom in the
tables below.
2 Action
action
IMPORTANT!
The actions stated in the tables
are usually specific checks on the
components. However, the actions
can also represent advanced
trouble shooting and indicate the
specific component to be checked.
IMPORTANT!
After the action (for example,
component replacement) the action must be verified (e.g. manual activation).
In addition, it must be verified that
the error code/customer's experienced symptom has been corrected.
Several actions may be needed
with subsequent action verification, remember to always end
with verification against the
error code/symptom.
2 ACTION
Carry out the actions set out in the table. Carry
out the actions in the stated order, continue until
the fault has been corrected.
a. Check the components. In the event of a
component fault, repair or replace it. Instructions are enclosed with the spare part or are
set out after each check.
b. Should the check indicate that the component
is OK, return to the table in this section and
continue with next action as per point 2.
3 VERIFY ACTION
After repair/replacement the action must be verified. Instructions concerning verification are enclosed with the spare part or are set out after
each check.
4 FINAL VERIFICATION
(ERROR CODE/SYMPTOM VERIFICATION)
After ac tion verification it must be verified that the
displayed error code is not displayed again and
the experienced symptom no longer remains. This
is done by running a program and checking that
no error codes are displayed or the symptoms are
experienced.
START TROUBLE SHOOTING
Alarm (error codes visible on the display)
EXPLANATIONS
Explanations to references to sections stated in the
tables below:
CC : chapter Component check
Advanced chapter Advanced trouble
trouble shooting: shooting
Other references are given in plain text.
ERROR CODE EXPLANATION ACTIONS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
GETINGE PACS 300
GETINGE PACS 300 DISPLAY
CLOSE THE DOOR Door unlocked at point of start 1. Operation, check
DOOR OPEN Door open during process 1. Operation, check
POWER FAILURE Power failure during process 1. Check external fuses.
PT-100 ERROR Error on load sensor during process 1. CC, 15. Load temperature sensor
SERVICE Service indicator. 1. Contact the service technician
Process does not start, frozen process
1. CC, 19. Software PACS cold start
2. CC, 18. Display
3. CC, 17. Circuit board
2. CC, 20. Door, (micro-switch)
3. CC, 17. Circuit board
2. CC, 20. Door, (micro-switch)
3. CC, 17. Circuit board
2. CC, 6. Overheating protection
3. CC, 17. Circuit board (Fuse)
4. CC, 17. Circuit board
2. CC, 17. Circuit board AI
STERILE ERROR Incorrect pressure/steam tempera-
ture in the sterile phase
PROCESS STOPPED The process has been stopped with
the STOP button
PRESSURE SENSOR
ERROR
UPDATE Battery replacement or circuit board
Pressure sensor incorrectly calibrated
fault
1. Operation, check
2. CC, 15. Load temperature sensor
3. CC, 12. Absolute pressure sensor,
4. CC, 17. Circuit board
1. Operation, check
2. CC, 18. Display
1. Advanced trouble shooting, Checks
with error code
1. CC, 17. Circuit board
START TROUBLE SHOOTING
ERROR CODE EXPLANATION ACTIONS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
NO WATER Timeout level guard 1. Operation, check
2. CC, 10. Level guard
3. CC, 3. Solenoid valve MV-3
HEATING ERROR Timeout heater 1. CC, 6. Overheating protection
2. CC, 5. Relay
3. CC, 4. Heater
4. CC, 17. Circuit board
HEATING ERROR Leakage Trouble shoot according to the section
Trouble shooting leakage
MANUAL MODE Component manually ac tivated 1. Operation, check
2. An output on the circuit board has
been set to manual mode. ( menu
tree Diagnostic)
POST TREATMENT E RROR
POST TREATMENT E RROR
Outlet valve clogged CC, 3. Solenoid valve, MV-1
Screen in the chamber clogged CC, 3. Strainer
START TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom (experienced by user)
EXPLANATIONS
Explanations to references to sections stated in the
tables below:
CC: chapter Component check
Advanced chapter Advanced trouble
trouble shooting: shooting
Other references are given in plain text.
SYMPTOM ACTIONS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
No ready signal 1. CC, 12. Absolute pressure sensor
2. CC, 3. Solenoid valve MV-2
3. CC, 11. Air filter
Instruments rust in the sterilizer 1. Poor quality instruments
2. Water cleaning filter – type de -ionization, check
(see documentation supplie d with the water filter)
Process time abnormally long 1. See the section installation. Electricity, Water
requirement
2. Advanced trouble shooting, Leakage test, check
3. Operation, check
4. CC, 22. Strainer
Humming noise in standby mode 1. CC, 3. Solenoid valves
Door hard to open/cannot be opened 1. CC, 3. Solenoid valve MV-8
2. CC, 20. Door, (lock)
Pressure gauge shows pressure with the door open 1. CC, 14. Pressure gauge
Steam leaks from the door 1. CC, 20. Door, door gasket
2. CC, 3. Solenoid valve MV-5
3. CC, 21 Pressure relief valve door gasket
Black background on the display 1. CC, 23 Fan.
2. CC, 18 Display
Unstable measurement value and text on display 1. CC, 23 Fan.
2. CC, 18 Display
3. CC 17 Circuit board
4. Check the power supply (Fluctuations?)
START TROUBLE SHOOTING
COMPONENT CHECK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General ............................................................ 2
2. Chamber .......................................................... 2
3. Pipe/pipe couplings.......................................... 2
4. Solenoid valves................................................ 3
5. Heater............................................................... 5
6. Relay................................................................ 6
7. Overheating protection, resetting.....................6
8. Non return valve BV-1...................................... 7
9. Non return valve BV-2...................................... 7
10. Non return valve BV-3...................................... 7
10. Non return valve BV-3...................................... 7
11. Level guard ...................................................... 8
12. Air filter (accessory) ......................................... 8
13. Absolute pressure sensor ................................ 8
14. Ejector.............................................................. 9
15. Pressure gauge................................................9
16. Load temperature sensor (accessory)........... 10
17. Pressure relief valve....................................... 10
18. Circuit board...................................................11
19. Display............................................................ 12
20. PACS software...............................................12
21. Door................................................................ 14
22. Pressure relief valve, door gasket.................. 16
23. Screen............................................................ 16
24. Fan................................................................. 16
COMPONENT CHECK
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1. General
IMPORTANT!
Only use Teflon tape that is intended for sealing pipe couplings
against steam pressure.
It is extremely important for safe functionality that all
nipples are tightened so that air, which can jeopardize
the sterilisation result, can not enter the chamber. If
pipe couplings must be removed while performing
checks, think about the following when assembling:
• Use ample Teflon tape, so that the tape partly
forms a seal and partly seals the threads.
2. Chamber
The chamber walls are cleaned using a mild lime dissolving agent. Rinse well. Drain by closing the door,
the bottom valve then opens automatically.
BOTTOM FILTER (ALSO SEE 23. SCREEN)
Lift out the filter. Clean
LEVEL GUARD (ALSO SEE 11. LEVEL GUARD)
Check that the rocker moves up and down easily.
TIP!
Check whether steam is let out
with an overpressure.
• Use soapy water on cold components
• Use a mirror on hot components
3. Pipe/pipe couplings
Check:
Start a 134 °C program. Trouble shoot when the sterilizer is in “Sterilisation” mode.
Check whether steam is let out.
Action:
Check according to respective component checks.
Also see 1. General.
Verification:
Check all pipes/pipe couplings again.
COMPONENT CHECK
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IMPORTANT!
All valves open in an energised
state.
4. Solenoid valves
Pay attention to solenoid valves that hum! The noise
may be a forewarning about the coil starting to overheat due to it not working in a closed iron circuit. This
can occur when the moving core is influenced by the
magnetic forces from the winding and dirt prevents the
coil from reaching the end position. An air gap is then
formed in the magnetic circuit, which lowers the inductance in the coil resulting in increased current.
MV-1
Is fitted in the bottom of the sterilizer and has the task
of evacuating any remaining water in the sterilizer at
the end of the process.
Check:
Check that both the plunger and the area it runs in are
clean. Always change the O-ring that seals between
the coil and housing after removing the coil. Activate
MV-3 and fill the chamber. Activate MV-1 and MV4
(ejector). Check that the water runs out of the chamber again. Measure the voltage across the coil.
Action:
Clean and replace the plunger and O-ring. Replace
the entire valve if necessary.
Verification:
Check that the water level in the chamber is maintained for a long period (about 15 minutes).
MV-2
Is fitted at the rear, top edge of the sterilizer. Takes
care of pressure equalization after the post-vacuum
phase by releasing air into the chamber. The valve is
open when the sterilizer is in standby mode if the door
is locked. It becomes de-energised as soon as the
door is opened.
Check:
Check that both the plunger and the area it runs in are
clean. Always change the O-ring that seals between
the coil and housing after removing the coil. Activate
MV-4 and MV-2 on the diagnostic menu. The pressure
should not drop appreciably below atmospheric presssure. Measure the voltage across the coil.
Check for leakage: Dismantle BV-2. Activate MV-3
and the heater. No steam should come out of MV-2.
Action:
Clean and replace the plunger and O-ring. Replace
the entire valve if necessary.
Verification:
Run a sterilisation program. Check for leakage ac-
COMPONENT CHECK
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