Safety First: The primary concern of Midmark
Corporation is that this sterilizer is maintained with
the safety of the patient and staff in mind. To assure
that services and repairs are completed safely and
correctly, proceed as follows:
(1) Read this entire manual before performing any
services or repairs on this sterilizer.
(2) Be sure you understand the instructions
contained in this manual before attempting to
service or repair this sterilizer.
Safety Alert Symbols
Throughout this manual are safety alert symbols that
call attention to particular procedures. These items are
used as follows:
DANGER
A DANGER is used for an imminently
hazardous operating procedure,
practice, or condition which, if not correctly
followed, will result in loss of life or serious
personal injury.
NOTE
A NOTE is used to amplify an operating procedure,
practice or condition.
Warranty Instructions
Refer to the Midmark “Limited Warranty” printed in the
Installation and Operation Manual for warranty information. Failure to follow the guidelines listed below will
void the warranty and/or render the M9 sterilizer
unsafe for operation.
• In the event of a malfunction, do not attempt to
operate the sterilizer until necessary repairs have
been made.
• Do not attempt to disassemble sterilizer, replace
malfunctioning or damaged components, or perform
adjustments unless you are one of Midmark’s
authorized service technicians.
• Do not substitute parts of another manufacturer
when replacing inoperative or damaged components.
Use only Midmark replacement parts.
WARNING
A WARNING is used for a potentially
hazardous operating procedure,
practice, or condition which, if not correctly
followed, could result in loss of life or serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
A CAUTION is used for a potentially
hazardous operating procedure, practice,
or condition which, if not correctly followed, could
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
EQUIPMENT ALERT
An EQUIPMENT ALERT is used for an
imminently or potentially hazardous
operating procedure, practice, or condition which, if
not correctly followed, will or could result in serious,
moderate, or minor damage to unit.
This manual contains detailed troubleshooting, scheduled maintenance, maintenance, and service instructions for the M9 Sterilizers. This manual is intended to
be used by Midmark’s authorized service technicians.
1.2How to Use Manual
A. Manual Use When Performing Scheduled Mainte-
nance.
(1) Perform inspections and services listed in
Scheduled Maintenance Chart (Refer to
para 3.1).
(2) If a component is discovered to be faulty or out
of adjustment, replace or adjust component in
accordance with Maintenance/Service Instructions (Refer to para 4.1).
B. Manual Use When Sterilizer Is Malfunctioning And
Cause Is Unknown.
(1) Perform an operational test on sterilizer (Refer
to para 2.1).
(2) Perform troubleshooting procedures listed in
Troubleshooting Guide (Refer to para 2.2).
(3) If a component is discovered to be faulty or out
of adjustment, replace or adjust component in
accordance with Maintenance/Service Instructions (Refer to para 4.1).
C. Manual Use When Damaged Component Is Known.
(1) Replace or adjust component in accordance
with Maintenance/Service Instructions (Refer to
para 4.1).
1.3Description Of Sterilizer
A. General Description (See Figure 1-1).
The M9 Sterilizers are designed to sterilize instruments.
The major components of the sterilizer consist of a
pressure vessel, condensing tank assembly, heating
element, temperature sensor assembly, condensing
tank water level sensor (early M9 units only), pressure
vessel water level sensor, pulse solenoid, thermostat,
door switch, control PC board, fill solenoid, vent solenoid, bellows assembly, display PC board, and a
pressure relief valve.
B. Theory of Operation (See Figures 5-1 and 5-2).
Theory Of Operation:
Power is supplied to the control PC board when the
sterilizer is plugged in. At this time, the control PC
board will flash the error lamp and display “E 001”. This
is normal and occurs when the sterilizer is first plugged
in or if a power outage has occurred.
When the ON/STANDBY switch is pressed, the error
lamp extinguishes and the program switches are
enabled. The program lamps flash and the ON/
STANDBY indicator lamp illuminates.
The operator determines the desired cycle and selects
the cycle by pressing either: UNWRAPPED,
POUCHES, LIQUIDS, OR PACKS button. Upon
selecting the desired cycle, the control PC board sets
the specific time and temperature parameters for that
cycle into memory. These settings are alternately
displayed on the TIME/TEMP display. Note: The
control PC board will continue to use the same parameters on subsequent cycles until a new type of cycle is
selected.
The operator presses the START button which signals
the control PC board to initiate the cycle.
The control PC board continuously monitors for an open
door condition from the time the START button is
pressed until the start of the drying cycle. It does this
by monitoring the door switch for continuity. If no
continuity is detected after a cycle has been started, the
control PC board will stop the cycle and illuminate the
DOOR AJAR indicator. The DOOR AJAR indicator will
continue to flash until continuity is sensed or until the
STOP or ON/STANDBY button is pressed. Or, if the
door is closed and continuity is sensed, the control PC
board continues the cycle.
On early units (units with an old style control PC board
which has EPROM version M or before) which have a
condensing tank water level sensor, the control PC
board monitors the condensing tank water level when
the sterilizer door is closed. The control PC board
monitors the water level in the condensing tank during
this portion of the cycle only, and it performs this
monitoring by checking for continuity between the
condensing tank water level sensor and the chassis.
Water touches the sensor to complete a ground circuit,
signaling the control PC board that the water level is
sufficient and the cycle may be continued. Otherwise,
the control PC board will stop the cycle and flash the
WATER LOW indicator until water is sensed by the
sensor, the STOP button is pressed, or the ON/
STANDBY button is pressed. On later units (units with
old style control PC board which has EPROM version N
or after or new style control PC board) which do not
have the condensing tank water level sensor, the
control PC board monitors the pressure vessel water
level sensor to determine if a low water condition in the
condensing tank exists. If the pressure vessel water
CONDENSING TANK
WATER LEVEL SENSOR
(early M9 only)
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR ASSEMBLY
PRESSURE VESSEL
WATER LEVEL SENSOR
VENT
SOLENOID
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level sensor does not sense water within 5 minutes of
starting the FILLING portion of the cycle, the control PC
board stops the cycle, illuminates the WATER LOW
indicator and starts sounding a beeper signal.
The control PC board illuminates the FILLING indicator
and energizes the fill solenoid which allows water to
flow from the condensing tank to the pressure vessel.
The control PC board controls the water level in the
pressure vessel by monitoring the pressure vessel
water level sensor for continuity. When water completes the ground circuit between the pressure vessel
water level sensor and the chassis, the control PC
board de-energizes the fill solenoid.
The control PC board extinguishes the FILLING indicator lamp and illuminates the STERILIZING indicator
lamp. During this portion of the cycle, temperature and
pressure in the pressure vessel are continuously
monitored until the drying portion of the cycle begins. A
precision integrated circuit temperature sensor potted
inside a brass thermowell is used to monitor the tem-
perature inside the pressure vessel. A PC board
mounted piezoresistive pressure sensor, connected by
plumbing to the pressure vessel, is used to monitor the
pressure in the pressure vessel.
The control PC board energizes the heating element to
begin heating the water in the pressure vessel. The
temperature in the pressure vessel is displayed on the
display PC board. As the water begins to boil, air is
bled off through the bellows assembly into the condensing tank. The pressure in the pressure vessel is not
displayed until the temperature in the pressure vessel
reaches 208 °F (98 °C). When the bellows assembly
senses pure steam flowing through it (which is around
215 °F), the valve in the bellows assembly closes,
allowing the pressure in the pressure vessel to build.
When the temperature corresponding to the cycle
selected is reached, the control PC board de-energizes
the heating element and begins to count down the
remaining time left in the cycle. The remaining time is
now displayed on the display PC board instead of the
temperature. During this portion of the cycle, the
control PC board regulates the pressure vessel temperature/pressure by energizing and de-energizing the
heating element as necessary. The programmed
temperatures are the minimum values, and the temperature during the cycle is regulated approximately 2
°F (1.1 °C) above those minimum values.
When the cycle’s set time has elapsed, the control PC
board de-energizes the heating element and energizes
the vent solenoid, unless the liquids cycle was selected.
If the liquids cycle was selected, the control PC board
de-energizes the heating element, but does not energize the vent solenoid until the temperature in the
pressure vessel drops to 223 °F (106 °C).
The control PC board monitors the pressure in the
pressure vessel until it drops to 0.7 psi (4.8 kPa). At
that time, the control PC board goes into a 35 second
delay. At the end of the delay, the control PC board
sounds a series of five beeper signals and energizes
the pulse solenoid for 500 ms (except for the liquids
cycle on a sterilizer that contains an old style control PC
board with EPROM version H or before. If old style
control PC board after version H or if it is a new style
control PC board, the door will open at the end of the
liquids cycle also.), which allows the door to open to the
vent position. The control PC board then de-energizes
the vent solenoid. The control PC board (on units with
old style control PC board which has EPROM version J
or after or new style control PC board), the control PC
board checks that the door switch switches back to its
normally open position after the door opens. Checking
the door switch position ensures that the door switch is
not stuck closed, which would mislead the operator to
think the door was closed when it was actually ajar.
During the sterilizing portion of the cycle, the control PC
board continuously monitors the pressure sensor,
temperature sensor, door switch, STOP button, and the
ON/STANDBY button. If the pressure or temperature
exceeds preset limits or the status of the door switch,
STOP button, or ON/STANDBY button changes, the
control PC board de-energizes the heating element and
initiates an error sequence.
When an error sequence is initiated, the control PC
board energizes the vent solenoid, flashes the ERROR
indicator, sounds a beeper signal, and displays the
error code, corresponding to the cause of the error, on
the TEMP/TIME display. When the pressure in the
pressure vessel drops to 0.7 psi (4.8 kPa), the control
PC board delays 35 seconds. The control PC board
then de-energizes the vent solenoid and stops sounding
the beeper signal. The ERROR indicator lamp continues to flash and the error code continues to be displayed until the STOP or ON/STANDBY button is
pressed.
The control PC board illuminates the DRYING indicator
and extinguishes the STERILIZING indicator. The
control PC board begins a countdown of 30 minutes
and displays this time on the TEMP/TIME display. The
control PC board energizes the heating element for 45
seconds, delays two minutes, energizes the heating
element for 30 seconds, delays two minutes, energizes
the heating coil for a predetermined duration (the
duration can be set on the dip switch assembly for
different time intervals), and then delays for two more
minutes. The control PC board continues to energize
the heating element for xx seconds followed by a two
minute delay for the rest of the drying portion of the
cycle. On units with new style control PC boards, there
is a dip switch assembly which contains two switches
for "dry cycle element duration". There are four possible
combinations for these two switches, which results in
setting the heating element duration during the drying
cycle; they are repeat interval setting #1, setting #2,
setting #3, and setting #4. Setting #1 is shortest repeat
interval, setting #2 is longer, setting #3 is longer yet,
and setting #4 is the longest repeat interval. This
function was added to allow adjustment of "dry cycle
element duration on units which are overheating during
drying cycle. The unit comes factory set at the repeat
interval setting #3. If the sterilizer contains an old style
control PC board with EPROM version L or after or a
new style control PC board, the control PC board
monitors the chamber for excessive pressure during the
drying cycle, which indicates that the door did not open
properly. If excessive pressure is detected, the drying
cycle is stopped. After 30 minutes have elapsed, the
control PC board illuminates the COMPLETE indicator,
extinguishes the DRYING indicator, and sounds the
beeper signal seven times. If the liquids cycle was
selected, the DRYING indicator does not illuminate, the
heating element does not energize, and the COMPLETE
indicator illuminates. If the STOP button is pressed
during the drying portion of the cycle, a new cycle can
be initiated.
Several safety checks are present to prevent the
pressure vessel from exceeding safe pressure and
temperature limits. The control PC board limits the
pressure and temperature from exceeding 34.5 psi (238
kPa) and 277 °F (136 °C) respectively. A pressure
relief valve prevents the pressure from exceeding 35
psi (241 kPa) on older units and 40 psi (275.7 kPa) on
newer units. A bi-metallic thermostat shuts off power to
the control PC board if the pressure vessel temperature
exceeds 295 °F (146 °C).
1.4SPECIFICATIONS
Factual data for the sterilizer is provided in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Specifications
DescriptionData
Dimensions (overall):
Length ............................................... 19 in (470 mm)
Width (depth) ....................................... 15 in (381 mm)
Height .................................................. 16 in (406 mm)
Electrical Requirements:
100 VAC Unit ...............................100 VAC 50 - 60 HZ,
100 VAC Unit ......................................... 1425 WATTS,
15 amps @ 100 VAC
115 VAC Unit ......................................... 1425 WATTS,
12 amps @ 120 VAC
230 VAC Unit ......................................... 1500 WATTS,
7 amps @ 240 VAC
Recommended Circuit:
A separate (dedicated) circuit is recommended for
this sterilizer. The sterilizer
to an electrical circuit with other appliances or
equipment unless the circuit is rated for the additional load.
If a part replacement is required, order the part directly
from the factory as follows:
(1) Refer to Figure 1-2 to determine the location of
the model number and serial number of the
sterilizer and record this data. There are
different letter prefixes which proceed the serial
number, depending on the configuration of the
unit. These prefixes are very important and are
needed to order the proper parts.
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MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
MA2071-01
Figure 1-2. Model Number / Serial Number Location
(2) Refer to the Parts List to determine the item
numbers of the parts, part numbers of the
parts, descriptions of the parts, and quantities
of parts needed and record this data (Refer to
para 6.1).
NOTE
Ask the Purchasing Department of the company that
owns the sterilizer for this information. Otherwise,
this information may be obtained from the dealer that
sold the sterilizer.
(4) Call Midmark with the recorded information and
ask for the Medical Services Department. See
back cover of this manual for the phone number
or use the Fax Order Form (See page 7-2 for
Fax Order Form).
1.6Special Tools
Table 1-2 lists all the special tools needed to repair the
sterilizer, describes how to obtain the special tools, and
describes the purpose of each special tool.
(3) Determine the installation date of the sterilizer
and record this data.
Table 1-2. Special Tool List
Description of Special Tool
Digital Multimeter (must be
capable of displaying 3 digits)
Water Level Sensor WrenchMidmark Corp.
3/32 in. Diameter PunchCommercially AvailableAny TypeUsed to remove / install two roll pins which secure
Pressure Gauge Test HarnessMidmark Corp.
Manufacturer's
Name / Address / Phone
Commercially AvailableAny TypeUsed to check probes, switches, and connections
60 Vista Drive
Versailles, Ohio 45380
(513) 526-3662
60 Vista Drive
Versailles, Ohio 45380
(513) 526-3662
Manufacturer's
Part Number
for proper function by performing continuity
checks.
050-2324-00Used to hold fitting in place so the nut that holds
water level sensor can be loosened / tightened.
door switch in place or roll pin which secures latch
lever to pulse solenoid.
002-0372-00Used to check the pressure in the pressure vessel
during a cycle to diagnose malfunctions and / or
adjust the pressure range potentiometer to a
correct setting.
button. When each button is pressed, its
corresponding lamp should illuminate and stay
illuminated. Also, the PRESSURE (PSI)
display should display the pressure that the
control PC board is reading, and the TEMP (°F)
/ TIME (MIN: SECONDS) display should
display the temperature that the control PC
board is reading.
(9) Disconnect the power cord from the sterilizer.
(10) Connect Pressure Gauge Test Harness to
sterilizer (See Figure 2-2) (Refer to Table 1-2
for special tool).
(11) Drain the water from the condensing tank.
WARNING
The following steps require the steril-
izer to be plugged in to power while
the operational test is being performed. Do not
touch any components inside of the sterilizer.
Failure to comply with these instructions could
result in an electrical shock, which could result
in severe personal injury or death.
(12) Connect the power cord to the sterilizer.
(13) If the sterilizer contains an old style control PC
Board with EPROM version M or before,
perform steps 15 thru 18; then go to step 27. If
the sterilizer contains an old style control PC
board with EPROM version N or after or a new
style control PC board, perform steps 19 thru
26; then go to step 27.
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TUBE
FITTING
PRESSURE GAUGE
TEST HARNESS
To connect Pressure Gauge Test Harness to sterilizer:
1. Disconnect tube (1) from pressure sensor (2).
2. Connect tube of Pressure Guage Test Harness
to pressure sensor (2).
3. Connect tube (1) to fitting of Pressure Guage
Test Harness.
To disconnect Pressure Gauge Test Harness from
sterilizer:
1. Disconnect tube (1) from fitting of Pressure
Guage Test Harness.
2. Disconnect tube of Pressure Guage Test Harness
from pressure sensor (2).
3. Connect tube (1) to pressure sensor (2).
Figure 2-2. Connecting / Disconnecting Pressure
Gauge Test Harness
(16) Fill condensing tank with distilled water.
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MA2070-01
NOTE
Ensure that the sterilizer door is open during the
following step.
(14) Press the ON/STANDBY button, followed by
the UNWRAPPED button, followed by the
START button (See Figure 2-1).
NOTE
The condensing tank water level sensor may need to
be dried before proceeding to the next step.
extinguish, the DOOR AJAR lamp should begin
to flash, and the beeper signal should continue
to sound. Go to step 27.
(18) Close the sterilizer door.
(19) Press the ON/STANDBY button, followed by
the UNWRAPPED button, followed by the
START button (See Figure 2-1).
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(20) Observe. The FILLING lamp should illuminate.
After approximately 5 minutes, the FILLING
lamp should extinguish, the WATER LOW lamp
should illuminate and a beeper signal should
sound.
(21) Press the STOP button followed by the ON/
STANDBY button.
(22) Fill condensing tank with distilled water.
(23) Open the sterilizer door.
(24) Press the ON/STANDBY button, followed by
the UNWRAPPED button, followed by the
START button (see Figure 2-1).
(25) Observe. The DOOR AJAR lamp should begin
to flash, and the beeper signal should start to
sound. Go to step 27.
(26) Close the sterilizer door.
(27) Observe. The DOOR AJAR lamp should
extinguish and the beeper sound should stop.
The FILLING lamp should illuminate. After 30 90 seconds, the FILLING lamp should extinguish and the STERILIZING lamp should
illuminate. Should begin to hear water boiling in
the pressure vessel and steam and air releasing through the bellows assembly.
(28) Observe. At 205 °F (96°C), should begin to
hear the bellows assembly close. At approximately 215 °F (102 °C), should hear the
bellows assembly close completely (hissing
sound stops). The PRESSURE (PSI) display
should begin to display pressure.
(30) Observe. When the time elapsed on the TEMP
(°F)/TIME (MIN : SECONDS) display reaches
zero, the vent solenoid should energize.
Should hear steam and air venting into the
condensing coil. The TEMP (°F)/TIME (MIN :
SECONDS) display should show the temperature in the pressure vessel decreasing and the
PRESSURE (PSI) display should show the
pressure in the pressure vessel decreasing.
When the pressure drops to approximately 0.7
psi (5 kPa) on the PRESSURE (PSI) display,
there should be a 35 second pause; then a
series of five beeper signals should sound and
the pulse solenoid should energize. The
sterilizer door should open, but only to the first
door stop.
(31) Stop the sterilizer from proceeding into the
drying portion of the cycle by pressing the
STOP button.
(32) Set the multimeter to read at least 5 VDC.
Connect the red lead of the multimeter to Test
Point (A, Figure 4-28) and the black lead of the
multimeter to Test Point (B).
(33) Observe. The multimeter should read 2.550
VDC ±0.001 VDC.
(34) If sterilizer does not operate correctly as
described in steps 1 thru 34, replace the
malfunctioning component(s) or perform the
adjustment(s) that are necessary to correct the
problem. If necessary, refer to Table 2-1,
Troubleshooting Guide, to determine the exact
cause of the malfunction.
(35) Disconnect power cord from sterilizer.
(29) When the “heat up” portion of the cycle is
complete and the elapsed time is being counted
down on the display PC board, compare the
pressure displayed on the PRESSURE (PSI)
display to the pressure displayed on the
Pressure Gauge Test Harness. The two
pressures should agree with each other within
± 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).
WATER LOW indicator
illuminates when
condensing tank is full or
does not illuminate when
condensing tank is low.
Silicone tube is cut or
not keeping terminal
from touching nut which
causes grounding (only
on units with old style
control PC board with
EPROM version M or
before).
Condensing tank water
level sensor
malfunctioning or dirty
(only on units with old
style control PC board
with EPROM version M
or before).
WATER LOW lamp on
display PC board
malfunctioning.
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Check for continuity
between terminal and nut.
Perform continuity check
on condensing tank water
level sensor.
Replace display PC board
with known working display
PC board.
Replace silicone tube. Refer
to para 4.8.
Replace/clean condensing
tank water level sensor.
Refer to para 4.8.
Replace display PC board.
Refer to para 4.21.
Door is
obstructed/binding.
WATER LOW indicator
illuminates, but chamber
is overfilled with water.
Door is hard to open or
close.
Control PC board
malfunctioning.
Temperature sensor is
malfunctioning, causing
water sensor circuit to
malfunction (preventing
water level sensor from
detecting water).
Door panel needs
adjusted.
Door latch binding.Operate door latch by hand
Steam block hitting
inside of door cover.
Unplug condensing tank
water level sensor
connector from Control PC
board, start a cycle, and
observe. WATER LOW
lamp should flash after
approximately 5 minutes.
Replace suspect
temperature sensor with
known working temperature
sensor.
periodically on the sterilizer. These inspections and
services should be performed as often as indicated in
Table 3-1 is a Scheduled Maintenance Chart which lists
the chart.
the inspections and services that should be performed
Table 3-1. Scheduled Maintenance Chart
IntervalInspection or ServiceWhat to Do
Semi-annuallyObvious damageVisually check condition of sterilizer for obvious damage such as: cracks in components, missing
Fasteners/hardwareCheck sterilizer for missing or loose fasteners/hardware. Replace any missing hardware and
Moving partsAll moving parts should be lubricated with high temperature grease.
Warning and instructional
decals
Display overlayCheck for missing, damaged, or illegible display overlay. Replace display overlay if necessary.
Wiring connectionsCheck the integrity of all wiring connections. Clean all dirty connections. Tighten any loose
Free movement of door
latch
Free movement of door
switch spring
Latch leverOperate latch lever by hand to check for resistance. Clean latch lever. Lubricate latch lever with
Door and Dam gasketsRemove gaskets and check for dirt on gaskets, deterioration of gaskets, or voids in gaskets.
FilterClean filter using a mild soap and water solution. Replace filter if necessary. Refer to para 4.19.
Pressure vessel water
level sensor
components, dents in components, leaks, or any other visible damage which would cause sterilizer
to be unsafe to operate or would compromise the performance of the sterilizer. Repair sterilizer if
necessary.
tighten any loose hardware as necessary using Loctite 271 if necessary.
Check for missing or illegible decals. Replace decals as necessary.
connections. Replace any damaged connections.
Clean door latch. Lubricate door latch and door pins with high temperature grease.
Clean door switch spring. Lubricate door switch spring with high temperature grease. Replace
door switch spring if necessary.
high temperature grease.
Clean gaskets using a mild soap and water solution. Replace gaskets if necessary. Refer to para
4.20.
Remove any build-up from pressure vessel water level sensors. Replace sensor if necessary.
Refer to para 4.10.
Condensing tank water
level sensor (early units
only)
TubingRemove tubing and inspect for buildup. Clean, drain, and flush tubing. Replace tubing if
Display PC boardPerform the display PC board lamp/display/button check. Refer to para 4.25. Replace display PC
Pressure relief valvePerform a pressure relief valve check. Refer to para 4.26. Replace pressure relief valve if
Printer (optional
equipment)
Operational testPerform an operational test to determine if the sterilizer is operating within its specifications (Refer
from the outlet before removing any of
the sterilizer covers/panels or making any repairs
to prevent the possibility of electrical shock.
Also, drain the sterilizer to prevent spills during
repairs. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in serious personal injury or
death.
The following paragraphs contain replacement, repair,
and adjustment procedures for the sterilizer.
4.2Top Cover Removal / Installation
A. Removal
(1) Disconnect power cord from the outlet.
(2) If the sterilizer contains a printer, remove printer
(Refer to Operation Manual).
(3) Open sterilizer door.
(4) Remove two screws (1, Figure 4-1) and steam
block (2) from top cover (3).
(5) Remove four screws (4) and two screws (5)
from top cover (3).
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7A
4
6
3
2
(6) On units which apply, carefully break front of
top cover (3) loose from silicone sealant.
EQUIPMENT ALERT
Lift top cover carefully and slowly. Rib-
bon connector is still connected to display
PC board and any excess pressure exerted on it
could result in a damaged ribbon connector or
display PC board.
(7) Lift rear of top cover (3) and disconnect ribbon
connector (6) from display PC board (7A) or
control PC board (7B) (depending on whether
ribbon connector (6) is part of display PC board
or is a separate component).
(8) Remove top cover (3) from sterilizer.
B. Installation
(1) Coat mating surfaces of front panel lip and top
cover (3) with silicone sealant.
(2) Position top cover (3) over sterilizer, with rear of
top cover raised, and connect ribbon connector
(6) to display PC board (7A) or control PC
board (7B).
(3) Install top cover (3) on sterilizer and secure
using two screws (5) and four screws (4).
(4) Install steam block (2) on top cover (3) and
secure using two screws (1).
(5) Close sterilizer door.
(6) If the sterilizer contains a printer, install printer
neously pulling downward and outward on back
panel.
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Ensure that wires are completely discon-
nected before attempting to remove back
panel. Failure to do so could result in damage to
sterilizer.
NOTE
Units prior to serial number CZ1110/OM1000 have a
fuse holder attached to the back panel. On these
sterilizers, tag and disconnect two wires from the
receptacle and one wire from the fuse holder instead
of performing step 6.
(6) On older units, tag and disconnect three wires
(3) from terminals of receptacle (4) and remove
back panel (2) from sterilizer. On newer units,
separate back panel (2) from unit as far as
possible and lay it on its side.
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B. Installation
1
NOTE
Units prior to serial number CZ1110/OM1000 have a
fuse holder attached to the back panel. On these
sterilizers, remove tags and connect two wires to the
receptacle and one wire to the fuse holder instead of
performing step 1.
FLAP
4
(1) On older units, remove tags and connect three
wires (3) to terminals of receptacle (4).
(2) Position flap of back panel (2) behind top cover
(5) and secure back panel in place using four
screws (1).
(3) Install left hand side panel (Refer to para 4.4).
(4) Install right hand side panel (Refer to para 4.3).
Removal / Installation (Applies only to
Units with old style Control PC Board
with EPROM Version M or Before)
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NOTE
Units with old style control PC board with EPROM
version N or after or new style control PC board do
not have a condensing tank water level sensor.
A. Removal
(1) Drain water from condensing tank.
(2) Remove back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
(3) Remove bellows assembly (Refer to para 4.7).
(4) Disconnect wire (1, Figure 4-7) from termi-
nal (2).
(5) Using Water Level Sensor Wrench to hold
fitting (3), loosen nut (4) (Refer to Table 1-2 for
special tool).
(6) Pull assembled level sensor rod (5) from
fitting (3).
(7) Remove nut (4), silicone tube (6), and crimp (7)
from level sensor rod (5). Discard silicone tube
and crimp.
3
6
4
2
8
7
5
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MA2054-01
Figure 4-7. Condensing Tank Water Level
Sensor Removal / Installation
(2) Install crimp (7), nut (4), and silicone tube (6)
on level sensor rod (5) and secure by crimping
crimp (7).
(3) Install assembled level sensor rod (5) in
fitting (3).
(8) Using vise grips to hold level sensor rod (5),
remove nut (8) and terminal (2) from level
sensor rod.
B. Installation
(1) Using vise grips to hold level sensor rod (5),
install terminal (2) on level sensor rod and
secure using nut (8).
(4) Using Water Level Sensor Wrench to hold
fitting (3), tighten nut (4) (Refer to Table 1-2 for
special tool).
(5) Connect wire (1) to terminal (2).
(6) Install bellows assembly (Refer to para 4.7).
EQUIPMENT ALERT
The end of the silicone tube must extend
past nut (4) after nut is installed. If it is
not, the level sensor rod will not function properly
because the terminal will be in contact with nut (4).
Units with old style control PC board with EPROM
version N or after or new style control PC board will
only have two wire harnesses to disconnect instead
of three.
(2) Disconnect two / three wire harnesses (1,
Figure 4-8) from two / three terminals (2).
(3) Remove flex guard tubing (3) from two / three
wire harnesses (1).
(4) Remove temperature sensor assembly (4) from
pressure vessel (5).
B. Installation
(1) Coat threads of temperature sensor assembly
(4) with teflon tape.
(2) Install temperature sensor assembly (4) in
pressure vessel (5).
(3) Install flex guard tubing (3) on three wire
harnesses (1).
(4) Connect three wire harnesses (1) to three
terminals (2).
(5) Install back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
4.10Pressure Vessel Water Level Sensor
Removal / Installation
A. Removal
(1) Remove back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
(2) Remove wire tray rack and tray plate (Refer to
para (4-17).
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5
4
1
3
MA2074-01
Figure 4-8. Temperature Sensor Assembly
Removal / Installation
(3) Disconnect wire (1, Figure 4-9) from termi-
nal (2).
(4) Remove nut (3) and terminal (2) from level
sensor rod (4).
(5) Remove nut (5).
EQUIPMENT ALERT
Do not try to pull level sensor rod out of
back side of pressure vessel. Doing so
will damage level sensor rod.
(6) Push level sensor rod (4) thru fitting (6) and into