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 con-
tained 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.
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 should not be connected
to an electrical circuit with other appliances or
equipment unless the circuit is rated for the additional load.
After the START button is pressed, the PC board
continuously monitors the Door Switch for continuity.
If continuity is not detected, the PC board stops the
cycle, and the Door Ajar lamp illuminates.
1. The Fill Cycle is initiated.
Fill Cycle
Display: (Filling lamp illuminates)
1. Line voltage from PC Board energizes Fill Solenoid;
this allows water to flow into Pressure Vessel.
2. Water fills Pressure Vessel until it makes contact
with the Pressure Vessel Water Level Sensor.
3. When water completes the ground circuit between
the Pressure Vessel Water Level Sensor & the
chassis, the PC Board de-engergizes the Fill
Solenoid & the Steriliation Cycle is initiated.
Sterilization Cycle
Display: (Sterilizing lamp illuminates)
xxx° (chamber temperature)
xx PSI [after temperature reaches 208°F (98°C)]
NOTE
During the Sterilization Cycle, the Temperature Probe
monitors the chamber temperature and the PC Board
monitors chamber pressure.
1. Line voltage from PC Board energizes Heating
Element.
2. Air & steam flow thru Bellows as water in chamber
begins to boil. When temperature reaches approx.
215° F (101° C), the Bellows closes and pressure
begins to build.
3. When chamber reaches required temperature, Heating
Element is de-energized and sterlization time begins
to count down on Display PC Board.
4. Line voltage from PC Board energizes Heating
Element intermittantly to maintain required
temperature & pressure until time elapses.
5. When sterilization time expires, the Heating Element
de-energized & the Vent Cycle is initiated.
Vent Cycle
1. Line voltage from PC Board energizes Vent Solenoid.
[Liquids Cycle requires chamber to cool to 223° F
(106° C) before Vent Solenoid is energized]
2. Chamber pressure is released thru Vent Solenoid
until pressure drops to 0.7 psi (4.8 kPa).
LIQUIDS
PACKS
BUTTON
PACKS
START
STOP
ON/STANDBY
ON / STANDBY
BUTTON
START
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
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3. Control PC Board sounds 5 beeps.
4.
M9 / M11:Line voltage from PC Board energizes
Pulse Solenoid.
Door opens automatically.
Drying Cycle is initiated.
M9D / M11D: "Open the Door" Lamp illuminates.
"dddd" appears on Display PC Board.
Manually open door at this time.
Drying Cycle is initiated.
Drying Cycle
Display: (Drying lamp illuminates)
xx:xx (time counts down from 30 minutes)
(Complete lamp illuminates at end of cycle)
1. Line voltage energizes Heating Element for
45 seconds. (30 minute countdown begins on
Display PC Board).
2. Heating Element is energized intermittantly (asshown below) until Dry Cycle is complete.
45 seconds ON - 2 minutes OFF
30 seconds ON - 2 minutes OFF
xx* seconds ON - 2 minutes OFF (until cycle ends)
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(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.
Purpose of Special Tool
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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SECTION II
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION II
2.1Operational Test
To effectively diagnose a malfunction of the sterilizer,
perform the Pressure / Temperature Potentiometers
Adjustment procedure. Refer to para 4.24.
Table 2-1. Troubleshooting Guide
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2.2Troubleshooting Procedures
If a malfunction is detected, locate the Problem &
Symptom in Table 2-1. Perform the Check for each
Probable Cause indicated. Follow instructions in the
Correction column as they apply.
Always disconnect the power cord
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.
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).
(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
7A
4
6
3
2
(5 ) Close sterilizer door.
(6 ) If the sterilizer contains a printer, install printer
(1 ) Disconnect power cord from sterilizer.
(2 ) Remove right hand side panel (Refer to
para 4.3).
(3 ) Remove left hand side panel (Refer to
para 4.4).
(4 ) Remove four screws (1, Figure 4-4) from back
panel (2).
(5 ) Partially remove back panel (2) by simulta-
neously pulling downward and outward on back
panel.
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
EQUIPMENT ALERT
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).
(2 ) Position bellows assembly (3) and insert tube
(5) into tube hole of condensing tank (4).
(3 ) Connect tube (1) to tee (2).
(4 ) Install back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
4.8Condensing Tank Water Level Sensor
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Removal / Installation (Applies only to
Units with old style Control PC Board
with EPROM Version M or Before)
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
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).
from level sensor rod (5). Discard silicone tube
and crimp.
(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).
3
6
4
2
8
7
5
1
MA2054-01
Figure 4-7. Condensing Tank Water Level
Sensor Removal / Installation
(3) Install assembled level sensor rod (5) in fit-
ting (3).
(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).
(7 ) Install back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
(8 ) Refill condensing tank with distilled water.
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).
(2 ) Install crimp (7), nut (4), and silicone tube (6) on
level sensor rod (5) and secure by crimping
crimp (7).
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
(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).
(3 ) Disconnect wire (1, Figure 4-9) from termi- nal
(2).
(4 ) Remove nut (3) and terminal (2) from level
sensor rod (4).
(1 ) Coat threads of temperature sensor assembly
(4) with teflon tape.
(2 ) Install temperature sensor assembly (4) in
pressure vessel (5).
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5
4
1
3
(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
pressure vessel (7) and remove level sensor
rod.
(7 ) Remove spacer (8) from level sensor rod (4).
(8 ) Remove silicone tube (9) from fitting (6).
Discard silicone tube (9) and crimp (10).
(9 ) If damaged, remove fitting (6) from pressure
vessel (7).
B. Installation
(1 ) If removed, coat fitting (6) with teflon tape and
install fitting in pressure vessel (7).
(2 ) Install silicone tube (9) and spacer (8) on level
The assembled level sensor rod must be installed
from the inside of the pressure vessel.
(3) Install assembled level sensor rod (4) in fit-
ting (6).
EQUIPMENT ALERT
The end of the silicone tube must extend
past nut (5) 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 (5).
(4 ) Install and crimp crimp (10) on silicone
tube (9).
(5 ) Install nut (5).
NOTE
Steps will vary slightly for M9D / M11D units. Use
this procedure as a guide.
A. Removal
NOTE
Units prior to serial number CZ1110/OM1000 have a
manifold assembly which secures the vent solenoid.
Refer to the parts list to remove the vent solenoid on
2
3
these sterilizers.
(1 ) Drain water from condensing tank.
(2 ) Remove back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
(3 ) Tag and disconnect two wires (1, Figure 4-10)
from terminals (3).
(4 ) Tag and disconnect two wires (2) from terminals
(4).
(5 ) Disconnect three tubes (5 thru 7) from elbows (8
thru 10).
(6 ) Remove two screws (11) from bottom of
manifold assembly (12).
NOTE
Spacer (12A) is only on newer units.
(7 ) Remove manifold assembly (12) and spacer
(12A) from base (13).
(8 ) Hold screw (1, Figure 4-11) and loosen nut (2).
Turn terminals out of the way.
(9 ) Remove assembled vent solenoid (3) and elbow
(4) from tee (5).
(6 ) Install terminal (2) on level sensor rod (4) and
secure using nut (3).
(7 ) Connect wire (1) to terminal (2).
(8 ) Install wire tray rack and tray plate (Refer to
side of the solenoid marked IN needs to
be connected to the pressure line. Reversing vent
solenoid will cause system failure.
(7 ) Install spacer (12A, Figure 4-10) and manifold
assembly (12) on base (13) and secure using
two screws (11).
(8 ) Connect three tubes (5 thru 7) to elbows (8 thru
10).
(9 ) Connect two wires (2) to terminals (4).
(10) Connect two wires (1) to terminals (3).
(11) Install back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
(12) Refill condensing tank with distilled water.
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B. Installation
NOTE
The end of elbow (6) which receives a tube does not
get coated with teflon tape.
(1 ) Coat the threads of elbows (4 and 6, Figure 4-
11) with teflon tape.
(2 ) Install elbows (4 and 6) on vent solenoid (3).
(3 ) Hold screw (1) and loosen nut (2). Turn termi-
nals out of the way.
(4 ) Install assembled elbow (4) and vent solenoid
(3) on tee (5).
(5 ) Turn terminals of vent solenoid (3) so wires will
Steps will vary slightly for M9D / M11D units. Use
this procedure as a guide.
A. Removal
NOTE
Units prior to serial number CZ1110/OM1000 have a
manifold assembly which secures the fill solenoid.
Refer to the parts list to remove the fill solenoid on
these sterilizers.
(1 ) Drain water from condensing tank.
(2 ) Remove back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
(3 ) Tag and disconnect two wires (1, Figure 4-12)
from terminals (3).
(4 ) Tag and disconnect two wires (2) from
terminals (4).
NOTE
Spacer (12A) is only on newer units.
(7 ) Remove manifold assembly (12) and spacer
(12A) from base (13).
(8 ) Hold screw (1, Figure 4-13) and loosen nut (2).
Turn terminals out of the way.
(9 ) Remove assembled vent solenoid (3) and elbow
(4) from tee (5).
(1 0) Remove elbow (6) and tee (5) from fill
solenoid (7).
(1 1) Remove elbow (8) from fill solenoid (7).
B. Installation
(1 ) Coat threads of tee (5, Figure 4-13) and elbows
(6 and 8) with teflon tape.
(2 ) Install elbow (8) on fill solenoid (7).
(5 ) Disconnect three tubes (5 thru 7) from elbows (8
thru 10).
(6 ) Remove two screws (11) from bottom of
manifold assembly (12).
12
3
1
7
10
6
5
9
2
8
4
12A
13
11
MA2056-0
Figure 4-12. Fill Solenoid Removal / Installation
(3 ) Install elbow (6) and tee (5) on fill solenoid (7).
(4 ) Loosen nut (9). Turn terminals of fill solenoid
(7) so wires will connect easily to fill solenoid.
Tighten nut (9).
(6 ) Hold screw (1) and loosen nut (2). Turn termi-
nals out of the way.
(7 ) Install assembled elbow (4) and vent solenoid
(3) on tee (5).
(8 ) Turn terminals of vent solenoid (3) so wires will
connect easily to vent solenoid.
(9 ) Hold screw (1) and tighten nut (2).
EQUIPMENT ALERT
When installing the vent solenoid and the
fill solenoid, the side of the solenoids
marked "IN" need to be connected to the pressure
lines. Reversing solenoids will cause system failure.
(10) Install spacer (12A, Figure 4-12) and manifold
assembly (12) on base (13) and secure using
two screws (11).
(11) Connect three tubes (5 thru 7) to elbows (8
thru 10).
(12) Connect two wires (2) to terminals (4).
(13) Connect two wires (1) to terminals (3).
(4 ) Tag and disconnect two wires (5) from terminals
(6).
(5 ) Tag and disconnect two wires (7) from
terminals (8).
(6 ) Disconnect ribbon connector (9) from connec-
tor (10).
(7 ) Tag and disconnect neutral wire (11) from
terminal (12).
(8 ) Tag and disconnect hot wire (13) from termi- nal
(14).
(9 ) Disconnect printer cable (15) from connec- tor
(16).
(1 0) Disconnect door switch harness (17) from
connector (18).
M9 / M11 only
(1 1) Tag and disconnect two wires (19) from pulse
solenoid terminals (20).
(1 2) Disconnect heater element wire (21) from
connector (22).
(14) Install back panel (Refer to para 4.5).
(15) Refill condensing tank with distilled water.
4.13Control PC Board Removal /
Installation
A. Removal
(1 ) Remove right hand side panel (Refer to
para 4.3).
(2 ) Disconnect pressure tube (1, Figure 4-14) from
pressure sensor (2).
NOTE
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 (3) to disconnect
instead of three.
(3 ) Disconnect two / three wire harnesses (3) from
two / three connectors (4).
NOTE
Positions of locknuts (1) and screws (2) are reversed
on newer units.
(1 3) Remove two locknuts (1, Figure 4-15), screws
(2), and control PC board (3) and control PC
board bracket (4) as an assembly from
base (5).
NOTE
Units prior to serial number CZ1110/OM1000 have the
ground wire attached to the control PC board bracket.
When nut (6), starwasher (7), and screw (8) are
removed, ground wire will also be removed.
(1 4) Remove nut (6), starwasher (7), and screw (8)
from control PC board bracket (4).
(1 5 ) Turn three standoff screws (9) 1/4 turn in the
counter-clockwise direction and remove control
PC board (3) and insulator (10) from control PC
board bracket (4).