SciCan STATIM Troubleshooting Manual

STATIM

STATIM

CASSETTE AUTOCLAVE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Version 2.1

Original Statim Error Codes

The Statim Sterilizer should never leak steam or have water dripping from under
the machine. If either of these conditions occur, check your cassette and seal. All
leaks should be corrected before proceeding with troubleshooting procedures.

Check Cassette 1

Chamber temperature does not rise more than 2°C in three minutes. In all cases: No power to the
boiler. Check thermal fuse. Replace if necessary.

Check Cassette 2

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Cycle Fault 6

The software has detected a steam generator (boiler) temperature 5°C greater than the chamber,
within 7.2seconds after a purge during the sterilizing phase of a cycle. Calibrate boiler. Refer to
Boiler Calibration Section

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Cycle Fault 7

The cassette temperature has dropped 4°C below set point. If visible steam leaks appear replace
cassette seal, lid or tray as needed. Disassemble solenoid valve and check for debris. Make sure
plunger slides smoothly in plunger tube. Refer to Solenoid Valve Section.

Cycle Fault 8

The software has detected a steam generator (boiler) temperature 5'less than the chamber, within

7.2 seconds after a purge during the sterilizing phase ofa cycle. Calibrate boiler. Refer to Boiler
Calibration Section. Check for kinks in the exhaust tubing. Check to see if condenser bottle is full
of hot water.

Cycle Fault 9 N/A
Cycle Fault 10

The cassette temperature has failed to drop to 115°C during the Unwrapped or Wrapped Cycle or
the temperature has failed to drop to 110°C during the Rubber and Plastics Cycle in the purge
conditioning stage. Check for kinks in the exhaust tubing. Check for a clogged duct in the rear of
the cassette tray. Blow out with compressed air. Check solenoid valve for proper operation.

Cycle Fault 11

The cassette temperature has failed to drop to 102°C within 60 seconds of the end of a cycle
during venting. Check for kinks in the exhaust tubing. Check for a clogged duct in the rear of the
cassette tray. Blow out with compressed air. Check the solenoid valve for proper operation.

Cycle Fault 12

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Press Stop To Reset This message is displayed on all error faults. Press STOP to clear message.

Touch pads do not work

Disconnect keypad plug from PCB. Be sure blue plastic piece for keypad plug on PCB is pushed
up on the plug pins as far as possible. Reconnect keypad and check. Replace keypad if necessary.

No display or garbled display on LCD.

Check plug connections from cover to PCB. Check that microprocessor is seated firmly in socket.

Statim makes a clicking noise with cassette removed

This is caused by steam leaking from the cassette. The steam gets into the micro switch causing
the contacts to open and close and the solenoid clicks. Repair cassette leak and clicking should
stop in approximately 24 hours.

Loud buzzing noise

Clean or replace solenoid as needed.

Noise during drying cycle only

Some check valve noise is normal. Check the air filter. Replace if dirty. If filter is wet replace
check valve and compressor if necessary.

Water dripping from drain tube under Statim

Replace seal or repair cassette as needed.

Steam is escaping from Condenser Bottle vent hole

Ensure that condenser bottle is always filled to MIN line.

Steam is leaking from Push-In-Fitting at rear of Statim

Ensure that exhaust tube is fully inserted in fitting. Push past initial resistance until
tube seats.

Wraps remain wet after drying

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