SciCan STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual page 34

STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual
7. Troubleshooting
Cycle interrupted — NOT
STERILE, Cycle aborted
— NOT STERILE and
CYCLE FAULT messages.
Excessive steam issuing from
the front of the machine.
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.
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.
Wait a few minutes and attempt another cycle before
proceeding to the next solution. 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 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.
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.
Remove and reinsert the cassette. Attempt another cycle.
Remove and check the cassette seal for misalignment or
damage. Replace the Seals - tray / lid 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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7. Troubleshooting