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Steris BASIL 9500 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR MANUAL
®
BASIL
9500
Cage and Rack Washer
(10/18/01)
P-122998-050
Rev. 3

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL ® BASIL 9500 Cage and Rack Washer (10/18/01) P-122998-050 Rev. 3...
  • Page 2 DEATH, TO EMPLOYEES OF STERIS AND CUSTOMER AND TO THIRD PARTIES AND FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT OF THE WILLFUL ACTS OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF STERIS OR THE STRICT LIABILITY OF STERIS CAUSED BY THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF STERIS.
  • Page 3 Advisory Basil 9500 Cage and Rack Washer be used for the sterilization of any 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...
  • Page 4 82 2 554 1661 Latin America 305 442 82 02 Nordic 358 9 25851 Singapore 65 841 7677 Spain 3491 658 5920 Sweden 46 152 228 30 United Kingdom 44 1256 840400 Visit our web site at: www.steris.com 122998-050 Operator Manual Introduction...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE LISTING OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS ............1-1 Symbols ................. 1-4 INSTALLATION VERIFICATION ......2-1 Installation Checklist ........... 2-1 Technical Specifications ..........2-2 Certification ..............2-3 Chemical Additives Specifications ......2-4 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ......3-1 POWER-OFF/STANDBY Switch ........
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D) SECTION TITLE PAGE Typical Cycle Operation ....... 4-9 To Begin Cycle Operation ......4-9 Drain Cycle .............. 4-12 Pause Cycle operation ..........4-14 Abort Cycle operation ..........4-15 Acknowledge Alarm Condition ........4-15 Shutdown ..............4-16 Manual Shutdown ........

  • Page 7: Listing Of Warnings, Cautions And Symbols

    Only fully qualified service personnel should make repairs and adjustments to this equipment. Maintenance done by inexperienced, unqualified personnel or installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal injury, invalidate the warranty, or result in costly damage. Contact your STERIS sales or service representative regarding service options.
  • Page 8 WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD: When doors are closing, a pinch point is created at the hinges. Keep fingers away from door hinges in order to prevent pinching. Never perform cleaning of wash chamber until full cycle has been completed. If cycle has not been completed, contaminated debris or water may remain in the bottom of the wash chamber Keep hands/fingers away from closing doors in order to prevent crushing between the two doors.
  • Page 9 Avoid product damage. Always select a cycle appropriate for the items being processed. Use non-abrasive cleaners when cleaning unit. Follow directions on containers and rub in a back- and-forth motion, in same direction as surface grain. Abrasive cleaners will damage stainless steel. Cleaners rubbed in a circular motion or applied with a wire brush or steel wool on door and chamber assemblies can be harmful to stainless steel.

  • Page 10: Symbols

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Definition of Symbols...

  • Page 11: Installation Verification

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shutoff valves (not by STERIS) capable of being locked in OFF...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Equipment Drawing. Electrical supply for unit is as specified on Equipment Drawing. Floor surrounding unit has a non-slip surface (not by STERIS). Check for any construction and/or installation debris, inside and outside wash chamber, under floor gratings and sump suction plate.

  • Page 13: Certification

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 This Basil 9500 Cage and Rack Washer complies with the following...

  • Page 14: Chemical Additives Specifications

    IMPORTANT: STERIS does not promote, recommend nor en- dorse the use of any other type of chemical additives in the processing of articles in the Basil 9500 Cage and Rack Washer, such as drying agents, strong alkaline detergents (pH>12), alcohol rinses, and liquid germicides including hypochloric acid (bleach).

  • Page 15: Component Identification

    COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ® The Basil 9500 Cage and Rack Washer is designed for high capacity, efficient cleaning and sanitization of cages, racks, debris pans, feeder bottles and other miscellaneous items used in the care of laboratory animals. Washer is equipped with a fully-programmable microprocessor control sys- tem capable of storing up to 12 cycles for processing a wide variety of loads.

  • Page 16: Power-Off/Standby Switch

    Ready Mode. Tanks fill with water. When control is in Ready Mode, interior chamber light is on and display Printer screen shows: Power-Off/ Standby STATUS Switch STERIS Printer BASIL 9500 Function Switch Display Screen then: STATUS RODENTS BOTTLES Factory-set...

  • Page 17: Touch Pads

    CYCLE STATUS Display Screen CYCLE STOP CYCLE REVIEW SELECT MENU CYCLE CYCLE START RESET Touch Pads EXTEND ALARM DOOR DOOR CLOSE CYCLE REPLY OPEN PROGRAM VALUE CURSOR CHANGE SAVE VALUES VALUES Figure 3-3. Control Panel » Touch Pads • CYCLE MENU - Press to view the cycle menus. Three cycle menus are CYCLE available.

  • Page 18: Printer

    • DOOR CLOSE - Press to automatically close door(s). DOOR CLOSE • CHANGE VALUES (CVTP) - Press to modify treatments from pro- CHANGE grammed cycles and to confirm selected values from programmed cycles. VALUES • CURSOR CURSOR - Press to move left or right on the display screen. arrows •...

  • Page 19: Typical Printouts

    CYCLE - Generates a complete printout of all programmed cycles and treatment values (see Figure 3-6). DUPLICATE - Generates a second printout of last cycle, with or without cycle validation according to the cycle configuration. • PRINT VALUES - Press bottom portion of toggle switch to generate a complete cycle review printout including all treatments values of selected cycle (cycle flashing in Cycle Menu when was pressed).
  • Page 20 ========================= BOOSTER = 88.1F (31.16C) ======================== DRYING = 80.1F (26.72C) = CYCLE PROGRAM REVIEW = CYCLE - RODENTS COOL DOWN = 78.2F (25.66C) = CYCLE - RABBITS ======================== PRESSURE =0.11P(0.0075B) ========================= CYCLE START 4:45:04P 08.00 CYCLE DATE 99/09/24 REVIEW TIME 9:28:23A CYCLE NUMBER 000000003...
  • Page 21 * CONTROL ON 6:41:57P 99/09/24 ***************************** Power Up STERIS * CONTROL ON 8:20:05 P BASIL 9500 99/09/23 S/N 36XXXXXXXX ************************** ************************ BASIL 9500 ======================== S/N 36XXXXXXXX CYCLE - RODENTS ************************** ======================== CYCLE START 6:41:57 P CYCLE DATE 99/09/24 Cycle CYCLE NUMBER 000000003...

  • Page 22: Remote Control Panel (Double Door Units)

    If washer is equipped with double doors for pass-through operation, an Remote additional control panel is installed on the unload end of the washer (see Control Panel Figure 3-11). The unload end control panel features the same touch pads and (Double Door Units) display screen as the main load end control panel (see Figure 3-3).

  • Page 23: Emergency Safety Features

    Emergency Safety Features Photoelectric sensor(s), located under Upper Service Panel, are installed to » Photoelectric Sensors detect obstructions when doors are closing. Doors will automatically depres- surize and stop if any obstruction is detected by the photoelectric sensor(s). » Emergency Exit Safety Door panels can be pushed out in case of an emergency, offering two Doors emergency exit points on single door units and four on double door units (see...

  • Page 24: Interior Light

    » Interior Light Interior light flashes once prior to cycle start, warning the operator that a cycle is about to begin. » Safety Delay An adjustable Safety Delay (15 to 60 seconds), during which the washer will sound an alarm signal, has been provided to warn operator to leave the wash chamber before the cycle starts.

  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    NOTE: A colored warning stripe is visible when paper roll is near the end. Refer to Section 6 if paper roll needs to be replaced. POWER-OFF/STANDBY POWER 6. Turn switch to . Display shows: STATUS STERIS BASIL 9500 and printer prints: Current Time * CONTROL ON 7:04:47A 98/03/09 Current Date ***************************** ******...

  • Page 26: Priming Procedure

    The system is self-priming and requires no specific operation. Flowmeter(s) Priming Procedure will detect when no detergent is being injected. An alarm buzzer will sound and display will show: WARNING - CHEMICAL BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY STATUS HAZARD: Always use non- ALARM: (CHEM NAME) INJ foaming chemical for effec- NOT REACHED...

  • Page 27: Doors

    Inward sliding doors provide access to the wash chamber. Door movement Doors is power controlled. When a load is placed in front of the doors, a photoelectric sensor will detect the load and doors will automatically open when washer is CAUTION: Keep away from ready.

  • Page 28: Double Door Units With Interlock Feature

    » Double Door Units with If unit is equipped with double doors, a door Interlock feature prevents cross Interlock Feature contamination by allowing only one door to be opened at a time. Doors can be opened one at a time, when green light is on. WARNING - PERSONAL IN- JURY HAZARD:...

  • Page 29: Accessories

    In order to properly clean items and to avoid personal injuries, always follow Accessories these general loading guidelines: 1. Make sure that no items stick out or hang out of the rack. Always use a rack designed to handle the appropriate type of items to be processed. CAUTION: Remove all cellu- lose type bedding from 2.
  • Page 30 Locking Handle Central Spray Header Manifold Support Secure Pin Figure 4-1. Central Spray Header Manifold 122998-050 Operator Manual Operating Instructions...

  • Page 31: How To Load Central Spray Header Manifold (Option)

    » How to Load Central Spray Header Manifold with Rodent Cage Racks (Option) 1. Press DOOR OPEN to open doors. DOOR OPEN 2. Enter wash chamber and roll Central Spray Header Manifold (see Figure 4-1) along central rails until top of header is aligned with roof locking support.

  • Page 32: How To Load Bottle Washing Cart (Option)

    » How to Load Bottle Washing Cart (Option) 1. Press DOOR OPEN to open doors. DOOR OPEN 2. Enter wash chamber. 3. Roll Bottle Washing Cart (see Figure 4-3) or Universal Cage and Pan Wash Cart (see Figure 4-4) along guiding rails until wheels are positioned CAUTION - EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD: Always between stoppers on rails.

  • Page 33: Typical Cycle Operation

    The Basil 9500 Cage and Rack Washer is pre-programmed with four process- Typical Cycle ing cycles, and is capable of retaining up to six additional cycles. Each cycle can be customized to include up to seven different treatments. For instructions Operation on programming, refer to Section 5, Cycle and Control Value Programming.
  • Page 34 NOTE: After washer operation has been interrupted, a 60-second delay will prevent doors from opening before it is safe to do so. Operator must wait until the end of the delay before opening doors. NOTE: If unit fails or if any abnormal condition occurs during a cycle, refer to Section 7 to identify the possible cause and corrective action.
  • Page 35 IMPORTANT When cycle is completed, unload door must be opened and then closed before another cycle may be started. 8. The following is an example of the sequence of displays that appears on the screen while a cycle is in progress: STATUS PRIMATES WASH 1...

  • Page 36: Drain Cycle

    Drain cycle can be performed whenever necessary: after each cycle, between Drain Cycle different load types, or at the end of a work session. 1. Press CYCLE MENU to scroll to appropriate cycle menu. Display shows: CYCLE MENU STATUS CYCLE 9 CYCLE 10 WARNING - FALL HAZARD: DRAIN...
  • Page 37 NOTE: The display is only shown if has been selected in answer to PURGE TRAVELERS? 7. Press CHANGE VALUES to drain Rinse Tank (Tank 2), or press CHANGE SAVE SAVE VALUES o keep tank filled. Display shows: VALUES VALUES STATUS DRAIN ACID? CVTP=YES SVTP=NO...

  • Page 38: Pause Cycle Operation

    Pause Cycle Operation 1. Press STOP/RESET once to interrupt cycle operation. Pressing STOP/ STOP RESET once will interrupt cycle and will remove remaining water and vapor RESET from wash chamber. Display shows: STATUS VAPOR EXHAUST PLEASE WAIT WARNING - BURN HAZARD: Except for emergency, do and printer records: not open doors when cycle...

  • Page 39: Abort Cycle Operation

    Abort Cycle Operation 1. Press STOP/RESET twice to abort cycle in progress. Display shows: STOP RESET STATUS WARNING - BURN HAZARD: ABORTING Except for emergency, do IN PROGRESS not open doors when cycle is in progress. In an emer- gency, first stop cycle by ..and printer records: pressing the EMERGENCY STOP PUSHBUTTON and...

  • Page 40: Shutdown

    STATUS VAPOR EXHAUST PLEASE WAIT then: STATUS CYCLE IS PAUSED START TO CONTINUE OR alternating with... STATUS CYCLE IS PAUSED PRESS STOP TO ABORT 4. Press CYCLE/START to resume cycle operation or STOP/RESET to abort CYCLE STOP cycle. START RESET Refer to Section 7, Troubleshooting, for a list of alarm conditions and their possible solution.

  • Page 41: Automatic Shutdown

    and printer prints: ========================= SHUTDOWN 7:25:23A 97/10/31 UNIT S/N 36XXXXXXXX ========================= DRAINING: HH:MM:SS 4. When draining is completed, display shows: STATUS YY:MM:DD HH:MM:SS and printer prints: ========================= * CONTROL OFF 7:25:23A 97/10/31 UNIT S/N 36XXXXXXXX ========================= HH:MM:SS YY/MM/DD » Automatic Shutdown Automatic Shutdown may be programmed to start automatically at a given time (default 17:30) to suit customer needs (adjustable in Service Mode, contact your service Representative, or have a qualified service technician...

  • Page 42: Cycle And Control Value Programming

    CYCLE AND CONTROL VALUE PROGRAMMING The microcomputer control of the Basil ® 9500 Cage and Rack Washer allows the adjustment of programmed cycles and the creation of new cycles. Using this feature, cycles may be customized to process different types of loads. The washer is preprogrammed with four basic cycles: RODENTS, BOTTLES, RABBITS and PRIMATES.
  • Page 43 This cycle enables draining of TANK 1, 2 & 3 (Optional), Purge Spray Headers Final Rinse temperature can be modified in Service Mode only. Modifying Final Rinse temperature can impact on the efficiency of the treatment. STERIS does not recommend performing a Thermal Rinse at a temperature below 185°F (85°C).

  • Page 44: Sequence Of Display Screens

    The following procedure shows how to modify a cycle. 1. Position POWER/OFF-STANDBY switch, located behind printer door, to POWER. Unit name temporarily appears on the screen. Display shows: STATUS STERIS BASIL 9500 Then, the first Cycle Menu appears. Display shows: STATUS RODENTS BOTTLES...
  • Page 45 4. The Access Code feature is used to prevent unauthorized changes to the parameters of designated cycles and/or operating values by unauthorized operators. With this feature, access to cycle values may be selectively limited to authorized operators only, depending on the security needs of the washer environment.
  • Page 46 and printer records: Time Change *ACCESS DENIED ! 8:44:51A Values Denied NOTE: If access is denied, display defaults to main cycle menu. 8. Press CHANGE VALUES to modify cycle values CHANGE VALUES or..9. Press SAVE VALUES to reset selected cycle values to the factory-set SAVE values.
  • Page 47 CURSOR VALUE 15. To enter WASH 1 treatment time, press CURSOR (left or right) to select position and VALUE (up or down) to select desired number (0-9). Treatment time is input in minutes and seconds within a range of 0 to 10 minutes.
  • Page 48 STATUS PERFORM MID-RINSE NO (YES) 24. Press VALUE (up or down) to select between YES or NO. CHANGE VALUES NOTE: MID-RINSE is non-recirculated and time setting is not adjustable. 25. Press CHANGE VALUE to confirm selection. The WASH 2 time value screen appears.
  • Page 49 31. Press CHANGE VALUES to confirm chemical entry. The WASH 2 CHANGE temperature value screen appears. Display shows: VALUES STATUS WASH 2 160F (XXX.XC) 32 . Press VALUE (up or down) to select WASH 2 temperature. Temperature VALUE is input in Fahrenheit or in Celsius, according to Service Mode setting (refer to Section 4 in Maintenance Manual P-764329-189), within a range of 120°F - 165°F (48.9°C - 74°C).
  • Page 50 40. If unit is equipped with the Drying option, the DRYING time value screen appears. Display shows: STATUS DRYING 15:00 41. To enter DRYING treatment time, press CURSOR (left or right) and VALUE (up or down). Treatment time is input in minutes and seconds within a range of 0 to 15 minutes.
  • Page 51 VALUE 50. To enter the ACID Tank REFRESH RATE value, press VALUE (up or down) to select percentage. REFRESH RATE can be adjusted within a range of 15 to 100%. 51. Press CHANGE VALUES to confirm REFRESH RATE. CHANGE VALUES 52.

  • Page 52: Review Cycle Values

    The Review Mode allows the operator to view the current settings of each Review Cycle Values programmable treatment value for the specific cycle selected. When a cycle is not in progress, each cycle program may be reviewed by accessing the Review Mode.

  • Page 53: Routine Maintenance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Preventive Contact STERIS Engineering Service when service is required. Maintenance...
  • Page 54 Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule (continued) SERVICE PERFORMED: Frequency STAGE IV CONTROL Verify that paper takeup is working properly. 6 x per year Check printout for darkness, missing dots, etc. 6 x per year DOOR ASSEMBLY (EACH DOOR ON A DOUBLE-DOOR UNIT) Inspect doors for ease of operation.
  • Page 55 Detail A Detail B Push 1st recirculation tank valve against tank Self-cleaning filter cartridge Return Outlet Piping Figure 6-1. Vertical Self-cleaning Filter Figure 6-2. Spray Headers Routine Maintenance Operator Manual 122998-050...

  • Page 56: Cleaning Procedures

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cleaning...
  • Page 57 Locking Handle Central Spray Header Manifold Support Secure Pin Figure 6-4. Central Spray Header Manifold (option) Ref.: 920-009-419 Figure 6-5A Bottle Washing Cart Spray Figure 6-5. Bottle Washing Cart (Option) Arms (Detail) Routine Maintenance Operator Manual 122998-050...

  • Page 58: Weekly Cleaning

    » Weekly Cleaning 1. After last cycle of the day, allow unit to cool down. 2. On load side, press EMERGENCY STOP PUSHBUTTON to de-energize WARNING - ELECTRICAL washer. SHOCK/BURN HAZARD: Dis- 3. Clean washer exterior and door panels as outlined below. Using connect all utilities to washer AMSCRUB (NM400)* for general stains, PRY...

  • Page 59: Horizontal Spray Headers And Spray Jets

    » Horizontal Spray 1. Remove end spray Jets from horizontal spray headers (see Figure 6-2). Headers and Spray Jets 2. Use a fine wire (approximately the wire gauge of a paper clip) to clear sediment from all spray nozzles. Rinse under running water to clean out sediment.

  • Page 60: Vertical Self Cleaning Filter

    » Vertical Self Cleaning IMPORTANT: Intake filter requires periodic inspection and replacement. Filter Initial inspection is suggested once a week, then the user should determine the frequency thereafter. Remove and clean screen of self-cleaning filter cartridge located on mechani- cal core as follows: 1.
  • Page 61 4. Press SELECT CYCLE to select DESCALER. Press CYCLE START to start SELECT CYCLE Descaler Cycle. Display shows: CYCLE START STATUS DESCALER ALKALINE DRAINING 01:00 alternating with: STATUS DESCALER RINSE COOLDOWN WARNING - CHEMICAL BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY HAZARD: Wear appropriate and: personal protective...
  • Page 62 7. When all tanks are filled with clean water, cycle stops and display shows: STATUS ADD DESCALER AND PRESS START 8. On load side, press DOOR OPEN to open load door. DOOR OPEN 9. Pour 76 oz (2,25 l) of liquid descaler into sump. Press DOOR CLOSE to DOOR close load door.
  • Page 63 12. Unit will repeat the same procedure from steps 7 to 11, for RINSE and ACID tanks. A descaler liquid must be added manually into sump each time that message appears on screen. 13. Once the descaling of all tanks is completed, the washer will proceed to rinse all tanks.

  • Page 64: Automatic Descaler Cycle

    NOTE: Automatic Descaler Cycle has a duration time of 1 hour. » Automatic Descaler Cycle NOTE: If unit has been configurated with Central Spray Header Manifold or Bottle Washing Cart options, you must use accessory to perform Descaler Cycle. 1. Roll Central Spray Header Manifold (option) or Bottle Washing Cart (option) into wash chamber.
  • Page 65 then: STATUS DESCALER RINSE FILLING then: STATUS DESCALER ACID FILLING 7. When all tanks are filled with clean water, display shows: STATUS DESCALER ALKALINE PRIMING 8. When sump is filled with water, Descaler injection starts. Display shows: STATUS DESCALER ALKALINE INJECTING 9.
  • Page 66 then... STATUS DESCALER ALKALINE DRAINING 10. Sequence from steps 7 to 9 will be repeated for RINSE and ACID tanks. 11. Once the descaling of all tanks is completed, the unit will proceed to rinse all tanks. Display shows: STATUS DESCALER ALKALINE RINSING...

  • Page 67: Chemical Container Replacement

    NOTE: System is self-priming, therefore no other operation is necessary. attempt to ingest by mouth. NOTE: Contact your local STERIS representative for information on specific • Read and follow the precau- cleaning and descaling products recommended for use with this equipment.

  • Page 68: Injection Pumps Lubrication And Replacement

    Insert one end of new tube into pump head and rotate roller block result in costly damage. manually. Contact your STERIS Engi- neering sales or service rep- h. Liberally spread Silicone Lubricant (P-117950-599) over rollers in the resentative regarding ser- roller block and all tubing surfaces in contact with the pump head.

  • Page 69: Printer Paper Roll Replacement

    NOTE: Check that the paper roll is positioned correctly. Thermal printer will not print if the paper roll is inserted backwards. Do not use other brands of thermal paper, use only STERIS thermal paper (Part Number 129359-008). Damage to printer mechanisms can occur if paper of different width or thickness is used.
  • Page 70 Figure 6-8. Feed Paper Figure 6-7. Install Paper Through Printer Roll Figure 6-10. Verify Paper Figure 6-9. Rotate Take-up Installation Spindle 6-18 122998-050 Operator Manual Routine Maintenance...

  • Page 71: Thermal Paper Storage

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Thermal paper is subject to fading with time, humidity and exposure to light.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    STERIS Engineering Service representative. and adjustments to this NOTE: Never permit unqualified persons to service the washer.
  • Page 73 2. Incorrect printer paper used – Use recommended products; do not use other brands of thermal paper, use only STERIS thermal paper (Part number P-129359-008). 3. Printer head is dirty – Call Service.
  • Page 74 Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Chart – No Alarm Screen or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 10. Control does not communicate with 1. Call Service. Thornton 200 pH Controller. 1. Check and clean spray jets. 11. Spray jets clogged. 2. If condition recurs – Call Service. 12.
  • Page 75 Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Chart – No Alarm Screen or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 1. Piping is leaking – Call Service. 19. Water leaks from washer. 2. Damaged gaskets on top or bottom of doors – Call Service. 3.
  • Page 76 Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Chart – No Alarm Screen or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 1. Call Service. 28. Suction pump abnormally noisy. 29. Doors open and /or close too slowly and/ 1. Cable and pulley malfunction – Call Service. or vibrate.
  • Page 77 Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Chart - Alarm Screen and/or Printout PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 1. Tank too long to fill. Alarm sounds and 1. Supply valves closed – Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to screen displays: silence alarm buzzer. ALARM: (TANK NAME) 2.
  • Page 78 Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Chart – Alarm Screen and/or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 1. Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence alarm buzzer. 5. Alarm sounds and screen displays: Traveler system takes more than 18 seconds to go up or down ALARM: TRAVELER IS during the recirculation phase.
  • Page 79 Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Chart – Alarm Screen and/or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 9. Alarm sounds and screen displays: 1. Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence alarm buzzer. ALARM: EXHAUST FAN 2. Control detects a malfunction with the exhaust fan – Call OVERLOADS TRIPPED Service.
  • Page 80 Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Chart – Alarm Screen and/or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 13. Load doors remain closed after DOOR 1. Air supply valves closed or air pressure is below specifica- tions -– Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence alarm OPEN touch pad was pressed.
  • Page 81 Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Chart – Alarm Screen and/or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 17. If washer is equipped with optional double 1. More than 20 seconds needed to close unload doors. doors, unload-end door remains open 2. Air supply valves closed or air pressure is below specification after DOOR CLOSE touch pad was –...
  • Page 82 Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Chart – Alarm Screen and/or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 21. Alarm sounds and screen displays: 1. Cooldown time-out alarm has elapsed before water tempera- ture in cooldown tank reaches temperature setpoint. ALARM: WATER TOO LONG TO COOL 2.
  • Page 83 Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Chart – Alarm Screen and/or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 25. Alarm sounds and screen displays: 1. Open or short circuit on Drying RTD. ALARM: DRYING RTD 2. Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence alarm buzzer. IS DEFECTIVE 3.
  • Page 84 Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Chart – Alarm Screen and/or Printout (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION 29. Water flowmeter is defective. Alarm sounds 1. Press ALARM REPLY touch pad to silence alarm buzzer. and screen displays: 2. Call Service. ALARM: WATER FLOW METER IS DEFECTIVE Printer records: * ALARM...
  • Page 85 STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060-1834 • USA 440-354-2600 • 800-JIT-4-USE (800-548-4873)

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