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OPERATOR MANUAL
Basil
3500 Cage and Bottle Washer
®
(2006/06/14)
P122998-741

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL Basil 3500 Cage and Bottle Washer ® (2006/06/14) P122998-741...

  • Page 2: A Word From Steris Corporation

    Indications For Use The Basil 3500 Cage and Bottle Washer is specifically designed for thorough, efficient cleaning of cages, bottles, debris pans, and mis- cellaneous items used in the care of laboratory animals.

  • Page 3: Service Information

    STERIS can provide information regarding the annual main- tenance agreements. STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for use in this equip- ment. Please, contact STERIS for details. EC Authorized Representative:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION ..........i Advisory ..........................i Indications For Use ........................ i Service Information .........................ii 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............1-1 2 INSTALLATION ................. 2-1 2.1 Technical Specifications ....................2-1 2.1.1 Voltage, Amperage and Power Consumption ............2-1 2.1.2 Permissible Environmental Conditions ..............
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............4-1 4.1 Before Operating Washer ..................... 4-1 4.2 Loading Unit ......................... 4-2 4.3 Cycle Operation ......................4-3 4.3.1 Pre-Wash (Standard) .................... 4-5 4.3.2 pH Neutralization ....................4-5 4.3.3 Alkaline Wash Phase ..................... 4-6 4.3.4 Time-Based pH Neutralization (Option) ..............
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Section Title Title Page Page 5 CYCLE AND CONTROL VALUE PROGRAMMING ......5-1 5.1 Program Touch Pads ....................5-1 5.2 Change Values Mode ....................5-1 5.3 Programming Cycle Values ..................5-3 5.3.1 Pre-Wash - All Units ....................5-4 5.3.2 Pre-Wash - All Units, Alkaline Wash ..............
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Cont’d) 6.7 As Necessary ......................6-12 6.7.1 Replace Detergent Container ................6-12 6.7.2 Change Printer Paper ..................6-13 6.7.3 Store Thermal Paper ................... 6-14 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 7-1 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND PRODUCTS ........8-1 122998-741 Operator Manual Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, in addition to faithful performance of minor maintenance described in this manual, is required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment. Contact STERIS to schedule preventive maintenance. WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: Always set building electrical-supply disconnect switch and console master power switch to OFF before performing any preventive maintenance functions within compartments.
  • Page 9 WARNING – CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD: Washer detergents are caustic and can cause adverse effects to exposed tissues. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or attempt to swallow. • Read and follow precautions and instructions on detergent label and in Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prior to handling detergent, refilling detergent container, or servicing detergent injection pump or lines.
  • Page 10 Tables 1-1 and 1-2 contain symbols which may be on your Basil 3500 Cage and Bottle Washer components: Table 1-1. Definition of Symbols on Unit Symbol Definition Protective Earth (Ground). Transfer of Heat, Hot Surface. Rotation: Direction of Rotation Device.
  • Page 11 Table 1-2. Definition of Symbols on Identification Nameplate Symbol Definition MODEL Model Number of The Unit. Serial Number of The Unit. YEAR Year of Manufacture of The Unit. Kilovolt-Ampere. Volt, Number of Phase (3 or 1[blank]), Alternate Current. Amperage. Hertz – Frequency of The Unit. WIRE Number of Wires In The Electrical Cable (Ground Not Included).

  • Page 12: Installation

    Complete uncrating and installation instructions, as well as an equip- Specifications ment drawing have been furnished. If any of these documents are missing or misplaced, contact STERIS giving serial, equipment, and model numbers of the unit. Replacement copies will be sent to you promptly.

  • Page 13: Permissible Environmental Conditions

    After your washer has been installed by qualified service techni- cians, complete the following checklist to assure installation is com- Checklist plete and correct. If you desire, contact STERIS and schedule a technician to test installation and demonstrate proper equipment operation.
  • Page 14 ❑ Condensate returns are sized as specified on equipment draw- ing. ❑ Vent connections are sized as specified on equipment drawing. ❑ Recirculation pump pressure is within 25 to 60 psig. ❑ Recirculation pump motor rotating in direction shown by arrow. ❑...

  • Page 15: Component Identification

    Before operating washer, it is important to become familiar with all control locations and functions (see Figure 3-1). Vertical Sliding Printer Door and Viewing Window Control Panel Service Access Doors Figure 3-1. Basil 3500 Cage and Bottle Washer Components Component Identification Operator Manual 122998-741...

  • Page 16: Power Switch

    3.2 Power Switch POWER-OFF/STANDBY switch, located behind printer door, includes two settings which direct operation of control (see Figure 3-2). • POWER - Press top portion of rocker switch to initialize controls and enable unit operation. • OFF/STANDBY - press bottom portion of rocker switch to initiate Shutdown cycle and turn off all ac power to control (Standby mode).
  • Page 17 Door POWER - OFF/ STANDBY Switch Printer Function Switch Printer Load-Side Control and Printer Front Control Panel Figure 3-2. Control Panel and Printer Component Identification Operator Manual 122998-741...

  • Page 18: Touch Pads

    3.4.2 Touch Pads Cycle Status Touch Pads: • CYCLE MENU - Press to view first cycle menu. Press again to advance screen to next cycle menu. Three menus are available, each with four cycles. • SELECT CYCLE - Press until desired cycle name flashes. NOTE: When a displayed cycle name or phase value is selected, corresponding word or digit flashes.

  • Page 19: Unload-Side Control Panel

    Program Touch Pads: • CHANGE VALUES - Press to access Change Values mode. Change Values mode allows authorized operators to change user-programmable items. Refer to S 5, C ECTION YCLE AND , for details on Change Values ONTROL ALUE ROGRAMMING mode.

  • Page 20: Typical Printouts

    3.6 Typical Printouts Figures 3-3 and 3-4 are examples of typical cycle printouts. • POWER UP When Power Switch is set to POWER, generated printout lists time and date, control was turned on, and unit's serial number. • CYCLE START When CYCLE/START touch pad is pressed twice to begin selected cycle, generated printout lists name of cycle started, time and date cycle was started, cycle number, and unit...

  • Page 21: Oscillating Jet System

    3.7 Oscillating Jet Oscillating jet system consists of one oscillating spray header with machined jets mounted above, below, and on each side of wash System chamber (see Figure 3-5). Machined spray jets are angled to reach all surfaces of load. Oscillating jet system travels back and forth along length of chamber during recirculating/spraying phase function.

  • Page 22: Safety System

    3.8 Safety System Load-side and, if washer is equipped with double-door feature, unload-side control panels are equipped with red-colored STOP/ RESET touch pads. Press touch pad once to stop cycle operation and twice to abort cycle. 3.9 Automatic Automatic Detergent Injection System includes a peristaltic pump mounted to washer exterior.

  • Page 23: Drain Discharge Cooldown System With Cold Water Injection

    3.10 Drain Discharge Washer drain system is piped to automatically cool all drain dis- charges using building cold water supply. Cooldown System with Cold Water Injection During draining function of each phase, cold tap water is injected into washer drain line as washer drain discharges are sent directly to building drain system.

  • Page 24: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating this Cage and Bottle Washer can be found in S 1. Do not operate equipment until you have become familiar with this ECTION information. 4.1 Before Operating 1.

  • Page 25: Loading Unit

    4.2 Loading Unit 1. Open chamber door and load wash chamber (see Figure 4-2). Ensure all cages, bottles, etc. are correctly positioned on load grating or in an accessory rack. 2. Verify clearance space on both sides of loaded items permits unobstructed movement of oscillating jet system.

  • Page 26: Cycle Operation

    4.3 Cycle Operation Basil 3500 Cage and Bottle Washer is equipped with a microcom- ® puter control capable of storing parameters for twelve distinct cycles. Authorized operators have capability of customizing/pro- gramming all cycles to meet specific washing needs. Cycle pro- gramming may be limited by access code to assure process integrity.
  • Page 27 3. Press SELECT CYCLE touch pad until desired cycle name flashes: CYCLE 9 CYCLE 10 CYCLE 11 CYCLE 12 __Indicates flashing position. 4. When desired cycle name is flashing, press CYCLE/START touch pad. Selected cycle name appears on screen and remains displayed for five seconds: PRESS START TO PROCESS - CYCLE 10...

  • Page 28: Pre-Wash (Standard)

    4.3.1 Pre-Wash (Standard) 1. Hot water, from building supply, fills sump until set water level is attained: NOTE: Sump may contain rinse water retained from previous cycle. CYCLE 10 135.7 F PREWASH FILL 2:00 2. Pre-Wash water recirculates through oscillating jet system for WARNING –...

  • Page 29: Alkaline Wash Phase

    4.3.3 Alkaline Wash Phase Hot water from building supply fills sump. If temperature is guaran- teed, actual sump temperature alternates with guaranteed set tem- perature: CYCLE 10 (G=)137.4 F ALK. WASH FILL 2:00 If conductivity option is present: 1. Water is heated while recirculating. If temperature is guaranteed WARNING –...

  • Page 30: Controller-Driven Ph Neutralization (Option)

    4.3.5 Controller-Driven pH 1. pH analyzer is initialized: Neutralization (Option) STANDBY NEUTRALIZING SUMP 2. pH analyzer verifies that value is within limits programmed: CHECKING pH pH = XX.XXX 3. If pH is too low, while injecting, acid neutralizer is injected to compensate: pH TOO LOW INJECTING ACID NEUT.

  • Page 31: Acid Wash Phase (Option)

    4.3.6 Acid Wash Phase Hot water, from building supply fills sump. If temperature is guaran- (Option) teed, actual sump temperatures alternates with guaranteed set tem- perature. NOTE: Control alternates between these display screens every four WARNING – BURN HAZARD: seconds during recirculation. Displayed time will only count down Water discharge when solution temperature is equal to or greater than set point.

  • Page 32: Time-Based Ph Neutralization (Option)

    5. Load is soaked in acid solution for programmed amount of time. If temperature is guaranteed, actual sump temperature alter- nates with guaranteed set temperature: CYCLE 10 (G=)167.8 F ACID SOAK 2:00 4.3.7 Time-Based pH Acid neutralizer is injected during programmed amount of time. If temperature is guaranteed, actual sump temperature alternates with Neutralization (Option) guaranteed set temperature.

  • Page 33: Rinse 1 Phase

    4.3.9 Rinse 1 Phase 1. Hot water, from building supply, fills sump. If temperature is guaranteed, actual sump temperature alternates with guaranteed set temperature. NOTE: Control alternates between these display screens every WARNING – BURN HAZARD: four seconds during recirculation. Displayed time will only count Water discharge down when solution temperature is equal to or greater than set...

  • Page 34: Rinse 2 Phase

    6. Water-Alkaline neutralizer solution is mixed: pH TOO HIGH MIXING WATER 7. Sump water is pumped to drain. If temperature is guaranteed, actual sump temperature alternates with guaranteed set temper- ature. CYCLE 10 (G=)128.5 F RINSE 1 DRAIN 1:00 4.3.11 Rinse 2 Phase 1.

  • Page 35: Controller-Driven Ph Neutralization (Option)

    4.3.12 Controller-Driven pH 1. pH analyzer is initialized. Neutralization (Option) STANDBY NEUTRALIZING SUMP 2. pH analyzer verifies that value is within limits: CHECKING pH pH = XX.XXX 3. If pH is too low, while injecting, acid neutralizer is injected to compensate: pH TOO LOW INJECTING ACID NEUT.

  • Page 36: Final Rinse Phase

    4.3.13 Final Rinse Phase 1. Hot water, from building supply, fills sump. If temperature is guaranteed, actual sump temperature alternates with guaranteed set temperature. NOTE: Control alternates between these display screens every WARNING – BURN HAZARD: four seconds during recirculation. Displayed time will only count Water discharge down when solution temperature is equal to or greater than set...

  • Page 37: Exhaust Phase

    pH TOO HIGH MIXING WATER 7. Sump water is pumped to drain. If temperature is guaranteed, actual sump temperature alternates with guaranteed set temper- ature: CYCLE 10 (G=)128.5 F F. RINSE DRAIN 1:00 4.3.15 Exhaust Phase 1. Washer stands idle for programmed time allowing residual vapors to exhaust from wash chamber to room: CYCLE 10 EXHAUST...

  • Page 38: Stop Cycle Operation

    4.4 Stop Cycle Operation 1. Press STOP/RESET touch pad to immediately halt operation of cycle in progress. Display screen indicates cycle is/was stopped: CYCLE 4 CYCLE STOPPED! ... and printer records: RINSE 1 2:54:48P 181.3 * CYCLE STOPPED 2:55:00P ******************************************* 2.

  • Page 39: Shutdown Procedure

    4.6 Shutdown At the end of a work session, washer should be shut down and cleaned thoroughly. Refer to S 6, R , for Procedure ECTION OUTINE AINTENANCE complete cleaning instructions and scheduled minor maintenance. 1. Access Manual Control mode, and drain washer sump. 2.

  • Page 40: Manual Control Mode

    4.7 Manual Control User or service technician can manually control certain washer func- tions by accessing Manual Control Mode. Manual Control Mode is Mode accessible from Operating Mode when washer is not in cycle. Figure 4-3. Manual Control Mode Flow Chart 4-17 Operating Instructions Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Accessing Manual Control Mode

    4.7.1 Accessing Manual To access Manual Control Mode: Control Mode 1. From Cycle Menu, press MANUAL MENU touch pad: CYCLE 1 CYCLE 2 CYCLE 3 CYCLE 4 __Indicates flashing position. 2. Display momentarily shows: MANUAL CONTROL MODE After 4 seconds, display will show Manual Control Menu: FILL DRAIN PUMP/DRV...

  • Page 42: Drain

    4.7.3 Drain To access Manual Drain functions: 1. From Manual Control Menu, press SELECT CYCLE touch pad until DRAIN is flashing. Display shows: FILL DRAIN PUMP/DRV DRIVE __Indicates flashing position. 2. To drain sump manually: If sump is not already full, display shows: FILLING SUMP...

  • Page 43: Drive

    4.7.5 Drive To operate carriage drive system manually: 1. From Manual Control Menu, press SELECT CYCLE touch pad until DRIVE is flashing. Display shows: FILL DRAIN PUMP/DRV DRIVE __Indicates flashing position. 2. With DRIVE flashing, press CYCLE/START touch pad. Display shows: DRIVING...

  • Page 44: Cycle And Control Value Programming

    CYCLE AND CONTROL VALUE PROGRAMMING IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating this Cage and Bottle Washer can be found in S 1. Do not operate equipment until you have become familiar with this ECTION information.
  • Page 45 122998-741 Operator Manual Cycle and Control Value Programming...

  • Page 46: Programming Cycle Values

    5.3 Programming 1. Set POWER-OFF/STANDBY switch, located behind printer door, to POWER. Unit name temporarily appears on screen then Cycle Values display shows first cycle menu: CYCLE 1 CYCLE 2 CYCLE 3 CYCLE 4 __Indicates flashing position. 2. Press CYCLE MENU touch pad until desired cycle menu appears on screen: CYCLE 9 CYCLE 10...

  • Page 47: Pre-Wash - All Units

    5.3.1 Pre-Wash - All Units 1. Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad. Pre-Wash screen appears: CYCLE 10 PRE-WASH T=MM:SS __Indicates flashing position. 2. To enter Pre-Wash phase time, press CURSOR arrows to select position and VALUE arrows to select desired number (0-9). Phase time is input as minutes and seconds within a range of 0- 49 minutes and 0-99 seconds.
  • Page 48 3. Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad. Display shows Conductiv- ity Option screen (if option applies): SELECT CONCENTRATION 1/4 OZ __Indicates flashing position. Press VALUE arrow (either up or down) to scroll available concentrations (1/4, 1/2, 1 and 2 oz). 4. Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad. Display shows Time-Based Alkaline Detergent screen, if unit is provided with a time-based alkaline detergent setting: CYCLE 10...

  • Page 49: Wash - Units With Acid Wash Option

    5.3.3 Wash - Units with Acid Wash Option 1. Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad. Acid Wash phase values screen appears: CYCLE 10 SP=140.0 F ACID WASH T=MM:SS __Indicates flashing position. NOTE: If treatment time is set to 0, treatment is bypassed and question is not displayed.
  • Page 50 To enter acid detergent injection time, press CURSOR arrows to select position and VALUE arrows to select desired number (0- 9). Injection time is input as minutes and seconds within a range of 0-99 minutes and 0-99 seconds. 5. Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad. Display shows Time-Based Acid Neutralization Option (if option applies): CYCLE 10 ACID NEUT.

  • Page 51: Rinse - All Units

    5.3.4 Rinse - All Units 1. Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad. Rinse 1 phase values screen appears: CYCLE 10 SP=180.0 F RINSE 1 T=01M 30S __Indicates flashing position. To enter First Rinse temperature set point and phase time, press CURSOR arrows to select position and VALUE arrows to select desired number (0-9).
  • Page 52 Press VALUE arrow (either up or down) to toggle between YES and NO answer. Selecting NO starts Rinse phase 2 time count down at beginning of phase. Selecting YES guarantees that Rinse 2 phase time will count down only when water temperature is equal to or greater than programmed set point.
  • Page 53 end of Final Rinse phase. Selecting NO pumps rinse water to drain. 8. Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad. Exhaust phase values screen appears: CYCLE 10 EXHAUST T=MM:SS __Indicates flashing position. To enter Exhaust phase time, press CURSOR arrows to select position and VALUE arrows to select desired number (0-9).

  • Page 54: Programming Operating Values

    5.4 Programming 1. Set POWER-OFF/STANDBY Switch, located behind printer door, to POWER. Unit name temporarily appears on screen then Operating Values display shows first cycle menu: CYCLE 1 CYCLE 2 CYCLE 3 CYCLE 4 __Indicates flashing position. 2. Press CHANGE VALUES touch pad to access Change Values mode.

  • Page 55: Programming Values With Access Code Enabled

    Date is input as two-digit numerical values for Month/Day/Year. Time is input as Hour/Minute/Second. NOTE: When changing date and time, note the following: 1) Pressing CURSOR arrows or VALUE arrows repeatedly in one direction will cycle through all available positions or letters and numbers.

  • Page 56: Review And Print Specific Cycle Program

    3. Press CHANGE VALUES. First Change Values screen appears: CHANGE CYCLE NAME CYCLE 1 __Indicates flashing position. At this point, operator has access to all phase values screens of selected cycle and operating values screens. Sequence and procedures for changing cycle phase and operating values are same as previously discussed.

  • Page 57: Extend Cycle Phase Time

    6. To generate a printout of reviewed cycle phases and values, press REVIEW CYCLE touch pad. Display screen returns to first phase of selected cycle: CYCLE 6 PREWASH T=01:00 and printer records: ======================== CYCLE PROGRAM REVIEW = CYCLE - CYCLE 6 = ======================== REVIEW TIME 5:18:25P...
  • Page 58 2. To extend phase time, press EXTEND CYCLE while actual phase process (i.e., recirculating, exhausting) is in operation. Each time touch pad is pressed, programmed time set point is added to phase time remaining. CYCLE 6 182.4 F RINSE 1 2:00 Printer records: RINSE 1...

  • Page 59: Prior To Starting A Cycle

    5.7.2 Prior to Starting a Cycle 1. Once cycle is selected, press REVIEW CYCLE touch pad to access Cycle Review mode. Continue to press REVIEW CYCLE to advance screen to desired phase. CYCLE 6 SP=180.0F RINSE 1 T=1:30 2. With correct cycle phase displayed, press EXTEND CYCLE touch pad.

  • Page 60: By-Pass Cycle Phase

    5. Press CYCLE/START touch pad twice to initiate cycle. Cycle automatically progresses through each phase as temporarily adjusted in Cycle Review mode. NOTE: Cycle may be started at any point in Cycle Review mode. WARNING–BURN HAZARD: Wear appropriate Personal 6. On completion of cycle, alarm buzzer sounds and an operator Protective Equipment (PPE) instruction is displayed.

  • Page 61: Routine Maintenance

    (e.g., mineral content of water supply, washer usage). and reliable operation of this equipment. Contact STERIS to schedule pre- ventive maintenance. • Only STERIS or STERIS- trained service personnel should make repairs or adjustments to this equip- ment. Maintenance done by inexperienced, unqualified personnel, or installation of...

  • Page 62: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    These procedures should be carried out only by qualified service Maintenance Schedule technicians. Certain procedures need to be completed by STERIS, noted by a star (*), contact STERIS when service is required. Preven- tive maintenance is not covered under warranty. Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance Guide Recommended frequency of inspection is monthly.
  • Page 63 Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance Guide (Cont’d) Recommended frequency of inspection is monthly. Usage and utility conditions may Frequency require more or less inspections. Tasks are defined on a yearly basis. 5.3 Inspect oscillating header drive and clutch system. Test clutch for slippage - Adjust if 12 x/yr necessary.* 5.4 Verify header rollers for wear - Replace if necessary.*...

  • Page 64: Daily Maintenance

    Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance Guide (Cont’d) Recommended frequency of inspection is monthly. Usage and utility conditions may Frequency require more or less inspections. Tasks are defined on a yearly basis. 13.3 Remove all test equipment installed for inspection. 12 x/yr 13.4 Install any panel or cover removed during inspection.

  • Page 65: Clean Water Level

    6.2.2 Clean Water Level 1. Locate water level in bottom of sump and remove spring clip holding water level in place (see Figure 6-1). 2. Lift water level from shaft. 3. Clean any debris from shaft and inside water level using an appropriately sized nylon brush.

  • Page 66: Clean Washer Interior

    6.3.2 Clean Washer Interior 1. Wash chamber with a mild detergent solution. 2. Rinse with tap water and dry with a lint-free cloth. CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIP- 3. If interior is stained, use a general purpose cleaner to remove MENT DAMAGE: Never use general stains or a stainless-steel stain remover for stubborn rinse-dry chamber as a sink.

  • Page 67: Monthly Maintenance

    NOTE: Gasket should last for several inspection procedures. WARNING – BURN HAZARD: When necessary, order replacement gasket (P764324-398) from Before performing any ser- STERIS vice on unit, wait until cham- ber and piping cool to room 7. Re-energize washer utilities.

  • Page 68: Remove Hard Water Deposits From Chamber And Accessories

    Accessories become visible. 1. If desired, place empty accessory rack in chamber. 2. Turn off detergent supply pump (not supplied by STERIS). 3. Pour one quart of a descaling liquid into chamber sump and close door. 4. Press MANUAL MENU to access Manual Control mode.

  • Page 69: Replace Detergent Squeeze Tube

    6.5.2 Replace Detergent 1. Set POWER-OFF/STANDBY switch to STANDBY. Lock Squeeze Tube disconnect switch in OFF position and close building supply valves. 2. Open detergent pump compartment door. NOTE: Replace squeeze tubes one by one to avoid messing chemicals. 3. Remove clamps and disconnect supply and injection hoses from WARNING –...

  • Page 70: Clean Water Inlet Strainer

    6.5.3 Clean Water Inlet Strainer, located in the incoming water line to vapor condenser, must Strainer be cleaned once every three months. 1. Set POWER-OFF/STANDBY switch to STANDBY. Lock disconnect switch in OFF position and close building supply valves. 2. Pull out strainer screen from body. 3.

  • Page 71: Heat Exchanger Control Adjustments

    1. Completely close steam throttling valve and fully open building HAZARD: Only STERIS hot water supply throttling valve (see Figure 6-5). STERIS-trained service per- sonnel should make repairs or 2. Drain chamber sump by selecting function from Manual Menu adjustments to this equip- and pressing CYCLE/START touch pad.

  • Page 72: As Necessary

    6.7 As Necessary 6.7.1 Replace Detergent Container 1. Lift supply hose and low level sensor out of detergent container. 2. Replace detergent container. WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: Always set building 3. Insert supply hose and low level sensor into new detergent con- electrical-supply disconnect tainer.

  • Page 73: Change Printer Paper

    NOTE: Verify paper roll is positioned correctly. Thermal paper will ber and piping cool to room not print if paper is inserted backwards. Use only STERIS thermal temperature. paper (P129359-008) Damage to printer mechanism can occur if WARNING –...

  • Page 74: Store Thermal Paper

    Figure 6-6. Changing Printer Paper Roll 6.7.3 Store Thermal Paper Thermal paper is subject to fading with time, humidity and exposure to light. It is manufacturer’s recommendation that thermal paper be stored in a dark place with an average ambient temperature of less than 77°F (25°C) and a relative humidity less than 65%.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    If you are unable to correct the problem with use of the following adjustments to this equip- Troubleshooting Charts, or if a problem occurs that is not described ment. Maintenance done by on chart, please call STERIS. A factory-trained technician will inexperienced, unqualified promptly place your washer in proper working condition. Service personnel, or installation of charges may be incurred.
  • Page 76 Table 7-1. Operator Troubleshooting Chart - No Alarm or Printout PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION 1. No power, screen is blank. Building electrical supply disconnect switch (circuit breaker) is in OFF position - Position switch to ON. Fuse in power supply failed - Replace fuse. Power supply failed - Replace power supply.
  • Page 77 Table 7-1. Operator Troubleshooting Chart - No Alarm or Printout (Cont’d) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION 6. Vapor escaping under door(s). Exhaust exhaust system off - Verify operation of applicable option. Building vent connections inadequate - Increase CFM capabilities. 7. Pump starts before appropri- Water level float ball malfunctions - Verify operation of float ball.
  • Page 78 Table 7-1. Operator Troubleshooting Chart - No Alarm or Printout (Cont’d) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION 13. Load comes out dirty. Empty detergent container - Replace container. Incorrect detergent used - Use recommended products. Spray jets clogged - Clean jets. Pump suction strainer clogged - Clean strainer.
  • Page 79 Table 7-1. Operator Troubleshooting Chart - No Alarm or Printout (Cont’d) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION 18. Drive not moving. Spray header jammed - Verify inside cabinet for obstruction. 19. Machine not reaching guaran- Steam supply off - Turn hot water supply on. tee.
  • Page 80 Table 7-1. Operator Troubleshooting Chart - No Alarm or Printout (Cont’d) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION 24. Sump not draining properly. Self-cleaning screen blocked - Remove, clean, and reinstall prop- erly. NOTE: Drain only timer on Plugged Jamesbury drain valve - Undo union exiting self-cleaning computerized units.
  • Page 81 STOP BUTTON PRESSED! 2. Screen displays: Load-side door open - Close and latch door. Press CYCLE/START touch pad to resume cycle operation. LOAD DOOR OPEN WHEN PROCESSING If condition recurs, call STERIS*. and printer prints: ALARM: HH:SS:MM LOAD DOOR OPEN WHILE PROCESSING 3.
  • Page 82 Table 7-2. Operator Troubleshooting Chart - Alarm and/or Printout (Cont’d) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION 6. Screen displays: Faulty RTD sensor in chamber sump - Clean as necessary. SUMP RTD FAILURE Call STERIS*. and printer prints: ALARM: HH:SS:MM SUMP RTD FAILURE 7. Screen displays: Faulty RTD sensor in chamber sump - Clean as necessary.
  • Page 83 Wrong chemical used - Verify and replace as necessary. CHECK INJ. SYSTEM Self-cleaning screen clogged - Clean strainer (if pH is done in and printer prints: sump). ALARM: HH:SS:MM Call STERIS*. pH TOO HIGH CHECK INJ. SYSTEM 12. Screen displays: Call STERIS*. pH CONTROLLER NOT RESPONDING...
  • Page 84 Table 7-2. Operator Troubleshooting Chart - Alarm and/or Printout (Cont’d) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION 15. Screen displays: Cooldown water level not reached and water temperature is over cooldown setpoint - Call STERIS*. SUMP COOLDOWN FAILURE and printer prints: ALARM:...

  • Page 85: Replacement Parts And Products

    REPLACEMENT PARTS AND PRODUCTS IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating this Cage and Bottle Washer can be found in S 1. Do not operate equipment until you have become familiar with this ECTION information. The parts listed in this section are those that would be necessary to do minor maintenance on this washer.
  • Page 86 Table 8-1. Replacement Parts (Cont’d) DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER KIT, Repair, 302-280 for Water Valve 1" brass, P117950-212 117903-825/8210G4 COIL, 23881232, for Water Valve 1" brass, P117955-189 117903-825/903-823 208 Volts: OVERLOAD, 3RU1126-4CBO P117912-553 480 Volts: FUSE 4A, 600V P117912-533 OVERLOAD, 3RU1126-1JBO P117911-133 Steam Heated: KIT, Repair, 312-702 for Steam Valve 3/4",...
  • Page 87 Table 8-1. Replacement Parts (Cont’d) DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER With Condenser: Kit, Repair 302-273 for Water Valve 1/2" Brass P117950-174 117956-359/SC8210G2 COIL, 23821232 for Water Valve 1", Brass, P117955-186 117956-359/SC8210G2 Vertical Rise Doors: GASKET, Door, Bottom P117941-805 GASKET, Door, Top P117941-810 SWITCH, Door, 3SE2120-1E P117915-116 pH Neutralization and Detergent Monitoring...

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