Specifications

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TP202 Rev. A © Midmark Corporation 2013
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Usethefollowingcharttoassistincorrectingminorproblemswiththesterilizer.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Sterilizer does not
operate (no display).
Sterilizer power cord came loose from
supply outlet or back of sterilizer.
AssureSterilizerpowercordispluggedinto
outlet and sterilizer.
No power at Sterilizer supply outlet. Check circuit breaker for supply outlet. If
problemrecurs,unplugunitpowercordand
contact an authorized service technician.
(see“CallingforService”).
Fuse open on main P.C. Board. Unplugunitpowercordandcontactan
authorized service technician
(see“CallingforService”).
Steam escaping
from pressure relief
valve.
Pressure relief valve not properly seated. Reseat pressure relief valve
(see“MonthlyMaintenance”).
Sterilization
failure evidence
from process
monitor (chemical
indicator, biological
indicator, etc.).
Sterilization conditions were not present
at location of the indicator.
Reloadsterilizerinaccordancewithguidelines
forloadingtheM9orM11.Ifproblemsrecurs,
unplugunitpowercordandcontactanautho-
rized service technician
(see“CallingforService”).
Indicatorisout-of-date,isinappropriate
for sterilization cycle. or has otherwise
malfunctioned.
Useanindicator,appropriatefortheloadand
cycleselected,thathasbeenstoredproperly.
Contact the indicator manufacturer for additional
informationonproperselection,use,storage,
and potential misapplication or malfunction.
Door gasket leaks.
Doorgasketisdamagedordirty. Cleanorreplacedoorgasket
(see“WeeklyMaintenance”).
Items are not dry at
end of Dry Cycle.
Sterilizer is improperly loaded. Reloadsterilizerinaccordancewithguidelines
forloadingtheM9orM11.
Ifproblemsrecurs,unplugunitpowercordand
contact an authorized service technician
(seecallingforservice).
Filterscreen(s)clogged.(Checkll/Vent
andAirValvelterscreens)
Cleanorreplacelterscreen(s).
(see“Non-ScheduledMaintenance”)
Printer not printing.
Printer cable is not connected properly. Ensurethatprintercableisconnectedtoprinter
and PC board properly.
Software malfunction. Unplugsterilizerpowercord,wait15seconds,
andthenplugsterilizerpowercordbackin.
Printer is out of paper. Insertanewpaperroll(seeinsertingthepaper
roll under printer installation and operation)
Cartridgeribbonisdriedout. (see“CartridgeRibbonReplacement”)