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.
STATIM Failed to heat up from 95-100°C in 80 seconds. Is steam leaking from the cassette during operation? Check seal for debris or damage. Lubricate seal using liquid hand soap. (Do not use anti-bacterial soap,) If problem persists replace seal. Replace cassette lid or tray as needed. Check Cassette 3 Failed to pressurize to 110°C in 70 seconds. If visible steam leaks appear repair cassette as needed. If no leaks are visible disassemble solenoid valve and check for debris.
STATIM after venting: Disassemble solenoid valve and check for debris. Make sure the plunger slides smoothly in the plunger tube. Refer to Solenoid Valve Section. If the cassette is hard to remove after venting: Check for kinked exhaust tubing. Solenoid valve is failing to open. Disassemble and check that the plunge slides smoothly in the plunger tube. Refer to Solenoid Valve Section. Check Cassette 8 Chamber temperature is more than 5°C higher than boiler while sterilizing.
STATIM START button is pressed. Check to see if chamber thermocouple is bent. Check micro switch contacts. New Statim Error Codes Cycle Fault 1 The cassette temperature failed to reach 95°C within a time-out period.No power to boiler, check thermal fuse. Replace if necessary. An extremely large steam leak. An extremely large load. Cycle Fault 2 The cassette temperature failed to increase from 95°C to 100°C within a time-out period. An extremely large steam leak.
STATIM 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 . 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.
STATIM This indicates a problem with the temperature measuring system. Check thermocouples, they should read approximately 10 ohms at room temperature. Cycle Fault 13 N/A Cycle Fault 14 The steam generator (boiler) temperature is above 171°C during the Sterilization phase of a cycle. Check pump using Pump Tester Bottle (part #01-100713S). Cycle Fault 15 The cassette temperature is 3°C or more above set point during the Sterilization phase of a cycle. Check for kinks in the exhaust tubing. 1.
STATIM Cycle Fault 25 The software has failed to detect a need to pump water in 90 seconds. No power to boiler, check thermal fuse. Replace if necessary. Cycle Fault 26 The sterilization phase has failed to start within 3 minutes of the cassette reaching the sterilization temperature. Calibrate boiler. Refer to Boiler Calibration Section. Cycle Fault 27 The internal temperature of the steam generator (boiler) has exceeded 150°C for 25 seconds. Check pump using Pump Tester Bottle (part #01100713S).
STATIM 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 Ensure that cassette is clean and has been treated with Stat Dri. Drain tube must run directly to condenser bottle with no dips or loops. Do not stack wraps. Invert mesh rack to provide air space below wraps. Set bubble level to 4 or 5 o'clock position. Cover Removal Unplug Statim and remove cassette, filler cap, 4 side screws and 3 rear screws. On the Statim 5000 the middle screw in the rear is behind the biological filter holding the filter bracket.
STATIM gripping the tube above the weld with a pair of pliers. Remove plunger (take care not to lose the spring) and inspect plunger seal. If plunger seal is damaged replace with solenoid repair kit (part #01-100998S). Remove any debris found in valve body and blow air through all orifices. Clean plunger and ensure plunger slides smoothly in plunger tube. Reassemble solenoid valve.
STATIM the front left corner of the Statim 5000 Upward, and reinsert the tube into the clip. Push the excess length of tubing back from where it came Changing the Cassette Seal The cassette seal will last approximately 500 to 800 cycles. There should never be steam leaking from the front of the Statim or water dripping from under the Statim. To change the seal follow these directions: 1. Place the cassette lid and the new seal on a clean work surface. 2.
STATIM Care and Maintenance of the Statim Cassette Use a non-chloride cleanser (i.e. Cameo, Zud or Bar Keepers Friend) and a green scratch pad. At least once a week clean the inside of the lid of the cassette and the inside of the tray and the outside edge of the lower tray. Two or three times a week take some liquid hand soap (not antibacterial) and lubricate all exposed surfaces of the seal, to keep it soft and supple.
STATIM onto the check valve inlet and pull the tube off the valve. ?. Disconnect the black wire from the PCB connector terminal J1-3. This black wire is integral to the thermal fuse assembly. 3.Trace the path of the black wire back to the base of the steam generator (boiler). Cut all the cable ties holding the black wire. 4.Disconnect the white wire attached to the terminal on the lower half of the steam generator (boiler). 5.
STATIM To replace the thermal fuse follow these steps: 1. Connect the thermal fuse terminal to the lower power terminal on the steam generator (boiler). 2. Attach the steam generator (boiler) bracket to the steam generator (boiler) using the small screw. Route the wire from the fuse assembly between the bracket and spacing standoffs on the bottom of the steam generator (boiler). The fuse must be placed exactly between the standoffs. DO NOT PINCH OR CRUSH THE WIRE BETWEEN COMPONENTS. 3.
STATIM 10. Route the black wire from the fuse assembly to the PCB connector J1-3 and connect the wire. 11. Bundle the loose wires together, using nylon cable ties every 2-3 inches. 12. Carefully push the compressor tube onto the check valve inlet and secure the tube to the valve using a high temperature application cable tie. Microswitch Removal and Replacement 'To remove the microswitch follow these steps: 1. Turn the main power switch OFF, and unplug the unit. 2.
STATIM inserted you should hear the solenoid valve click. 5. Once installed and functioning, a thin bead of RTV silicone sealant may be applied along the edges of the microswitch if available. Reclaiming Statim Boiler DO NOT RECLAIM BOILERS ON STATIMS THAT CONTAIN A WATER QUALITY SENSOR. I. Remove the pressure relief valve (PRV) from the top of the boiler. 2. Pour 1 oz. of CLR into the boiler through the PRV hole. 3. Reinstall the PRV using Teflon tape. 4.
STATIM Boiler Calibration 1. Turn the main power switch off and remove the cover. Check to see that the reservoir has distilled water. 2. Install a juniper on terminal W I located to the left of the microprocessor on the PCB. 3. Turn on the main power switch and insert a cassette. 4. The LCD will show CALIBRATING with two digits in the upper left corner of the display and two digits in the upper right corner of the display.
STATIM +2.00°C 135.00°C EXAMPLE 7. Press the STOP button and allow the Statim to vent. When venting is complete press the STOP button again and remove the jumper from W l . The display should say SELECT A CYCLE. The steam generator (boiler) calibration is complete. Selecting the Operating Language The messages displayed on the LCD can be changed to a language of preference. To change the current language selection, press and hold the WRAPPED button on the front of the Statim.
STATIM The Display Reads 14:23 03/ 1 1 / 1998 hh: mm dd/mm/yy EXAMPLE NOTE: The date reads day, month and year. 3. There are five fields on the display showing the hours (24 hour clock), minutes, day of the month and year. The cycle buttons of the keypad are used to select a field for setting and changing that field's value. The blinking cursor highlights the field currently selected. 4. To increase the value of the selected field, press the UNWRAPPED cycle button.
STATIM and refill with known good distilled water), a broken or damaged water quality sensor assembly (replace water quality sensor) or damaged electronics on the PCB (call for a RA # and return to SciCan for PCB replacement). Before performing diagnostic procedures verify that: 1. The reservoir is free of any debris and the water quality sensor is clean. 2. The reservoir is filled with good quality steam distilled water so that the water quality sensor is completely submerged.
STATIM Disconnect the water quality sensor leads from the PROBE terminals of the PCB (J4-3 and J4-4). Attempt to start a cycle. I . The cycle starts. Check PCB for a short between FLOAT terminals J4-5 and J4-6. 2. Message, "REFILL RESERVOIR". Water quality sensor defective. 3. Message, "WATER QUALITY IS UNACCEPTABLE". Check PCB for a short between PROBE terminals J4-3 and J4-4. Random Water Quality Readings Start a cycle when unit is cold. 1.
STATIM Cover wo/Facia 01-1016115 Exhaust Tubing 01-100204S Facia Complete 01-100563S Facia Gasket 01-100842S Facia wo/LCD 01-1035185 Isoplate 01-103856S Keypad 01-1017075 LCD 01-1043815 Leveler Leg 01-1015535 Microswitch 01-1005715 Nylon Draintube 1" 74-100335A PCB 01-103540S Packaging (Box) 01-101629S Power Cord 01-1005725 Power Switch 01-1005735 Power Wire Assy.
STATIM Biological Filter 01-102119S Biological Filter Bracket 01-104284S Boiler (Steam Generator) 01-101620S Bubble Level 01-100684S Bumper (Stationary Leg) 01-100780S Cassette Complete 01-101613S Cassette Handles 01-101658S Cassette Lid (with Seal) 01-101757S Cassette Seal 01-101649S Cassette Tray 01-101614S Check Valve 01-101627S Compressor 01-101619S Compressor Filter (cylindrical) 01-101652S Condenser Bottle 01-100812S Condenser Bottle wo/Condenser 01-100724S Cover Complete 01-104300S Cover wo/Facia 01
STATIM Reservoir Cap 01-101783S Solenoid 01-1016285 Solenoid Plunger Repair Kit 01-100998S Solenoid Coil Repair Kit 01-104303S Thermal Fuse 01-104367S Thermal Paper (Box of 10 Rolls) 01-101657S Waste Water Bottle Fitting 01-100735S Water Conductivity Tester 01-103139S Water Quality Sensor 01-103571 S Statim 2000 Specifications External Size (Length x Width x Height) 17 3/4" x 16 1 /4" x 6" Cassette Internal Dimensions 11" x 7" x 1 1/2" Reservoir Capacity 4 liters (distilled water) Approximately 40 cycles
STATIM Unwrapped Instruments 6 minutes Wrapped Instruments 10-12 minutes Rubber and Plastics 20 minutes Warranty 1 Year Parts (excluding gasket) 1 Year SciCan Labor Statim 5000 Specifications External Size (Length x Width x Height) 21 3/4" x 16 1 /4" x 7 1/2" Cassette Internal Dimensions 15" x 7" x '1" Reservoir Capacity 4 liters (distilled water) Approximately 20 cycles Weight Without Water 72 lbs.
STATIM Rubber and Plastics 40 minutes Heavy Duty Unwrapped 12 minutes Warranty I Year Parts (excluding gasket) 1 Year SciCan Labor http://www.sterilizers.com/statim-trouble-shooting-manual.
