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Troubleshooting
Operator Manual
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This section contains detailed information on types of washer mal-
functions likely to occur and possible causes and corrective actions.
If you are unable to correct the problem with use of the following
Troubleshooting Charts, or if a problem occurs that is not described
on chart, please call STERIS. A factory-trained technician will
promptly place your washer in proper working condition. Service
charges may be incurred. Consult your warranty for details.
NOTE: Never allow unqualified persons to service washer.
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Table Descriptions:
Tables 7-1 to 7-3
- Troubleshooting Chart – Problems where NO
alarm or printout occur.
Table 7-4
- Troubleshooting Chart – Problems where alarm and/or
printout occur.
IMPORTANT:
A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating this Cage and Rack
Washer can be found in S
ECTION
1. Do not operate equipment until you have become familiar with this
information.
WARNING – PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE HAZARD: Only
STERIS or STERIS-trained
service technicians should
make repairs and adjustments
to this equipment. Mainte-
nance done by inexperienced,
unqualified personnel or
installation of unauthorized
parts could cause personal
injury, invalidate warranty or
result in costly damage. Con-
tact STERIS regarding service
options.
WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD:
• Always set building electri-
cal-supply disconnect
switch and console master
power switch to OFF
before performing any pre-
ventive maintenance func-
tions within the
compartments. Electrical
shock can cause serious
injury.
• Disconnect all utilities to
washer before servicing.
Do not service washer
unless all utilities have
been properly locked out.
Always follow local occu-
pational health and safety
regulations, as well as
electric and plumbing
codes.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Before performing any ser-
vice on unit, wait until cham-
ber and piping cool to room
temperature.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
• Repeated fuse burnouts indicate a short circuit or over-
load. Trouble should be located and corrected by a
fully trained technician.
• Failure to connect wires to proper terminals may result
in damage to, or malfunctioning of, unit when power is
applied.
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TROUBLESHOOTING