Autoclave Repair Tips

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2 Things That Can Cause The Error Message “Service Needed” on Your Statim 2000 Autoclave.……You Can Fix Yourself.

What to do? Instead of getting the usual “Cycle Fault” or “Cassette Fault” and then an error code, you get the
message “Service Needed” on your Statim 2000 Autoclave

And the only thing you can find about this message any where, are instructions to contact your Staim Service Technician whose response is your Statim 2000 Autoclave will have to be returned to the factory for repair.

You are told the reason it must be returned to the factory is the components involved are not “Field Replaceable”

Here’s the thing. Once your Statim 2000 arrives at the factory, you will get an autoclave repair estimate of more than $2000.00,
plus shipping in both directions. And most likely this estimate will come with a recommendation for you to buy a new autoclave

But before you lay down all that money for either the repair or replacement (or before even shipping it off), it is definitely
worthwhile to have a look at your Statim 2000 for yourself.

While there are other possibilities, there are 2 things which can cause this error message, which you can fix yourself.
And these autoclave repairs are either free, or won’t cost you much more than just the shipping costs of sending your Statim 2000 out for repair

1. If the “Service Needed” error appears on your Statim 2000 autoclave as soon as the cycle button is pressed, and before
   pressing the “Start” button, it means you have a broken thermocouple. These thermocouples are now readily available
   for the Statim 2000 at AllClaveParts.com

   In keeping with the mantra of “Statim Autoclave Repair Made Simple,” step-by-step instructions follow the description
   of the thermocouple so you can see how easy it is to install…..before you buy the replacement thermocouple

2. But, if the “Service Needed” message appears after the start button is depressed and the cycle starts, it is indicative
   of a problem with the water pump.

   If you have the “Statim 2000 Pump Tester Kit,” testing the pump is very simple and easy to do. If you don’t have it, you
   should get one.

   • If the water pump tests good, then you need to “Reclaim The Boiler.” (Don’t let the term “Reclaim” intimidate you.
     It is a straight forward, simple procedure that won’t cost you a cent if you do it yourself)

     You can find the easy to follow step-by-step instructions for reclaiming the boiler on your Statim 2000 Autoclave here

   • On the other hand, if the Statim 2000 Water Pump test shows the pump is weak, it is indicative of the filters being clogged.

     And as long as your water pump has slide on terminal connectors, your Statim 2000 autoclave repair is simply a matter
     of cleaning the filters

     And here is where you can find simple, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for cleaning the filters.

This was a simple, but unusual problem that was posed to me today

It seems as though the Statim 2000 Autoclave Waste Bottle was overflowing and the Statim 2000 could not complete the sterilization cycle.

At first glance, the client thought all of the water was being dumped into the waste bottle during the cycle
But there is not a direct path between the reservoir and the exhaust bottle so in reality, that is not possible.

To troubleshoot the problem, it is necessary to understand the path and function of the water leading from the reservoir to the exhaust on the Statim 2000 autoclave.

When a program is selected and the start button is pushed, water is taken from the reservoir and sent to the boiler through the Statim 2000 water pump. The boiler in turn converts the water to steam and the steam is then injected into the cassette.

As the steam expands, it pushes on the air inside the cassette. The exhaust then kicks on, removing the air from inside the cassette, forcing it into the exhaust bottle.

During this “purging” process, is when you hear the noise and notice the Statim 2000 exhaust tubing kicking wildly.

After all of the air has been removed, the exhaust is sealed and remains closed until either more air is detected, or the unit enters the vent stage. All of these process are implemented & controlled by the Statim 2000 PC board, based on the feedback the various components involved are sending to it.

After thinking about this process, it made it reasonable to assume that the Statim Waste Bottle was not being emptied periodically, and that is the reason it was full of water.

So, after explaining the cause of the problem, I asked the good Doctor to empty the waste bottle, refill it to the minimum line and try another cycle.

He did, and the Statim 2000 worked perfectly!

The moral of the story is to check the exhaust waste bottle from time to time on your Statim 2000 Autoclave and empty it when needed.

Wally
www.AllClaveParts.com
“Autoclave Repair Made Simple”

When your Statim 2000 Autoclave displays the “Cycle Fault 16″ error code, it is telling you that the steam generator (boiler) temperature went above 171&deg C during the heat up phase of the cycle.

This condition is generally caused from water not reaching the boiler.

The Statim 2000 Autoclave is designed so water is sent to the boiler from the water reservoir, by an electric water pump designed especially for the Statim 2000 Autoclave.

While Cycle Fault 16 on your Statim 2000 Autoclave could mean your water pump is now defective, it is most often caused simply from the water filters being clogged.

These filters are located on both sides of the water pump on the Statim 2000 autoclave. Cleaning the filters is not difficult and something you should be able to do on your own. This is how we do it……..

To clean the Statim 2000 Autoclave Filters, you must first remove the fittings housing them.

Tools Required:

1. Wrenches (3/8, 7/16, 9/16 and 5/8)
2. (1) Pair Hemostats: To Clamp Water Line Tubing between Reservoir &amp Water Pump (or you can drain the Reservoir)
3. (1) Phillips Screwdriver (To Remove Statim 2000 Autoclave Cabinet Housing)

Tools Recommended:

• Statim 2000 Extension Test Cable.

Parts Needed: None

Start by removing the housing cover.

1. Remove the Statim 2000 Autoclave Cassette and set it aside
2. Using the Phillips Screwdriver, remove the 4 screws from the sides (2 on each side) by turning them in a counter-clockwise direction
3. Again, using the Phillips Screwdriver, remove the 3 screws from the rear of the cabinet (one on each side of the compressor and one on the opposite end)
4. Set the screws aside in a safe place
5. Lift up on the rear of the Statim 2000 Autoclave housing and slide it forward gently. Once cleared, you can pick it up and set it on it’s side (be careful, there are ribbon cables connected..this is where the Statim 2000 Extension Test Cable comes in handy

Start with the end of the Statim 2000 Autoclave water pump with the larger (gray) tubing connecting to the reservoir.

1. Use hemostats to clamp the line to stop the water from flowing, and then pull the water line tube off of the pump
2. Fit the 5/8 open-end wrench onto the flats of the white plastic fitting (Do Not Attempt To Turn The White Plastic Fitting) and the 9/16 onto the brass nut. Turn the nut counter-clockwise while holding the plastic nut in place.

The Statim 2000 Autcolave screen is located inside the fitting. Do not attempt to remove the screen from the fitting. Remove the white o-ring and set it aside so you do not lose it. Set the fitting aside.

Now go to the other end of the Statim water pump.

3. Remove nut with the small diameter tubing from the elbow with a 3/8 open end wrench by turning it counter-clockwise.
4. Place a 5/8 open end wrench on the nut under the bracket that the elbow screws into. Now place the 7/16 wrench on the elbow and turn it in a counter-clockwise direction.

   
   (Warning: Be Careful Not To Move, Disconnect, Hit Or Otherwise Damage The Silver Colored Tube. This Is The Statim 2000 Autoclave Thermocouple And Has Glass On The Inside. If it is damaged, you will have to send it to the factory for replacement)
   

   Tip: If the elbow will not turn, remove the larger wrench from the fitting and turn the elbow counter-clockwise. Once removed, then using the two wrenches, separate the elbow from the fitting. The screen is located on top of the elbow. Do not attempt to remove it. Remove the white o-ring and set it with the other one you just removed from the other fitting.

5. Place the fittings into the ultrasonic cleaner and give it a chance to clean them thoroughly. Rinse well and blow out the excess water.

Once clean, reinstall the fittings and reconnect the tubing.

Put in a Statim 2000 Autoclave Cassette and run a cycle.

If Cycle Fault 16 does not return to the display, you have fixed the problem! Remove the Statim Autoclave Cassette, re-install the cabinet and put it back to work! If it does return, you will need to test the water pump

Note: If you had sent your Statim 2000 Autoclave off for repair of this problem , it would have cost you $1400 + shipping in both directions, and you would have had to wait a minimum of 30 days to get it back!
You just repaired your Statim 2000 Autoclave in a matter of minutes and it didn’t cost you a penny!

Wally

www.AllClaveParts.com

“Autoclave Repair Made Simple”

What to do when your Statim 2000 aborts a cycle, and you receive an error message 1 to 8 on your Statim 2000.

1. Check to see if the holes at the back of the Statim cassette and the holes in the seal are perfectly aligned and that the flexible lip of the seal is completely free.
2. Check the drain tube for kinks or obstructions.
3. Try another Statim cassette or replace the cassette seal.
4. If the problem keeps recurring, record the code and check for the error code in the free Statim Troubleshooting Guides here for further instructions

Wally
www.AllClaveParts.com
“Autoclave Repair Made Simple”