Autoclave Repair Tips

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.

When your Midmark M9 or M11 Autoclave Displays Error “Code C983 Heat Up Mode High Limit Thermostat,” it is telling
you that one or both of the high limit thermostats is in an “Open” State.

What this means is there is a High Limit Thermostat on your autoclave that is failing and blocking power from going on to the
other components of the autoclave. This is what is triggering the Error Code C983.

What you need to understand is, the PC Board directs all power to the other components (except the fan) in your Midmark
autoclave….through the High Limit Thermostats (there are 2 in your Midmark Autoclave if you are getting this error code).

And since the power cannot go any further, your Midmark autoclave is basically dead until you fix it.

While this type of autoclave repair may conjure up images of special skills, special equipment and tools, etc. the truth is…..it is a fairly
simple and inexpensive procedure (Note: It is only inexpensive if you make the repair yourself!) And no special tools or skills are required

If you want to know more, you can find everything you need to know about Locating, Testing & Replacing Your Midmark M11 Autoclave
High Limit Thermostats by
Clicking Here

When You Flip On The Power Switch On Your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave & The Power Light Does Not LIght Up, Here is How Find & Fix The Problem

Is Your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave Plugged In?

Start By Checking to make sure your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave Is Plugged all the way into the wall outlet.. Then
make sure it is securely connected to your autoclave.

Do You Have Power Going To The Outlet?

If not, go back to where your circuit breaker panel is and make sure the circuit breaker hasn’t tripped. If it has, reset
the breaker and try turning the power switch back on again

Is The Cord On Your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave Damaged Or Frayed?

Cords and plugs can break. Through repeated use, they can develop shorts and stop delivering electricity to
your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave.

Fortunately, they are relatively easy to test and to replace

Simply check it for continuity while flexing the cord. If continuity is lost during the
flexing of the cord, it is bad and needs to be replaced.

How To Test The Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave Power Switch

The Power Switch on your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave can be defective. A simple Continuity Test is all that
needs to be done here. You should have continuity when the switch is turned on

Has The Circuit Breaker on your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave Been Tripped?

Reset breaker. Check for short circuit. If no short
is found, replace Circuit Breaker

Is The Power Light On Your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave Burned Out?

If You are getting power elsewhere, then the power light is most likey burned out. Replace The Power Light On
Your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave

You can also test the power light by performing a simple continuity test.

Is There An Open Circuit?

Check all of the wiring for loose, broken or burnt wires on your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave

Hopefully, by now you have located the reason your Power Light Is Not Working
& resolved the problem.

But if you haven’t located the problem, or have difficulty with any of the steps listed here,
or just have questions about your Tuttnauer 2540M Autoclave, please post a reply and we will be happy to walk you through it

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

If you have been told your Midmark M11 PC Control Board is Dead, then you were also surely told that the boards are no longer supported, and that replacement boards are no longer available as well.

And you have also been told your only solution is for you to replace your autoclave wtih a new one

Now doesn’t that give you a sinking feeling and a lump in your throat? It’s easy for them to say, but hard for you to swallow. Thousands and thousands of dollars out the window!

There is nothing like Built-in Obsolescence to insure sales in the coming years.

But what if, there was another way? What if you had a choice?

What if you could replace the Midmark M11 PC Control Board with a High Quality, Fully Guaranteed, Professionally Refurbished Board?

And what if you could get this fully refurbished Midmark M11 PC Control Board for less than half the cost of what a new one would have cost you, when they were offering them?

And what if you could replace the Midmark M11 PC Control Board yourself, without spending another dime for the installation?

Well, now you can…..

AllclaveParts is now offering these boards to you, and in keeping with our tradition of “Midmark M11 Autoclave Repair Made Simple”, you also get easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, along with full, free support….. before, during and after the replacement.

It really is a simple autoclave repair you can do yourself. In fact, you will find replacing the Midmark M11 PC Control Board is as easy as replacing a board in your desktop PC.

So when you are approached again with buying a replacement autoclave, you can simply tell them: “No Thanks, I fixed My Midmark M11 Autoclave Myself!”

Wally

www.AllClaveParts.com

“Midmark Autoclave Repair Made Simple”

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”