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920512-768 Operator Manual Troubleshooting
8. Load comes out dirty 1. Wrong type of detergent or inappropriate concentration –
Refer to S
ECTION 2.4, CHEMICAL ADDITIVES SPECIFICA-
TIONS, and follow manufacturer's recommendations for
amount of detergent to be used.
2. Horizontal spray jets clogged – Clean spray jets.
3. Wash treatment too short – Increase wash treatment
time. Call STERIS.*
4. Tank reuse counter too high – Reset tank reuse counter
in Service mode (default reuse setting is 20). Call
STERIS.*
5. If condition reoccurs, call STERIS.*
9. If Automatic Floor Tilting option is
present: Automatic floor tilt lifting too
slowly, not lifting, or stays in upper posi-
tion.
1. Load exceeds 800 lb (363 kg) – Verify load weight.
2. Air flow control improperly adjusted – Call STERIS.*
3. Air pressure improperly adjusted – Call STERIS.*
4. If condition reoccurs, call STERIS*.
10. Abnormal draining of wash chamber or
sump overflow.
1. Sump filters clogged – Remove and clean sump filters.
2. Self-cleaning filter cartridge clogged – Clean cartridge.
3. Sump siphoning tubing clogged – Verify and remove
obstruction.
4. Suction pump impeller damaged – Call STERIS.*
5. If condition reoccurs, call STERIS.*
11. Foam in chamber or inside tanks. 1. Wrong type detergent – Refer to S
ECTION 2.4, CHEMICAL
ADDITIVES SPECIFICATIONS, and follow manufacturer's
recommendations for amount of detergent to be used.
2. Too much chemical injected during treatment – Call
STERIS.*
12. Detergent leaks from mechanical core. Call STERIS.*
13. Suction pump abnormally noisy. 1. Sump filters clogged – Remove and clean sump filters.
2. If condition reoccurs call STERIS.*
14. High pressure pump abnormally noisy. Call STERIS.*
* Service charges may be incurred. Consult your warranty for details.
Table 7-3. Troubleshooting Chart – No Alarm or Printout, Mechanical Problems (Cont’d)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION