What does cycle fault 16 mean on a Statim 2000?

What does cycle fault 16 mean on a Statim 2000?

Cycle Fault 16 being displayed on your Statim indicates the steam generator (boiler) temperature went above 171°C during the heat up phase of a cycle. The most common reason for this fault is caused by not enough water entering the boiler from the water pump.

Why is my Statim leaking?

If there is a small steam leak or water under the unit after installing the new seal try another cycle. It may take time to seat the new seal. If the leak persists, remove the seal and reinstall. If unit continues to leak after installing seal for the second time try a new cassette lid or tray.

How do I clear my Statim 2000?

A: To empty the reservoir, use the drain tube. If your Statim does not have a drain tube, a hand pump will suffice. Except when filling or emptying the reservoir, keep the reservoir cap securely fastened at all times.

How do I calibrate my Statim 5000 boiler?

Statim Boiler Recalibration

  1. Turn OFF main power and remove the cover from Your Statim.
  2. Short together PINs W1 with a “jumper” on the main PCB board.
  3. Turn ON the power.
  4. The LCD should display CALIBRATION with: 2 digits in the upper left, 2 digits in the upper right.
  5. Insert The Cassette.

How do you clean a Statim g4?

Wash the interior of the cassette with dishwashing soap or a mild detergent that does not contain chlorine. Scrub the inside with a cleaning pad designed for use with Teflon®-coated surfaces. Check the water reservoir filter every week and clean if necessary. Replace only if necessary.

How do you clean a Statim?

How does a Statim sterilizer work?

STATIM provides sterilization and dryness at speeds faster than conventional chambered autoclaves. Using only a small amount of water for each cycle, the STATIM heats and converts to steam in mere seconds. The innovative design of STATIM’s fully removable chamber allows for quick heating and cooling.

How do I turn on my Statim 5000?

Hold down the wrapped instrument button and turn the Statim ON. Release the wrapped button when the display appears.

How do you clean a Statim 5000?

How do you clean a Statim sterilizer?

Proper Care of the STATIM Cassette

  1. Clean the cassette once a week with mild, chlorine-free dishwashing soap.
  2. Spray the cassette with Stat-dri (or equivalent) after each cycle to promote faster cassette drying.
  3. Lubricate the rubber cassette seal once or twice a week with a mild liquid soap—not antibacterial soap.

How often should the Statim cassette be cleaned?

every six months
To ensure optimum performance of your Statim cassette autoclave, change the cassette seal every 500 cycles or every six months, whichever comes first.

What are the error codes on the statim sterilizer?

There are 2 different sets of error codes: Original Error Codes are prefaced by “Check Cassette” followed by a number &s New Error Codes are prefaced by “Cycle Fault” followed by a number. The Statim Sterilizer should never leak steam or have water dripping under the machine. If either of these conditions occur, check your cassette and seal.

What should I do if my statim sterilizer is leaking steam?

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.

What is a cycle fault 6 on a sterilizer?

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.

What materials cannot be sterilized in the statim 2000?

The following cannot be sterilized in the Statim 2000 on any cycle: Polyethylene, ABS, styrene, cellulosics, PVC, acrylic (Plexiglas), PPO (Noryl) latex, neoprene, and similar materials. Statim autoclaves can sterilize almost every material used for body art equipment, more than any other autoclave.