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Problem STERILMATIC FAILS TO OPERATE AT ALL. (NO PRESSURE BUILD-UP)


  • Not installed correctly
  • Blown fuse.
  • Contactor burned out.
  • Wiring is defective.
  • Check wiring diagram for correct hook-up.
  • Replace fuse. If blows again. check that source of electric supply is 60 Amps.
  • Replace Contactor
  • Check all wiring. Replace or repair.


Problem STERILMATIC OPERATES, BUT FAILS TO BUILD UP 15.5 P.S.I. PRESSURE


  • Current not heating all of the elements.
  • Steam trap fails to close.
  • Exhaust valve fails to hold pressure at 15.5 P.S.I.
  • Steam leaks around door.
  • Safety valve blows off prematurely.
  • Remove lower front panel and see if all the heating elements are working.
  • Replace the thermo-element within the steam trap.
  • Check for incorrect adjustment on temperature control. Re-adjust.
  • Check for worn gasket or make door adjustment.
  • Replace safety valve


Problem UNIT RELEASES PRESSURE BEFORE CYCLE HAS TERMINATED ON TIMER.


  • Low water cut off has functioned prematurely
  • Replace low water cut-off.


Problem TIMER IS ERRATIC, OR FAILS TO RETURN TO ZERO.


  • Loose or broken electrical leads to the timer.
  • Repair defective wiring.


Problem UNABLE TO OBTAIN SET TEMPERATURE AT PEAK OF CYCLE.


  • Steam trap closing prematurely, preventing removal of air from the sterilizing chamber.
  • Replace the thermostatic element in the steam trap.


Problem ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF CAST-IN HEATING ELEMENTS REMAIN ON WHEN THE TIMER IS IN AN OFF POSITION.


  • Contactors of the temperature control switch remain closed.
  • Replace switches.


Problem HEATING ELEMENT CUTTING OUT BEFORE 15.0 LBS. PRESSURE IS REACHED.


  • Pressure cutting off at the temperature control too soon.
  • See adjusting the range of operation and calibration of the temperature control. Re-adjust.


Problem LEFT OR RIGHT BANK OF HEATING ELEMENT DOSE NOT FUNCTION.


  • Loose or broken connection.
  • Front contactor dropping out too soon.
  • Repair or replace.
  • Adjust temperature control.


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