Validator TroubleShooting Guide

Troubleshooting The Pelton Crane Validator











Your Guide To Maintaining & Repairing The Pelton Crane Validator 8 & 10 Sterilizer

Troubleshooting

Symptom Analyze Remedy
Mineral Build Up Inside Chamber Type Of Water That Is Being Used Clean Inside Of Chamber Thoroughly - Refill Using Distilled Water Only
Sterilizer Takes Over 15-20 Minutes (From a Warm Start) To Reach Set Sterilization Temperature Chamber Load Place Fewer Packages Inside Chamber
- Bellows Replace If Necessary

Validator 8 Bellows
Validator Plus 8 Bellows
Validator 10 Bellows
Validator Plus 10 Bellows
- Line Voltage If Line Voltage Is Too Low Plug Into Outlet With Proper Voltage - Contact Qualified Electrician.
- Solenoid Valves Refer To Panel 5 (Water Reservoir Leak Identification To Identify LeaksClean Inside Of Chamber Thoroughly
Displayed Temperature Stays Considerably Below Required Temperature For Sterilization Cycle Ribbon Cable If Necessary Replace Ribbon Cable:

Validator 8 Temperature/Pressure Cable
Validator 10 Temperature/Pressure Cable
- Bellows Replace If Necessary

Validator 8 Bellows
Validator Plus 8 Bellows
Validator 10 Bellows
Validator Plus 10 Bellows
- Dump Valve. Refer To Panel 5 (Water Reservoir Leak Indentification) If Necessary Clean Dump Valve And/Or Replace Valve Kit

Validator 8 DUMP PLUNGER KIT
Validator 10 DUMP PLUNGER KIT

See Panel 8
Wet Packs After Drying Cycle Is Complete Or Wet Packs Between Layers Chamber Load Break Sterization Load Into Fewer Or Smaller Packs/Wraps For Proper Steam Sterilization.Crack Door Open - 1" During Drying Cyle.
- Fill-Line Filter Condition & Position On Chamber Floor Replace Fill-Line Filter And/Or Adjust Filter To Center Bottom Of Chamber

Validator 8 FILTER - FILL LINE
Validator 10 FILTER - FILL LINE
Validator Plus 8 FILTER - FILL LINE
Validator Plus 10 FILTER - FILL LINE
Water In Bottom Of Sterlizer When Unit Is Not In Fill Cycle Fill Valve Clean Fill Valve And/Or Replace Valve Kit

Validator 8 FILL PLUNGER KIT
Validator 10 FILL PLUNGER KIT

See Panel 8
Water Dripping From Door When Door Is Opened After Cycle Spacer (Door) Check Spacer For Shrinkage Or Damage. Replace If Necessary

Validator 8 SPACER (DOOR)
Validator 10 SPACER (DOOR)
Validator Plus 8 SPACER (DOOR)
Validator Plus 10 SPACER (DOOR)
When Unit Vents, Water Comes Out Of Fill Port On Top Of Case Water Level Inside Reservoir Drain Water To The Bottom Holes Of Fill Cup
Sterilizer Fails Several Self-Tests, But Still Operates Cable Connections Make Sure Cable Connectors At Front Panel And Power Board Are Good
Sterilizer Does Not Turn On Cable And On/Off Switch (Power LED On Power Supply Board Should Be Illuminated) Check MicroProcessor Board On/Off Switch And Cable With Ohm Meter To Verify Continuity* If Switch & Cable Pass Test, Replace Power Supply Board
Sterilizer Does Not Switch Modes Gap Between Panel Membrane And Switches Mounted On Micro-Processor Board Check Between MicroProcessor Board And Panel Membrane For Washers Or Materials Causing Incorrect Separation. Replace MicroProcessor Board If Not Correctable.



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