Essential Preventative Maintenance for STATIM Sterilizers

Tips for StatIM care:

To ensure trouble-free performance, both the operator and the dealer must follow a preventative maintenance schedule.

NOTE: Please refer to your National, Regional, State or Safety laws for any additional reoccurring user testing that may be required.

OperatorPreventative maintenance actionPart

Daily

Water ReservoirReplace water as needed. (Use distilled water <5ppm TDS)
Empty the waste bottle every time you refill the water reservoir.
For ophthalmic use, drain at the end of every workday, leave empty, and refill at the start of the next workday.
Water distiller
VistaPure
TDS Meter
Waste BottleEmpty the waste bottle every time you refill the water reservoir.
Fill the bottle with water, up to the MIN line marking.
Waste bottle and parts

Weekly

CassetteWash 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.

After removing all traces of the detergent, treat interior surfaces of the cassette with the STAT-DRI™Plus drying agent to enhance the drying process.

Cassette
STAT-DRI™ Plus
Biological and/or Air FilterCheck the filter for dirt and moisture.
Replace if dirty. *Call for service if wet.*
Biological Filter
Air Filter
Water FilterCheck the water reservoir filter every week and clean if necessary. Replace only if necessary.Reservoir filter

Every 6 months

Cassette SealReplace every 500 cycles or six months (whichever is first), or whenever necessary.
Video: How to change the cassette seal
Cassette seal
Biological and/or Air FilterReplace every 500 cycles or six months (whichever is first).Maintenance Kit:
Cassette seal and both air filters
Regular preventative maintenance

TechnicianOnce a yearPart
CassetteCheck the tray, lid and seal for damage. Replace if necessary.
Biological FilterInspect the biological filter for moisture.
Solenoid ValveInspect the valve and clean if dirty. Replace the plunger if defective.
PumpReplace in-line water filter.
Check ValveRemove the exhaust tube from the back of the unit during the air drying phase.
Check for air coming from the fitting.

Remove the air compressor tube from the check valve inlet while running a cycle. Make sure no steam is leaking from the valve. Replace if there are any leaks

Water ReservoirCheck the reservoir for dirt. Clean and rinse with steam process distilled water if necessary.
CalibrationCalibrate the unit.
Annual preventative maintenance

 

More information about preventative maintenance parts subscriptions below

Here is the free poster and links to individual parts to keep on hand to keep things working smoothly:


Consider also a second sterilization cassette: STATIM 2000 Sterilization Cassette [parts available separately]

Also, to protect the cover of your Statim: STATMAT protective cover for STATIM 2000 + G4


More details:

reservoir_cap_filter

Water Reservoir

Replace water as needed with pure distilled water (Less than 5 parts per million of Total Dissolved Solids)

For ophthalmic use, drain at the end of every workday, leave empty, and refill at the start of the next workday.

Statim reservoir view of exit hole, float and water quality sensor

Statim reservoir view of exit hole, float and water quality sensor

Waste Bottle complete with tubing is included with the STATIM sterilizer

Waste Bottle

Empty the waste bottle every time you refill the water reservoir.

Fill the bottle with water, up to the MIN line marking.

Get a new waste bottle or parts, such as tubing or the top fixture.

cassette_volumes

Cassette

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.

STAT-DRI Plus dramatically shortens drying time in your autoclave!

STAT-DRI Plus dramatically shortens drying time in your autoclave!

STAT-DRI Plus refills can be ordered in our shop

Water Reservoir Filter and Cap Kit

STATIM Water Reservoir Filter and Cap Kit

Check the water reservoir filter every week and clean if necessary.

Replace Filter only if necessary.

IMPORTANT UPGRADE: Get a new cap and water filter kit if your STATIM does not have one.

Replacing the water reservoir filter: read full article

Air and Biological Air Filters for STATIM 2000 (shown)

Biological Filter

Air and Biological Air Filters for STATIM 2000 (compressor shown open)

Replace both air filters every 500 cycles or six months (whichever is first).

Get a new biological filter. Older units will not have the biological air filter.

⚠️ Call for service if wet. The check valve will need to be replaced.

This biological filter is wet. 

The check valve must be replaced

⚠️This biological filter is wet.
The check valve must be replaced

Replace your STATIM air filters every six months or else it will look like the gross dirty yellow one top left! (STATIM 2000 air compressor filter shown)

Air Filter

Replace both your STATIM air filters every six months or else it will look like the dirty yellow one top left!
(STATIM 2000 air compressor filter shown)

Replace every 500 cycles or six months (whichever is first). Get a new air filter.

Seal & Lube Kits

STATIM Cassette Seal & Lube Kits

[Seals go green! Read full article]

Replace every 500 cycles or six months (whichever is first), or whenever necessary. Get a new cassette seal.

How can I support you?

If you need further assistance, a STATIM user’s manual, Reference Poster, or a Troubleshooting Guide, please contact us

Brian Skellie and our team will help!


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