Steelco ED 250
Steelco · Model ED 250
• Capacity: up to 9 endoscopes can be stored at a time vertically hanging on easy access vertical drawers with fast connections. • Door made in HST temperate glass. • Frame and panels in stainless steel AISI 304. • Glass lockable doors are reversible and therefore can be configured right or left opening also during installation. • Single and double door (pass through) versions with control panel controlled locking. • High level HEPA H14 air filtering. • Indirect UV air treatment as option • Events and cycle data storage for each instrument treated and machines parameter. • Ethernet connection for PC data storage and compatibility with Steelcodata and SteelcoData ARES software. Storage for large endoscopy centres The ED 250 can be configured in a more compact frame that combines two devices into a single unit with central control module. In an installation width of only 1672 mm / 65.82”, up to 18 flexible endoscopes can be simultaneously dried and stored.
Key tips
- ·A failed leak test means the scope does not get reprocessed or used - send it for repair, full stop.
- ·A shortened reprocessing cycle is a real infection-control failure, not a minor deviation - follow AAMI ST91 exactly.
- ·Track light-source lamp-hours against the manufacturer's limit rather than running to failure.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Drying air pump / HEPA fault
HighSymptoms: Scopes not fully dried, moisture retained.
Root cause: HEPA filter clogged or air pump failure.
Channel drying connector fault
MediumSymptoms: Individual channel not drying; alarm.
Root cause: Worn channel drying connector fitting.
UV / germicidal lamp failure (where equipped)
LowSymptoms: Storage disinfection cycle fails.
Root cause: Lamp end-of-life or ballast fault.
Door seal / interlock fault
LowSymptoms: Cabinet won't maintain filtered environment.
Root cause: Worn door gasket or interlock switch.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Drying air pump
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Channel drying connector set
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
UV / germicidal lamp
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
HEPA filter
Consumable; replace per manufacturer interval.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drying air pump | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Channel drying connector set | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| UV / germicidal lamp | Frequent wear item | $ | Fairly easy |
| HEPA filter Consumable; replace per manufacturer interval. | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Leak testing before each reprocessing cycle
- ·Scope reprocessing per AAMI ST91
- ·Light source lamp-hour tracking
- ·Annual full PM
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Drying air pump / HEPA fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically scopes not fully dried, moisture retained.
- Check the most likely cause first: hEPA filter clogged or air pump failure.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the hEPA filter per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Channel drying connector fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically individual channel not drying; alarm.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn channel drying connector fitting.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the drying air pump per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 2270 mm
- Width
- 962 mm
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Endoscopy suite / GI lab
- Operating Room
- Bronchoscopy suite
Documents & Manuals
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