STERIS · Model Reliance Synergy
Vertical sliding doors are constructed of tinted, tempered glass with stainless-steel trim to allow the operator to view the chamber with the doors closed. While the cycle is in progress, glass doors remain cool to the touch. Doors are pneumatically activated with a built-in safety system. Sliding doors create an airtight seal and are configured for power door operation. • Power doors are opened and closed automatically using touch pads located on the control panel. If a power failure occurs, doors can be opened manually. A door interlock feature is provided to prevent cross-contamination. Stainless-steel pump is powered by a dual-speed motor. High pump speed provides the equivalent capacity of a 7.5 hp (5.6 kW) motor, 240 U.S. gal./min at 70 ft (910 L/min at 21.3 m) head pressure. Low pump speed provides the equivalent capacity of a 2.0 HP (1.5 kW) motor, 90 U.S. gal/min at 25 ft (341 L/min at 7.6 m) head pressure. Pump impeller is mounted directly on the motor shaft and does not require additional bearings. Pump motor is equipped with a drip-proof frame, magnetic starter, overload protection and sealed bearings (not requiring periodic lubrication). Pump, spray system and all recirculating piping are of stainless- steel construction. Single removable stainless-steel filter in the chamber sump prevents debris from entering the pump. Heating coil (steam or electric) at the bottom of the wash chamber (sump) raises and maintains water temperature up to 180°F (82°C) during the Wash phase and up to 203°F (95°C) during the Thermal Rinse phase. Rotary spray assemblies are positioned (one at top and one at bottom of chamber, each measuring 24-3/8" [620 mm] long) to reach all surfaces of the load. Every manifold used with the Reliance Synergy Washer/Disinfector has bi-directional rotary arms positioned on the top and bottom of each load shelf. Depending on the type of rack accessory in the chamber, the manifold connector automatically connects to the accessory at the start of each cycle. 16-W fluorescent lamp, mounted within an explosion/vaporproof enclosure, illuminates the chamber interior. Wash chamber is constructed of 16-gauge, #304 L stainless steel (No. 4 finish), argon-welded; wash chamber is of sanitarytype design for complete drainability. All horizontal fixed surfaces are sloped, overlapping metal sheets are minimized to reduce hard-to-clean locations, and there are no dead legs of more than six times the pipe diameter. A complete drain water sensor detects the presence of water in the piping. Double-walled, insulated construction of chamber exterior reduces heat loss and noise level to the work area. Chemical injection pumps. The system comes with one enzyme and one detergent injection pump which automatically add a selected quantity of chemical from 1/8 to 2.0 oz/gal (1.0 to 16 mL/L). Up to two additional chemical pumps give flexibility to wash with a neutral process, dual alkaline/neutralizer process, or to vary the chemical used, depending upon the load. One injection pump is also provided to automatically add a selected quantity of lubricant (from 0 to 2 oz/gal [0 to 16 mL/ L]) during the Thermal Rinse phase. If desired, up to two additional chemical injection pumps can be installed on the washer/disinfector. Optional injection pump(s) can be ordered alone and/or with the Fast Cycles for Instruments and Utensils option. A low-level sensor is included to indicate when the detergent level in the container is low, or when insufficient chemical is available for the next cycle.
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.
Symptoms: Pressure loss, long cycle, steam leak.
Root cause: Aged rubber gasket.
Symptoms: No steam, low temp, cycle abort.
Root cause: Failed heating element or scale buildup.
Symptoms: Temp out of tolerance, failed Bowie-Dick.
Root cause: Sensor aging.
Symptoms: Scaling, conductivity alarm.
Root cause: RO/DI system failure.
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.
Consumable.
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam generator heating element | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Vacuum pump & seals | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Chamber temperature sensor | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| RO/DI feed cartridge Consumable. | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
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.
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
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