Tuttnauer 3850EP
Tuttnauer · Model 3850EP
General Safety Features • Double Independent Monitoring: The combined electronic and mechanical monitoring guarantees accurate results. The operator has two independent means to monitor temperature and pressure. • Safety Valves: The chamber is equipped with safety valves – if the pressure exceeds the allowed limit the safety valves will discharge • Built-in Steam Generator Safety: A water level monitoring system maintains a constant water level and ensures safe operation of the heaters Control Features • High precision control system for perfect sterilization results • Password protection allows for secure access control • Independent temperature and pressure monitoring • Cycle information recovery in the case of power failure or cycle interruption • Fail Alert – Indicates cycle failure or interruption • Door Alert – Indicates the door is unlocked • RS 232 PC Connection Port for direct software updates and remote maintenance • Automatic, Digital Control; Chamber Diameter x Depth: 15 x 20-Inch; Capacity: 65-Liters; Includes support stand and 2 Stainless Steel Tray Shelves (14 x 20-Inch) • Includes: 60-Minute Timer, Integrated Printer, 3.25-Liter Reservoir & Low Water-Level Alarm. • Temperature Range: 105 to 137°C (221 to 279°F)Digital display of temperature & pressure. • Heating time to 273°F (134 °C): 30-MinutesHeat-insulated, double-locking door protects against accidental burns. Door cannot be opened while chamber is under pressure. • Automatic low water level shut-off prevents damage to heating elements when there is insufficient water for the sterilization cycle. UL Listed, CSA Certified & ASME Stamped.
Key tips
- ·A failed biological indicator means the entire load is not sterile - no exceptions, regardless of how the cycle printout looks.
- ·Door gasket wear is the most common real cause of a failed vacuum/pressure test - check it before deeper diagnostics.
- ·Water quality directly affects steam-cycle validity - don't ignore scale or mineral buildup.
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.
Door gasket / seal leak
HighSymptoms: Pressure loss, long cycle, steam leak.
Root cause: Aged rubber gasket.
Steam generator / heater fault
HighSymptoms: No steam, low temp, cycle abort.
Root cause: Failed heating element or scale buildup.
Vacuum pump failure
MediumSymptoms: Poor air removal, non-condensable gas fault.
Root cause: Worn vanes/seals.
Water quality / feed fault
LowSymptoms: Scaling, conductivity alarm.
Root cause: RO/DI system failure.
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.
Vacuum pump & seals
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Chamber temperature sensor
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
RO/DI feed cartridge
Consumable.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
Door gasket / seal
Most-replaced wear item.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum pump & seals | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Chamber temperature sensor | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| RO/DI feed cartridge Consumable. | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
| Door gasket / seal Most-replaced wear item. | Periodic replacement | $$ | 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.
- ·Daily biological and chemical indicator test loads
- ·Door gasket / seal inspection
- ·Steam trap and drain strainer cleaning
- ·Annual full PM and pressure-vessel certification
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Door gasket / seal leak
- Confirm the presentation - typically pressure loss, long cycle, steam leak - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: aged rubber gasket.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the door gasket / seal 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: Steam generator / heater fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically no steam, low temp, cycle abort - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: failed heating element or scale buildup.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the steam generator heating element 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
- 525 mm
- Chamber Height
- 380 mm
- Length
- 695 mm
- Orientation
- Benchtop
- Chamber Depth
- 490 mm
- Width
- 660 mm
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)
- OR sterile core
- Satellite reprocessing areas
Documents & Manuals
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