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Sterilizer Manufacturer:
Tuttnauer
Model of Sterilizer:
Tuttnauer 3870 E
Problem Title:
Tuttnauer 3870 E- Heat Up Problem
Problem Description:
Heat does not turn off

Solutions

1. Check that the preset temperature is not set any higher than 273F (134C)

With the unit unplugged check the Heating Elements for a ground short.

Take an ohm reading between the Heating Element terminals and the chassis

With the unit unplugged remove the wires from the Heat SSR and check for a short circuit between terminals 3 & 4 and 1& 2 and 3&1 and 4&2 and 3 & 2 and 4 & 1. Make sure there are no direct shorts. If a direct short is found in the Heat SSR then replace the SSR.

Reconnect the wires to the Heat SSR and with the unit running a sterilization cycle check between TP12 to TP1 on the Ajunc board with a volt meter for a DC signal between 0 and 1 volt when the unit is in the heat ON mode and between 3.5 and 5 volt DC when the heaters are in the OFF mode. If these voltages are not correct then there is a Control Problem

If the control signal is correct at the test point then check if the signal is at the Heat SSR. A reading across terminals 3 and 4 should show 3.5 to 5 volts DC for the Heat SSR to be turned on and 0 to 1 volt if it should be off

Replace the Heat SSR

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