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The Leader in Replacement Parts for Healthcare Equipment Since 1972JUNE 2013

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the OEM. Using the highest qualitywater possible will ensure a longerlasting steam generator/boiler, whichwe all know is a high cost repair andcan lead to long down time.

Our third addition is the 9/64" HexBalldriver (RPI Part #RPT836), whichallows easy access to probe bracketmounting screws for adjustment orreplacement without removing other

components.

We also offer severalnew parts for theseautoclaves. Our twonew Probe BracketKits (RPI Part#SCK038 that fitsmodel 2000, and RPIPart #SCK042 that fitsmodel 5000) includethe probe bracketassembly with steamports, a Thermocouple(RPI Part #SCT030), aMicroswitch Kit (RPIPart #SCK007), thenew Probe BracketGasket (RPI Part#SCG010), as well as

copper tubing and mounting hardware.

And our two new Probe Brackets (RPIPart #SCB039 that fits model 2000,and RPI Part #SCB043 that fits model5000) offer a lower cost repair optionsince they include all of the parts list-ed above, but do not include the ther-mocouple and microswitch kit.

Step by step installation instructionsare included with all of the above newparts. We’ve also made improvements

In our continuing effort to make yourlife easier, we are pleased to introduceour new troubleshooting guide withexploded views “A Guide toMaintaining the SciCan STATIMCassette Autoclave” for the CassetteAutoclave models 2000 & 5000.

This essential booklet includes trou-bleshooting and service tips, errorcode descriptions, detailed explodedviews and more!Plus, it's now includ-ed in our FieldService Smart Kit®

(RPI Part #SCK028)along with someexciting new tools toservice STATIM cas-sette autoclaves.

Our first addition tothis Kit is the Align-ment Tool (RPI Part#SCT052). Use thisAlignment Tool withRPI’s or SciCan’sprobe brackets. Justremove the cassetteseal, place the Align-ment Tool into thecassette and slide the cassette into thearmature bay to verify probe bracketand cassette alignment.

Our second addition to the FieldService Smart Kit® is our WaterQuality Tester (RPI Part #RPT820)and Calibration Solution (RPI Part#RPS821). Now you can test the qual-ity of the water on site. Our WaterQuality Tester will allow you to deter-mine that the level of “total dissolvedsolids” in the reservoir is less than 5parts per million as recommended by Continued on the back page

Continued on the back page

New Tools and Parts to ServiceSciCan STATIM® Cassette Autoclaves

By Jim Wisniewski, Manager RPI Product Development

The Importance of Using the Right Cleaner

Since RPI introduced our line of ster-ilizer cleaners, there is one questionthat is most often posed to ourTechnical Support team.

The question deals with whether youcan use one cleaner for all sterilizermakes and models. The answer is no.We strongly recommend that you usethe cleaning solution that was devel-oped for the equipment for which itwas intended.

Here’s why. The design engineers ofthese sterilizers chose specific materi-als for specific reasons, such as rubberand plastic compounds for door gas-kets and valve seals. They chose brass,copper or stainless steel tubing forwater and steam lines. The trays insidethe machines are made from differentmaterials and may have been platedwith nickel or chrome.

The chemicals that make up the clean-ing solutions vary based on the mate-rials chosen by the manufacturers ofthese machines. For example, theMidmark and Pelton & Crane steriliz-er cleaners are an alkaline base, whilethe Tuttnauer cleaner has an acid base.Different types of non-ionic surfac-tants, phosphate esters and acids are

By Phil Goldstein, RPI Product Development

TUTT-CLEAN™(RPI Part #TUC094)

PEL-CLEAN™(RPI Part #PCC249)

MID-CLEAN™(RPI Part #MIC143)

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Alignment Tool(RPI Part #SCT052)

Hex Balldriver (9/64")(RPI Part #RPT836)

Water Quality Tester(RPI Part #RPT820)

Calibration Solution(RPI Part #RPS821)

Field ServiceSmart Kit®

(RPI Part #SCK028)

On January 1, 2013, the medical device excise tax provision of the PatientProtection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, or ObamaCare) became effective.This provision levies a 2.3% tax on the sale of medical devices in the United States.So, the question is, to what devices does this tax apply?

The IRS recently answered that and many other questions, and their guidance docu-ment can be found in the Federal Register in a fifty-eight page document datedNovember 30, 2012. The IRS also has a “Frequently Asked Questions” document ontheir website at www.irs.gov. (the guidance document is also linked on their website).The bottom line is that any device that is regulated by the FDA is subject to this tax,with the exception of supply items that are purchased for individual use (i.e. bandaidsand most other over-the-counter supplies). The document specifically includes refur-bished and remanufactured equipment, but fortunately, excludes parts.

That being said, RPI sells a few items that are under FDA purview, including ourline of patient cables and leadwires, infant skin temperature probes, and heating ele-ments for infant radiant warmers. For these items, we will be required to pay the2.3% tax, unless these items are to be used in equipment that is being refurbishedfor resale – in which case they are taxed when the refurbished equipment is sold.

Confused? Join the club. It took me a while to read through the documents and fig-ure out all of this, and hopefully, I got it right. There’s a lot more to the story, so Iencourage you to read through the IRS documents and consult your tax profession-al to determine whether this tax applies to any of your business and how to proceedin dealing with the tax. The tax is to be paid quarterly, unless the total tax dollarsexceed a certain amount, and then it is to be paid every other week.

As we go to print on this newsletter, efforts continue by some in Congress to havethis provision of the PPACA repealed, but nothing definitive has been accom-plished, so be sure to monitor Congress for new developments.

Also, accompanying this newsletter is our new price book. It has been three yearssince our last pricing update, and it was time to revisit our overall pricing, as rawmaterial and other costs have continued to rise. As always, we have done our best tokeep our pricing as competitive as possible. The price increases reflected in the newprice book have nothing to do with the medical device excise tax, as its impact isrelatively small on RPI. We were able to keep our prices constant on many of theparts that you need most, and modest increases on other parts considering we havekept our pricing the same for three years. Hopefully you found our changes to befair and reasonable, and as always, let us know if see something that doesn’t makesense.

If you have any further insights on the medical device excise tax, please be sure tolet me know!

2 Replacement Parts Industries, Inc “The Alternate Source” • June 2013

Ira LapidesCEO & President

Replacement Parts Industries, Inc.

Hello. My name is Lorena Barrios.

I started with RPI in November 2010as a temporary employee and was onlysupposed to fill a position for about aweek or so … Luckily, I charmed themwith my pizazz and was offered a full-time position as a Customer ServiceRepresentative in February of 2011.

I was born and raised in San Fernando,California and grew up very close tomy paternal grandmother Dora, whomade me a huge fan of the old fashionblack and white movies.

My grand-mother andI wouldspend manyafternoonsand week-ends watch-ing movieslike “TheGas Light”and “Hush,Hush SweetCharlotte”.I am a fan of Bette Davis, IngridBergman, and Catherine Hepburn aswell as many other timeless greatactors. I am an especially HUGE fanof Elvis Presley and hope to somedayget the chance to travel to Gracelandfor the deluxe tour.

My husband is my Junior High SchoolSweetheart and we have a 16 year oldson together. We love going campingwith our entire extended family andfriends on a yearly basis. I am a LosAngeles Dodger fan and try to attendas many games as I can throughout theseason. I love shopping at FleaMarkets, Swapmeets and FarmersMarkets for good finds.

I’m extremely grateful for RPI forkeeping me on week after week backin November 2010. I look forward tocelebrating a brand new anniversaryevery February for many years tocome at RPI.

THE RPI FAMILY

Lorena BarriosCustomer Service

Midmark®•Ritter®

M9 and M11Control PC Boards

To ensure an error free installa-tion with minimal down time, thereare just a couple of things to keepin mind when ordering andinstalling a refurbished Control PCBoard to fit the 120V versions ofthe Midmark M9 and M11.

First, when placing your order fora Control PC Board, we will askthat you ship the non-operational

board to us before a replacmentboard will be shipped to you. We willsend you a shipping box with all therequired packaging material and aprepaid UPS return label. We ask thisso that we can ensure a steady inven-tory of boards coming back to us.

Second, depending on which PCboard you are shipping to us, youmay or may not need to include themounting bracket, so please refer tothe chart below. Once the board hasbeen received by RPI and verifiedthat it is in reasonable conditionwithout burn holes, a replacementboard will be shipped to you.

By Mark Micucci RPI Product Development

And third, before installing thereplacement board, refer to the"Troubleshooting Guide to ProtectYour Replacement PC Board" pam-phlet that is included with thereplacement board (or visit the RPIwebsite, www.rpiparts.com, for acopy of the pamphlet). The pam-phlet explains the importance inchecking the condition of the Heaterand/or the Pulse Solenoid prior toinstallation to avoid damaging thereplacement PC Board and possiblyvoiding the warranty,

Please note: RPI Control PC Boards donot fit the M9D/M11D or any of the 220Vversions.

Replacement Parts Industries, Inc “The Alternate Source” • June 2013 3

Identifying aMidmark®•Ritter®

M9/M11 SterilizerBy Mark Micucci RPI Product Development

At first glance you will note that bothversions are marked with theMidmark name and indicate M9 orM11 on the front panel.

Now look closer, the M9/M11 -001thru -019 has a series of eight redsegment LED assemblies to show thetemperature, pressure and elapsedtime as shown in Figure 2. TheM9/M11 -020 thru -022 has a twoline green LCD to show the tempera-ture, pressure and elapsed time. Thisversion is also easily identified bythe addition of a pull lever added tothe top of the sterilizer used to testthe safety relief valve as shown inFigure 3.

FitsNew StyleM9 & M11

FitsOld Style

M9

FitsOld Style

M11

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3FIGURE 2

Before ordering repair parts for theMidmark M9/M11 be sure to identi-fy which version of the sterilizer youare servicing to ensure you are order-ing the correct parts. Note that thereare two different versions of theMidmark M9 and M11 sterilizerswhich are identified by both serialnumber and model number. Both themodel and serial numbers will helpidentify the version.

The best way to determine which ver-sion of the M9/M11 you are workingon is to find the model and serial num-ber identification label located on theback of the sterilizer (see Figure 1).

The model number will be designatedby a series of characters starting withM9 or M11 followed by a dash (-) anda 3 digit code. There will also be a ser-ial number on the same label whichwill start with either 1 or 2 letters fol-lowed by a number.

If the back of the sterilizer is not easi-ly accessible, you can still determinewhich version you are working on byexamining the front of the sterilizer.

PullLever

GreenLCD

Red LEDAssemblies

IdentificationLabel

RPI Part #MIB129 RPI Part #MIB130 RPI Part #MIB131OEM Part #022-0762-00 OEM Part #002-0434-00 & 002-0434-03 OEM Part #002-0501-00When returning the old PC Board, When returning the old PC Board, When returning the old PC Board,YOU MUST include the Mounting Bracket DO NOT include the Mounting Bracket DO NOT include the Mounting BracketModels: M9-020 & -022 Serial # prefixes Models: M9-001 thru -019 Serial # prefixes Models: M11-001 thru -019 Serial # RN, RR & V; and M11-020 & -022 CZ, DA, DB, DX, DY, FD & OM prefixes ES, ET, FP, FR & GBSerial # prefixesRS, RV & V

4 Replacement Parts Industries, Inc “The Alternate Source” • June 2013

ORTHOPEDICS & PHYSICAL THERAPY

DENTAL EQUIPMENTNew Parts to fit A-dec 6300 Series Dental Lights!

The following new parts are now in stock,WHAT'S NEWWHAT'S NEW

New Parts to fit Belmont Clesta 501, 502 & 505 Dental Lights!

New Parts to fit Chattanooga Hydrocollators!

New Parts to fit AMSCO/Steris® Amscomatic, Eagle, Century & Medallion Series Sterilizers!

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONADB260 28.0770.00 Bearing SleeveADB263 No OEM Part # Available Bushing (Right)ADB268 No OEM Part # Available Bushing (Left)ADC267 No OEM Part # Available Ground ContactADK258 28.0770.00 (Bearing Sleeve only), Pivot Tension Kit

018.063.00 (Black Hole Plug only) &28.1536.00 (Surf Hole Plug only)

ADK269 28.0503.02 Lens KitADK274 28.1012.00 (Surf) & Lever & Bracket Kit

28.0643.00 (Black)ADK275 28.0628.00 (Handle only) & Handle Insert Kit

28.0629.00 (Handle only)ADN273 75.007.00 & 28.0504.00 Nosepiece

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONADP265 018.063.00 (Black) & Hole Plug

28.1536.00 (Surf)ADP271 28.0554.00 Mount Plate (Lamp Shield)ADP272 28.0553.00 Mount Plate (Nosepiece)ADS261 No OEM Part # Available SpringADS264 No OEM Part # Available Screw (Tension Adj Right)ADS266 No OEM Part # Available Screw (Tension Adj Left)ADS270 28.0555.00 Lamp ShieldADW259 No OEM Part # Available Washer (Sleeve)ADW262 No OEM Part # Available Flat WasherLMP609 041.179.00, 041.179.01, Lamp (17V, 95W)

041.709.00 & 28.1004.00 (Bulb & Holder only)

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONBEC041 501054 Touchless Switch CoverBEC049 501026 Yoke Wire CoverBEH047 501016, 501043, 501047 Harness (Light)

& 501048BEH048 501044, 501045, 501046 Harness (Touchless Switch)

& 501049BEK051 501003, 501004, 501005, Yoke Pivot Kit

501006 & 501008

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONBEK037 501031, 501032, 501033, Yoke Drift Kit

501034, 501035, 501041 & 501042

BES035 501009 Intensity SwitchBES044 501071 Front ShieldBES046 501073 Spring ClipBES050 501058 Protective Rubber Sheet

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONCHB017 22356 Bracket (Element Support)CHB018 21023 Bracket (Bulb Support)CHC007 20568 Hospital Grade Power CordCHC008 20909 Hospital Grade Power CordCHC010 21260 Caster (3")CHH015 22267 Heating ElementCHH016 21635 Drain HoseCHL011 22149 Pilot Light (Red)CHL012 22148 (New Style) Pilot Light (Clear)CHT014 20548 Overheat ThermostatCHV009 21085 Drain Valve (1/2")CHW006 No OEM Part # Available Sealing Washer

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONRPA724 21882 Water ThiefRPC810 23392 CouplerRPF764 20906 Fuse (15A) - Fast ActingRPH756 No OEM Part # Available Washer (Hose Bib) RPR710 20908 AC Inlet RecepticleRPT472 See Note Below QC Terminal (1/4 Female)RPT802 See Note Below QC Terminal (1/4 Female)RPW803 See Note Below Hook Up Wire (Brown)RPW804 See Note Below Hook Up Wire (Blue)Note: This part is included in OEM Part #'s 21031 (Harness Complete),

21617 (Harness Complete) & 61579 (Harness Complete)

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONAMK215 764326-476 Seat Kit (Steam)AMK216 764326-481 Seat Kit (Exhaust)AMK217 764326-620 Seat Kit (Water)AMP246 754360-002 PM Pack (Door, 16")AMP247 754360-003 PM Pack (Door, 20")

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONAMP248 764324-196 PM Pack (Door, 24" x 36")AMS249 12667-061 Spring (Lock Clutch)AMS250 4782-061 Cap ScrewAMV263 150828-476 Safety Valve (40 PSI)RPG812 764322-635 Grease

BULK STERILIZERS

New parts to fit models 222 & 622!

Replacement Parts Industries, Inc “The Alternate Source” • June 2013 5

TABLES & CHAIRS (EXAM/SURGICAL)

ready to ship the day your order is received!FROM RPIFROM RPI

Control PC Board to fit Midmark® • Ritter® M9 & M11 Sterilizers and more!

New parts to fit Midmark® • Ritter® 411 & 419 Exam Tables and Chairs!

New parts to fit SciCan STATIM® 2000 & 5000 Cassette Autoclaves!

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONMIA164 002-0215-00 & 002-0590-00 Back & Foot ActuatorMIA165 002-0214-00 & 002-0562-00 Base & Tilt ActuatorMIB170 002-0347-02 Hand Control PC BoardMIB186 015-0412-00 Capacitor Mounting BracketMIB192 015-0347-03 Interface PC BoardMIC166 016-0509-00 Motor CouplerMIC168 9A73001 (Velcro Version) & Hand Control

053-0412-00 (Clip On Version)MIC171 053-0412-00 Top End Cap (Clip On)MIC172 053-0257-00 Top End Cap (Velcro)MIC173 053-0256-00 Bottom End CapMIC174 015-0505-03 Coil CordMIC176 002-0213-00 & 016-0236-01* Gas CylinderMIC182 015-0437-04 CapacitorMIC183 015-0437-03 CapacitorMIC184 015-0413-01 Capacitor CapMIC185 015-0413-00 Capacitor CapMIK167 016-0237-00 (Brake only) Brake & Coupler Kit

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONMIP169 015-0502-00 Hand Control PanelMIP191 015-0440-00 Program PanelMIS175 015-0476-00 Limit SwitchMIT177 051-0412-00 Support BarMIT178 051-0413-00 Pry BarRPC822 054-0085-04, 054-0085-05, Sound Damping Composite

054-0067-00, 054-0074-00& 054-0145-00

RPT816 015-0472-00 Cable Tie (14" Black)

MIB179 053-0246-00 Pivot BushingMIC187 016-1024-00 Locking Gas CylinderMIK189 020-0052-00, Actuator Cap Kit

020-0052-03 (Actuator Cap only),040-0250-26 (Set Screw only) &042-0066-00 (Retaining Ring only)

MIP188 053-0247-00 Plunger

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONRPH817 No OEM Part # Available Screw (#8-32 x .500 SEMS)RPP819 No OEM Part # Available Mounting PadRPS821 No OEM Part # Available Calibration SolutionRPT820 01-103139S Water Quality TesterRPT836 No OEM Part # Available Hex Balldriver (9/64")RPW382 No OEM Part # Available Hook Up Wire (Black) #14 AWG*RPW805 No OEM Part # Available Hook Up Wire (White) #14 AWG*RPW806 No OEM Part # Available Hook Up Wire (Grn/Yel) #14 AWG*RPW813 No OEM Part # Available Hook Up Wire (Black) #22 AWG*RPW814 No OEM Part # Available Hook Up Wire (White) #22 AWG*RPW815 No OEM Part # Available Hook Up Wire (Grn/Yel) #22 AWG*SCA022 01-104382S, Display Assembly

01-104381S (Display only) & 01-109494S (Display only)

SCB039 01-100570S (Complete Assy) Probe BracketSCB043 01-101618S (Complete Assy) Probe BracketSCC060 01-101783S (Reservoir Cap & Filter) Reservoir CapSCD063 01-106950S LCD Decal

RPI OEMPART # PART # DESCRIPTIONSCF061 01-109300S FilterSCG010 01-100865S Probe Bracket GasketSCG044 01-101650S Facia GasketSCK028 01-100570S Field Service Smart Kit (see pg. 1)SCK038 01-100570S Probe Bracket KitSCK042 01-101618S Probe Bracket KitSCK048 01-109128S Copper Tubing KitSCK049 01-109129S Copper Tubing KitSCK059 01-101783S & Reservoir Cap & Filter

01-109300S (Filter only)SCK062 01-104381S (Display only) & LCD Kit

01-109494S (Display only)SCP050 01-100568S (Invensys Pump - 2000) PUMP KIT

01-101761S (Invensys Pump - 5000)SCP051 01-110445S (Ulka Pump - 2000) PUMP KIT

01-110446S (Ulka Pump - 5000)SCT052 01-106776S (Probe Alignment Jig) Alignment ToolSCT053 01-108816S Metering Tube (290)

TABLE TOP STERILIZERS

RPT663(3-1/2" lg.)

RPT480 (2 pcs) MIS146(4 pcs)

MIK160(3 pcs)

RPS825(4 pcs)

RPH823CONTROL PC BOARD(REFURBISHED)RPI Part #MIB129OEM Part #022-0762-00Models: M9-020 & -022 Serial # prefixes RN, RR &V; and M11-020 & -022 Serial # prefixes RS, RV, & V

PCB MOUNTING KITRPI Part #MIK159OEM Part # (No OEM Part # Available)Models: ALL M9 & M11

PRESSURE TUBE KITRPI Part #MIK117OEM Part # (No OEM Part # Available)Models: ALL M9 & M11

FitsNew StyleM9 & M11

Upgraded to fitall M9 & M11!

* Hook Up Wire is sold by the foot

* This OEM Part # refers to the "Double Gas Cylinder" Design

6 Replacement Parts Industries, Inc “The Alternate Source” • June 2013

Sherry LapidesVice President, Customer RelationsReplacement Parts Industries, Inc.

Al LapidesCEO Emeritus & Chairman of the Board

Replacement Parts Industries, Inc.

There is no question of what I want to write about today. Imust pay tribute to Mike Brinkman. He passed away thisApril. For those of you who do not know of him, let me tellyou about Mike. All of us in biomedical equipment mainte-nance and repair owe him a major thank you. He was one ofthe pioneers who helped our industry reach the level ofeffectiveness, competence and professionalism that it istoday. He was one of a handful of pioneers who helped pro-fessionalize biomedical equipment maintenance and thosewho performed it. We all owe him a debt of gratitude.

He helped the industry from both the independent servicecompany side and the hospital/user side. He was a consul-tant to hospitals. He helped companies like Master Plandevelop from small beginnings into major service organi-zations. He developed an association of independent ser-vice companies called MERA (Medical Equipment RepairAssociates) who, through mutual support, education andtraining are able to further their individual performance.

And he helped RPI. He first contacted us when we had nomore than about three dozen parts. As small and as youngas we were, he recognized the need for our little business.At that time there were some alternate/aftermarket sourcesfor parts for diagnostic and imaging equipment. But therewere almost none for biomedical equipment. He counseledand encouraged us. He met with us at AAMI meetings, andwhen he was in here Los Angeles to consult with clients.He had us come to several of his annual MERA meetingsto meet with the associated firms and to be continuallyencouraged by them.

I feel that the professionalism Mike helped foster in thebiomedical service industry has definitely carried over intothe dental maintenance and service area also. Service pro-fessionals in general have continued to gain respect partlybecause of Mike’s groundbreaking work.

MERA continues to succeed. Mike's son Danny hasworked with him for the past 30 years and is keeping it oncourse. Whether you knew Mike or not, we all owe him agreat big thank you for helping us all to be successful.

A few months ago a friend gave me a book, “The Womenat Ground Zero.” It is the interviews and stories of womenwho were public service officers in New York on9/11/2001 – firefighters, policewomen, EMTs and TransitAuthority. The authors, two women from NorthernCalifornia, realized several months after the attack that allof the tales of the disaster had been told from a man’s pointof view, but nothing had been written about the womenwho were on duty that day and the weeks and months thatfollowed. They set out to correct that oversight.

The interviews and the stories these surviving women toldwere equally as heart-wrenching as those told by the men– heroism, confusion, nightmares, comrades lost, familyconcerns, and funerals. Their stories were no differentfrom those told by the surviving men.

I bring this up now because so much has changed in the 41years since the founding of RPI. Policewomen and femalefirefighters were unheard of then. Women could becometeachers, nurses or social workers. There were no womenin combat roles in the armed forces; women as lawyers,doctors or scientists were rare back then. When RPI firstopened its doors it was hard to find women in the biomedservice field. Now they are, literally, all over the place.

With two granddaughters planning on going into the sci-ences, and two small great-granddaughters, it is wonderfulto know that they will be able to pursue any field theywant. It’s all open to them. Who knows, one of them maysomeday be running RPI.

FROM THE OLD CURMUDGEON (still)

Replacement Parts Industries, Inc “The Alternate Source” • June 2013 7

New RPI Tools For ServicingMidmark® Power Exam TablesModels 411-001 thru -008 and 419-001 and -002

When replacing the BaseActuator or the Gas Cylinder onthe Midmark 411-001 thru -008and the 419-001 and -002, safetyshould be first and foremost.

So RPI now offers two new toolswith your safety in mind – intro-ducing the Support Bar (RPI Part#MIT177) and the Pry Bar (RPIPart #MIT178).

The table top of the Midmark411 weighs several hundredpounds so it is extremely impor-tant that it is properly supportedbefore the Base Actuator (RPIPart #MIA165) and the GasCylinder (RPI Part #MIC176)are removed from the lowerhousing.

The table top could be supportedby placing two saw horses underthe table back and foot sections.However, saw horses can beawkward to carry to many worksites and may not always beavailable, so RPI has the perfectsolution.

A safe and convenient way tosupport the table top during ser-vicing (as well as to prevent itfrom falling once the BaseActuator has been removed) is touse the RPI Support Bar (RPI Part#MIT177). The Support Bar is made ofsolid steel, nickel plated and can beplaced under the Tilt Cylinder andpositioned on top of the right and lefthand side panels. Notches on theSupport Bar easily slide into place onthe side panels to help center the barand hold it in place. See Figure 1.

The other RPI tool designed with safe-ty of the service technician in mind isthe Pry Bar (RPI Part #MIT178). Thisbar is designed specifically to assist inboth the removal and installation of the

gas cylinder. Here’s how it works. Onceproperly in place, by pressing down onthe Pry Bar, then slowly raising it, pres-sure is relieved on the clevis joint whichallows for easy and safe removal of theclevis pin, spacers and gas cyliner. Thenusing the Pry Bar and compressing thetop rod end of the gas cylinder, the pinand spacers can be reinserted throughthe bracket. See Figure 2.

Both the Support Bar and Pry Bar aregreat tools. They are easily transportedand can be stored with other servicetools. Order yours today.

By Neil Blagman, RPI Product Development

FIGURE 1

Tilt Actuator(RPI Part #MIA165)

Support Bar(RPI Part #MIT177)

TiltBracket

SidePanel

Note: Be sure the Support Barnotches properlyengage bothside panels

By Jim Wisniewski, Manager RPI Product Development

Maintaining the SciCan STATIM®

2000 & 5000 Cassette Seal

The new Alignment Tool (RPI Part#SCT052) is one-of-a-kind – designedby RPI to help make your job easierwhen servicing and maintaining theSciCan Statim 2000 and 5000.

The RPI Alignment Tool was develpedto confirm or provide proper align-ment between the probe bracket steamports and the cassette seal port holes.If the two do not mate property, the lifeof the cassette seal will diminish rapid-ly. Correcting the alignment willensure a longer lasting cassette sealand help avoid steam leaks.

To determine proper alignment,remove the cassette seal, place the RPIAlignment Tool into the cassette, andslide the cassette into the armature bayto verify the probe bracket and cassettealignment. (Note: Step by step instal-lation instructions on how to use theAlignment Tool can be found on theRPI website, www.rpiparts.com, andare also included with the AlignmentTool, Thermocouple, Probe Brackets,and Probe Bracket Kits that fit models2000 and 5000.)

Evidence of a worn cassette seal willbe apparent by examining its portholes. You will see scrapes, cuts ormissing rubber from the area. The portholes may even be oval shaped. Somemarkings and imperfections in the portholes can be from calcium and miner-al build up on the steam ports.

In addition, remove all debris and rub-ber build up along the sides of thelower half of the cassette tray. Thisarea is a sealing surface, and just likethe port holes, any build up here candecrease the life of the cassette seal.

Clean and lube the cassette seals every30 days with Liquid Soap (RPI Part#RPS278). At the same time (as well asevery 10 cycles) it is recommended to

FIGURE 2

Pry Bar(RPI Part #MIT178)

Spacer

Pry Bar Slot engaged withCutout in middle crossbar

ClevisPin

Rod End ofGas Cylinder

Gas Cylinder (RPI Part #MIC176)

Continued on the back page

Full Steam Ahead with RPI and this year's PM poster. This elegant, Cruise ship will help you stay afloat in your scheduled planned maintenance, as well as, give you some helpful information about steam sterilization,steam traps, safety valves and more!Visit our website www.rpiparts.comfor your free PM Poster today.

Our new Price Book is also here com-plete with all of our exciting new parts!

THE 2013 PM POSTER & PRICE BOOK ARE HERE!

also part of the equation used to man-ufacture the cleaners, all of whichhave their own affect on the materialsin which they come in contact.

Using the right cleaner makes a bigdifference, especially when the cleanercomes in contact with the componentsused in various machines.

For example, using a granulated pow-der cleaner not specifically made for asterilizer with a submersible heatingelement may damage the heating ele-ment. The granules may not dissolveproperly and bake onto the tubularheating element in the bottom of thechamber. And as far as liquid cleanersare concerned – using the right one foryour specific machine is also veryimportant. The use of a liquid cleanernot specifically made for your machinecan create a residue build up on thewater level sensor thus causing a mal-function in the water filling process.

RPI offers cleaners for use with thesesterilizers: Midmark (Mid-Clean, RPIPart #MIC143); Pelton & Crane (Pel-Clean, RPI Part #PCC249); and,Tuttnauer (Tutt-Clean, RPI Part#TUC094). And the RPI SterilizerCleaning Kit (RPI Part #RPK791)comes with just about everything need-ed to keep your sterilizers clean.

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New Tools and Parts toService SciCan STATIM (Continued from front page)

The Importance of Usingthe Right Cleaner (Continued from front page)

Maintaining the SciCanSTATIM Cassette Seal (Continued from page 7)

and additions to some of our existingparts, and added installation instruc-tions to others – all of which are prettycool changes that you will really like!

Don’t forget our Invensys Pump Kit(RPI Part #SCP050) and Ulka PumpKit (RPI Part #SCP051) which includean In-Line Filter (RPI Part #SCF034),and our new Reservoir Cap and Filter(RPI Part #SCK059). The OEM nowrecommends the use of the ReservoirCap and Filter along with the In-LineFilter on all units.

We also now offer a LCD Kit (RPIPart #SCK062) and Display Assembly(RPI Part #SCA022), as well as twonew Keypads (RPI Part #SCK040 andSCK041). The new LCD and Keypadsinclude a double sided adhesive foamMounting Pad (RPI Part #RPP819)which keeps the ribbon cables orga-nized and allows the top cover to easi-ly be placed back into position. Alsoavailable is the STATIM 5000 FaciaGasket (RPI Part #SCG044).Inspecting and replacing a worn FaciaGasket will keep a cassette steam leakfrom damaging internal components.

We hope you find all of the new addi-tions to our line of parts and tools foruse with SciCan cassette autoclaveshelpful.

use Sci-Dry™ (RPI Part #SCA054) –the RPI drying agent for use with theSciCan Statim 2000, 5000 and 7000.This will help the venting and dryingstages work more efficient keeping thecassette and instruments dry. The OEMrecommends replacing the cassette sealapproximately every 6 months or every500 cycles (whichever comes first).

Following these suggestions will helpensure a long-lasting cassette seal.

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