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6.2 Removing and emptying the condensate catchpot
Check the level regularly. Empty the condensate catchpot at the latest when it is 75 % full. Safe emptying
must be guaranteed.
Proceeding:
Hold on to the glass flask. Unscrew the knurled screw and loosen the clamps.
When removing it, be careful not to spill the contents of the condensate catchpot. Wear protective
clothing and gloves if handling the condensed materials requires it.
After emptying, plug the condensate catchpot back in and fix it with a fork clamp (conical ground clamp).
Use the knurled screw to tighten the fork clamp until the end stop.
NOTICE
Danger of spilling the condensate catchpot if it is too full.
Damage of the device.
Always empty the condensate catchpot in time.
Wear protective clothing and gloves if required for handling the condensed substances.
7. Cleaning and decontamination
Clean the device after each use in order to prevent potential corrosion damage by ingredients of the
charging material.
Prior to renewed startup, allow the device to completely dry after all cleaning and decontamination
measures.
DANGER
Electrical hazard by water entering the device.
Deadly electric shock.
∅ Do NOT spill water or cleaning agents over the inner and outer device surfaces.
∅ Do NOT put ANY cleaning aids (cloth or brush) into slots or openings on the device.
Before cleaning, turn off the device
at the main power switch and disconnect the power
plug. Let the device cool down to ambient temperature.
Completely dry the device before turning it on again.