COMINOX STERILCLAVE 18 - Pressure Rises too Slowly; Poor Drying; Steam Leakage from the Safety Valve

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Water in the chamber after the cycle
Proceed as follows if there is still water inside chamber 09:
• Check that a cycle with drying phase has been selected. Otherwise, the presence
of water or humidity in the chamber is a normal condition.
• Check the cleanliness and correct positioning of drain filter 20 see USE AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, chapter MAINTENANCE).
• Check inclination of the steriliser again (see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL,
chapter INSTALLATION).
• In 6/18 S Dynamica models with direct drain, check that the drain tube is clear (it
must NEVER be immersed in water).
Pressure rises too slowly
Proceed as follows if the pressure, rises too slowly at the end of the cycle:
• Check air sterilisation filter 15 and replace it, if required. Note that this filter, as many
other components, has a specific duration (see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL,
chapter MAINTENANCE). NEVER run sterilisation cycles without this filter or if the filter
is damaged or perforated. The load could be contaminated by ambient air.
Poor drying
Proceed as follows if drying is not satisfactory at the end of the cycle:
• Check that a cycle with drying phase has been selected and that the selected
cycle is suitable for the material to be sterilised (see USE AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL, chapter OPERATING USE).
• Check that the total maximum load is not exceeded.
• Check that load is prepared correctly.
• Check cleanness and correct positioning of drain filter 20.
• Check air sterilisation filter 15.
• Check inclination of the steriliser again (see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL,
chapter INSTALLATION).
• Check that the valve EV5 (see wiring diagrams) opens during the drying phase. This
valve is normally closed but allows air peaks in during the drying phase.
Steam leakage from the safety valve
A steam leakage from safety valve 12 may occur in various conditions:
• A suitable safety valve must be fitted if the steriliser is installed at more than 1500
meters above sea level (see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, chapter TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS).
• If the unit is installed at an altitude below 1500 meters above sea level and/or the
problem repeatedly occurs, check the valve efficiency or replace it.
Additional Checks And Settings