Elma Elmasteam 8 basic - Safety Valve Procedures

Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works
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8.4 Safety Valve
8.4.1 Inspect biannually
Inspect the safety valve in biannual intervals to ensure the safety
according to the manufacturer´s provisions.
WARNING
Hot vapours/hot liquids
Severe burns and risk of scalding
• Replace the safety valve when a malfunction is
detected
• Device damage will be caused by overpressure
The device must be depressurised and switched off.
3 mm Allen key (or Torx T20)
1. Open screws (Figure 8.4.1.1-A).
2. Remove the cover (Fig 8.4.1.2-B) in the direction of arrow
3. Turn the cone (Figure 8.4.1.3-C) by hand anti-clockwise until it
stops.
4. Securely screw the cover (heat protection for the terminals).
5. Switch on the device and let it heat up until steam exits from
the safety valve (audible hissing sound).
6. Switch off the device again and wait until it has cooled down
and is depressurised.
7. Remove the cover (Fig 8.4.1.2-B).
8. Tighten the cone by hand clockwise until it stops.
9. Securely screw the cover (Figure 8.4.1.1-A).
Figure 8.4.1.1: Screwing the safety
valve, opening the cover
Figure 8.4.1.2: Removing the
safety valve cover
Preparation
Tools required
Procedural Method
A
B
A