Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works
BA_Elmasteam_8_Vers.07.2016 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH
Figure 8.4.1.3: Screwing off the
safety valve cone
Figure 8.4.1.4: Renewing the
safety valve (Chapter 7.4.2)
8.4.2 Replacement every 3 years
WARNING
Hot vapours/hot liquids
Severe burns and risk of scalding
• Replace safety valve
• Device damage will be caused by overpressure
The device must be depressurised and switched off.
3 mm Allen key (or Torx T20), socket wrench SW 20,
open-ended spanner 19 mm.
1. Open the screws (Figure 8.4.1.1.A).
2. Remove the cover (Figure 8.4.1.2-B) in the arrow direction.
3. Screw off the safety valve with the socket wrench. Insert the
socket wrench in the safety valve in the direction of arrow and
unscrew it in an anti-clockwise direction (Figure 8.4.1.4-E).
Hold the open-ended spanner against the base (Figure 8.4.1.4-
D).
4. Screw on a new safety valve with seal (Figure 8.4.1.1).
5. Securely screw on the cover.
6. Switch on the device and let it heat up and then inspect the
screws and glands for leaks (no steam can leak out).