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Warning: Both the clamps that fix the steam cylinder halves and
the electrodes have sharp edges and angles that possibly could
lead to cut injuries.
8.1.1 Cleaning the Steam Cylinder
Disassembly
» Drain residual water in the cylinder.
» Press the on/off control switch in position "II".
» Disconnect steam humidifier from power supply. Con-
trol switch OFF and remove safety fuse F1. Secure
against restart.
» Check that unit is without power.
» Lift steam cylinder (16+19) out of base (37) and remove
from humidifier.
» Release its flange clamps (8) and open the cylinder.
Cleaning
Note: When cleaning do not use acids or other chemicals!
» Remove all scale and sludge from cylinder.
» Remove deposit from the heating electrodes (3) by
knocking them (small amounts that remain are accep-
table).
» Inspect the inside of the top part of the cylinder for fur-
ring and any electrical bridging (black grooves) bet-
ween the electrodes and their bushings and remove
completely by washing.
Note: Top half of the cylinder must be replaced if electrical
bridges have penetrated deeply into the material.
» Clean cylinder coarse strainer.
» Restore the surface of the level electrode in the top
part of the cylinder to a bright metal condition.
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