Tuttnauer 3150 - Filling the Water Reservoir

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7.1 Filling the Water Reservoir
7.1.1 Models 2540, 3150, 3850, 3870
Remove the water reservoir cover. Pour distilled water into the
reservoir through the opening on top of the autoclave until it
reaches the base of the safety valve holder. The water quantity
for 2540 is approx. 3 liters (0.66 US gal.) and for models 3150,
3850, 3870 is approx. 7.1 liters (1.56 US gal.).
Use only water having the characteristics as per table in para.
2.13. Tap water may clog the system. A clogged system causes
increase of pressure, which prevent temperature from rising.
Caution!
Under no circumstance should water be filled
above the safety valve holder.
7.1.2 Models 5050, 5075
Remove the water reservoir cover. Pour distilled water into the
reservoir through the opening on top of the autoclave until it
reaches the level of approximately 12 cm (0.5”0.75”) below
the outlet of the return tube. The water quantity is 1617 liters
(4.24.5 US gal).
Use only water having the characteristics as per table in para.
2.13. Tap water may clog the system. A clogged system causes
increase of pressure, which prevent temperature from rising.
Caution!
Under no circumstance should water be filled above the level
defined above.