Tuttnauer 3170 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE; 10.1 Preventive Maintenance

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10 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
10.1 Preventive Maintenance
The maintenance operations described in this chapter must be fulfilled
periodically in order to keep the autoclave in good working condition and to
reduce the breakdown time to a minimum.
The user’s maintenance personnel, according to the following instructions can
easily execute these operations.
The owner of the autoclave is responsible to order an authorized technician to
perform the periodical tests and preventive maintenance operations, as
specified in the technician manual.
Use only mineral-free water as detailed in para. 2.10 (water quality).
Warning
Before carrying out any preventive maintenance operation, ensure
that the electrical cord is disconnected and there is no pressure in the
autoclave.
10.1.1 Daily
Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth. The gasket should be clean
and smooth.
10.1.2 Weekly
1. Remove the baskets (if applicable). Clean the chamber and
baskets with a cleaning agent & water and with a cloth sponge.
You may use diluted lemon acid (25-50 CC lemon acid in 1 liter
of water) as cleaning agent. If detergent is used, rinse baskets
immediately with water to avoid stains on the metal.
Caution
Do not use steel wool or steel brush as this can damage the
chamber!
2. Put a few drops of oil on the two door pins and door tightening
bolts.
3. Clean outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
4. Drain out the vessel and clean the electrode with a soft cloth.
10.1.3 Periodically
1. Every 6 months replace the air filter, (if installed) according to
para. 10.2.
2. Every 6 months clean the electronic box with compressed air,
from inside outward.
3. Check the door gasket every 12 months and replace it if required
(see para. 10.3).
4. Once a year check and tighten the piping joints to avoid leakage.
5. Once a year check and tighten all screw connections in the control
box, heaters, valves and instrumentation.
6. Once a month clean the strainer as per para. 10.5. Cleaning
frequency may be reduced according to experience.