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11.7 Replacing the Safety Valve -- ASME approved type
Warning:
Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power
source and ensure that there is no pressure in the autoclave
chamber.
This paragraph refers to the chamber's and the generator's
safety valves
Note:
The safety valve is located on the rear of the autoclave.
1. Remove the safety vale cover (2) by pressing both sides of the
cover inwards (1) and pulling it out (3) of its seats (slots in the rear
wall of the autoclave -4) to reveal the safety valve (5).
2. Open the right service door.
3. Disconnect the pipe connection.
4. Unscrew the safety valve (including the base) and remove from the
autoclave.
11.8 Checking the Safety Valve
Note: In order to prevent the safety valve from becoming blocked, it is
necessary to allow the steam pressure to escape through it
(every month). To avoid injuries begin this check while the
autoclave is cold.
1. Operate the sterilization cycle according to the manual .
2. Allow a pressure of approx. 200 kPa to build up in the chamber.
3. To access the safety valve, see “Replacing the safety valve”.
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