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9.14.2 Replacement
It is possible to replace individual damaged components on
the reservoir. It is not necessary to replace the entire reservoir,
however, if a complete replacement is needed follow the steps
below.
Caution!
Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power
source and ensure that there is no pressure in the
autoclave’s chamber and jacket.
1. Drain the reservoir from the two manual drains on the
front of the autoclave.
2. Take off the autoclave cover (see para. 9.2 “Removing
the Autoclave’s Outer Covers”).
3. Disconnect the wires to the float switches on the
reservoir.
4. Disconnect any copper or plastic tubing going to the
reservoir.
5. Disconnect any solenoid valves going to the reservoir.
6. Drill out the pop rivets holding the legs of the reservoir
to the chassis.
7. Remove the reservoir from the autoclave.
8. Transfer any items still attached to the old reservoir, to
the new reservoir. Replace any items that may be
defective.
9. Place the new reservoir in position on the chassis and
pop rivet the legs in place with a 3/16 pop rivet. As an
alternative place a #10 machine screw from the bottom
up through the chassis and leg and secure with a nut and
washer on top.
10. Reconnect any wiring and tubing that had been
disconnected earlier.
11. Turn on the autoclave and allow both compartments to
fill with water. Verify that there are no leaks and that the
autoclave is operating correctly
12. Reassemble the outer cover.
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