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9.6 Checking the Safety Valve
The safety valve is located in the water reservoir
In order to prevent the safety valve from becoming blocked, it is
necessary to allow the steam pressure to escape through the valve. This
procedure should be done every month as follows:
1. Operate the sterilization cycle according to the manual.
2. Allow a pressure of approximately 30 psig to build up in the jacket.
3. Remove water reservoir cover
Caution!
This next step will expose you to HOT STEAM
To avoid being burned, by hot steam, do not place your face over
the safety valve.
4. Pull the ring of the safety valve using a tool, i.e. screwdriver, hook
etc and open the safety valve for 2 seconds then release it. Be
careful not to burn your hands. The safety valve should close
automatically within a few seconds, if not then turn the unit off and
have a service technician replace the valve.
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