Tuttnauer EA - Draining the Reservoir; Water Quality

6.2 DRAINING THE RESERVOIR
Caution:
Before starting, make sure that the electric cord is disconnected and
there is no pressure in the autoclave.
|. Turn drain valve counter clockwise (1 turn ). Use the supplied silicone hose.
2. Turn drain valve clockwise to the close position.
3. Fill reservoir with distilled water until it reaches the base of the safety device holder.
4. Connect the electric cord to power source. ATA.
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6.3 WATER QUALITY
The quality of mineral - free water is very important in maintaining the autoclave in good
condition.
Recommended values follow:
Evaporation residue |< 10 mg/l
Silicum oxide Si02 < 1 mg/l
Iron < 0.2 mg/l
Cadmium < 0.005 mg/1
Lead < 0.05 mg/l
Rest of heavy metals except iron, cadmium, |< 0.1mg/1
lead
Chloride < 2 mg/l
Phosphate (P202) < 0.5 mg/l
Conductivity (at 20°C) < 15 us/cm
PH value (degree of activity) 5 to 7
Appearance colourless clean without sediment
Hardness (Ions of alkalin earth) < 0.02 mmoL/L
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