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11.5. Checking the Safety Valve
(See "front view").
In order to prevent the safety valve from blockage, it is necessary to
allow the steam pressure to escape through it (every month).
The safety valves are located in the mineral-free water reservoir.
To avoid injuries begin this check while the autoclave is cold.
11.5.1 ASME-approved type safety valve
1. Operate the sterilization cycle according to the manual.
2. Allow a pressure of approximately 200 kPa (29-psi) to
build up in the generator and the chamber.
3. Remove water reservoir cover (1).
4. Pull the ring (4) of the safety valve using a tool, i.e.
screwdriver, hook etc. (3). Pull the safety valve ring for
2 seconds. Be careful not to burn your hands.
5. Press the STOP key to stop operation, and exhaust steam
from chamber.
6. Wait until pressure decreases to zero, only then can the
door be opened.
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