Tuttnauer ELV-D - Service and Maintenance; Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Page 77 of 83 Pages
12.2 Checking the Safety Valve
The safety valve is located on the rear side of the autoclave
In order to prevent the safety valve from a blockage, operate it once a
month.
12.2.1 PED-approved type safety valve
Operate the sterilization cycle according to the manual.
Allow a pressure of approximately 200 kPa (29 psi) to build up
in the chamber.
Turn the safety valve pressure-regulating nut clockwise for 2
seconds. Be careful not to burn your hands.
Return the nut to its original position.
Press the
STOP/STOP key to interrupt the operation, and
exhaust steam from chamber.
Wait until the pressure decreases to zero, only then can the door
be opened.
Attention:
Use protective gloves in order not to burn your hands with the
hot steam.
Rear Wall
Pressure-Regulating Nut