10.8
Cleaning the External Water Reservoir Tank
Frequency: Monthly or every 100 cycles.
1.
Disconnect the external tank from the autoclave and close the tank valve.
2.
Fill the tank with a solution of distilled water and alcohol (10%), such as isopropyl.
3.
Allow the solution to sit for 30 minutes.
Drain the tank and discard the solution.
4.
Fill the tank with water and drain it to remove any residual alcohol solution.
5.
Reconnect the tank to the autoclave and refill it with distilled water.
6.
10.9
Cleaning the Chamber Filters
CAUTION! Hot Chamber.
The unit's Stand-by mode is preset to maintain a hot chamber. Turn the unit off and allow adequate time for it to cool
before performing maintenance.
Frequency: Monthly or every 100 cycles.
Over time, the chamber's three filters will collect enough debris
to slow chamber draining and affect performance. To clean or
replace the filters follow these steps:
1.
Remove the 3 chamber filters by unscrewing them from
the chamber. Clean them under running water. Clear the
mesh of debris. (If the filter cannot be reused, replace it).
To reinstall a filter, screw the filter back into position.
2.
The grooves on the filter head should be flush with the
chamber surface to enable proper drainage. Tighten by
hand.
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