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Door Assembly
Door Closed Micro-switch-Detail
Locking Solenoid & Micro-switches-Detail
Locking Solenoid *
With door cover removed, check the locking pin and solenoid for freedom of movement. If
necessary the screws should be tightened and the solenoid re-aligned with the pin.
Filters (If fitted)
The condition of air intake filters should be inspected regularly. These filters should be
sterilised (they can be autoclaved) on a regular basis.
* Outlet filters, where fitted should be regularly inspected, sterilised and replaced.
Inadequate maintenance could cause a significant biohazard. Please refer to the enclosed
manual for the filter system for more details.
General Maintenance
Removing Side Panels *
To remove these panels simply loosen the screws above the panel in the top panel and pull
the panel towards the back of the autoclave (taking care it does not fall) until clear of the
front panel.
When removing panels take care not to damage the earth leads fitted to them and always
replace these leads when replacing the panels.
Access to control components *
To access the control components remove the top cover from the control box.
When removing panels take care not to damage the earth leads fitted to them and always
replace these leads when replacing the panels.
Checking Temperature Control and Pressure Gauge *
Should a constant deviation from the values shown in the steam table (appendix B) be
apparent in these instruments first follow the relevant procedures in the fault-finding table
(appendix A). With all of these possible causes eliminated, proceed to check the gauges as
follows:
First, place a thermocouple probe connected to a digital thermometer or chart recorder of
known accuracy onto the Temperature Controller Probe. Then set the machine and run
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