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Sterilizer Manufacturer:
Tuttnauer
Model of Sterilizer:
Problem Title:
Tuttnauer E/EA/EK/EAK Leaking Water or Steam
Problem Description:
Tuttnauer steam leaking from the chamber
Reasons
1. somewhere leaking

Solutions

1. Check the Door Gasket for cracks or other signs of wear

Check the Door Bellows for leaking, such as a puddling of water on the counter below the Closing Device or a wispping of steam by the Closing Device or a whistling, all while the autoclave is running a cycle.

Check that the Door is closing properly and sealing the Chamber

Check the fittings on any plumbing directly connected to the Chamber
Inspect the Heating Elements for signs of rust that would indicate a leak in the Chamber.

Open all the Solenoid Valves and inspect for any debris that may be causing the Plunger to stick. Also check for any deformities of the Plunger seat.

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