| Sterilizer Manufacturer: Tuttnauer |
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Problem Title:
Tuttnauer E/EA/EK/EAK Leaking Water or Steam |
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Problem Description:
Water leaking from the drain valve |
| Reasons |
| 1. Drain Valve is loosing or dirty |
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Solutions |
| 1. Unscrew the Drain Valve until it comes out of the autoclave. It may feel tight but continue to unscrew it will come out. Clean any debris from the inside end of the valve that may be stopping the Drain Valve from completely closing.. Flush the Drain Tube by running water through the Reservoir. It may be necessary to blow compressed air through the Drain Tube to completely clear it. Be sure to cover the Reservoir opening. Replace the Inner and Outer O-Rings Reinstall the Drain Valve. Once the valve is screwed in half way use a small screwdriver to press the Outer O-Ring back into the groove in the Drain Valve Base. Then continue screwing in the valve. |
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