Specifications

SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
EQUIPMENT ALERT
Hold heating element firmly in position
while tightening nuts. Otherwise, damage
to heating element or improper positioning of heating
element may result. Also, spacer assembly must
remain above gaskets. If spacer assembly is
installed under gasket, leaking will result.
(6) Install two brass washers (5), lock washers (4),
and nuts (3) on heating element (8).
EQUIPMENT ALERT
Over bending may result in broken or
cracked terminals.
(7) Bend terminals (2) slightly, back to their original
90° position.
(8) Connect two wires (1) to terminals (2).
(9) Turn sterilizer upright.
(10) Install wire tray rack and tray plate (Refer to
para 4.17).
(11) Install base inspection cover (Refer to
para 4.6).
(12) Refill condensing tank with distilled water.
4.19 Filter Removal / Installation
A. Removal
(1) Remove wire tray rack and tray plate (Refer to
para 4.17).
NOTE
Turn filter in a circular motion while pulling upward to
remove.
(2) Using vise grips, remove filter (1, Figure 4-21)
from pressure vessel (2).
B. Installation
(1) Position filter (1) in pressure vessel (2).
B. Installation
(1) Install two gaskets (10) on heating element (8).
EQUIPMENT ALERT
Over bending may result in broken or
cracked terminals.
NOTE
The following step is necessary to install the heating
element in the pressure vessel.
(2) Straighten terminals (2) slightly from the present
90° position to approximately a 10° straighter
position.
(3) Install spacer assembly (9) and heating element
(8) in pressure vessel (7).
(4) Turn sterilizer on its back.
(5) Position bracket (6) on pressure vessel (7).
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Figure 4-20. Heating Element and Gasket
Removal / Installation
© Midmark Corporation 2002 SF-1827 Page 4-16 Printed in U.S.A.
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