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Note
Adjust until the latch can just be
opened without the safety handle
breaking the hinge.
Warning
Do not overtighten the door.
Figure 34: Door Gasket Replacement
Figure 35: Door Adjustment
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ENERAL
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AINTENANCE
4. Wipe the replacement gasket with a clean, damp
cloth. Then insert the gasket into the gasket
groove.
• Seat the gasket in the groove at 12 o’clock, 6
o’clock, 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock.
• Work the gasket into the groove in each of the
four quadrants. Use finger pressure only.
• To seat the gasket completely, slowly close and
latch the door.
Door Adjustment
If chamber pressure is not retained during a cycle, a door
adjustment may be necessary.
1. Clean or replace the door gasket if necessary.
2. Turn ON the sterilizer. Run a “no load” cycle to
heat it to t operating temperature. When the
cycle is complete and chamber pressure is
below 2 psi, open the door.
• If chamber pressure is retained during the cycle,
do not adjust the door.
• If chamber pressure is not retained, go to step 3.
3. Hold the tray handle at the fork end so that the
fork points toward you. Insert the hex end of the
tray handle through the slot in bottom of the door
cover (see Figure 35).
4. To tighten: Move the fork end of the tray toward
the right of the slot. Fix the hex end onto the
adjusting nut. Move the tray handle to the left
side of the slot, turning the adjusting nut clock-
wise.
5. Moving the tray handle from one side of the slot
to the other should be enough to achieve a seal.
If the door is difficult to close, loosen the door
slightly.
6. To Loosen: Position the fork end of the tray
handle to the left of the slot. Then fit the hex end
onto the adjusting nut. Move the tray handle
toward the right side of the slot, turning the
adjusting nut counterclockwise.