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ENERAL
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ESCRIPTION
With the control knob at DEPRESSURIZE, Vapo-Steril
can enter through the fill port and fill the shot chamber,
while the chamber itself connects through the exhaust
port to the exhaust line.
With the control knob at PRESSURIZE, the fill port and
exhaust port are closed. The valve connects the shot
chamber to chamber. The measured amount of Vapo-
Steril from the shot chamber can enter the chamber. The
chamber can build pressure to run a sterilizing cycle.
Chamber
Pressure vessel where loads of instruments are steril-
ized. The pressure for a typical sterilizing cycle is 20 - 40
psig (138 - 276 kPa).
Pressure Gauge
Displays the chamber pressure.
Pressure Relief Valve
The pressure relief valve will open to relieve the chamber
pressure if it exceeds the pressure rating of the valve.
This valve is on the rear of the sterilizer.
Condenser
The condensing coils on the back of the sterilizer liquefy
the vapors that exit from the chamber.
Condensate Tank
The condensate tank collects the liquefied vapors from
the condenser. Any remaining vapors proceed through
the exhaust line to the Chemi-Filter.
Drain
The drain includes a valve in the chassis and a separate
fitting with plastic tubing. The operator inserts the fitting
into the valve to empty liquid waste from the condensate
tank.