
User Manual for PuraLev
®
200MU
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PL-4031-00, Rev07, DCO# 20-144
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6.7 Precautions for Autoclaving and SIP (Steam-In-Place)
When autoclaving the pump head the,
Autoclaving Reinforcing Tool ART-200.1
shall be used to minimize distortion effects of the pump housing cup during exposure to higher temperatures.
illustrates the mounting of the pump head on to the
ART-200.1
. The pump head shall be fixed with
4 screws according to the same procedure as described in
Section 6.3.5
Figure 36: Mounting of Autoclaving Reinforcing Tool ART-200.1
After autoclaving and SIP (Steam-In-Place) it is recommended to periodically tighten up the pump housing
screws to
Section 6.4.3
. The re-mounting to the motor after autoclaving shall be done according to
Section
CAUTION
Depending on the number of autoclaving or SIP cycles and the duration,
distortion effects in the pump head may lead to performance reduction. It is
therefore recommended to run the pump 10% below the maximum speed after
autoclaving or SIP.
Contact the
Levitronix
®
Technical Service
department (see
Section 8
) for more detailed considerations and
support on autoclaving and SIP.
4 Screws M3x14mm
(Screws A1-A4 for
fixation of pump housing)
Tightened with 15 cNm
A1
A2
A3
A4