Tuttnauer 1730 M, Technician Manual

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6.3 Cleaning and Replacing Air Trap Jet
(Located in the water reservoir)
The elimination of air pockets from the sterilization chamber during
heating and sterilization phases is achieved by means of the air trap jet.
This device consists of a small orifice that is obtrusive and opened by a
small wire moving forth and back.
The air pockets and small steam quantities are pushed up by the steam
pressure and evacuated through this orifice.
Caution:
Before starting, ensure that the electric cord is disconnected and
that there is no pressure in the autoclave.
1. Remove the water reservoir cover.
2. Clean the hole of the jet by manipulating the air trap wire back and
forth (A).
3. In case it is necessary to replace the air trap jet, allow the
instrument to cool and the pressure to drop to 0 before removing
the jet.
It is important to clean the hole of the air trap, as described at point 2
before starting operation of the autoclave, for the first time.