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9
DOOR SAFETY SYSTEM
The door opening is secured by two safety means:
1.
A screw-type mechanical closing device that tightens the door and prevents
an accidental door opening.
2.
A pull-type locking solenoid that, in the inactivated position, locks the door
and must be electrically
powered
to release the lock and enable opening of the
door.
9.1
Solenoid Locking Safety Device
The solenoid locks the door in the following situations:
1.
When the control unit is not powered.
2.
If power failed or has been turned off while the autoclave is in
operation, even if power has been restored.
3.
If operation was stopped before completion of the cycle as a result of
a failure or a manual stop.
4.
The autoclave is equipped with two temperature sensors. If one of
them senses that the temperature inside the autoclave chamber is
higher than the “end of cycle” temperature, preset by the operator; the
opening of the door is prevented. Opening the door is possible only
when the temperature has dropped below preset "End-Temp" value.
For cases described at points 2 and 3, press START/STOP key to cancel
the door locking at the end of the operation.
9.2
Emergency Release
An access hole is provided in the closing device to allow release of the
locking pin when the power is off.
