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11.3.
Replacing the Air Filter
In order to “break” the vacuum, at the end of the dry phase, filtered
atmospheric air enters the chamber via a solenoid valve. The filtration of
the air is performed by the bacteriological filter that is placed at the inlet
of the solenoid valve.
The filter is mounted near an opening on the rear wall of the autoclave
enclosure, to allow easy access for replacing it.
To replace the filter proceed as follows:
1. Remove the filter cover (2), by turning the cover counterclockwise
until it is released.
2. Remove the filter (3) from the filter cover by unscrewing the filter
from the filter cover.
4. Replace the filter with a new one. Connect the filter (3) to the flexible
tubing (5) and tightening it with a tie wrap (4).
5. Connect the filter to the filter cover by screwing the filter (3) into the
hole in the cover (1).
6. Insert the filter into the autoclave and secure the filter cover by
turning it a ¼ turn clockwise. Verify that the tube has not been
kinked and that the cover is fastened well in its place.
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