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Installation Guide & Owner’s Manual
TM
Maintenance
The VistaCool direct-to-drain thermal reduction systems for autoclaves have been designed to require
virtually no maintenance� However, it’s recommended that operators periodically verify that the tubing and
connections remain leak-free, are free of mineral deposits or debris, and are not compromised in any way�
The system includes several fail-safe devices designed to stop the flow of exhaust water from the autoclave
in the event of a problem� Here are a few recommended procedures:
OPERATOR
TECHNICIAN
EVERY 6 MONTHS
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Check clear tubing for mineral deposits�
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Visually inspect all connections to ensure there
are no leaks�
ANNUALLY
•
Visually inspect system for leaks�
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Manually cycle the water valve piston� Push
upward on the piston to make certain water runs
to out the coolant overflow line to the drain� (See
page 12 for more details)
Troubleshooting
TECHNICIAN
System is not draining
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Ensure water supply valve is in the ON position�
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Check for blockages in the tubing�
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Check water level in tank�
Autoclave is displaying
a cycle fault
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Exhaust port line is blocked� Check for kinks in tubing from the autoclave to
the VistaCool manifold�
•
Check that water is running from the tank coolant overflow line to the drain
adapter�
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Make certain water supply valve is on� If there is no water to cool the coil(s) in
the tank, the inline thermal sensor located in the condensate line will respond
by closing the pathway to alert you of the problem and protect the plumbing
from steam�
The black condensate
line appears to be
blocked
•
The inline thermal sensor has been activated, blocking condensate flow to
the drain, caused by a lack of coolant water in the tank that overheated the
condensate� Overheated condensate will cause the wax motor to expand,
closing the outlet� To reset the inline sensor and enable flow to resume, allow
the system to rest and cool naturally� The inline sensor’s wax-motor piston will
retract, opening the outlet port�
Water tank is bloated
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Raise the water tank so the top of the tank is above the drain port as described
on page 12� Ensure that the condensate drain line(s) and coolant overflow drain
line all slope downward from the VistaCool system toward the drain assembly
with no “dips” in the lines�
Water leaking under
counter
•
Check all tubing and fitting connections
•
Push in on all push-to-connect fittings to ensure the tubing is fully engaged in
the fitting “O” ring�
