Chapter 10 – Malfunctions
Door emergency open in case of power failure
DANGER!
The autoclave must be completely decompressed!
Failure to observe this precaution may result in severe burns or injuries.
Steam must not escape between the sterile filter and the rear of the autoclave.
The sliding latch must be easy to move up and down.
The door must be able to be pushed inwards about 2 mm using slight pressure.
The autoclave must be left to cool down. Metal parts such as the door and the chamber can be hot.
If the door cannot be opened, because of a power failure for example, please proceed as follows while complying with
the above safety instructions:
Switch the autoclave off at the power switch and pull the power plug out from the socket.
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Insert the lever for emergency unlocking of the door with the long side between the door and the side wall of the
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autoclave. The kink faces forwards and the lever is located at the same height as the sliding latch.
Fig. 7 Emergency unlocking of the door
If the lever is in the guide, pull it forward with your right hand. With the other hand, push the sliding latch
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upwards.
Open the door.
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Fig. 8 Opening the door
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Image with opened door