LABBOX EASY 20K Mode D'emploi page 9

10. Cleaning/replacing the discharge valve
10.1 Unscrew the discharge tube.
10.2 Remove the valve locking ring.
10.3 Unscrew the discharge valve using the mounting tool. Remove the valve with its sealing
properly align with the notches.
11. Autoclaving
This instrument withstands steam sterilization at 121 °C, 2 bar absolute (15 psi) for 20 minutes
in accordance with widely used guidelines. It is the user's responsibility to ensure effective autoclaving.
11.1.
1. Clean the instrument before sterilization.
2. Remove the discharge tube (10) with removed closure
cap (11), filling tube (14), and put all parts on a towel.
Avoid contact with hot metal surfaces.
3. Lay the instrument with piston in down position on the towel.
4. Autoclave all parts
washer. Make sure the sealing washer does not remain in the
valve block.
Rinse the discharge valve in the cleaning solution, and
10.4
clean with soft brush. If the ball gets stuck, push it with a pointed
instrument to release the valve ball (e.g., disposable pipette tip),
and release the valve ball.
10.5 Screw the cleaned/new discharge valve together with its
sealing washer into the valve block and tighten it firmly using the
mounting tool.
10.6 Slide on the valve locking ring making sure the two prongs
Preparation prior to the autoclaving
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