How To Replace The Tuttnauer Multi-Purpose Valve

Caution:

Before Starting, Make Sure The Autoclave is Disconnected From the Power Source and There is No Pressure in the Chamber

1. Drain The Water From the Water Reservoir
2. Remove the autoclave cover
3. Pull The Bottom Knob Off
4. Unscrew the 3 Nuts that Connect The Copper Tubes to the Multi-Purpose Valve
5. Unscrew the Nut Holding the Valve to the Base
6. Pull Out The Valve
7. Replace the Valve With The New One. Make Sure The New Valve Is Tightened To The Valve Base
8. Reconnect the 3 Tube Nuts
9. Return The Valve Knob To It's Place
10. Turn the Valve Knob to the FILL Position
11. Pour Water Into The Water Reservoir
12. Check the Copper Tube Connections for Leakage
13. Replace the Cover & and Tighten It To The Base

Occasionally, it is necessary to take off the screws that are on the valve in order to take the valve out of its base.

For Position Of Micro-Switches, See Next Page

After Installing the New Valve, the Screws Should Be Replaced Accor ding to the Drawing "Multi-Purpose Valve Assembly"