Top Cover Removal & Installation

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WARNING Always disconnect the power cord from the outlet before removing any of the sterilizer covers/panels or making any repairs to prevent the possibility of electrical shock. Also, drain the sterilizer to prevent spills during repairs. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in serious personal injury or death.

TOP Panel Removal/Installation

A. Removal
  1. Disconnect power cord from the outlet.
  2. If the sterilizer contains a printer, remove printer (Refer to Operation Manual).
  3. Open sterilizer door.
  4. Remove two screws (1) and steam block (2) from top cover (3).
  5. Remove four screws (4) and two screws (5) from top cover (3).
  6. On units which apply, carefully break front of top cover (3) loose from silicone sealant.

    Warning: Lift top cover carefully and slowly. Ribbon connector is still connected to display PC board and any excess pressure exerted on it could result in a damaged ribbon connector or display PC board.



  7. Lift rear of top cover (3) and disconnect ribbon connector (6) from display PC board (7A) or control PC board (7B) (depending on whether ribbon connector (6) is part of display PC board or is a separate component).
  8. Remove top cover (3) from sterilizer.
B. Installation
  1. Coat mating surfaces of front panel lip and top cover (3) with silicone sealant.
  2. Position top cover (3) over sterilizer, with rear of top cover raised, and connect ribbon connector (6) to display PC board (7A) or control PC board (7B).
  3. Install top cover (3) on sterilizer and secure using two screws (5) and four screws (4).
  4. Install steam block (2) on top cover (3) and secure using two screws (1).
  5. Close sterilizer door.
  6. If the sterilizer contains a printer, install printer (Refer to Operation Manual).

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