Tuttnauer T-Edge 11S Maintenance Guide
In this article, we’ll be going in-depth into the control panel on the Tuttnauer T-Edge 11S. We’ve written an overview about the T-Edge 11S which you can find
here on our site. We also have an Installation Guide on our site here for proper installation of your T-Edge 11S. As well as an operation guide for proper operation here. And a control panel guide to show you the ins and outs of navigating your autoclave’s various options.
The T-Edge 11S is a modern autoclave with lots of benefits for your practice, and even a unique feature. The T-Edge 11S has the ability to be upgraded from a gravity displacement cycle to a pre/post vacuum cycle. With all that and more, the T-Edge 11S can be a great addition to any practice.
This Tuttnauer T-Edge 11S control panel guide comes directly from Tuttnauer. Ensuring that the installation process is done properly to manufacturer specifications. If you’d like to see a digital version of the T-Edge 11S manual, we have a link to it on our website from our resources tab here.
Maintenance Guide
The maintenance operations described in this chapter need to be followed as indicated to keep the device in good working condition and to keep any breakdown time to a minimum.
The instructions that follow can easily be carried out by the operating personnel and do not require a service technician.
Should the need arise, technical assistance or a service technician can be requested by either calling your dealer or Tuttnauer U.S.A.
Daily Maintenance
Caution!
Make sure the autoclave is not hot before cleaning it.
Turn the unit on momentarily to allow the door to be opened. Open the door, unplug the autoclave again, and proceed with cleaning.
Clean door gasket with a mild detergent, water and a soft cloth or sponge. Check visually that the gasket is intact, not loose and clean.
Weekly Maintenance
Caution!
Make sure the autoclave is not hot before cleaning it.
Turn the unit on momentarily to allow the door to be opened. Open the door, unplug the autoclave again, and proceed with cleaning.
Clean the outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
Chamber Clean
Once a week perform chamber clean process per section 12
Monthly Maintenance
Caution!
Make sure the autoclave is not hot before cleaning it.
Turn the unit on momentarily to allow the door to be opened. Open the door, unplug the autoclave again, and proceed with cleaning.
Clean and descale the chamber.
If the autoclave is only used occasionally, drain the water from the mineral free water reservoir once a week, and refill with fresh mineral-free water or distilled water.
Once a week or if a text alarm of ‘full waste water reservoir’ appears (whichever comes first) drain the water from the waste water reservoir.
Clean the outer parts of the autoclave with a soft cloth.
Clean the Drain filter of the autoclave.
Periodic Maintenance
Caution!
Make sure the autoclave is not hot before cleaning it
1. Replace the air filter, every 6 months or after 1000 cycles (whichever comes first)
2. Every 3 months check the door gasket for any signs of physical damage and ask the technician to replace it if there is tear or leakage.
Replacing the Air Filter
Cautions!
- Before proceeding, make sure that the electric cord is disconnected and there is no pressure in the chamber.
- Use scissors to open the filter bag and not sharp blades or pointed instrument.
- Check that the new filter has not exceeded the maximum shelf life.
- Carefully un-pack the new filter and examine it for any signs of damage.
- Remove any protective packaging before inserting the filter into place.
- Carefully Insert the new filter into the housing. Do not force.
The AIR filter is located under the mounted under the cover.
1.) Unscrew the filter.
2.) Disconnect the pipe.
3.) Connect the new filter.
4.) Screw in the new filter.
5.) Ensure the new filter is all the way in and seated properly.
Note: Make sure that the arrow on the filter body points inwards, toward the chamber. Make sure that you don’t bend the filter pipe when reattaching it.
Note: Replace the air filter every 6 months or after 1000 cycles (whichever is the shorter period).
Cleaning the Drain Filter
- Cautions!
- Make sure the autoclave is not hot before cleaning it
- Before proceeding, make sure that the electric cord is disconnected and there is no pressure in the chamber.
1.) Clean the drain filter every month.
The DRAIN filter (1) is located inside the autoclave chamber at the bottom far end, to reach the filter open the autoclave chamber door, remove the tray (see below).
2.) Open the autoclave chamber door, remove the tray (2),(see above).
3.) Clean with a soft cloth the filter and the area around the filter.
4.) Check that the autoclave function normally after the drain filter cleaning.
Note: If by cleaning the filter the result is not satisfactory, proceed to the replacement of the drain filter.
Replacing the Drain Filter
Note: If after successive cleaning of the filter the result is not satisfactory proceed to the replacement of the drain filter.
Cautions!
- Before proceeding, make sure that the electric cord is disconnected and there is no pressure in the chamber.
- Use scissors to open the filter bag and not sharp blades or pointed instrument.
- Check that the new filter has not exceeded the maximum shelf life.
- Carefully un-pack the new filter and examine it for any signs of damage.
- Remove any protective packaging before inserting the filter into place.
- Carefully Insert the new filter into the housing. Do not force.
Caution! Make sure the autoclave is not hot before cleaning it
The DRAIN filter (1) is located inside the autoclave chamber at the bottom far end, to reach the filter open the autoclave chamber door, remove the tray (see below).
1.) Replace the old DRAIN filter, by the new DRAIN filter (P/N:CMT511-0048).
2.) Open the autoclave chamber door, remove the tray (2), (see below).
3.) Unscrew the old Drain filter assembly, using M14 wrench.
4.) Remove the old Drain filter assembly.
5.) Screw the new Drain filter assembly, (P/N: CMT511-0048) to its place in the chamber bottom, tighten it witht eh M14 wrench.
6.) Ensure the new filter is all the way in and seated properly.
7.) Place the shelf (2) back.
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