User Manual for PuraLev
®
600MU
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6.7 Precautions for Autoclaving and SIP (Steam-In-Place)
When autoclaving the plastics pump heads
LPP-600.7/18
the,
Autoclaving Reinforcing Tool ART-600.1
(see
) shall be used to minimize distortion effects of the plastics pump housing cup during
exposure to higher temperatures.
illustrates the mounting of the pump head on to the
ART-600.1
. The pump head shall be fixed with
4 screws according to the same procedure as described in
Section 6.3.5
Figure 40: Mounting of Autoclaving Reinforcing Tool ART-600.1
(For plastics pump heads LPP-600.7/18)
After autoclaving or SIP (Steam-In-Place) it is recommended to check the pump housing screws and uniformly
re-tighten them according to
Section 6.4.3
. The re-mounting to the motor after autoclaving shall be done
according to
Section 6.4
CAUTION
Depending on the number of autoclaving or SIP cycles and the duration, distortion
effects in the plastics pump heads LPP-600.7/18 may lead to performance
reduction. It is therefore recommended to run the pump 10% below the maximum
speed after autoclaving or SIP.
Contact the
Levitronix
®
Technical Service
department (see
Section 8
) for more detailed considerations and
support on autoclaving.
4 Screws M6x25mm
(Screws A1-A4 for
fixation of pump housing)
Tightened with 60 cNm
A1
A2
A3
A4