Elma Operating Instructions

Filling of the unit

5 Filling of the unit

Let heated unit cool down

CAUTION

How to proceed

Open the screw cap

Insert funnel

CAUTION

Filling of pressure tank

Close the screw cap

Safety temperature limit

For initial filling and for refilling after consumption of the pressure tank water, use the filling funnel to fill tap water or distilled water.

Risk of scalding by hot steam!

1. Let the unit cool down before opening! Do not open above

0 bar pressure!

2. Turn the function switch to „steam outlet“. Release the remaining steam through the steam nozzle. For the operation mode „steam outlet“ the hand piece must be fastened safely, e.g. in the hand piece holder. Ensure that the released steam does not endanger staff or equipment.

3. Slowly open the screw cap (the integrated pressure relief system will release any remaining steam from the pressure tank when the screw cap is opened).

Switch off the unit (switch position “off“).

Press down and turn the screw cap from the pressure tank

(illustration 3.6.A.) anti-clockwise.

Insert the funnel (included in delivery in the filling duct.

Risk of electrocution due to short circuit in the unit caused by water entering the housing!

Fill the water carefully, avoid overfilling.

Keep the water from entering the ventilation slits in the unit covers.

Fill in the water slowly! Ensure that only the required quantity is filled (see section 3.5 Technical details, pressure tank capacity).

Any water surplus must be wiped off.

Close the screw cap by hand.

If any water has entered the unit, let it dry over a period of several hours.

The allowed filling quantity of the tank cannot be exceeded due to the integrated overflow.

If the unit has released a minimum filling level alarm (LED min.

water

), the safety temperature switch (illustration 3.9.1./2.) must be reset.

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