LABEC AA-17BS - Manual (Page 23)

Fig 9-7 Fig 9-8
Switch off machine and let it cool down before you change the seal to avoid any burning injuries.
Fig 9-9
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9.5. Clean the seal plate
Over time the seal plate will have some scale build-up that may cause leaking.
You should clean the seal plate regularly using a soft cloth soaked with distilled water to wipe
the rubber seal and the seal plate clean (Fig 9-7 & 9-8). If there is still leaking, you may need to
take the rubber seal out for cleaning.
If the seal is broken you will need to replace it with a new one.
Every 2000 cycles, we suggest to clean the seal plate
9.6 Change the seal
You will need a flat screw driver without a sharp tip.
1.Hold the edge of the seal with one hand and insert the screw driver beneath the seal with
your other hand and then slowly pull out the seal.
2.Once a section of the seal is out, you may pull the whole seal out slowly with both
hands. You can now clean the seal groove and the seal. If the seal is broken or damaged
replace it with a new one.
3.After the groove and the seal are cleaned remount the seal.
Caution: The seal should be mounted evenly inside the groove with first 4 positioning
points in place. Press the seal in place evenly.
Attention: When inserting the seal the inner edge might protrude. You may use a screw driver
to press the edge down in the groove.
Caution