Consolidated Uses Non-Proprietary, Off-The-Shelf Parts When Available When you order parts through a Consolidated Authorized Distributor, you are assured of up-to-date parts that have been factory tested and UL approved. Obtaining factory stock parts is as easy as calling your local Consolidated Authorized Distributor. Contact us for a service provider and parts distributor in your area. If your local supplier is out of stock, we will drop ship parts from our factory to your facility. Please reference this convenient list of recommended replacement parts for your autoclave: SterilCARE™ PartsPAX™ Maintenance Kit Replacement Parts and Autoclave Supplies. Shop CSS’ New Store Here > SterilCARE™ Preventative Maintenance Parts Kits As part of the SterilCARE™ Preventative Maintenance Service Program (PMP), Consolidated offers the convenience of PartsPAX™ Maintenance Kits for your autoclave. PartsPAX™ packages reduce costs and include some of the most commonly needed items to keep your autoclave running smoothly and reliably. Consolidated offers two different levels to fit your needs, Basic and Deluxe. An Options PartsPAX™ Kit includes an assortment of additional replacement items required on occasion. Safety PAX Performance PAX Complete PAX Recommended Frequency Annual Regardless of Number of Cycles Every 300 Cycles Annual or As Needed Sterilizer Part/Component Safety PAX Performance PAX Complete PAX C3 Chamber Cleaner Starter Kit Yes Yes Door Sealant Yes Yes Internal Door Lock Assembly* Yes Yes Door Gasket Yes Yes Jacket Safety Valve Yes Yes Chamber Safety Valve Yes Yes Door Lubricant Yes Yes Valve Assembly: Chamber, Jacket, Exhaust, Water, Gasket Air**, Gasket Exhaust** Yes Yes Vacuum Release Assembly (Valve Repair Kit, Air Filter, Check Valve) Yes Yes Check valves (3) Yes Jacket Steam Trap Kit Yes Chamber Steam Trap Kit Yes Steam Generator Part/Component (if applicable) Safety PAX Performance PAX Complete PAX Generator Safety Valve Yes Yes Contactor Yes Yes Yes Water Fill Valve Repair Kit Yes Yes Sight Glass with Gasket & Valves Yes Yes Generator Flange O-Ring Yes Yes Low Water Cut Off Complete Assembly Yes * For radial arm door only ** For vertical door autoclaves Ordering Information To order, call your area Consolidated Parts Distributor or contact Consolidated. Please provide your sterilizer serial number when ordering. This program does not permit substitutions or deletions.
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