How to clean the Standard Vitop connector?
Unscrew the end piece and the spring. Apply pressure from above to remove the white ring seal.
Clean the ring seals, spring and the connector body, if necessary.
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Although many users simply flush a cleaning liquid periodically through the connector or let the entire connector sit in a sanitizing solution, it is also possible to disassemble the connector for complete cleaning of all components.
When putting the connector back together after cleaning, it is important to reseat the valve the right side up and to put back the spring.
Click here to download connector cleaning instructions (.pdf format) and here to view a video showing proper procedure for use and cleaning.