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387366-389 Operator Manual Safety Precautions
WARNING–BURN HAZARD (CONT’D):
When sterilizing liquids, to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from
bursting bottles and hot fluid, the following procedures must be observed:
• Use LIQUID cycle only; no other cycle is safe for processing liquids.
• Use only vented closures; do not use screw caps or rubber stoppers with crimped seal.
• Use only Type 1 borosilicate glass bottles; do not use ordinary glass bottles or any
container not designed for sterilization.
• Do not allow hot bottles to be jolted; this can cause hot-bottle explosions. Do not move
bottles if any boiling or bubbling is present.
WARNING–EXPLOSION HAZARD:
This sterilizer is not designed to process flammable compounds.
WARNING–SLIPPING HAZARD:
To prevent falls, keep floors dry by immediately wiping up any spilled liquids or
condensation in sterilizer loading or unloading area.
WARNING–PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance is required for safe and reliable operation of
this equipment. Contact STERIS to schedule preventive maintenance.
Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by fully qualified service
personnel. Maintenance performed by inexperienced, unqualified persons or installation of
unauthorized parts could cause personal injury or result in costly equipment damage.
The configure machine section should only be done in the factory or by a qualified service
technician.
WARNING–STERILITY ASSURANCE HAZARD:
Load sterility may be compromised if the biological indicator or air leak test indicates a
potential problem. If these indicators show a potential problem, refer the situation to a
qualified service technician before using the sterilizer further.
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