Amsco C Series - 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Safety Precautions Operator Manual P129394-176
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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this AMSCO
®
C Series Steam
Sterilizer. WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for damage
to equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is important to
review all Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the unit.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances the Customer’s ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit
and helps avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is important to
understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; Customers are encouraged to develop their own
safety policies and procedures to enhance and complement these Safety Precautions.
WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD:
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
WARNING:
Disconnect all utilities to sterilizer before servicing. Do not service the sterilizer unless all utilities
have been properly locked out. Always follow OSHA Lockout-Tagout and electrical safety-related work
practice standards.
Avoid personal injury from bursting bottles. Liquid sterilization cycle must only be used for liquids in
borosilicate (Pyrex
®
a
) flasks with vented closures.
a. PYREX
®
is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.
The liquid cycle is for non-patient contact use only.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
When sterilizing liquids, to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from bursting bottles
and hot fluid, you must observe the following procedures:
• 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 I 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.
Sterilizer, rack/shelves, and loading car will be hot after cycle is run. Always wear protective gloves
and apron when removing a processed load. Protective gloves and apron must be worn when reloading
sterilizer following the previous operation.
Do not attempt to open the sterilizer door if a WATER IN CHAMBER ALARM condition exists. Call a
qualified service technician before attempting to use sterilizer further.
After manual exhaust, steam may remain inside the chamber. Always wear protective gloves, apron,
and a face shield when following emergency procedure to unload sterilizer. Stay as far back from the
chamber opening as possible when opening the door.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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