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129390199 Operator Manual Safety Precautions
WARNING – SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD:
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Personnel must properly shutdown the sterilizer and retain the power key at all times while cleaning the
sterilizer chamber.
Avoid personal injury from bursting bottles. Liquid sterilization cycle must only be used for liquids in
borosilicate (Pyrex) flasks with vented closures.
Disconnect all utilities to sterilizer before servicing. Do not service the sterilizer unless all utilities have
been properly locked out. Always follow all locally mandated Lockout-Tagout and electrical safety-related
work practice standards.
Steam may be released from the chamber when door is opened. Step back from the sterilizer each time
the door is opened to minimize contact with steam vapor.
Sterilizer, rack/shelves and loading cart 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.
Allow sterilizer and accessories to cool to room temperature before performing any cleaning or
maintenance procedures.
Failure to shut off the steam supply when cleaning or replacing strainers can result in serious injury.
Jacket pressure must be at 0 psig/bar before beginning work on the steam trap.
Proper testing of the safety valve requires the valve to be operated under pressure. Exhaust from the
safety valve is hot and can cause burns. Proper safety attire (gloves, eye protection, insulated overall) as
designated by locally mandated guidelines, is required. Testing is to be performed by qualified service
personnel only.
When sterilizing liquids, you must observe the following procedures:
• Use Liquid cycle only.
• Use only vented closures.
• Use only Type I borosilicate glass bottles.
• Do not allow hot bottle to be jolted.
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