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Safety Precautions Operator Manual 920512-768
The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating and servicing this Basil
®
5700LSR Cage and
Rack Washer. WARNING indicates potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates 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 and servicing the unit.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
Before servicing or cleaning unit, always turn LOCK/UNLOCK/INIT key selector to LOCK position to
prevent cycle operation. Keep the key on yourself.
Ensure wash chamber is completely dry before processing a VHP cycle.
Only STERIS or STERIS-trained service technicians should make repairs and adjustments to this
equipment. Maintenance done by inexperienced, unqualified personnel or installation of unauthorized
parts could cause personal injury, invalidate warranty or result in costly damage. Contact STERIS
regarding service options.
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, in addition to faithful performance of minor maintenance
described in this manual, is required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment. Contact STERIS
to schedule preventive maintenance.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and faceshield, when
cleaning or removing debris from bottom of the wash chamber and from sump filters.
Always verify flap door sill is down before entering wash chamber.
If cycle has not been completed, contaminated debris or water may remain in the bottom of wash cham-
ber.
Keep hands/fingers away from closing doors to prevent crushing.
Never perform cleaning of wash chamber until full cycle has been completed. If cycle has not been
completed, contaminated debris or water may remain in the bottom of wash chamber.
To open door from inside wash chamber, pull emergency stop cable; then, pull emergency door handle.
Door may easily be open.
To prevent tipping, place biggest and heaviest items on the lower levels of accessory cart.
Cages and items in washing cart may move during processing and be filled with residual hot water or
protrude from cart at the end of the cycle. Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) and carefully remove cages and items from cart.
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