Basil 5700LSR - Default Chapter; A Word from Steris Corporation; Advisory

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Introduction Operator Manual 920512-768
This manual contains important information on the proper use of this
equipment. Refer to S
ECTION 6, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, for instruc-
tions in routine care of this washer. All personnel and department
heads are urged to carefully review and become familiar with the
Safety Precautions and instructions contained herein. These
instructions are important to protect the health and safety of person-
nel operating this Basil
®
5700LSR Cage and Rack Washer and
should be retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick refer-
ence. This equipment is specifically designed only for the uses out-
lined in this manual.
Complete instructions for uncrating and connecting utilities, as well
as equipment drawings, have been provided. If they are missing,
contact STERIS for replacement copies, providing the serial and
model numbers of the unit.
Regarding utilization of VHP module, refer to the E
QUIPMENT MANUAL
SUPPLEMENT (P129390-699 for the VHPM100-ABX BIODECONTAMINA-
TION SYSTEM or P129390-700 for the VHP1000-ARD BIODECONTAMINA-
TION UNIT) for further instructions.
Advisory IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed
when operating this washer can be found in S
ECTION 1. Do not oper-
ate the equipment until you have become familiar with this informa-
tion.
STERIS does not intend, recommend or represent in any way that
this Basil 5700LSR Cage and Rack Washer be used for the steril-
ization of any animal care or other devices which have been contam-
inated with pathogenic microorganisms.
Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by
STERIS which could affect its operation or safety features will void
the warranty, could adversely affect sanitization efficacy, could vio-
late national, state and local regulations and could jeopardize your
insurance coverage.
Articles processed in the Basil 5700LSR Cage and Rack Washer
must tolerate temperatures and chemicals specified in this manual.
Always follow item manufacturer recommendations for cleaning
instructions.
To help ensure operators are adequately trained in the safe use of
the equipment, STERIS recommends:
• all personnel who operate or maintain the equipment are trained
in its operation and in its safe use;
• personnel working with toxic chemicals and vapors (if
applicable) have comprehensive instructions in the washer
process, relevant health hazards and methods to detect the
escape of toxic materials;
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A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION