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Section 1: Safety Precautions
The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing the STERIS 4085 General Surgical
Table. 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 your ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and helps
the Customer avoid improper maintenance methods that 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.
NOTE: Disregarding the presented safety information is considered ABNORMAL USE of this product.
WARNING – PINCHING HAZARD:
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD:
WARNING – TRIPPING HAZARD:
WARNING – PINCHING AND TIPPING HAZARD:
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
Pinch points are created during tabletop articulation. Carefully review illustrations in Figures 2-1 and
2-2 of Operator Manual before operating the table.
To avoid serious injury, keep limbs, fingers and other body areas clear of all pinch points when
positioning the table.
Table must not be used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
Route the power cord to the receptacle to minimize tripping hazards for personnel in the area.
Patient injury may result if the operator of this table is not completely familiar with the controls for
patient positioning and table operation. All users should carefully review the Operator Manual before
operating the table.
When cleaning/disinfecting table, do not use phenolics which may cause patient skin burns if
inadequately rinsed off, or alcohol, which does not have sufficient cleaning/disinfecting properties.
If the integrity of the external protective ground installation or arrangement is in doubt, operate the
table from its internal power source.
If an antistatic path is necessary, STERIS recommends antistatic pads (specifically developed for this
table) be placed in direct contact with the patient. STERIS recommends that the table be positioned on
antistatic floor or connected to equalization device (equipotential connector).
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