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Safety Precautions Operator Manual 920509-645
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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating and servicing this Basil
®
4700 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:
WARNING – CHEMICAL BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY HAZARD:
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.
To open doors from inside wash chamber, pull EMERGENCY STOP cables. Washer operation will auto-
matically stop. Then, push firmly on door panel using shoulder and upper arm, applying upper body
force.
Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when cleaning or removing debris from
bottom of wash chamber and over suction plate.
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 the wash chamber.
Keep fingers away from door hinges to prevent pinching.
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 care-
fully remove utensils and items from cart.
To prevent tipping, place biggest and heaviest items on the lower levels of accessory cart.
Washer detergents are caustic and can cause adverse effects to exposed tissues. Do not get in eyes,
on skin or attempt to swallow. Read and follow precautions and instructions on detergent label and in
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prior to handling detergent, refilling detergent container or servic-
ing detergent injection pump or lines. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when-
ever handling detergent or servicing detergent injection pump and lines.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when removing clamps and replacing squeeze
tubes. Residual chemicals might remain in used squeeze tubes. If chemical contacts skin or eyes,
immediately flush with running water for at least 10 minutes. If contact was with eyes, seek medical
attention.
Wear gloves and eye protection when using a descaling product. Avoid contact with eyes or skin. If
spilled or splashed, flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.
Administer an alkali with plenty of water. Seek medical attention immediately.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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