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This manual contains important information on the
proper use and routine maintenance of the Basil
®
4700
Cage and Rack Washer. All personnel involved in the
use and maintenance of this equipment must care-
fully review and comply with the Safety Precautions
and instructions contained in this manual. These
instructions are important to protect the health and
safety of personnel operating this washer and should
be retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick
reference. This equipment is specifically designed only
for the uses outlined 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 washer.
STERIS provides a line of accessories for use with this
washer. A STERIS representative will gladly review
these with you.
ADVISORY
IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be
observed when operating and servicing this washer
can be found in S
ECTION 1 of this manual. Do not
operate or give service to the equipment until you have
become familiar with this information.
Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or
performed by STERIS will void the warranty. Alter-
ation of equipment which could adversely affect its
operation and efficacy may violate national, state and
local regulations and could jeopardize your insurance
coverage.
The protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by STERIS.
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 disinfector process,
relevant health hazards and methods to detect
the escape of toxic materials;
- there is regular training of all personnel con-
cerned with the operation and maintenance of
the equipment; attendance records are main-
tained; and that evidence of understanding is
demonstrated;
- current Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS)
should be available to all users in the depart-
ment. For current MSDS sheets, contact
STERIS.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Basil 4700 Cage and Rack Washer is a heavy duty,
large capacity hydrospray washer specifically
designed for thorough, efficient cleaning of cages,
racks, debris pans and miscellaneous items used in the
care of laboratory animals.
The Basil 4700 Cage and Rack Washer is intended only
to process goods as outlined in operator manual. If
there is any doubt about a specific material or product,
contact product manufacturer for recommended
washing technique.
SERVICE INFORMATION
A thorough preventive maintenance program is essen-
tial to help ensure safe and proper equipment opera-
tion. This manual contains maintenance schedules and
procedures which should be followed for satisfactory
equipment performance.
Customers are encouraged to contact STERIS concern-
ing our comprehensive annual maintenance agree-
ments. Under the terms of these agreements, preven-
tive maintenance, adjustments and replacement of
worn parts are performed on a scheduled basis to help
ensure equipment performance at peak capability and
to help avoid untimely and costly interruptions.
STERIS maintains a global staff of well-equipped, qual-
ified service technicians to provide this service, as well
as expert repair services. Please contact STERIS for
details.
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
© 2008, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
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