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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing the Basil
®
4700 Cage and Rack
Washer. 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 washer.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances your ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and helps
the customer avoid improper maintenance methods which 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 compliment these Safety Precautions.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK AND/OR BURN HAZARD:
Always wear appropriate Personal Protective equipment (PPE) when cleaning or removing debris
from bottom of wash chamber and over suction plate.
Only STERIS or STERIS-trained service personnel should make repairs and adjustments to this
equipment. Maintenance done by inexperienced, unqualified personnel or installation of unautho-
rized 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 main-
tenance 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
automatically stop. Then, push firmly on door panel using shoulder and upper arm, applying upper
body force.
When checking rotation of drive motor, use extreme caution. If rotation is incorrect, carriage will
run directly into the door header.
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.
Always set building electrical-supply disconnect switch and console master power switch to OFF
before performing any preventive maintenance functions within compartments. Electrical shock
can cause serious injury.
Disconnect all utilities to unit before servicing. Do not service unit unless all utilities have been
properly locked out. Always follow local electrical codes and safety-related work practices.
Fasteners and star washers are used to ensure protective bonding continuity. Always reinstall any
star washer which may have been removed during installation or servicing.
Section 1: Safety Precautions
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