Steris V-PRO maX 2 - Safety Precautions; Introduction to Safety Precautions

1 — Safety Precautions
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Operator Manual
Safety Precautions
1.1 Introduction
The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this Low Temperature Sterilization
System and when handling the Sterilant Cartridges (Cups). Safety Precautions are divided as follows:
• DANGER indicates personal injury or substantial property damage results if proper precautions are not taken.
• WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and/or potential for property damage may result if proper
precautions are not taken.
• CAUTION indicates the potential for damage to equipment may result if proper precautions are not taken.
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 the Customer’s ability to safely and
effectively use the equipment and helps 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 complement these Safety Precautions.
Important: Please read the Operator Manual (refer to Associated Publications) to get the best understanding and to
help ensure best performance of this equipment, which has been thoroughly inspected, tested and adjusted by factory-
trained personnel.
Equipment maintenance other than described in the manual (unless by authorized representatives of the STERIS
Corporation), shall be at the risk of invalidating the equipment warranty.
Hydrogen Peroxide Handling Precautions
Certain precautions must be observed when handling the Sterilant. Review the Safety Precautions located in this
Section of the manual before handling the Sterilant Cups. Also, read, comply with, and save the Sterilant Safety Data
Sheet (SDS). If misplaced, please contact STERIS for replacement.
STERIS recommends that all operators should be regularly trained in the operation and safe usage of the equipment,
including emergency procedures for any harmful material released into the environment. Records of attendance at
training shall be maintained and evidence of understanding shall be demonstrated.
Important: This equipment is designed to minimize operator potential contact with the Sterilant. The Sterilant Cup is
designed to prevent accidental spillage and the equipment is designed to ensure the Sterilant Cup cannot be removed
unless it is empty.
The SDS is available at www.steris.com .