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Operating Instructions
Listing of Warnings and Cautions
Proper testing of the safety valve requires the valve to be operated under pressure.
Exhaust from the safety
valve is hot and can cause burns. Proper safety attire (gloves, eye protection, insulated overall) as designated by
OSHA is required. Testing is to be performed by qualified service personnel only.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD:
This sterilizer
is not designed to process flammable compounds.
WARNING – SLIPPING HAZARD:
To prevent falls, keep floors dry
by
immediately wiping up any spilled liquids or condensation in sterilizer loading
or unloading area.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance is required
for safe and reliable operation of this equipment.
Contact your STERIS Service Representative to schedule preventive maintenance.
When closing the chamber door,
keep hands and arms out of the door opening and make sure opening is clear
of obstructions.
Repairs and adjustments to this equipment
must be made only by fully qualified service personnel. Maintenance
performed by inexperienced, unqualified persons or installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal injury
or result in costly equipment damage.
WARNING – STERILITY ASSURANCE HAZARD:
Load sterility may be compromised if the biological indicator or air leak test indicates a potential problem
.
If these indicators show a potential problem, refer the situation to a qualified service technician before using the
sterilizer further.
According to AAMI standards, a measured leak rate greater than 1 mm Hg/minute (1.3 mbar/min) indicates
a problem with the sterilizer.
Refer the situation to a qualified service technician before using the sterilizer further.