Getinge 8666, Service Instructions Manual

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Safety regulations 3
Service instructions
5015108-00 Edition 0403
Safety regulations
This machine is designed with a number of built-in safety devices. To avoid injury, it is highly
important not to bypass or disable these safety devices.
General safety regulations
• Take care when handling the chemical agent used in the machine. Read the details on the
container or contact the manufacturer:
- if agent comes into contact with the operator’s eyes or skin or if the vapours are breathed in, etc.
- about storing the agent and disposing of empty containers.
• The machine must be connected in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Only adults may operate the machine.
• Installation and service work must be done by personnel trained for this machine.
• Never bypass the door switch of the machine.
• Leakage in the system, due to a worn door seal for example, must be dealt with immediately.
• Before repair or service work is done, the personnel concerned must study the relevant
documentation and service manuals.
• Before welding begins on or close to the machine, all wiring connected by plugs and sockets
must be disconnected from all circuit boards in the machine.
• Do not hose down the machine with water.
• Take care when using corrosive detergent .
• Take care with hot water and steam.
• Run a process before starting servicing. If this is not possible, disinfect the machine with
disinfectant before starting servicing.
Product liability
Modifications to the equipment made without the approval of the manufacturer, or incorrect
use, invalidate the manufacturer’s product liability.
Isolating device
The machine must always be fitted with a separate isolating device in the power supply,
mounted in an easily accessible position on the wall.
Attention symbols
Some of the warnings, instructions and advice in this manual are so important that we used the
following special symbols to draw attention to them. The symbols and designs used are:
This symbol indicates a warning in the text of the manual. It warns of a hazard
that may lead to more or less severe injury and in certain cases mortal danger.
It also highlights warnings to avoid damage to equipment.
This symbol highlights a warning in the text of the manual dealing with the
handling of components sensitive to ESD. The hazard that is warns about may
result in damage to hardware and/or circuit boards.