Steris AMSCO 400 Series, Operator'S Manual

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P129394-020 Operator Manual Safety Precautions
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD:
WARNING – SLIPPING HAZARD:
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
When sterilizing liquids , to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from bursting bottles
and hot fluid, you must observe the following procedures:
• Use Liquid cycle only; no other cycle is safe for processing liquids.
• Use only vented closures; do not use screw caps or rubber stoppers with crimped seal.
• Use only Type I borosilicate glass bottles; do not use ordinary glass bottles or any container not
designed for sterilization.
• Processed bottles are hot following liquid cycle and may boil over. Always wear appropriate PPE
including thermal gloves and goggles when removing processed bottles from chamber. Do not move
bottles if any boiling or bubbling is present. Do not allow hot bottles to be jolted; this can cause hot-
bottle explosions.
Reduce risk of liquid boil-over. Do not place liquid-filled bottles within 4” (102 mm) of chamber door
during processing.
Sterilizer, rack/shelves, and loading car will be hot after cycle is run. Always wear protective gloves
and apron when removing a processed load. Protective gloves and apron must be worn when reloading
sterilizer following the previous operation.
Do not attempt to open the sterilizer door if a WATER IN CHAMBER ALARM condition exists. Call a
qualified service technician before attempting to use sterilizer further.
After manual exhaust, steam may remain inside the chamber. Always wear protective gloves, apron,
and a face shield when following emergency procedure to unload sterilizer. Stay as far back from the
chamber opening as possible when opening the door.
Allow sterilizer to cool to room temperature before performing any cleaning or maintenance
procedures.
Failure to shut off the steam supply when cleaning or replacing strainers can result in serious injury.
Jacket pressure must be 0 psig before beginning work on the steam trap.
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.
Steam may be released from the chamber when door is opened. Step back from the sterilizer each
time the door is opened to minimize contact with steam vapor.
This sterilizer is not designed to process flammable compounds.
To prevent falls, keep floors dry by immediately wiping up any spilled liquids or condensation in
sterilizer loading or unloading area.
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