Steris AMSCO 400 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Precautions Operator Manual P129394-020
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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this AMSCO ® 400 Series Small
Steam Sterilizer. 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 unit.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances the Customer’s ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit
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 this Equipment Manual to get the best understanding and to help ensure best
performance of this equipment, which has been throughly 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.
• To obtain authorized service call:
STERIS Corporation
Healthcare: 1-800-548-4873
Life Sciences: 1-800-444-9009
WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD:
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
WARNING:
Sterilizers may be equipped with up to three electrical connection points (sterilizer control,
vacuum pump and/or integral steam generator). Each electrical supply must be provided with a
separate disconnect. Disconnect all utilities to sterilizer before servicing.
Do not service the
sterilizer unless all utilities have been properly locked out. Always follow OSHA Lockout-Tagout and
electrical safety-related work practice standards.
Avoid personal injury from bursting bottles. Liquid sterilization cycle must only be used for liquids in
borosilicate (Pyrex
®
a
) flasks with vented closures.
a. PYREX
®
is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.
The liquid cycle is for non-patient contact use only.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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