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4-1
Washer Operation
Operator Manual
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4.1 Before Operating
Washer
Become familiar with location and function of all major components
and controls, as well as their function before operating equipment.
1.
Verify building electrical supply disconnect switch (circuit
breaker) is positioned to ON. Verify steam and water supply
valves are open.
2.
Open chamber door. Verify chamber is empty and all material
has been removed.
3.
Verify debris screens in bottom of sump are clean and properly
installed.
4.
Open printer door and check sufficient amount of printer paper
is available.
NOTE: A colored warning stripe is visible when printer paper roll
is near the end. Refer to S
, if paper is
needed.
5.
Ensure manual drain valves on bottom of detergent tanks and, if
applicable, optional acid detergent tank are closed (see Figure
4-1).
6.
Verify detergent supply (provided by customer). Check sufficient
amount of detergent is available
(Refer toS
)
. Ensure supply hose(s) is correctly
placed in detergent container(s) and detergent pump(s) is
turned on.
NOTE: Always use a non-foaming detergent for effective cleaning
and proper pump and water level control operation. To achieve
maximum cleaning efficiency, select detergent appropriate to soil
type being processed.
IMPORTANT:
A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this Cage
and Rack Washer can be found in S
ECTION
1. Do not install equipment until you have become familiar with
this information.
WARNING – CHEMICAL
BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY
HAZARD: Washer chemicals
are caustic and can cause
adverse effects to exposed
tissues. Do not get in eyes,
on skin or attempt to swal-
low. Read and follow precau-
tions and instructions on
chemical label and in Mate-
rial Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) prior to handling
detergent containers, or ser-
vicing detergent injection
pumps, tank, and lines. Wear
appropriate Personal Protec-
tive Equipment (PPE) when-
ever handling chemicals or
servicing chemical injection
pumps, tank, and lines.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
• Always use non-foaming
chemical for effective
cleaning and proper pump
and water level control
operation. Follow manu-
facturer’s recommenda-
tions for amount of
chemical to be used.
• When choosing a deter-
gent, select one with a low
chloride content. Deter-
gents with a high chloride
content can corrode stain-
less steel.
Figure 4-1. Manual Drain Valve
Manual Drain
Valve
WASHER OPERATION