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Operator Manual
Installation Verification
2.3 Chemical
Additives
Specifications
The selection of chemical additives is open for customer preference. However,
in order to achieve optimal performance, the selected chemical additives must
meet as a minimum, the following specifications:
NOTE: When choosing and using detergents, note the following:
1) Follow chemical label recommendations for concentration of chemical to use.
2) Follow chemical manufacturer's recommendations to determine the tempera-
ture of the WASH treatment.
3) Follow chemical manufacturer's recommendations for the amount of chemical
used according to water hardness.
To achieve maximum cleaning efficiency, select chemical appropriate to soil
type being processed. STERIS recommends the following chemicals:
• Cage-Klenz
®
100 Alkaline Cage Wash Detergent
– (Alkaline) formulated to
remove urine, scale, animal fats, oils, and other organic soils from cage
materials.
• Cage-Klenz
®
200 Acid-Based Wash Detergent
– (Acidic) formulated to
remove urine, scale, animal fats, oils, and other organic soils from cage
materials.
• LIQUID DESCALER LIQUID SCALE REMOVER
– for removing scale and
other hard water deposits. For use in animal care centers.
NOTE: Certain products may not be available in your area. Contact STERIS for
availability of these products and for ordering information.
IMPORTANT:
STERIS does not promote, recommend, or endorse the use of any
other type of chemical additives in the processing of articles in the Basil
®
9502
Cage and Rack Washer, such as drying agents, strong alkaline detergents
(pH>12), alcohol rinses, and liquid germicides including hypochloric acid
(bleach).
Product
Use Dilution
pH Range
Other Applicable
Description Range oz/gal at Use Dilution
Requirements
(mL/L)
Alkaline
1/4 - 4
9.0 - 12.0
Liquid, non foaming, and viscosity below 200 ccsu.
Chemicals
(2 - 32)
Acidic
1/4 - 4
3.0 - 6.0
Liquid, non foaming, free rinsing, and viscosity
Chemicals
(2 - 32)
below 200 ccsu.
Descalers
1/2 - 2
< 2.5
Liquid, non foaming, phosphoric acid-based, and
(4 - 16)
viscosity below 200 ccsu.
2.3.1 General
2.3.2 Recommended
Chemical Additives
WARNING – CHEMICAL
BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY
HAZARD: Always use non-
foaming chemical for effec-
tive cleaning and proper
pump and water level con-
trol operation. Follow
manufacturer's recommen-
dations for amount of
chemical to be used.
