Steris RELIANCE 400, Operator'S Manual

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6-6
122994-513 Operator Manual Routine Maintenance
6.5.2 Clean Building Supply-
Line Strainers
NOTE: Piping tools are required. Contact facility maintenance techni-
cian for this procedure.
Clean building supply-line strainers as follows:
1. Position building electrical disconnect switch (circuit breaker) to
OFF position.
2. Close building supply-lines: hot water, cold water (if option
applies), pure water and steam (if option applies).
3. Position power switch (located under load side control) to OFF.
4. Unlock and open lower access panels.
5. Remove and clean strainers under running water.
6. Reinstall strainers.
7. Close and lock lower access panels.
8. Open building supply lines.
9. Restore power to unit.
6.6 Chemical
Container
Replacement
NOTE: For cleaning and descaling products, note the following:
1) Contact STERIS for information on specific cleaning and descal-
ing products recommended for use with this equipment.
2) Always use a non-foaming detergent for effective cleaning and
proper pump operation. Detergents with a high chloride content
should not be used, as chlorides are harmful to stainless steel.
Refer to detergent specifications in S
ECTION
2.3, D
ETERGENTS
AND
C
HEMICAL
A
DDITIVES
S
PECIFICATIONS
, and follow detergent
manufacturer’s recommendations for amount of detergent to be
used.
1. If detergent is low or has run out, install a new container.
2. Place low level sensor upright in container (refer to Figure 4-1).
3. Insert squeeze/suction tube into new container.
4. Refer to S
ECTION
4.2, P
RIMING
P
ROCEDURE
, to fill tubing with
detergent.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT insert suction tube into container without
verifying it is for the proper application (refer to S
ECTION
2.3,
D
ETERGENTS AND
C
HEMICAL
A
DDITIVES
S
PECIFICATIONS
, for details).
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Allow piping to cool before
inspecting and/or cleaning
supply-line strainers.
WARNING–CHEMICAL BURN
AND/OR EYE INJURY HAZARD:
Detergents 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 the pre-
cautions and instructions on
the detergent label and in the
Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) prior to handling the
detergent, refilling the detergent
container or servicing the deter-
gent injection pump and lines.
Wear appropriate Personal Pro-
tective Equipment (PPE) when-
ever handling the detergent or
servicing the detergent injec-
tion pump and lines.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGE: When choos-
ing a detergent, select one
with a low-chloride content.
Detergents with a high-chlo-
ride content must not be
used, as such detergents may
harm stainless steel.