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3 Safety and prevention
The operator in charge must be instructed on the risks
deriving from accidents, on the devices prepared for the
safety of the operator and on the accident-prevention
rules provided by the legislation of the country of
use of the machine. When realising the machine, all
potentially dangerous situations have been foreseen
and appropriate protections have been adopted.
However, the level of accidents caused by careless and
awkward use of the machine remains high. Distraction,
carelessness and too much confidence are often cause
of injuries; as well as tiredness and sleepiness. It is,
therefore, mandatory to carefully read this manual, in
particular section “3 Safety and prevention”.
3.1 General warnings
3.1.1 User obligations
• The user undertakes to entrust the machine only to
qualified and trained personnel.
• The user undertakes to set up an electric circuit
breaker with an effective regulatory earthing system
and the various connections for water inlet and drain.
• The user is required to take all measures to prevent
unauthorised people from using the machine.
• The user undertakes to adequately inform and train
its personnel on the application and observance of
the safety regulations.
• Failure to comply with these rules may jeopardise
the safety of the device and IMMEDIATELY void the
warranty.
• The user must inform the manufacturer if defects or
malfunctions of the accident-prevention system are
found, as well as any presumed dangerous situation.
• The user undertakes to use only original spare parts.
Otherwise, the warranty lapses. It also undertakes
not to intervene for any repair work.
3.1.2 Installer obligations
• The thermodisinfector must be installed and set
up for use exclusively by specialised personnel and
authorised by the manufacturer.
• Check that the machine has not been damaged
during transport and handling.
• Use the thermodisinfector only in environments that
are not at risk of fire and/or explosion and in rooms at
ambient temperature.
• Before installing the equipment, ensure that the
supply voltage complies with the one shown on
the identification plate and that the water supply
pressure is equal to the one indicated in the technical
data. Furthermore, make sure that the drain matches
the dimensions provided on the installation drawing.
• The electrical and water connections can only be
made by specialised technicians, paying particular
attention not to crush the power supply cable and the
water flexible hoses.
• Do not use the machine without securing it to the
ground using the fixing kit supplied with it.
• Do not install the machine in the same room where
patients are housed. The machine can heat the
environment, thus increasing humidity.
3.1.3 Operator obligations
• Before starting to operate for the first time, familiarise
with the control devices and their functions.
• The operator must not carry out operations
or interventions which are not within his/her
competence on their own initiative.
• It is strictly forbidden to operate or have the
machine operated by anyone who has not read and
understood the information in this manual, as well as
by unskilled personnel who are not in good mental
and physical health.
• The machine must not be operated with the guards
removed or partly damaged.
• Use the thermodisinfector only for the operations
described in this manual.
• Do not damage or change the power cable or plug.
• Never start the machine if the cable or plug are
damaged.
• Do not pull the power cable to unplug it. Always act
on the plug.
• Use detergents and additives specific for
manufacturer-approved thermodisinfectors. Always
observe the manufacturer’s instructions. If, despite
this, the product has negative effects on the
instruments or machine, the responsibility will be of
the manufacturer of the cleaning liquids.
• Only introduce instruments that can be treated
with automatic cleaning and disinfection process
(see manufacturer’s instructions). It is particularly
important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions
when inserting new instruments that are used for the
first time.
• If additional accessories are used to load the
instruments, especially hollow ones, the instructions
contained in the manufacturer’s instruction manual
must be observed.
• Always use the base grid supplied with the device.
• Handle the liquid bottles with care. The cleaning,
neutralisation and rinsing products contain irritants
and caustic substances.
• The water in the tank is not drinkable.
• Do not lean on the door and do not use it as a step.
