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Introduction
Operator Manual
122997-341
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
This manual contains important information on proper use and main-
tenance of this equipment. Refer to
S
ECTION
6, R
OUTINE
M
AINTE
-
NANCE
,
for instructions in routine care of this washer.
All personnel
involved in the use and maintenance of this equipment must
carefully review and comply with the warnings, cautions and
instructions contained in this manual.
These instructions are
important to protect the health and safety of personnel operating a
Basil
®
4600 Cage and Rack Washer
or a
Basil
®
4602 Cage and
Rack Washer
and should be retained in a conveniently accessible
area for quick reference.
This equipment is specifically designed only for the uses outlined in
this manual.
Complete instructions for uncrating and connecting utilities, as well
as equipment drawings, have been provided. If they are missing,
contact STERIS for replacement copies, providing the serial and
model numbers of the unit.
Advisory
IMPORTANT:
A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed
when operating this washer can be found in S
ECTION
1. Do not oper-
ate the equipment until you have become familiar with this informa-
tion.
Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by
STERIS could void the warranty, adversely affect its efficacy and vio-
late national, state and local regulations.
To help assure operators are adequately trained in the safe use of
the equipment, STERIS recommends that:
•
all personnel who operate or maintain the equipment are trained
in its operation and in its safe use;
•
personnel working with toxic chemicals and vapors (if
applicable) have comprehensive instructions in the unit, washing
process, relevant health hazards and methods to detect the
escape of toxic materials;
•
there is regular training of all personnel concerned with the
operation and maintenance of the equipment; attendance
records are maintained; and the evidence of understanding is
demonstrated.
©
2008, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed in Canada.