CENTRA – MDS/LDS/RDS US Operator Manual
ELGA
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CENTRA – MDS/LDS/RDS US Version 01 – 08/14
2.
HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTES
CENTRA
products have been designed to be safe, however, it is
important that personnel working on these units understand any
potential dangers. All safety information detailed in this handbook
is highlighted as
WARNING
and
CAUTION
instructions. These are
used as follows:
WARNING! WARNINGS ARE GIVEN WHERE FAILING TO
OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTION COULD
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS.
CAUTION!
Cautions are given where failure to observe
the instruction could result in damage to the
equipment, associated equipment and
processes.
2.1
Electricity
It is essential that the electrical supply to the
CENTRA
is isolated
before any items are changed or maintenance work performed.
The external isolator providing power to the unit should be
positioned so that it is easily accessible by all users.
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
2.2
Pressure
The main water supply should be isolated and residual pressure
released prior to removal of any consumables or carrying out work
on the unit.
Switching off the electrical supply will isolate the source of
pressure and residual pressure in the unit will automatically be
relieved to drain within a few seconds.
2.3
Sanitization Chemicals
During the sanitization cycle Minncare Cold Sterilant is used and
relevant safety guidance is included in this handbook. Please refer
to the manufacturer for material safety data sheets.
Minncare Cold Sterilant is EPA registered as a sterilant, high level
disinfectant, and sanitizer.
Spent Minncare Cold Sterilant is acidic and requires normal
neutralization as specified by your local state and local regulations.
1% of Minncare Cold Sterilant has a pH of 3.5.
2.4
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH)
Material safety data sheets covering the various replaceable
components are available upon request. Contact your local ELGA
LabWater distributor.
