1 — Safety Precautions
1
10432589_G AMSCO® 7000 Series
Operator Manual
Safety Precautions
1.1 Safety Precautions — Introduction
The following Safety Precautions must be observed when uncrating/installing, operating or servicing this equipment.
WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for damage to equipment. It
is important to review ALL Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the equipment.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances the Customer’s ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and
helps avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is important to
understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; Customers are encouraged to develop their own safety
policies and procedures to enhance and complement these Safety Precautions.
1.2 Safety Precautions
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Always load empty baskets on appropriate loading cart or surface.
Always use a hold-down screen to secure small or light items. While loading instrument
racks, do not place miscellaneous articles on the sides of instrument trays. Incorrect
rack loading/overloading could lead to injury and/or damage to the equipment or
instruments.
Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for the task to be
performed.
Do not place empty baskets on the conveyor modules to load soiled articles. If you do,
the proximity sensor will detect the baskets and indexing will automatically start.
If an obstruction is present in the wash chamber door, the door safety bar will detect an
obstruction and the door will automatically stop from closing. Wait until door is fully
open before removing obstruction.
Regularly scheduled routine maintenance, as well as preventive maintenance, are
required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment. Routine maintenance
procedures are explained in this manual. For preventive maintenance, contact STERIS to
schedule preventive maintenance or obtain the necessary Maintenance Manual if
preventive maintenance is done by the Customer.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
