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Introduction Operator Manual 122994-513
This manual contains important information on the proper use and
routine maintenance of the Reliance
®
400 Laboratory Glassware
Washer and the Reliance
®
500 Laboratory Glassware Washer. All
personnel involved in the use and maintenance of this equip-
ment must carefully review and comply with the Safety Precau-
tions and instructions contained in this manual. These
instructions are important to protect the health and safety of person-
nel operating this glassware washer and should be retained in a con-
veniently 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 the equipment drawing, have been provided. If they are missing,
contact STERIS for replacement copies, providing the serial number
and model of the glassware washer.
Advisory IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed
when operating and servicing this glassware washer can be found in
S
ECTION 1 of this manual. Do not operate the equipment until you
have become familiar with this information.
Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by
STERIS will void the warranty. Alteration of equipment which could
adversely affect its operation and efficacy may violate national, state
and local regulations.
To help ensure operators are adequately trained in the safe use of
this equipment, STERIS recommends:
- 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 appli-
cable) have comprehensive instructions in the glassware
washer process, relevant health hazards and methods to
detect and avoid exposure to the escape of toxic materials;
- there is regular training of all personnel concerned with
operation and maintenance of the equipment; attendance
records are maintained; and evidence of understanding is
demonstrated;
- current Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS) should be
available to all users in the department. For current MSDS
sheets, contact STERIS.
©2008, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
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