Getinge 600 Series Installation Manual page 14

Safety
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HOT SURFACES AND PIPES
WARNING
BURN HAZARD: Turn OFF and lock out/tag out the steam and hot water
supplies before servicing the sterilizer. Allow the steam to dissipate and let
the sterilizer cool down before touching any piping or surfaces.
• There are hot surfaces in the service area. Avoid touching any piping
that could contain steam.
• The sterilizer uses hot water and steam which have the potential of
causing burns or serious injuries. Wear personal protective equipment
suitable for hot water and steam.
LOCKOUT
• Always keep the door to the service area locked.
• No personnel should be in the service area while the sterilizer is
running.
• Never bypass the door limit switches of the sterilizer.
• When servicing the unit, the CONTROLS DISABLE/ENABLE switch
should be set to DISABLE. Remove the key and keep it with you.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
• Leakage in the system must be repaired without delay.
• The sterilizer must be kept clean to ensure optimum performance.
• Do not hose down the outside of the sterilizer with water.
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