All American 75X Operating Instructions Manual

OPER TING INSTRUCTIONS
Models 50X & 75X Electric Pressure Steam Sterilizers
50X shown with optional support base, Part No. 2180
C UTION! RE D THESE IMPORT NT S FEGU RDS!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR
IMPROPER USE MAY RESULT IN SCALDING,
BODILY INJURIES OR EXPLOSION.
When using the pressure steam sterilizer, basic
safety precautions should always be followed:
1. Read and understand the instruction manual
efore operating unit for the first time.
2. Unit will become hot during use. Do not touch
hot surfaces. Always use caution when handling
unit when it is hot.
3. Closely supervise children if the sterilizer is
used near children.
4. Extreme caution must be used when moving
the sterilizer containing hot liquids.
5. Do not use the sterilizer for other than its
intended use..
6. Whenever possible only use distilled or
deionized water in sterilizer.
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75X shown with optional support base, Part No. 4180
7. Always check the pressure release devices for
clogs before using your sterilizer.
8. This and every steam sterilizer operates under
pressure. Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain to read operating instruc-
tions before first use and that the unit must be
properly closed before operating to prevent
possible injury.
9. Before each use make sure that your gauge
reads zero.
10. NEVER loosen wing nuts until the steam
pressure gauge reaches zero and have allowed
remaining pressure to escape by opening the
control valve in the vertical "open" position.
11. NEVER open the sterilizer until the unit has
cooled and the internal pressure reads zero on
the steam pressure gauge.
12. NEVER use this sterilizer for cooking or
processing food.
13. NEVER run the unit without water. Doing so
will damage the heating element.
14. NEVER move your sterilizer while it is
pressurized.
15. Be sure to keep metal-to-metal seal lubri-
cated.
16. Do not subject your sterilizer to sudden
extreme temperature changes, as this may cause
expansion or contraction of the metal which can
damage any aluminum device. Do not move
sterilizer from a cold storage area directly onto a
hot flame or element. Do not add cold water to
a sterilizer which has been boiled dry and
remains hot. Do not cool sterilizer by pouring
cold water into or on the unit.
17. As in all clinical/laboratory settings, wear
safety glasses when attending to your sterilizer.
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