The Basil 1100 Feeder Bottle Feeder is designed for efficient filling of feeder Indications for Use bottles used in animal care laboratories. The acid proportioner unit is de- signed to mix liquid additives into an animal drinking water dispensed by bottles.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION ........... i 1 LISTING OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS ..... 1-1 2 UNCRATING/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......... 2-1 2.1 Uncrating Instructions ....................2-1 2.1.1 Open Crate ......................2-1 2.1.2 Move Unit and Remove Skid ................2-1 2.1.3 Prepare Unit for Installation ..................
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, in addition to the faithful performance of the minor maintenance described within this manual, is required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment. Contact STERIS to schedule preventive maintenance. When moving the unit, use a forklift.
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WARNING – HEALTH HAZARD: Vapors from solvent can be harmful. Use with adequate ventilation. Follow directions on the container. WARNING - SLIPPING HAZARD: To prevent slips, keep floors dry. Promptly clean up any spills or condensation CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: Use non-abrasive cleaners when cleaning unit.
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Symbols Symbols on the Crate: Symbol Definition TIP'N TELL Indicator. "If TIP'N TELL arrow point is blue, this package has been on its side or tipped over in transit. Make note on bill of ladding and check for damage. Any claims for tipping will be based on this notation."...
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If unit has been tipped, residue from the blue compound will be found higher up in the indicator. If unit has been tipped, notify STERIS to arrange to have a service technician review the equipment and determine if unit was damaged.
1100 Bottle Filler. b. Utility service lines: • Disconnect switch (not by STERIS) must be installed in the electric supply line near the bottle filler (see Figure 2-2). Disconnect switch must be capable of being locked in the OFF position only.
2.2.3 Install Anchorage Once unit is level, install anchorage system as follows: System 1. Mark floor holes position. (If anchoring brackets do not touch the floor, use shims.) 2. Using a forklift, move the unit to clear area. 3. Drill holes in floor. 4.
After installing the unit, complete the following checklist to assure complete 2.3 Installation and correct installation. Contact STERIS to schedule a demonstration of proper equipment operation. Checklist Shutoff valve (not provided by STERIS), for maintenance purposes, is installed on the water line and is in compliance with local codes.
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3.2 Control Panel Electrical control panel on base units is composed of the following (see 3.2.1 Base Units Figure 3-3): • Main Power ON/OFF selector switch; • START-MAN Pushbutton - For Manual Operation, press and hold green lighted START-MAN pushbutton to obtain desired filling level for bottles; •...
3.2.2 Acid Proportioner NOTE: For further information regarding the acid proportioner, please refer to Units manufacturer’s instructions (provided). Control panel on Acid proportioner units is composed of the following (see Figure 3-4): • STOP button - To stop unit operation. When released by twisting, STOP button will cause the display to show STANDBY and unit will be ready to start again;...
Stainless-steel manifold headers can accommodate different bottle/basket 3.3 Accessories sizes. Each manifold has individual stainless-steel jets for each bottle. It connects to Bottle Filler by a quick-disconnect clamp. • 5 x 5 Filler Header (Figure 3-5): 3.3.1 Filler Header Dimensions: 14-3/4 x 16-3/4 x 2-3/4" (370 x 430 x 70 mm) Coverage: 25 bottles Figure 3-5.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Refer to Section 3 for component location. 4.1 Before Operating Acid Proportioner Unit 4.1.1 How to Set a 1. Verify that unit shutoff valve (water) is open. Function The FUNCTION/SELECT button permits the selection of the five different functions: Priming, Water Type, Purge Time, Filling Time, and Time Settings.
3. To prime injection pump, fill solution tank with approximately one gallon of WARNING – CHEMICAL water, or enough to cause the display to stop flashing CHEMICAL TANK BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY LOW. HAZARD: When filling 4. Press SET/SAVE. Display shows: bottles, always wear gloves that are appropriately re- sistant to the chemicals...
NOTE: Purge is used for two different purposes: 4.1.4 How to Set Purge 1) To purge piping and manifold of all the previously selected water type Time before filling the next rack of bottles with the new type of water selected. 2) To assure uniform bottle filling after unit has been sitting idle for more than five minutes since the previous fill cycle.
4.1.6 How to Change To change the filling time length A or B, proceed as follows: Filling Time Settings 1. When displays shows READY or STANDBY, press FUNCTION until display shows desired time: A TIME or.. B TIME 2. Press SET/SAVE once. Display will show the present time in minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds: 0:00:0 __ Indicates flashing position.
4.2.2 Acid Proportioner 1. If display shows STANDBY, press FILL/PURGE. Assure bottle fill area is Units empty. 2. Press FILL/PURGE. System will purge for the purge time set (default is 25 seconds). 3. When display shows READY, position a rack full of bottles in the fill area. 4.
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Contact STERIS for further details. Mainte- mance of the minor mainte- nance procedures should be performed only by a qualified technician. Service nance described within this charges may be incurred.
Table 5-1 is to be used as a preventive maintenance record and, along with 5.2 Preventive the instructions in this section, as a guide to performing preventive mainte- nance. Preventive maintenance is not covered under warranty. Maintenance Table 5-1. Preventive Maintenance SERVICE PERFORMED Min.
STERIS recommends the use of the following cleaning products (see Sec- 5.3 Cleaning tion 7, Illustrated Parts Breakdown , for ordering information). • Amscrub Multipurpose Cleaner - for routine cleaning and polishing of unit. WARNING – CHEMICAL ® • PRY Stain Remover Cream, for stubborn stains.
11. Using a damp cloth or sponge, apply cleaner on sump panels in a back and-forth motion. 12. Thoroughly wipe off cleaner. After cleaning conveyor rollers, it is necessary to reassemble rollers as follows: 1. Insert roller on roller shaft (pulling inward towards you). 2.
5.3.3 Monthly Cleaning Remove hard water deposits from conveyor sump as follows: NOTE: Depending on hardness of water being used, it may be necessary to remove hard water deposits more often. Remove deposits from sump when- WARNING – CHEMICAL ever deposits become visible. BURN AND/OR EYE INJURY 1.
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Chart, or if a problem occurs that is not described on the chart, please call personnel should as- STERIS. A factory-trained technician will promptly place your equipment in semble and/or make adjust- proper working condition. Service charges may be incurred. Consult your ments to this equipment.
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After water is turned erate (Acid proportioner). on, push STOP then release it to restore normal operation. If condition recurs, call STERIS*. Silence alarm by pressing SILENCE. Check chemical supply. Replace 4. Display shows CHEMICAL TANK if necessary.
3. Include the part number and description of your equipment on your order. 4. Include the model and serial numbers of your equipment in your order. 5. Send your order directly to the STERIS Sales and Service Center serving your area. Contact STERIS if you need parts that are not listed.
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Figure 7-1. Basil 1100 Feeder Bottle Filler - Acid Proportioner Unit Shown 122996-004 Operator Manual Illustrated Parts Breakdown...
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FIG. & PART UNITS PER ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER ASSEMBLY BASIL 1100 Feeder Bottle Filler – Acid Proportioner Unit ..PANEL, CONTROL ................117913 096 LED, RED, 120V #M22-LED230-R ..........117913 080 LED, GREEN, 120V #M22-LED230-G ........117913 092 LED, BLUE, 120V #M22-LED230-B ..........
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