Amsco STERIS Manual

A Word From STERIS
Introduction
This manual contains important information on the proper use and routine maintenance of your equipment. All personnel
involved in the use and maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and comply with the Safety Precautions and
instructions contained in this manual. These instructions are important to protect the health and safety of personnel operating
this equipment and should be retained in a conveniently 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 equipment.
Please familiarize all users with this manual and store in an accessible location.
Advisory
IMPORTANT: A listing of the Safety Precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in Section 1,
Safety Precautions 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 could void the warranty, adversely affect its efficacy
and violate national, state and local regulations. STERIS supervision is recommended for installing and starting up this
equipment. Contact STERIS for information on this service.
The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by STERIS.
To help ensure operators are adequately trained in the safe use of the equipment, STERIS recommends:
• all personnel who operate or maintain the equipment are trained in its operation and in its safe use;
• there is regular training of all personnel concerned with the operation and maintenance of the equipment; attendance
records are maintained; and that evidence of understanding is demonstrated;
• current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) should be available to all users in the department. For current SDS, contact STERIS.
Serious incidents that have occurred in relation to this device should be reported to the manufacturer and competent authority
in the country where the incident occurred.
Waste Products Disposal
The following are waste materials associated with this equipment. When disposing of waste materials, ensure disposal is in
compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Entire rack return (end-of-life) – Contact STERIS Corporation for disposal or recycling recommendations.
Indications For Use
The AMSCO® Rack Return allows washer accessories and manifold racks to be returned from the clean side to the soiled side
while reducing cross contamination of airflow. It also facilitates movement of hand washed and decontaminated items between
the soiled and clean sides.
Service Information
A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to help ensure safe and proper equipment operation. This manual
contains maintenance schedules and procedures which should be followed for satisfactory equipment performance.
Customers are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our comprehensive annual maintenance program. Under the terms of
the program, preventive maintenance, adjustments and replacement of worn parts are performed on a scheduled basis to help
ensure equipment performance at peak capability and to help avoid untimely and costly interruptions. STERIS maintains a global
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