Basil 9500 User manual

UNCRATING/INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
BASIL®9500 Cage and Rack Washer
(05/23/02) P-122998-049
Rev. 4

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A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
Followeachstepofthe uncrating/installationinstructions intheorderpresented.
Toavoid equipment damage, carefully open the carton. If you find any
indicationequipmentdamage(nomatterhowslight),showittoyoursupervisor.
Toproperlyinstallthisunit,youwillneedtheEquipmentDrawings(previously
furnished), showing all utility service and space requirements. If drawings
cannotbelocated,replacementcopiesmaybeobtainedbywriting,faxingor
telephoningSTERISgivingtheserialandmodelnumbersofyourequipment.
Once installed, equipment operation should be tested by a qualified service
technician(as outlined in Section 5) prior to equipment usage.
IfSTERISsupervisionisdesired,forinstallingandstartingupthisequipment,
contact your local STERIS representative.
The Basil®9500 Cage and Rack Washer is intended for use in the sanitation
of soiled, reusable animal care devices (such as cages, racks, debris pans,
feederbottles)andothermiscellaneousitemsbyprovidingthoroughcleaning
and optimal drying. Safety hazards may occur if unit is used for other
purposes than stated above.
Alistingofsafety precautions to beobservedwhenuncrating,installing,and
testingthisequipmentcan befoundinSection1oftheseinstructions.Donot
beginuncrating/installingthisequipmentuntilyouhavebecomefamiliarwith
thisinformation.
AnyalterationofthewashernotauthorizedorperformedbySTERISEngineering
Servicewhichcouldaffectitsoperationwillvoidthewarranty,couldadversely
affectwashingefficacy,couldviolatenational,stateandlocalregulations,and
could jeopardize your insurance coverage.
IMPORTANT:Checklocaloccupationalhealthandsafetyregulations,aswell
aselectricandplumbingcodes,foranyspecialrequirementsthatmaypertain
to installation of this unit.
Indications for Use
Advisory
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A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and proper
equipmentoperation.YouareencouragedtocontactyourSTERISrepresenta-
tiveconcerningextendedservicemaintenanceagreementstogiveyourwasher
plannedmaintenance,assuringequipmentperformanceaccordingtofactory
specifications. A global network of skilled service specialists can provide
periodic inspections and adjustments to assure low-cost peak performance.
STERIS representatives can provide information regarding Annual Mainte-
nanceAgreements.
STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for use in this equipment. A
STERIS representative will gladly review these with you.
Seeinsidebackcover for contact information.
ThisBasil9500CageandRackWashercomplieswiththefollowingstandards:
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•American and Canadian Standards:American and Canadian Standards:
American and Canadian Standards:American and Canadian Standards:
American and Canadian Standards:
Conformto ANSI/UL Std. 3101-1 conform to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 1010.1
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•Governing Directive for the Affixing of the CE Mark:Governing Directive for the Affixing of the CE Mark:
Governing Directive for the Affixing of the CE Mark:Governing Directive for the Affixing of the CE Mark:
Governing Directive for the Affixing of the CE Mark:
Machinery Directive (98/37/CE).
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•Conformity to Other Applicable Directives:Conformity to Other Applicable Directives:
Conformity to Other Applicable Directives:Conformity to Other Applicable Directives:
Conformity to Other Applicable Directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) and amendments
(92/31/EEC,93/68/EEC);LowVoltageDirective(73/23/EED)andamendment
(93/68/EC).
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•Standards applied to demonstrate conformity to the directives:Standards applied to demonstrate conformity to the directives:
Standards applied to demonstrate conformity to the directives:Standards applied to demonstrate conformity to the directives:
Standards applied to demonstrate conformity to the directives:
IEC1010-1(1990);A1(1992)A2(1995);EN50081-2;EN55011;CISPR11;
EN 50082-2; EN 61000-4-2; EN 61000-4-3/ENV 50140; ENV 50204;
EN 61000-4-4;EN61000-4-6/ENV50141.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1 LISTING OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND SYMBOLS ..................1-1
1.1 Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 1-4
2 SITE PREPARATION ......................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Before Installing Equipment......................................................................................... 2-1
3 UNCRATING/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 3-1
3.1 Open Crates ................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Assembled Unit ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Disassembled Unit .............................................................................................. 3-5
3.2 Disassembled Unit Assembly...................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.1 Crate A ................................................................................................................ 3-7
3.2.2 Sump ................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.3 Non-Service Side Walls ....................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.4 Service Side Panels........................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.5 Control Configuration......................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.6 Temporary Roof Support ................................................................................... 3-13
3.2.7 Roof ................................................................................................................... 3-15
3.2.8 Crate B .............................................................................................................. 3-17
3.2.9 Roof End............................................................................................................ 3-19
3.2.10 Door Rail Holders ............................................................................................ 3-21
3.2.12 Roof Components............................................................................................ 3-23
3.2.13 Single-Door Washer Back Panel Installation (option) ...................................... 3-25
3.2.14 Emergency Guard Rails .................................................................................. 3-27
3.2.15 Spray Headers ................................................................................................ 3-29
3.2.16 Cabinet Corners .............................................................................................. 3-31
3.2.17 Control Panel Adjustment ................................................................................ 3-31
3.2.18 Door Frames.................................................................................................... 3-33
3.2.19 Roller Stoppers................................................................................................ 3-35
3.2.20 Door Panels ..................................................................................................... 3-37
3.2.21 Ventilation Duct................................................................................................ 3-39
3.2.22 Pulley Guards ................................................................................................... 3-41
3.2.23 Traveler Driver Cable........................................................................................ 3-43
3.2.24 Traveler Safety Cable ....................................................................................... 3-45
3.2.25 Crate C ............................................................................................................. 3-47
3.3 Move and Remove Skid............................................................................................. 3-47
3.3.1Mobile Mechanical Core.......................................................................................3-47
3.3.2 MechanicalCore .................................................................................................3-51
3.3.3 Flexible Utility Hoses and Quick-Disconnect System (Option) ............................3-53
3.3.4Leveling Legs (Accessory) ..................................................................................3-53
3.3.5 Crate D ...............................................................................................................3-55
3.3.6 Drying Option Disassembled Units.....................................................................3-55
3.3.7Pneumatic Connections .......................................................................................3-57

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3.3.8Door Links............................................................................................................3-61
3.3.9Electrical Connections .........................................................................................3-63
3.4Connect Utilities ..........................................................................................................3-67
3.5Service Panels.............................................................................................................3-69
3.6 Ramp (Accessory) (All Units)......................................................................................3-71
3.7 Service Access Panels ...............................................................................................3-73
3.8 Move and Remove Skid ..............................................................................................3-75
4 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ............................................................ 4-1
5 START-UP TEST ............................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Installation of pH Probe ............................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 How to Enter Factory Set-Up Mode ............................................................................. 5-3
5.2.1 How to Verify Indicator Lights.............................................................................. 5-5
5.2.2 How to Verify Door Configuration ........................................................................ 5-6
5.3 How to Enter Service Mode ....................................................................................... 5-10
5.3.1 How to Activate Digital Outputs ........................................................................ 5-11
5.3.2 How to Verify Suction Pump Rotation (Option) .................................................. 5-12
5.3.3 How to Verify Drying Fan Rotation (Option)...................................................... 5-13
5.3.4 Air/Oil Tanks....................................................................................................... 5-15
5.4 Calibration ................................................................................................................. 5-17
5.4.1 How to Calibrate Chemical Injection Rate ......................................................... 5-17
5.4.2 How to Set Descaler Rate ................................................................................. 5-20
5.5 How to Set pH Ratios................................................................................................. 5-21
5.5.1 STERIS Chemicals ..............................................................................................5-21
5.5.2Non-STERIS Chemicals........................................................................................5-24
5.5.3 Howto Calibrate Chemical Neutralizing (pH)System (Option) ...........................5-25
5.6Miscellaneous Verificationsin Automatic Mode ..........................................................5-29
5.6.1 Safety Features ...................................................................................................5-29
5.6.2 Automatic Floor Tilt (Option) ...............................................................................5-31
5.6.3 Piping and Ventilation .........................................................................................5-31
5.6.4 Manifold Coupling System (Option) ....................................................................5-32
5.6.5 Clean Steam Supply Valve..................................................................................5-32
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2-1. Utility Service Connections...............................................................................................................2-1
3-1. Crates ...............................................................................................................................................2-2
3-2. Basil®9500 Cage and Rack Washer, Reference View Point for All Installation Locations .................3-4
3-3. Pit Mounted Unit ...............................................................................................................................3-6
3-4. Non-ServiceSideWalls ....................................................................................................................3-8
3-5. Service Side Panels ........................................................................................................................3-10
3-6. TemporaryRoofSupport ..................................................................................................................3-12
3-7. Roof.................................................................................................................................................3-14
3-8. RoofEnd..........................................................................................................................................3-18
3-9. DoorRailHolders .............................................................................................................................3-20
3-10. RoofComponents ............................................................................................................................3-22
3-11. Single-DoorWasherBackPanel(Option).........................................................................................3-24
3-12. CrateD:InsideChamberComponents .............................................................................................3-26
3-13.SprayHeaders ...................................................................................................................................3-28
3-14. CabinetCorners ...............................................................................................................................3-30
3-15. DoorFrames ....................................................................................................................................3-32
3-16. RollerStoppers ................................................................................................................................3-34
3-17. DoorPanels .....................................................................................................................................3-36
3-18. VentilationDuct ...............................................................................................................................3-38
3-19. PulleyGuards ..................................................................................................................................3-40
3-20. TravelerCable.................................................................................................................................. 3-42
3-21. TravelerDriveCable ........................................................................................................................3-44
3-22 Slide MechanicalCore ..................................................................................................................... 3-46
3-23. MobileMechanical Core - Center of Gravity .....................................................................................3-48
3-24. MechanicalCorePiping ...................................................................................................................3-49
3-25 pHProbeLocation ...........................................................................................................................3-50
3-26 Flexible Utility Hoses ....................................................................................................................... 3-52
3-27. DryingOption...................................................................................................................................3-54
3-28. BottomPneumaticConnections.......................................................................................................3-56
3-29. TopofWasher, PneumaticConnections ..........................................................................................3-58
3-30. DoorLinks .......................................................................................................................................3-60
3-31. ElectricalConnections .....................................................................................................................3-62
3-32. SupplyLineConnections .................................................................................................................3-66
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3-33. Service Panels ................................................................................................................................3-68
3-34. Ramp (Accessory) (All Units)...........................................................................................................3-70
3-35. Service Access Panels.................................................................................................................... 3-72
3-36. Service Access Panels (cont'd) .......................................................................................................3-74
5-1. pHProbe...........................................................................................................................................5-2
5-2. ControlPanelandPrinter ..................................................................................................................5-3
5-3. TypicalConfigurationPrintout ..........................................................................................................5-14
5-4. Air/Oil Tanks....................................................................................................................................5-13
5-5. Chemical Injection Port.................................................................................................................... 5-16
5-6. Emergency Exit Safety Doors..........................................................................................................5-28
5-7. DamperAdjustment .........................................................................................................................5-33
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TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS (CONT'D)
LIST OF TABLES
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5-1. I/O Board Outputs Test ....................................................................................................................5-7
5-2. I/O Board Inputs Test .......................................................................................................................5-8
5-3. Control Board Analog Inputs Test.....................................................................................................5-8
5-4 Interlock Features.............................................................................................................................5-9

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Thefollowingisalistingofthesafetyprecautionswhichmustbeobservedwhenuncrating,installingandservicingthis
equipment. WARNINGS indicate the potential for danger to personnel, and CAUTIONS indicate the potential for
damagetoequipment.Theseprecautionsarerepeated(inwholeorinpart),whereapplicable,throughoutthemanual.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
When moving the unit, use a forklift.
Only fully qualified service personnel should assemble and/or make adjustments to this equipment.
Assemblyoradjustmentsdonebyinexperienced,unqualifiedpersonnelcouldcausepersonalinjuryorresultin
costly damage. Contact your STERIS sales or service representative regarding service options.
Do not remove protective paper covering from front of doors until door installation is complete. Paper
secures exterior glass in place during transport and installation.
TotestordemonstrateEmergencyExitSafetyDoors,firstpressEmergencyStopPushbutton(locatedunder
control) or Emergency Safety Guard Rails (inside wash chamber) to turn power OFF. If power is still on while
adjustingorservicingdoors,thePhotoelectricSensorwilldetectthemovementofthedoorpanelsanddoorswill
openautomatically.
DonotassembleDryingSystemcomponents(frame, fan and heat exchanger) prior to installation on the
mechanical core. Lifting assembled Drying System may result in back injury or equipment damage.
WARNING – LACERATION/EYE INJURY HAZARD:
Whenremovingbands, wearglovesandeyeprotection,and alwaysuseatoolspecificallydesignedtocutthe
bands. The bands used to secure these crates can cause personal injury when cut and tension is released.
WARNING – LACERATION HAZARD:
When removing bolts, wear gloves to protect your hands.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
Doors are heavy. Installation of doors requires two people.
When doors areclosing apinchpointiscreated atthehinges.Keepfingersawayfromdoor hingestoprevent
pinching.
Keep hands/fingers away from closing doors to prevent crushing between the two doors.
To open doors from inside wash chamber, press Emergency Safety Guard Rails. Washer operation will
automaticallystop.Thenpushfirmlybetween door panels using shoulder andupperarm,applyingupperbody
force. Do not push between the doors, but between door panels.
Twopeoplearerequiredto install the roof end sections. Usingastepladder,firstsetroofendontemporary
roof end support brackets, then lift up and sit into position.
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WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Exceptforemergency,donotopendoorswhencycleisinprogress.Inanemergency,firststopcyclebypressing
theEmergencyStoppushbuttonandwaitforwaterflowtostop.Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
(PPE) whenever reaching into or entering wash chamber.
Allowunit tocooldown beforeperforminganyserviceonpump.Surfaceofmotorandpipingbecomeveryhot
during unit operation.
Allowunittocooldownbeforeperforminganyserviceonmechanicalcomponentsandonpiping.Components
and piping become very hot during unit operation.
Allow piping to cool down before inspecting and/or cleaning supply line strainers.
When inspecting and/or cleaning supply line strainers, hot water/steam may be sprayed through door
opening. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Inner surfaces of washer are very hot after cycle completion. Operator should wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and avoid all contact with inner surfaces when entering wash chamber to unload
washer.
WARNING – FALL HAZARD:
To prevent falls, keep floors dry. Promptly clean up any spills or drippage.
WARNING – ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND/OR BURN HAZARD:
Fastenersandstarwashers areusedtoensureprotectivebondingcontinuity.Alwaysreinstallanystarwasher
which may have been removed during installation or servicing.
WARNING – CHEMICAL BURN/EYE INJURY HAZARD:
Washer chemicals are caustic andcan cause adverseeffects to exposed tissues. Donot get ineyes, on skin,
or attempt to ingest by mouth.
• Read and follow the precautions and instructions on the chemical label and in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) prior to handling the chemical, refilling the chemical containers, or servicing the chemical injection
pumps and lines.
• RefertoMSDSforappropriatePersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)wheneverhandlingchemicalsorservicing
chemical injection pump and lines.
CAUTION– POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
After utilities are connected to washer, slowly remove the protective adhesive paper from the exterior cabinet
panels to reduce the risk of static discharge.
When removing adhesives from stainless steel, use a small amount of non-flammable cleaning solvent. Rub in
aback-and-forthmotion(insamedirectionassurfacegrain).Solventrubbedinacircularmotionorappliedwith
awirebrushorsteelwoolondoorandchamberassembliescanbeharmfultostainlesssteel.Donotusesolvents
on painted surfaces.
Once three-phase power is connected, check pump for correct rotation (indicated by arrow on pump motor).
Incorrect pump rotation may result in pump damage and improper cleaning action.