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This manual contains important information on proper use and routine
maintenance of the Transfer Cart. All personnel involved in the use
and maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and com-
ply with the Safety Precautions and instructions contained in this
manual. These instructions are important to protect the health and safety
of personnel using this equipment and should be retained in a conve-
niently accessible area for quick reference.
Open the crate carefully to avoid damage to the equipment inside. If
you find any indication of damage to the equipment, no matter how
slight, show it to your supervisor.
Refer to SECTION 3, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, for instructions in routine
care of this cart.
Advisory IMPORTANT: A listing of Safety Precautions to be observed when
uncrating, installing, testing and using this equipment can be found in
SECTION 1 of this manual. Do not begin using this equipment until you
have become familiar with this information.
IMPORTANT: Ensure to verify local occupational health and safety
regulations for any special requirements that may pertain to the instal-
lation of this cart.
Indications For Use The Transfer Cart (TC) is designed to help the operator safely load,
unload and transfer different types of accessories. The cart is
designed to be used with the following equipment:
• Reliance® 300 Laboratory Glassware Washer;
• Reliance® 400 Laboratory Glassware Washer;
• Reliance® 400XLS Laboratory Glassware Washer
• Reliance® 410 Hospital Utensil Washer,
• Reliance® 430 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector;
• Reliance® 450 Glassware Washer;
• Reliance® 470 Laboratory Glassware Washer;
• Reliance® 444 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector;
•AMSCO
® 3052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector
•AMSCO
® 5052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector
• Reliance®/Hamo® Synergy® Washer/Disinfector;
• Reliance®/Hamo® Genfore® Washer/Disinfector;
©2018, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
(Continued...)
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• Reliance®/Hamo®Vision®Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector;
• Reliance®/Hamo®Vision®Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector;
• Reliance® 777 Automated Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector;
• Reliance® 730 Automated Washer;
• Reliance® ATS Automated Transport System;
• Reliance® Rack Return Module;
• SCS Conveyor System.
Service Information A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to help
ensure safe and proper equipment operation. This manual contains
maintenance 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 staff of
well-equipped, qualified service technicians to provide this service,
as well as expert repair services. Please contact STERIS for details.
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Manufactured by:
STERIS Canada ULC
490 boulevard Armand-Paris
Québec (Québec)
CANADA G1C 8A3
The base language of this document
is ENGLISH. Any translation must
be made from the base language
document.
European Community Representative:
STERIS Ireland Limited
IDA Business and Technology Park
Tullamore
County Offaly
R35 X865
Ireland
Sales and Service
-- Europe, Middle-East and Africa:
STERIS
116 Avenue de Magudas, 33185
Le Haillan
FRANCE
Support Service, by email:
Support_EMEA_IPT_SE@steris.com
All other requests, by phone: +33 5 56 93 94 94
Website:
www.steris.com
Sales and Service
-- Americas, Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand)
and Asia:
STERIS Corporation
5960 Heisley Road
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Healthcare: 440-354-2600 • 800-444-9009
Life Sciences: 440-354-2600 • 800-548-4873
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Number Description Page
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION ......................................................................i
Advisory ........................................................................................................................................................... i
Indications For Use .......................................................................................................................................... i
Service Information ..........................................................................................................................................ii
1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................1-1
2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................2-1
2.1 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 Shelf Dimension .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Height .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Weight ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4 Load Capacity ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Loading Cart .......................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Unloading Cart ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................3-1
3.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Routine Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Maintenance Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 How to Replace Wheels .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3.2 How to Replace Top Plastic Slides ............................................................................................. 3-2
4 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN .................................................................4-1
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Figure
Number Description Page
2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 2-1. Load Cart From Behind ............................................................................................................. 2-3
Figure 2-2. Secure Basket ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
4 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
Figure 4-1. Transfer Cart ............................................................................................................................. 4-2
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when uncrating/installing, operating or servicing this Transfer
Cart. WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for damage to
equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is important to
review ALL Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the Transfer Cart.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances the Customer’s ability to safely and effectively utilize the
Transfer Cart and helps avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the Transfer Cart or render it
unsafe. It is important to understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; Customers are encouraged
to develop their own safety policies and procedures to enhance and complement these Safety Precautions.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
WARNING – LACERATION HAZARD AND/OR EYE INJURY HAZARD:
WARNING – LACERATION HAZARD:
WARNING – SLIPPING HAZARD:
Maximum loading weight is 135 lb (61 kg). Do not overload cart.
Only STERIS or STERIS-trained service personnel should make repairs and/or adjustments to this
equipment. Maintenance done by inexperienced, unqualified personnel, or installation of unauthorized
parts could cause personal injury, invalidate warranty, or result in costly damage.
Always apply brakes fully on both wheels before loading or unloading baskets from cart.
Never load a basket onto a cart sideways, this can result in back injuries.
When removing bands, wear gloves and eye protection and always use a tool specifically designed to
cut bands. Bands used to secure this crate can cause personal injury when cut and tension is released.
When removing bolts, wear gloves to protect your hands.
To prevent slips, keep floors dry. Promptly clean up any spills or drippage.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
Use nonabrasive cleaners when cleaning cart. Follow directions on containers and rub in a back-and-
forth motion (in same direction as surface grain). Abrasive cleaners will damage stainless steel. Cleaners
rubbed in a circular motion or applied with a wire brush or steel wool can be harmful to stainless steel. Do
not use these cleaners on painted surfaces.
When removing adhesives from stainless steel, use a small amount of nonflammable cleaning solvent.
Rub in a back-and-forth motion (in same direction as surface grain). Solvents rubbed in a circular
motion or applied with a wire brush or steel wool can be harmful to stainless steel. Do not use solvents
on painted surfaces.
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2.1 Technical
Specifications
2.1.1 Shelf Dimension • 27-1/2 x 30-1/8" (70 x 76.5 cm)
2.1.2 Height
2.1.3 Weight • 116 lb (53 kg).
2.1.4 Load Capacity • Compatible with 24 x 24" (61 x 61 cm) baskets and racks;
• Maximum loading weight: 135 lb (61 kg).
IMPORTANT: A listing of Safety Precautions to be observed when uncrating, installing, testing and using
this equipment can be found in SECTION 1 of this manual. Do not begin using this equipment until you have
become familiar with this information.
Compatible Equipment Cart Height
Reliance® 400XLS Glassware Washer
Reliance® 450 Glassware Washer
Reliance® 444 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector
Reliance®/Hamo® Synergy® Washer/Disinfector
Reliance®/Hamo® Genfore® Washer/Disinfector
Reliance®/Hamo®Vision®Single-Chamber Washer/
Disinfector
AMSCO® 3052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector
AMSCO® 5052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector
Reliance®/Hamo®Vision®Multi-Chamber
Washer/Disinfector
Reliance® ATS Automated Transport System
Reliance® Rack Return Module
SCS Conveyor System
30-3/4"
(781 mm)
Reliance® 300 Laboratory Glassware Washer
Reliance® 400 Laboratory Glassware Washer
29-1/2"
(749 mm)
Reliance® 410 Hospital Utensil Washer
Reliance® 430 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector
Reliance® 470 Laboratory Glassware Washer
Reliance® 730 Automated Washer
Reliance® 777 Automated Multi-Chamber Washer/
Disinfector
36-9/16"
(929 mm)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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2.2 Loading Cart Refer to Figures 2-1 and 2-2.
1. Roll Transfer Cart to loading area.
2. Lock both rear wheels by pressing down on brakes to secure
Transfer Cart in place.
3. Ensure cart platform is flush with loading or unloading surface.
4. Carefully load baskets on cart platform while standing behind
cart.
5. Secure basket on cart with latch.
6. Unlock both cart wheels.
7. Holding handle, slowly push cart to another location.
2.3 Unloading Cart Refer to Figures 2-1 and 2-2.
1. Roll Transfer Cart to unloading area.
2. Lock both rear wheels by pressing down on brakes to secure
Transfer Cart in place.
3. Ensure cart platform is flush with loading or unloading surface.
4. Press down on latch to release basket and push basket forward
from cart platform.
5. Unlock both cart wheels.
6. Slowly push cart to another location.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY
AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
HAZARD: Maximum loading
weight is 135 lb (61 kg). Do
not overload cart.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY
HAZARD:
• Always apply brakes fully
on both wheels before load-
ing baskets on cart or
unloading baskets from
cart.
• Never load a basket onto a
cart sideways, this can
result in back injuries.
WARNING – SLIPPING HAZARD:
To prevent slips, keep floors
dry. Promptly clean up any
spills or drippage.
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Figure 2-1. Load Cart From Behind
Figure 2-2. Secure Basket
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3.1 Cleaning Clean Transfer Cart as follows:
1. Use a general cleaner for general stains, a stainless-steel stain
remover for stubborn stains and a stainless-steel polish to keep
equipment looking like new:
a. Using a damp cloth or sponge, apply cleaner in a back-and-
forth motion, rubbing in same direction as surface grain.
b. Thoroughly wipe off cleaner.
c. Polish surface with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
2. Clean plastic guides with a soft cloth using soap and water. Use
a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
3. Remove bottle from support under loading platform and rinse
thoroughly under running water, use a general cleaner to clean
interior and exterior, rinse and dry completely.
4. Reinstall bottle into support.
IMPORTANT: A listing of Safety Precautions to be observed when uncrating, installing, testing and using
this equipment can be found in SECTION 1 of this manual. Do not begin using this equipment until you have
become familiar with this information.
WARNING – SLIPPING HAZARD:
To prevent slips, keep floors
dry. Promptly clean up any
spills or drippage.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGE: Use nonabra-
sive cleaners when cleaning
cart. Follow directions on
containers and rub in a back-
and-forth motion (in same
direction as surface grain).
Abrasive cleaners will dam-
age stainless steel. Cleaners
rubbed in a circular motion or
applied with a wire brush or
steel wool can be harmful to
stainless steel. Do not use
these cleaners on painted
surfaces.
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3.2 Routine
Maintenance
1. Verify top plastic slides are in good condition. Replace when
worn or broken.
2. Regularly inspect bottle under cart shelf to ensure it is empty.
Remove and clean before bottle is full.
3. Inspect wheels to ensure they roll smoothly. Align if they are mis-
aligned, replace if they are worn or if brakes are broken.
4. Verify latch is in good condition. Tighten screws if needed.
3.3 Maintenance
Procedures
3.3.1 How to Replace Wheels 1. To replace wheels, loosen locknut on wheel and unscrew wheel
threaded rod from base.
2. Remove nut from old wheel and reinstall nut on new wheel.
3. Apply red thread sealant on wheel rod threads.
4. Reinstall wheel on cart base. Verify height adjustment; adjust if
necessary.
5. Tighten top nut.
6. Repeat procedure on each wheel.
3.3.2 How to Replace Top
Plastic Slides
1. Unscrew and remove all screws retaining plastic slide to shelf.
2. Remove plastic slide from cart shelf.
3. Apply blue thread sealant to 8-32 x 1/4" screws and secure new
plastic slide to shelf.
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Typical Indentation Example
No indentation –part of
top assembly
One indentation –first
subassembly, part of
assembly under which it is
indented
6-1 P 146655 023 SHELF ASSEMBLY................................................................
1 P 136807 181 CAP ........................................................................................
2 P 136807 981 SLIDES, Stopper, Assembly...................................................
P 136807 979 • CAP, Shield ..........................................................................
P 129362 378 • CLIP, Locking .......................................................................
P 93911 304 • CONE, Cap...........................................................................
P 136807 980 • SLIDE, Cap ..........................................................................
3 P 83628 001 SCREW, Button Head, #6-32 x 3/8 Lg. ..................................
4 P 19684 061 LOCKWASHER, Helical, #6 ...................................................
5 P 90713 061 LOCKWASHER, Helical, #4 ...................................................
6 P 47760 091 SCREW, Button Head, #4-40 x 1/4 Lg. ..................................
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
Assemblies and components of the Transfer Cart are illustrated and
identified in this section. The part number, the description and the
quantity required for each usage are given. Each indentation in the
description represents the assembly level.
• Determine the function and application of the part required.
Select the most appropriate title from the following Figure titles.
• From the illustration, obtain the item number assigned to the
desired part. Refer to the accompanying tabular list for the part
number and description of the part.
• The abbreviation A/R means “as required” or “amount required”.
• The abbreviation S/S means “stainless steel”.
• Include the part number and description of your equipment on
your order (model and serial number).
• Send your order directly to STERIS.
• Contact STERIS if you need parts that are not listed.
IMPORTANT: A listing of Safety Precautions to be observed when uncrating, installing, testing and using
this equipment can be found in SECTION 1 of this manual. Do not begin using this equipment until you have
become familiar with this information.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY
AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
HAZARD: Repairs and adjust-
ments to this equipment must
be made only by STERIS or
STERIS-trained service per-
sonnel. Repairs and adjust-
ments performed by unqualified
personnel or installation of
unauthorized parts could
cause personal injury, result in
improper equipment perfor-
mance, void the warranty or
result in costly damage. Con-
tact STERIS regarding service
options.
WARNING – LACERATION
HAZARD: When removing
bolts, wear gloves to protect
your hands.
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Figure 4-1. Transfer Cart
Detail C
Detail B
Detail E
Detail D
Detail A
See Detail E
See Detail
C
See Detail
B
DESCRIPTION
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FIG. &
ITEM
NO.
PART
NUMBER
UNITS PER
ASSEMBLY
5-1 TRANSFER CART ............................................................................ X
1 P 117007 102 BUMPER, Rubber............................................................................... 2
2 P 117009 166 SPACER, Nylon, 1/4" OD x 3/4" ......................................................... 2
3 P 117052 237 GUIDE, Transfer Cart ......................................................................... 2
4 P 117044 292 BRACKET ........................................................................................... 2
5 P 117060 086 SPACER, Basket Locking ................................................................... 1
6 P 117060 087 REINFORCEMENT, Basket Locking, TC............................................ 1
7 P 117903 185 SLIDE, Transfer Cart Top ................................................................... 2
8 P 117903 187 SLIDE, Transfer Cart Bottom .............................................................. 2
9 P 117903 189 GUIDE, Top Basket Sliding................................................................. 2
10 P 117903 200 TRANSFER CART, Basic ................................................................... 1
11 P 117903 524 HANDLE, Latch, Transfer Cart............................................................ 1
12 P 117903 526 HINGE, Latch ...................................................................................... 1
13 P 117903 529 GUIDE, Latch Handle.......................................................................... 1
14 P 117903 531 LATCH, Transfer Cart ........................................................................ 1
15 P 117906 372 PIN, Spring, S/S, 3/32" x 3/4".............................................................. 1
16 P 117916 900 LATCH, Basket, Transfer Cart ............................................................ 1
17 P 117950 826 SCREW, Flat Head, S/S, 8-32 x 1/4", With Blue Sealant.................... 18
18 P 117950 849 SCREW, Truss Head, S/S, 6-32 x 1/4", With Blue Sealant................. 2
19 P 117950 855 SCREW, Truss Head, S/S, 8-32 x 1/4", With Anti-Vibration Patch ..... 48
20 P 117950 856 SCREW, Truss Head, S/S, 8-32 x 3/8", With Blue Sealant................. 8
21 P 117950 859 SCREW, Truss Head, S/S, 8-32 x 1 ................................................... 4
22 P 117950 861 SCREW, Truss Head, S/S, 8-32 x 1-1/4" ............................................ 2
23 P 117950 950 NUT, S/S, 8-32.................................................................................... 2
24 P 117950 969 NUT, S/S, Jam Nut, 5/8"-11 ................................................................ 4
25 P 117951 092 WHEEL, Swivel, S/S, 4", 5/8"-11 x 2" Rod.......................................... 2
26 P 117951 209 WHEEL, Swivel, w/ Break, 4", 5/8"-11 x 2" Rod.................................. 2
27 P 117951 274 SPRING, Latch, Safety ....................................................................... 1
28 P 117957 200 NUT, Cap, S/S, 8-32 ........................................................................... 2
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