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1938 54
Lubricate, if necessary, the cutting apparatus and see that the blades are
operating properly.
Place tin of fumigant in position so that the cutting blades just touch the head
of tin. Take care that tin is not punctured by the blades.
Closing Chamber. Direct driver to back furniture van carefully into the
chamber, and guide 6" hose from exhaust fan into the van as far as possible. Secure
wheels of van and remove driver's cushions, if any, open slides inside chamber.
Shut door of chamber and screw down clamps.
Take up position at observation window and direct disinfector to operate
cutting apparatus, so as to remove lid of tin and, by reverse action, discharge contents
on to the tray.
Note time and mark up three hours ahead for opening up.
Opening Chamber. After three hours, provided a temperature of 65 F. has been
maintained, open up exhaust shaft cover and operate fans inside the chamber.
Open up inlet covers.
After twenty minutes, unscrew cover of test hole and apply test paper on end of
6-ft. rod to the interior of the chamber, on each side.
When slight reaction occurs, but not before, open up door of chamber and test
inside the chamber before entry.
Test driver's cab before removal of van, and if free of gas, direct driver to start
up engine.
After five minutes, direct driver to transfer van from the chamber to the airing
shed.
Remove residue of fumigant and destroy by burning.
Test contents of van before dispatch to new premises.
To Disinfectors.
Gas masks to be worn when opening chamber doors, unless otherwise directed.
Entrance to chamber under gas strictly prohibited, unless instructed by Sanitary
Inspector on duty.
G. Clark Trotter,
Medical Officer of Health.
Instructions to be observed on Removal of Furniture to or from
Disinfestation Chamber.
Beds and bedclothing are not to be placed in contractor's van, but are to be
removed by Council's employees and disinfested by steam at the Disinfecting Station.
On arrival, after disinfestation, at the new premises, all articles in contractor's
van of a soft nature, such as blankets, sheets, clothes, cushions, to be placed loosely
in one room with window open. Door of this room to be locked by Sanitary Inspector,
and a notice " Danger—Do Not Enter " is to be pasted on door.
Articles from this room are not to be used until authorised by Sanitary Inspector.
G. Clark Trotter,
Medical Officer of Health.