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EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual

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Customer 

Checklist

6.  What is the distance between the indicator panel and the EO 

Abator system? (must be less than 40M (130 ft.))

 

 M (ft.)

7.   What is the distance between the earth ground and the EO 

Abator system? (must be less than 40M (130 ft.))

 

 M (ft.)

8.  How many sterilizers and/or aerators are connected to the EO 

Abator system? List sterilizer model and quantity.

Model  

 Quantity  

Model  

 Quantity  

Electrical Supply

9.  What current is the EO Abator system electrical supply 

fused at?

 

10.  What is the supply voltage rating?

 

11.  What is the voltage reading at the EO Abator system?

 

12.  Is an external disconnect switch installed in close proximity to 

the EO Abator system? 

Yes □

No □

13.  Is a 7.5 to 10 KVA boost transformer installed if supply voltage 

is 208 VAC?

Yes □

No □

14.  What gauge (AWG) ground wire is used for the indicator panel 

to control panel connection?

 

 AWG

15.  What gauge (AWG) ground wire is used for the earth ground to 

the control panel connection?

 

 AWG

16.  Are jumper wires installed if only one sterilizer is connected to 

the EO Abator system?

Yes □

No □

EO Inlet – Vent line from Sterilizer to Abator

17.  Does the EO inlet line connect directly to the EO Abator system 

without being terminated into any other exhaust system?

Yes □

No □

18.  What type of material is the EO inlet line made of?

 

19.  What is the diameter in mm (in.) of the EO inlet line?

 

 O.D.

20.  What is the total length in M (ft.) of the inlet line?

 

 M (ft.)

21.  How many sterilizers vent to the EO inlet line?

 

 

22.  Has the EO inlet line been checked to ensure it is gas tight?

Yes □

No □

Safety Vent Line

23.  Does the safety vent line go directly from the EO Abator 

system to the outside atmosphere without terminating at any 

other exhaust system?

Yes □

No □

24.  What type of material is the safety vent line made of?

 

25.  What is the diameter in mm (in.) of the safety vent line?

 

 O.D.

26.  What is the length in M (ft.) of the safety vent line?

 

 M (ft.)

27.  Does the safety vent line termination have a downward bend?

Yes □

No □

28.  Is the safety vent line outlet located within 8 M (25 ft.) of any 

possible sources of ignition or any openings to the building 

interior?

Yes □

No □

Summary of Contents for 50AE

Page 1: ...3 Operation and Installation Manual Models 50AN 50AE 50AJ EO Abator ...

Page 2: ...uctions 8 Planning the EO Abator Installation 8 Service Installation Review and Checkout 8 Optional Configurations 8 Purchaser s Responsibility 10 EO Abator Efficiency Testing 10 Unpacking the EO Abator 11 Locating the EO Abator System 11 Section 3 Installation Requirements 12 General Electrical Requirements 12 Electrical Requirements Models 5XL 8XL and GS Series Sterilizers 12 EO Inlet Line Requi...

Page 3: ...ed Symbols for Classifying Hazardous Chemicals Health hazard The product contains an ingredient classified as a health hazard Source Globally Harmonized Symbols for Classifying Hazardous Chemicals Warning electricity To warn user to avoid coming into contact with electricity Source ISO 7010 W012 Follow instructions for use To signify that the instructions for use must be followed Source ISO 7010 M...

Page 4: ...Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Discard all leather items exposed to EO If symptoms develop seek medical attention Eye Contact Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes Remove contact lenses if easy to do so Promptly seek medical attention If Swallowed Rinse mouth DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING Immediately seek medical attention Leak or Fire In case of leak o...

Page 5: ...f Conformity EMC Compliance The Model 50AN and Model 50AE EO Abators comply with IEC EN 61326 1 as confirmed in the Certificate of Compliance generated by 3M The Model 50AN and Model 50AE EO Abators comply with the EMC requirements of the CE mark EMC Directive 2014 30 EU The Model 50AN Abator complies with the Australian EMC requirements as confirmed in the Supplier s Declaration of Conformity tha...

Page 6: ...rvice Area Top 900 mm 36 in Left Side 500 mm 20 in Right Side 500 mm 20 in Front 500 mm 20 in Back 100 mm 4 in Heat Source 6 kW Electric Air Duct Heater Minimum Air Flow 1 4 NCMM 50 SCFM Weight 163 kg 360 lbs Maximum EO Feed Rate 7 7 g min 0 017 lbs min Exhaust Temperature Idle Ready 138ºC 280ºF Typical Operating Processing EO 238ºC 460ºF Upper Limit 260ºC 500ºF ...

Page 7: ...properly installed with 3M Steri Vac Sterilizers and or Aerators the temperature should not exceed 260ºC 500ºF If this value is exceeded damage to the catalytic cell and other internal components will result The EO Abator achieves at least 99 9 efficiency time weighted average in removing EO during sterilization portion of cycle when EO 100ppm at normal operating temperatures and concentrations Th...

Page 8: ...ould be shut down When shutting down the Abator make sure the sterilizer is not venting EO and that the Abator is not processing EO In an emergency situation the Abator can be shut down at any time To shut down the system in an emergency have an authorized person switch the external disconnect and main circuit breaker in the control panel to the off position Typical Abator System Cycle for 5XL 8XL...

Page 9: ...ator unit The GS Series sterilizer must be connected to a separate Abator The Model 5XL or Model 8XL sterilizers CANNOT be combined with a GS Series sterilizer when connecting to an Abator Up to two additional Model XL Aerators can be added to the installation The EO Abator interfaces with the Model 5XL Model 8XL and GS Series sterilizers to start and stop automatically For 3M Model XL Aerator ins...

Page 10: ...ontrol panel connection AWG 16 Are jumper wires installed if only one sterilizer is connected to the EO Abator system Yes No EO Inlet Vent line from Sterilizer to Abator 17 Does the EO inlet line connect directly to the EO Abator system without being terminated into any other exhaust system Yes No 18 What type of material is the EO inlet line made of 19 What is the diameter in mm in of the EO inle...

Page 11: ...h its labeling Injury to persons or property can result unless the operating instructions are followed carefully It is the purchaser s responsibility to provide the necessary machine service requirements to the area where the sterilizer and EO Abator system are to be installed These services include electricity EO inlet line safety vent line and a dedicated exhaust system Because of varying local ...

Page 12: ... operation The EO Abator system exterior cabinet can reach temperatures as high as 50 C 122 F Temperatures within the machine can approach 260 C 500 F Select an appropriate site well in advance of purchasing the EO Abator system Contact your building engineering department for help in selecting a site It is suggested that the EO Abator system be installed indoors This saves added installation expe...

Page 13: ... case is the indicator panel to be mounted more than a maximum of 40 M 130 ft away from the EO Abator system The indicator panel must be located in the sterilizer area A ground wire from the ground lug in the control panel to earth ground is required Use the same wire criteria as listed above for the indicator panel to determine the proper wire AWG for the distance run between the control panel an...

Page 14: ...on refer to the appropriate XL Series or GS Series 3M Steri Vac Sterilizer Site Planning and Installation Guide Exhaust System Requirements The temperature of the air exhaust from the EO Abator can be as high as 260 C 500 F The EO Abator exhaust can contain low concentrations of EO typically less than 2 5 PPM The EO Abator exhaust must be connected to a dedicated exhaust system supplied by the cus...

Page 15: ...e used for runs up to 183 meters 600 ft long minus 12 meters 40 ft for each 90 elbow The Metalbestos adapter part number 78 8078 9813 1 is needed to connect the EO Abator exhaust to the Metalbestos ducting and is available through the 3M Health Care Service Center Connect the Metalbestos adapter to the EO Abator exhaust using high temperature RTV between the two flanges and then clamp the flanges ...

Page 16: ...EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual 15 Section 4 Figures Figure 1 Negative Pressure System Arrangement 1 Positive Pressure System Arrangement 2 ...

Page 17: ...EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual 16 Figure 2 View of Inside the EO Abator Control Box Model 50AN Connect 220 230 VAC to circuit breaker 1 and connect ground wire to ground lug 2 ...

Page 18: ...EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual 17 Figure 2 cont Model 50AE Connect Three Phase 400 VAC and Neutral to circuit breaker 1 and connect ground wire to ground lug 2 ...

Page 19: ...EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual 18 Figure 2 cont Model 50AJ Connect Three Phase 200 VAC to circuit breaker 1 and connect ground wire to ground lug 2 ...

Page 20: ...EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual 19 Figure 3 For 5XL 8XL and GS Series Sterilizers D Connector ...

Page 21: ... terminal 28 to 26 If a second sterilizer is connected connect wires to these terminals 8XL 5XL D Connector Sterilizer 2 PIN 4XL 5XL 3M Steri Vac Sterilizer 2 Wire to EO Abator System Indicator Panel Terminal 10 20 15 15 22 22 22 26 13 25 25 4 38 16 14 40 21 Note One 5XL 8XL GS Series D connector cable part number 78 8078 6209 5 is provided with each EO Abator Additional cables are available throu...

Page 22: ...EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual 21 Figure 5 Clearances Required ...

Page 23: ...EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual 22 Figure 6 Multiple Hoods Aerators and EO Abator Vented into a Common System Note Safety Vent Line required but not shown ...

Page 24: ...EO Abator Operation and Installation Manual 23 Figure 7 Aerator Venting Connection Aerator Electrical Connection ...

Page 25: ...at is familiar with the testing and handling of EO 3M does not perform efficiency testing For servicing information in the USA contact your local 3M service representative or the 3M Health Care Service Center at the following Address 3M Health Care Service Center Bldg 502 1W 01 3350 Granada Ave North Suite 200 Oakdale MN 55128 If you have questions call 3M Field Service 1 800 688 5888 Outside the ...

Page 26: ...3M is a trademark of 3M Used under license in Canada 2020 3M All rights reserved 3M est une marque de commerce de 3M utilisées sous licence au Canada 2020 3M Tous droits réservés Manual Installation 05 264058_3 Issue Date 2019 12 rev 3 34 8725 3776 5 3M Deutschland GMbH Health Care Business Carl Schurz Str 1 41453 Neuss Germany ...

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