70-2011-5643-0 Issue Date: 10/2015
3M
™
Steri-Vac
™
Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series
Site Planning and Installation Guide
System Checkout and In-Service Training
DANGER
To reduce the risks associated with
exposure to ethylene oxide:
It is the user’s facility management’s responsibility
to ensure that all personnel working with
toxic chemicals, gases, and vapors are given
comprehensive instruction in the process. This
instruction includes information on relevant health
hazards; national, state and local regulations
methods for safe use; and methods to detect
escape of the agent.
3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service personnel will provide installation support
and assure that the 3M
™
Steri-Vac
™
Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series is installed and operating according to
3M specifications. At final installation, the 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service
personnel will:
• complete the final Installation Verification Form and request signature by the purchaser’s
authorized personnel.
• provide a completed Customer Service Order that includes the date the warranty takes effect.
• provide in-service training for purchaser facility personnel on the proper operation of the
GS Series sterilizer and any accessory equipment.
• provide in-service training on the safe handling of ethylene oxide (EO) and information on a
3M
™
Steri-Vac
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Gas EO Sterilization Operator Certification Program.
• review ANNEX A for first aid information related to EO exposure.
It is the user’s facility management’s responsibility
to ensure regular training of all personnel
concerned with the operation and maintenance of
the equipment, including emergency procedures
for any toxic, flammable, or explosive material
released into the environment. Records of
attendance at training are maintained, and
evidence of understanding demonstrated.
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