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70-2011-5643-0 Issue Date: 10/2015
3M
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Steri-Vac
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Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series
Site Planning and Installation Guide
I. Introduction
(continued)
Plan and Install
Site planning is a critical aspect for a successful
installation process. Site planning includes
considerations for: the location, the work flow,
the 3M
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Steri-Vac
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Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series
service requirements, 3M
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Steri-Gas
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EO Gas
Cartridge storage requirements both near the GS
Series sterilizer and storage for larger volumes, any
connected hardware such as the 3M
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Abator,
3M
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Stacking Rack 1237, ventilation apparatuses,
and local code requirements. The purchaser must
comply with all state and local regulations affecting
the use of ethylene oxide (EO). It is important
to have a properly planned and acceptably
prepared site to ensure the GS Series sterilizer
operates safely and effectively. All site planning
and preparation must be completed prior to the
scheduled installation date.
The following describes the tasks for planning and preparing for a successful installation. While each
installation site is unique, the following steps are common to all situations:
Step 1
Select the Equipment
3M offers a complete system of products for ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization, including two sizes of
3M
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Steri-Vac
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Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series. Both sizes are available in single door or double door
configurations. Use the 3M
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Abator, where applicable, for efficient abatement of exhausted EO and for
using supporting accessory equipment. Selecting the size, quantity and configuration of the GS Series
sterilizer and the number of 3M
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Abators is the first equipment selection task. Second, select any
required auxiliary equipment. Additional detailed equipment technical specification information for the
products is available from 3M. Use Table 1 on the following page to document selected equipment.
Step 2
Select a Location
Step 2 recommends a process for analyzing a site and for selecting a suitable location for installing the
Sterilizer/Aerator system. This Guide includes sample proposed site plans, with architectural details,
for a satisfactory site design. It also includes information on how to design the site. Site Planning and
Equipment Location Worksheets are provided in ANNEX B.
Step 3
Prepare the Area and Service Requirements
Critical service requirements must be met before completing and approving the 3M
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Steri-Vac
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Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series Site Readiness Verification Form. These requirements include acceptable
room ventilation, connections to electrical power, connections to vent lines, and compressed air lines.
Service requirements are detailed in Section III.
The purchaser is responsible for securing and scheduling all contracted services in order to meet
installation requirements and for supplying details of the service requirements to the contractors.
The final installation support visit will not be scheduled until all equipment installation requirements
have been met, verified, and documented on the Site Readiness Verification Form found in ANNEX C.
Sections II and III provide information detailing service specifications and requirements. ANNEX B
provides Site Planning and Equipment Location Worksheets. This information can be reproduced
and provided to service contractors, as necessary, to complete the required pre-installation work.
Deviations from the Site Plan:
The purchaser should document any deviations from the recommended 3M Site Planning guidance
and communicate the deviations to 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service
personnel prior to installation.
Step 4
Install the Equipment
Final equipment hook-up and installation support is performed by 3M Health Care service personnel
or authorized 3M service personnel. A final Installation Verification Form is completed at the end of
equipment installation.
