3M Steri-Vac GS Series, Operator'Smanual

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3M ™ Steri-Vac
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Sterilizer / Aerator GS Series – Operator’s Manual Table of Contents
Explanation of Symbols....................................................... 2
Product and package labels and pictograms ......................... 2
Operator Manual ..................................................................... 3
Content Disclaimers ........................................................... 3
1. Description .................................................................... 4
2. Intended Use .................................................................. 4
3. Safety ............................................................................ 5
4. Dangers and First Aid ..................................................... 6
4.1. Dangers ........................................................................... 6
4.2. First Aid ............................................................................ 7
5. Warnings ....................................................................... 7
6. Cautions ........................................................................ 8
7. Specifications................................................................. 9
7.1. 3M™ Steri-Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series
Structural Specifications .................................................. 9
7.2. Sound Levels ................................................................... 9
7.3. Power Specifications ....................................................... 9
7.4. Air Supply Specifications ............................................... 10
8. Compliance and Reference Standards .......................... 10
8.1. Device Safety Compliance ............................................. 10
8.2. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance ......... 10
9. Installation and Set Up .................................................. 11
9.1. Environmental Operating Conditions ............................. 11
9.2. Room and Installation Requirements ............................. 12
9.3. Set up and Connections ................................................ 13
10. Using the Touch Screen .............................................. 16
10.1. Main Screen ................................................................ 16
10.2. Menu ........................................................................... 16
10.3. Reports ........................................................................ 17
10.3.1. Cycle Reports ...................................................... 17
10.3.2. Ethylene Oxide Usage Reports .............................. 18
10.3.3. Site Setup Report ................................................ 19
10.3.4. Printer Form Feed ................................................ 20
10.4. Cycle Categories .......................................................... 20
10.4.1. Operator Cycles ................................................... 20
10.4.2. Supervisor Cycles ................................................ 21
10.5. Setup Menu ................................................................. 22
10.5.1. Site Setup ........................................................... 22
10.5.2. User Setup .......................................................... 26
10.6. Status .......................................................................... 28
10.6.1. Control ................................................................ 28
10.6.2. Info ..................................................................... 28
10.6.3. Log ..................................................................... 28
11. Medical Device Packaging and Loading ...................... 29
11.1. Preparing Medical Devices for Sterilization ................. 29
11.1.1. Preparing Endoscopes for EO Sterilization ............. 29
11.2. Packaging Medical Devices ......................................... 30
11.2.1. Packaging Endoscopes for EO Sterilization ............ 30
11.2.2. Recommended Packaging ................................... 30
11.2.3. Non-compatible Packaging .................................. 30
11.2.4. Package Medical Devices .................................... 31
11.3. Loading the 3M™ Steri-Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator
GS Series ..................................................................... 31
11.3.1. Loading Recommendations .................................. 31
11.3.2. Loading Medical Devices and Instruments ............ 31
12. Operating Instructions ................................................ 32
12.1. Starting a Cycle ........................................................... 32
12.2. Display Screen Indications .......................................... 41
12.3. Overview of GS Series Ethylene Oxide (EO)
Sterilization Cycle ........................................................ 42
12.3.1. Cycle Stages and Descriptions ............................. 42
12.3.2. Cycle Reports ...................................................... 43
12.4. Cartridge Dispose Cycle for 3M™ Steri-Gas™
EO Gas Cartridges ....................................................... 45
12.5. Ethernet Connection .................................................... 46
12.5.1. Network Connections .......................................... 46
12.5.2. IP Addresses ....................................................... 46
12.5.3. Software Security ................................................ 46
12.5.4. Software Update .................................................. 47
12.5.5. Firmware Updates ............................................... 47
12.6. Distilled Water Reservoir ............................................. 47
12.7. Printer Overview .......................................................... 48
12.8. Unloading the 3M™ Steri-Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator
GS Series ..................................................................... 48
12.8.1. Unloading the 3M™ Steri-Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator
GS Series – Cycle Complete ................................ 49
12.9. Accessing the Chamber during the Aeration Stage ..... 50
12.10. Empty 3M™ Steri-Gas™ EO Gas Cartridges ........... 51
12.11. Aeration of a Biological Indicator Process
Challenge Device (BI PCD) ......................................... 51
12.12. Sterilization Cycle Cancellations ................................ 51
12.12.1. Manual Cycle Cancellation ................................. 51
12.12.2. Automatic Cycle Cancellation ............................. 51
12.13. Power Outages .......................................................... 51
13. Process Monitoring and Load Release ........................ 52
13.1. Physical Parameters and Requirements ...................... 52
13.2. Biological Indicators and Process
Challenge Devices ....................................................... 54
13.3. Chemical Indicators ..................................................... 54
13.3.1. External Chemical Indicator .................................. 54
13.3.2. Internal Chemical Indicators ................................. 55
14. Routine Maintenance ................................................. 55
14.1. Daily Cleaning ............................................................. 55
14.2. Air Supply Line Filters .................................................. 55
14.3. Preventive Maintenance .............................................. 56
15. Cautions, Error Messages, and Troubleshooting .......... 57
15.1. Caution Messages ....................................................... 57
15.2. Error Messages ........................................................... 58
15.3. Error Levels and Corrective Actions ............................. 59
16. Repair and Replacement ............................................ 61
17. Preventive Maintenance ............................................. 61
18. Ordering Accessories and Supplies............................. 62
Contact Information .............................................................. 63
U.S. Ordering Information ..................................................... 63
Orders for Supplies (e.g. 3M™ Steri-Gas™ EO Gas
Cartridges, 3M™ Attest™ Biological Indicators,
3M™ Printer Paper)*
........................................................... 63