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3M
™
Steri‑Vac
™
Sterilizer / Aerator GSX Series
– Operator’s Manual
Sterilizer
22.2
˚
C
98.0
kPa
Open door
Cycle: GSX 55C
Aeration (hh:mm): 12:00
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Figure 67
Load ID Entry by Keyboard
4. Scan 3M™ Steri‑Gas™ Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas Cartridge Barcode
DANGER: To reduce the risks associated with exposure to ethylene oxide:
Only use 3M™ Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas Cartridges as listed in this manual Do not use other brands or types of sterilant cartridges
Do not use damaged 3M™ Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas Cartridges
If an individual 3M™ Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas Cartridge is ever dropped, the cartridge should be used immediately or disposed of as described in the cartridge disposal section
WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion,
use care when handling 3M™ Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas Cartridges as they contain 100% Ethylene Oxide (EO) which is an extremely flammable gas and liquid under pressure Do not use near
flame, electrical sparks, or hot surfaces, or allow sources of ignition near the cartridges Do not puncture cartridge outside the sterilization chamber Do not incinerate cartridges Exposure
to temperatures above 150ºF (655ºC) may cause cartridges to burst
3M™ Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas
Cartridge Catalog Number
3M™ Steri‑Vac™ GSX Series Model
Nominal Net Weight of EO
4‑100
GS5X or GS8X
EO net wt 100 g (352 oz)
8‑170
GS8X
EO net wt 170 g (599 oz)
4‑134
GS5X or GS8X
EO net wt 127 g (447 oz)
4‑60
GS5X or GS8X
Custom EO net wt
CAUTION: To reduce patient risks associated with exposure to potentially non‑sterile devices or inadequate sterilization procedures,
only use 3M™ Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas Cartridges as listed in this manual Do not use other brands or types of sterilant cartridges