Steris VHP X10, Operator'S Manual

Page: 44 / 50

6-8
10087252 Operator ManualSupplemental Information
2. Gently grasp Cup and draw tube with both hands. Carefully lift
Cup and draw tube from Biodecontamination Unit.
3. Dispose of Sterilant as directed in next section.
NOTE: For Cups, note the following:
1) If Cup in the Biodecontamination Unit is past the expiration date,
remove the Cup, dispose of contents as instructed in the next
Section (
S
ECTION
6.6.3, D
ISPOSAL OF
S
TERILANT
F
ROM
C
UP
).
2) Before transporting the Biodecontamination Unit, the Sterilant
Cup must be removed from Biodecontamination Unit.
6.6.3 Disposal of Sterilant
From Cup
If the Cup is empty, does not contain enough H
2
O
2
for any further
Biodecontamination Cycles or the Biodecontamination Unit needs
transported, proceed as follows:
1. Put on PPE (refer to Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant SDS
for PPE). Refer also to Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant
label or package insert.
2. Empty all remaining Cup contents into a sink with running water
(at least 20 parts water to one part H
2
O
2
).
3. When Cup is empty, carefully and thoroughly triple rinse Cup with
tap water before disposal.
4. Properly dispose of empty Cup.
5. Rinse draw tube with water and set safely aside.
6.7 Desiccant
Installation and
Removal
The X10 Biodecontamination Unit uses desiccant cartridges to
convert the Sterilant into water vapor and oxygen. Install and remove
desiccant cartridge as follows:
1. If not already unpacked, wearing proper PPE, unpack desiccant
cartridge (see
Figure 6-6 ) and Vaprox 59 Sterilant Cup from
packaging (refer to Figure 3-5 ).
2. Turn Biodecontamination Unit power ON, open supply door by
turning fastening screws (quarter turn).
3. Lift latch on desiccant door and place desiccant cartridge inside
(see
Figure 6-7 ).
Figure 6-6. Desiccant Cartridge (Typical)