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9 Installation and Set Up
To ensure proper operation of this equipment and Operator safety, the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Site Planning and Installation Guide must be followed and the equipment must be installed by authorized
3M service personnel To arrange installation, contact your local 3M subsidiary (www3mcom)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock due to hazardous voltage,
only use 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service personnel for installation and maintenance
9.1. Environmental Operating Conditions
DANGER: To reduce the risks associated with exposure to ethylene oxide,
do not operate the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series outside the environmental conditions as stated in this manual
WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock due to hazardous voltage,
do not operate the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series outside the environmental conditions as stated in this manual
CAUTION: To reduce patient risks associated with exposure to potentially non‑sterile devices or inadequate sterilization procedures,
do not operate the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series outside the environmental conditions as stated in this manual
Environmental Condition
Operating Condition
Units
Altitude
2500 (max)
Meters
*Operating Temperature
15 ‑ 35
ºC
Operating Relative Humidity
20 ‑ 80 (non‑condensing)
%RH
Installation/ Transient Over Voltage
Category II
Pollution Degree
2
*Note:
Operating the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series in a temperature environment that is close to the sterilization process temperature set point (eg 35ºC operating
environment and a 38ºC sterilization process temperature set point) may result in a temperature fault during the sterilization process