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13.6. Distilled Water Reservoir
Distilled water is used for humidification during the ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization process Ensure the distilled water reservoir is adequately filled The 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator
GSX Series will display a caution message if the distilled water level is too low to run a sterilization cycle Do not overfill the water reservoir Figures 3, 6, and 7 illustrate the distilled water
reservoir location
13.7. Printer Overview
The built‑in printer provides easy‑to‑read information on each sterilization cycle The cycle report is essential in analyzing the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerators GSX Series performance and
can be retained to meet cycle verification policies
To load printer paper, install the roll in the feed mechanism (Figure 87) Once the paper is fed into the mechanism, the printer will automatically advance the paper through the printer rollers
Manually place the paper through the slot in the access door To avoid damage to the print head, only use the paper intended for this printer
Figure 87
Loading Printer Paper
13.8. Unloading the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series
DANGER: To reduce the risks associated with exposure to ethylene oxide:
Short term exposure limits (STEL) or long term exposure limits (LTEL) or immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) levels could be exceeded during NORMAL use� Operators
and staff must use protective measures (e�g� engineering controls, work practices, or personal protective equipment (PPE)) in accordance with United States 29 CFR 1910�134 and
29 CFR 1910�1047 under NORMAL use conditions until the user’s facility management completes an exposure assessment on each custom cycle that validates facility protective
measures meet national, state, and local requirements for short term exposure limits (STELs) and long term exposure limits (LTELs)�
Inspect the display screen and cycle reports for errors and listen for audible notifications (if enabled)� Always take action for errors as indicated in this manual�
Always review the elapsed aeration time on 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series display prior to opening GSX Series sterilizer door�
Never use force to access the inside of the sterilization chamber�
WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion:
Inspect the display screen and cycle reports for errors and listen for audible notifications (if enabled)� Always take action for errors as indicated in this manual�
Do not attempt to access any internal mechanisms of the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series� Operators should not service the sterilizer as there are no user
serviceable parts�
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury,
follow good ergonomic practices� Loading baskets should not be overfilled requiring excessive force in pulling and pushing loaded baskets in and out of the sterilizer chamber�
Reference facility policies and procedures for appropriate ergonomic practices�
CAUTION: To reduce patient risks associated with exposure to potentially non‑sterile devices or inadequate sterilization procedures,
inspect the display screen and cycle reports for errors and listen for audible notifications (if enabled) Always take action for errors as indicated in this manual