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15 Routine Maintenance
WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion,
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
WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock due to hazardous voltage:
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�
Use only 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service personnel for installation and maintenance�
CAUTION: To reduce patient risks associated with exposure to potentially non‑sterile devices or inadequate sterilization procedures,
complete maintenance at routine scheduled intervals of a maximum of every six months There are no user‑serviceable parts; use only 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M
service personnel for maintenance
15.1. Daily Cleaning
Using a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent and warm water, clean the following parts of the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series daily (if applicable)
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Chamber walls and floor
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Outer lip of the chamber
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Inside surface of the chamber door
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Outer surface of the cabinet
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Door gasket
Do not use alcohol or any other anti‑bacterial cleaning agents as these could damage the door seal gasket and potentially falsely activate an ethylene oxide (EO) area monitor (if installed)
After cleaning, use a clean soft cloth dampened with distilled water to wipe away and reduce the potential of accumulation of residues from cleaning products Allow the equipment to air dry
before using
The display screen of the GSX Series sterilizer is made of glass Use a soft cloth dampened with a common glass cleaner to remove debris and foreign matter from the display screen
15.2. Air Supply Line Filters
DANGER: To reduce the risks associated with exposure to ethylene oxide,
ensure the compressed air supply is clean with a maximum allowable dirt particle size of 05 microns, and is also free of oil Ensure air filters on the compressed air supply contain a water
trap and are cleaned daily (if applicable) and maintained properly
It is the user’s facility management’s responsibility to daily inspect the air supply line filters for water or visible contaminate (eg oil) and clean the air supply line filters if applicable