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5 Warnings
WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion:
3M™ Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas Cartridges contain 100% ethylene oxide (EO) which is an extremely flammable gas and a liquid under pressure Do not use near flame, electrical sparks, 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 cartridge to burst
3M™ Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas Cartridge Catalog Number
3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer GSX Series Model
Nominal Net Weight of Ethylene Oxide (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
Do not sterilize devices with energy sources which could create a spark in the sterilization chamber during the sterilization cycle
For reusable device sterilization, always follow device manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU), including device cleaning, drying, packaging, sterilization, and aeration
Inspect display screen and cycle reports for error codes and listen for audible notifications (if enabled) Always take action with error codes 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 GSX Series 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 GSX Series sterilizer as there are no user
serviceable parts
Customer must provide a properly grounded outlet (an earth ground) for installation as described in the installation requirements section of this manual
Do not operate the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series outside the environmental conditions as stated in this manual
Use only 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service personnel for installation and maintenance
Do not modify any part of 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series