3M Steri-Vac GS Series - 4.2. First Aid; 5. Warnings

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4.2. FirstAid
Inhalation:
Move person to fresh air and seek medicalattention.
Skin or ClothingContact:
Immediately wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse. If signs/symptoms develop, seek medicalattention.
EyeContact:
Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Immediately seek medicalattention.
IfSwallowed:
Rinse mouth. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Immediately seek medicalattention.
Hazard statements of ethylene oxide(EO):
• Extremely flammablegas
• Contains gas under pressure, may explode ifheated
• Toxic ifinhaled
• Causes serious eyeirritation
• May cause drowsiness ordizziness
• Suspected of damaging fertility or an unbornchild
• May causecancer
• May cause geneticdefects
Consult the 3M™ Steri-Gas™ EO Gas Cartridge Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information(www.3M.com).
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
(65.5ºC) may cause cartridge toburst.
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Cartridge Catalog Number 3M™Steri-Vac™ Sterilizer GS SeriesModel Nominal Net Weight of EO
4-100 GS5Series EO Net wt. 100g. (3.52oz.)
8-170
GS8Series EO Net wt. 170g. (5.99oz.)
Do not sterilize devices with energy sources which could create a spark in the sterilization chamber during the sterilization cycle.
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 GS Series. Operators should not service the GS 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 GS Series. Operators should not service the GS 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 use a detachable cord rated less
than15A.
Do not operate the 3M™Steri-Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GS 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 GS Series.