3M
™ ™
 Steri-Vac  Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series
Site Planning and Installation Guide
70-2011-5643-0    Issue Date: 10/2015
 
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNEX C  Site Readiness and Installation Verification Forms  
Site Readiness Verification Form: 3M
™ 
 Steri-Vac
™ 
 Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series
Note:  The following  
form must be completed 
by the purchaser facility  
prior to scheduling the 
installation support 
service visit by 3M  
Health Care service 
personnel or authorized 
3M service personnel. 
Facility Name: 
Address: 
City:  State/Province: 
Country:  ZIP/Post Code: 
Contact Person: 
3M Representative: 
General 
1.  All national, state and local regulations related to the use of Ethylene Oxide have been obtained and reviewed, and the  
requirements met.
 Yes   No 
Electrical Supply 
2.  Enter the supply circuit current rating (15–20 amps). 
Amps 
3.  Minimum supply voltage is greater than 200 volts (200–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz single phase).
Enter supply voltage. 
 Yes
Supply Voltage 
No 
VAC 
Compressed Air 
4.  The compressor is labeled to verify the air supply is clean, with a maximum allowable dirt particle size of 0.5 microns, and free 
of oil and is dry to 10°C (50°F) dew point at 38°C (100°F) ambient.
 Yes  No 
5.  The supply pressure is 7.0 kg/cm
2
 (100 psig) minimum to 10.5 kg/cm
2
 (150 psig) maximum.
 Yes  No 
6.  The air flow rate is 2.2 liters per second at 5.6 kg/cm
2
 (4.7 cubic feet per minute at 80 psig) per sterilizer/aerator based on 
100% duty cycle compressor.
 Yes  No 
7.  The volume of the air tank is adequate to meet the demand of all equipment used by the same air compressor.
 Yes  No 
Venting 
8.  The vent line goes from the GS Series sterilizer to the outside atmosphere directly without being terminated into any existing 
recirculating air flow system or ventilation system.
 Yes  No 
9.  The vent line is a hard drawn copper tube.
 Yes  No 
10.  Enter the total linear length of the vent line from the GS Series sterilizer to the termination point on the outside of the building.
10a. If the answer to Question 10 is greater than 91 m (300 ft), has the system been approved by 3M?
 m / ft. CIRCLE UNIT 
 Yes  No     N/A 
11.  Enter the outside diameter of the vent line.
 cm / in. CIRCLE UNIT 
12.  The vent line termination is located more than 7.6 m (25 ft.) from any possible sources of ignition or any openings to the building 
(e.g., doors, fresh air intakes, unsealed windows, pedestrian walkways).
 Yes  No 
13.  The vent line is gas tight.
 Yes  No 
14.  If the vent line 
extends outside of 
the building: 
a. The vent line is insulated to protect from freezing (where required). 
 
b. There is a 180° downward bend at the end for the vent line if a vertical installation. 
 
c. There is a 90° downward bend at the end for the vent line if a horizontal installation.
 Yes  No     N/A
 Yes
 
 No     N/A
 
 Yes  No     N/A 
Local Exhaust System (only applicable when the local exhaust hood is connected and operating) 
15.  The local exhaust system meets the air flow requirements stated in the exhaust ventilation specifications in the 3M Site 
Planning and Installation Guide.
 Yes  No 
16.  The flow rate at the end of the facility exhaust duct at the sterilizer hood is from 59 to 66 L/sec (125 to 140 cfm) for a single 
door unit or 118 to 132 L/sec (250) to 280 cfm for a double door unit.
 Yes  No 
17.  The ductwork material is impervious to EO (galvanized metal or SST).
 Yes  No 
18.  The local exhaust system termination is located more than 7.6 m (25 ft.) from any openings to the building.
 Yes  No 
19.  The exhaust hood blower is suitable for continuous operation and protected from adverse weather.
 Yes  No 
I certify that I have assessed the above conditions and all have been met. 
Facility Representative (print):  Date:  
Facility Representative (signature): 
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