1 — Safety Precautions
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1.7 WARNING — Biohazard Control
WARNING
BIOHAZARD CONTROL
Do not attempt to use steam or EO biological/chemical indicators in this Sterilization
Unit or ineffective Sterilization Cycle may not be detected.
Use only BIs, CIs, BI Challenge Packs and other system accessories recommended by
STERIS as these items have been validated to assure proper functioning with the Low
Temperature Sterilization System. Ineffective Sterilization Cycle may not be detected
using other system accessories.
1.8 WARNING — Electric Shock Hazard
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect equipment from facility electrical supply before servicing. Do not service this
equipment unless electrical service has been locked out. Always follow appropriate
Lockout-Tagout and electrical safety-related work practice standards.
Always use STERIS provided wire with minimum rating of 149 °F (65 °C).
1.9 WARNING — Aborted Cycle Hazard
WARNING
ABORTED CYCLE HAZARD
A leak test is recommended to be performed monthly on the Sterilization Unit to ensure
chamber leak rate is within specification. The leak rate must be less than 0.3
Torr/minute (0.4 mbar/minute or 0.04 kPa/minute). If not, an abort results, door
remains locked and Sterilization Unit service is required.