EO Gas

EOGas™ Series Plus Owner’s Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Multiload
Ethylene Oxide
Sterilization
SERIES 3
sterilization redefined
PN4004 050306
Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. Health Science Park Haw River, NC 27258 USA
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EOGas™ Sterilizers - Series 3 Plus Owner’s Manual

Manufactured and
Distributed by: Andersen Sterilizers, Inc.
Health Science Park
3151 Caroline Drive
Haw River, NC 27258 USA
US Distributor: Andersen Products, Inc.

Health Science Park
3202 Caroline Drive
European Distributor: H.W. Andersen Products, Ltd.

Davy Road
Clacton-On-Sea
Essex CO15 4XA UK
This manual applies to models:
AN 306.01 110/120V - 50/60Hz

AN 306.11 220/240V - 50/60Hz
AN 310.01 110/120V - 50/60Hz

AN 310.11 220/240V - 50/60Hz
See identity plate on each unit.
Technical assistance may be obtained from the Manufacturer:
Andersen Sterilizers, Inc.

Health Science Park
3151 Caroline Drive
Phone: 336-376-8622
Fax: 336-376-3088
UL Std. No. 3101-1

CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
IEC Std. 1010-1
National Certification Body - CSA LR 25596-17
The user should be aware that if the EOGas sterilizer is installed and operated in a
manner not specified by the company the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
The specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without notice.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides an overview of the installation, operation, and maintenance require-
ments of EOGas Series 3 Plus Sterilizers, and the information necessary for troubleshoot-
ing, testing, and repairing the sterilizer cabinets and heat sealer.
EOGas Series 3 Plus is a sterilization system manufactured by Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. Its
components include:
The EOGas
sterilizer cabinet
Andersen AN5026 Vacuum Sealer
EOGas Base Cabinet
EOGas cartridges
Dosimeters®
Humidichip® relative
humidity stabilizing chips
EOGas sterilization bags
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The EOGas system uses 100% Ethylene oxide gas in sealed cartridges. Items to be
sterilized are prepared, wrapped, and placed inside a sterilization bag along with the
appropriate size EOGas cartridge, a Humidichip relative humidity stabilizer chip and an
EOGas Dosimeter. After the sterilization bag is sealed, the gas is released inside the
sterilization bag by activating the cartridge through the bag wall. The standard sterilization
cycle takes 16-hours.
EOGas Series 3 Plus sterilizers have three different operating modes - STANDARD,
BATCH, and INDUSTRIAL - enabling operators to choose the most efficient mode for their
sterilization needs.
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CONTENTS
INSTALLATION……………………………………………………………………..8
Unpacking…………………………………………………………………………...9
Initial Setup………………………………………………………………………….8
Installation Requirements………………………………………………………….10
Power Failure……………………………………………………………………….11
Label Printer Connection………………………………………………………….12
PROCESSING REVIEW……………………………………………………..……13
Disassembly………………………………………………………………………...13
Cleaning……………………………………………………………………………..13
Humidifying………………………………………………………………………….14
Drying………………………………………………………………………………..15
Wrapping…………………………………………………………………………….15
Description of an EOGas Cycle…………………………………………………..16
EOGAS STERILIZER OPERATION……………………………………………..20

Setting Sterilization Parameters and Operating Modes…………………...21
Setup Screens ……………………………………………………………………..21
Changing Parameters under the Supervisor Code …………………………….22
Calibrating Temperature under the Technician Code…………………………..24
Operating the Sterilizer ………………………………………………………….26
Preconditioning Cycle……………………………………………………………26
Standard Operating Mode (STNDRD)…………………………………………29
Loading the Sterilizer in Standard Operating Mode ……………………………29
Unloading the Sterilizer in Standard Operating Mode …………………………33
Extended Aeration………………………………………………………………….36
Batch Mode (BATCH) …………………………………………………….………37
Loading the Sterilizer in Batch Mode…………………………………….……….37
Unloading the Sterilizer in Batch Mode…………………………………………..39
Extended Aeration………………………………………………………………….41
Industrial Mode (INDUSTRIAL…………………………………………………..42
Emergency Unloading …………………………………………………………..44
Standard Mode Supervisor Unload ……………………………………………...44
Batch Mode Supervisor Unload ………………………………………………….46
Power Outage………………………………………………………………………47
Operation of the Label Printer…………………………………………………….48
Replacing the Roll of Label Paper ………………………………………………..49
Operation of the Panel-Mounted Printer…………………………………………51
Standard Cycle Sample Printout ………………………………………………...51
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Batch Cycle Sample Printout………………………………………………………….52

Industrial Cycle Sample Printout ……………………………………………………..52
Changing the Paper Roll………………………………………………………………53
Ribbon Cartridge Replacement ……………………………………………………...54
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………...………...55
Alarms…………………………………………………………………………………..56
EOGAS Sterilizing Chamber………………………………………………………..58
HEPA Filter Replacement…………………………………………………………...58
Abator and Exhaust Assembly……………………………………………………..59
Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………….59
Exhaust Blower…………………………………………………………………………59
Vacuum Sealer………………………………………………………………………...60
Circuit Breakers……………………………………………………………………….61
Door Adjustment………………………………………………………………………62
Door Gasket Replacement…………………………………………………………….62
Battery Replacement…………………………………………………………………63
Fuse Replacement……………………………………………………………………64
Manual Door Unlock………………………………………………………………….66
Component Module Replacement…………………………………………………67
ETHYLENE OXIDE SAFETY…………………………………………………………71
APPENDIX
Diagrams and Drawings
Figure 1 EOGas Sterilizer Operation Reference Chart
Figure 2 Sterilizer Dimensions
Figure 3 Heat Sealer
Figure 4 Vacuum Sealer
Figure 5 Venting Through Outside Wall
Figure 6 Venting to the Outside within an Interior Wall
Figure 7 Exhaust Calculations
Figure 8 Component Module Layout
Figure 9 EOGas Extractor Unit
Figure 10 Gas Disposal System
Figure 11 Equipment Ratings Summary
Figure 12 Controls Layout
Figure 13 Ventilation Alarm Schematic
Figure 14 Electrical Schematic 120 V
Figure 15 Electrical Schematic 240 V
Figure 16 Replacement Parts List
Figure 17 IEC Warning Symbols
Figure 18 Routine Maintenance Schedule
Material Safety Data Sheets............................................................................92

Andersen One-Year Limited Warranty...........................................................98
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EOGas
Sterilizer
Installation
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
Remove the sterilizer from the shipping crate. Look for the following items:
Exhaust Blower
Exhaust Hose
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for units without an abator
Label Printer
Power Cable
Spare Fuses
Cabinet Positioning
When mounted on a base unit, EOGas Sterilizer Cabinets are freestanding on casters with
brakes. After positioning the cabinet, the two front casters can be used to lock the cabinet
in place. Alternatively, the cabinet may be mounted on a bench, without a base unit.
Position the cabinet and lock in place if desired. If an Abator will be used, skip to the
paragraph below on p. 9 titled "Abator Connection".
Exhaust Blower Connection

The Exhaust Blower is connected with an Exhaust Hose to the EOGas Sterilizer Cabinet.
The Exhaust Blower should be mounted on the inside of an outside wall to minimize the
length of ductwork needed. Mount the unit high on the wall to allow the exhaust hose to
hang freely.
Mounted Exhausted Blower
Connect the blue Exhaust Blower hose to the cabinet exhaust outlet. Attach the flange with four
screws to the to top cover.
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Mount the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to the back of the cabinet.
Connect the power cord of the Exhaust Blower to the output receptacle on the UPS.
Abator Connection
If the EOGas sterilizer is provided with an Abator, the hose from the cabinet to the Abator
and the Abator Exhaust must be connected. The Abator exhaust blower must be operating
before proceeding to "Setting Sterilization Parameters and Operating Modes" (p. 20)
under "EOGas Sterilizer Operation."
Abators require space for both the Abator unit and Exhaust Blower. The induction-type
Exhaust Blower should be mounted at the end of the exhaust ducting, and care should be
taken to eliminate all leaks in the ductwork. The Abator and Exhaust Blower may be
mounted on the roof or any location that will allow access for maintenance and changing the
catalyst. The Abator weighs 385 pounds (175 kilos) and the Exhaust Blower 65 pounds (30
kilos). The Abator unit does not require a power connection. The Exhaust Blower requires
an independent power supply, preferably one that will not be subject to power outage.
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Power Requirements
The EOGas Cabinet is fitted with a 5 ft. (1.5m) grounded three prong power cord. The
power requirements are 120V/60Hz 15 Amp (U.S.), 220V/50Hz 8Amp (Europe), or
220V/60Hz 10 Amp (Korea).
A dedicated circuit, separately fused and connected to a standby power supply is required.
Clearance of at least 28" (71cm) is necessary in front of the cabinet door. A clearance of 2
feet (61cm) above the cabinet is recommended.
Power Connection
Connect the EOGas Sterilizer power cord to the power outlet. A dedicated power
outlet that has standby power is required. Incoming power fuses are installed in the
cabinet power receptacle. Spare fuses for 110V models are enclosed in the recap
receptacle and with the Owners Manual (see p. 65 for information on "Fuse
Replacement").
Power Failure
The EOGas Series 3 Plus computer has a standby power supply to retain package
numbers and sterilization cycle information in microprocessor memory.
During a power outage the microprocessor prevents access to the cabinet. (See
page 68 "Manual Door Unlock" for emergency unlocking). During a power failure
the cabinet heaters and the circulating fan do not operate. The ventilation unit will
continue to ventilate the cabinet from the standby power supply.
When power is restored, the time of day the power outage occurred is printed.
Sterilization cycle time is extended to take into account the time the power was
disconnected. The display will return to normal, showing "Warming Up" and the
current temperature. The low temperature alarm will not sound after power
restoration while the temperature in the cabinet returns to operating temperature
(50ºC).
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Label Printer Connection
Attach the Label Printer mounting bracket

to the cabinet with the two three-eared
screws
Three-eared
screw
and attach the Label Printer Enclosure to

the mounting bracket at the top and
bottom locations with the three-eared
screws provided.
Three-eared
screw
Connect the Printer Data and Printer

Power cables to the connections on the
side of the cabinet (see p. 47 for
"Operation of the Label Printer").
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PROCESSING REVIEW
Material to be sterilized by ethylene oxide (EOGas) must be meticulously cleaned and dried.
Coatings of dry protein like dry pus, blood, or feces, protect microorganisms and slow the
sterilization process. You must always be sure to take the following precautions before
sterilizing with EOGas:
Disassembly
EOGas diffuses readily through many materials. However, occlusive caps, plugs or stylets
must be removed from instruments so that the gas can penetrate freely. Syringes must be
disassembled for sterilization. Batteries must be removed from electrical devices and
sterilized separately to prevent electrical sparks.
Cleaning
Disassemble and scrub all instruments in detergent and water to the most critical standard
of cleanliness possible.
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Humidifying
If cleaning in water will damage the items to be sterilized, pretreat for 4 hours in a
sterilization bag having saturated humidity. To humidify the contents of the sterilization bag,
wrap the items individually in paper or cloth in the usual manner. Place them in a
sterilization bag along with a Humiditube™, Humidichip®, Dosimeter® and an EOGas
cartridge (Remove the cartridge trigger guard but DO NOT ACTIVATE CARTRIDGE).
Complete the provided Dosimeter card before placing it in the sterilization bag. Use Color
Change Indicators, if desired, for further visual assurance at the end of a cycle of exposure
to Ethylene oxide.
Heat seal the sterilization bag.
Start a Preconditioning Cycle as shown in the "Preconditioning Cycle" section of the

manual, page 25.
After the Preconditioning Cycle, remove the bag from the sterilizer. It may then be placed in
the sterilizer cabinet for a normal-length, 16 hour sterilization cycle.
AN1072 Humiditube The AN1072 Humiditube provides a barrier from any surrounding
product, while allowing adequate and full release of AN1071 Humidichip moisture. The
tube does not absorb Ethylene oxide or affect the sterilization and aeration process.
AN1071 Humidichips ensure that humidification requirements for Ethylene oxide steriliza-
tion are met. The AN1071 Humidichip measures 2" x 2" (51mm x 51 mm) and contains at
least 4 gms of water. One Humidichip per sterilization bag per cycle is sufficient for stan-
dard humidification needs. Increase the number of Humidichips to two if the load contains
primarily dry cotton or paper.
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AN1087 Dosimeters are designed to change color from yellow to blue when exposed to
Ethylene oxide. They integrate the effects of time, temperature and the concentration of
Ethylene oxide in contact with the crystals in the capillary tube. For a load to be considered
sterile, the color change from yellow to blue must extend past the triangular mark on the
label. No laboratory testing is required. The information is available immediately at the end
of a sterilization cycle.
AN85 Color Change Indicators indicate exposure to Ethylene oxide gas by turning color
from yellow to blue. They show that there has been exposure to Ethylene oxide but they do
not indicate the actual dose. The convenient self-stick backing adheres to conventional
paper or cloth wrapping, or to Seal and Peel® transparent plastic packaging.
Drying
Be sure that items to be sterilized are physically dry before wrapping and processing.
Towel drying or drain drying is sufficient. Do not use hot air drying. Water on instruments
at the time of exposure to EOGas may react with the gas and reduce its effectiveness.
Hollow bore needles and plastic or rubber tubing must be open and free from stylets and
plugs. Syringes must be packaged disassembled with their plungers out of the barrel.
Wrapping
All items to be sterilized must be wrapped in cloth or paper in the manner conventional for
steam sterilization or in ANPRO Seal and Peel® Packaging. ANPRO Seal and Peel
packaging provides a transparent, peel-open, extended shelf life package, compatible with
the EOGas sterilization system. No other plastic film packaging material may be used with
EOGas unless it has been tested and adequate ethylene oxide gas permeability has been
demonstrated. Polyamide (Nylon) and polyester (Mylar) films are known to be impermeable
to EOGas. Do not pack the sterilization bag so tightly with cloth or gauze that gas diffusion
is slowed.
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Description of an EOGas Cycle

Prepare items to be sterilized as described under "Processing Review" on p. 12. Press
the LOAD key on the front of the EOGas sterilizer cabinet and follow the directions for
loading.
Remove a Dosimeter card from the dispenser box. Write the date and the time sterilization
and aeration will be complete on the card. Take a sterilization bag from the EOGas
dispenser box and place the wrapped items into the sterilization bag, along with one
AN1071 Humidichip and the Dosimeter indicator card. Place the Humidichip so that it will
be near the metal shelf.
Choose an EOGas cartridge from the dispenser box. Confirm that the number printed on
the EOGas cartridge corresponds with the number printed on the sterilization bag you have
chosen. Remove the safety tab on the EOGas cartridge (covered with tape) and place the
EOGas cartridge into the sterilization bag, but do not activate it at this time.
Remove excess air with a vacuum sealer or press the excess air out of the sterilization bag
and heat seal it.
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When the cabinet has been purged, "Door unlocked" will be displayed and the door will
unlock. Place the sterilization bag on a shelf in the sterilizer.
Without opening the sterilization bag, grasp the cartridge of EOGas through the wall of the
sterilization bag and press the plunger to activate the cartridge.
Close the door securely. It will lock automatically.
Leave the sterilization bag undisturbed in the sterilizer cabinet for 16 hours. After the
sterilization cycle is complete, the sterile contents of the sterilization bag may be removed
and used. After the sterile material has been removed from the sterilization bag, the empty
gas cartridge and the sterilization bag may be disposed of in an ordinary rubbish container.
The garbage container should be in a well-ventilated area.
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Activating the EOGas Cartridge
Remove cartridge
1 trigger guard.
No 5
Be sure cartridge number

matches sterilizer bag
2 number. Place cartridge into
loaded bag (see Processing
Review: Description of an
EOGas Cycle.)
5
No 5
Remove excess air from

3 bag and heat seal.
4 Place bag into sterilizer

cabinet.
Firmly grasp cartridge through
No 5
bag and depress trigger
completely to release gas.
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CAUTION
It is incumbent on the user to confirm that gas absorbent items sterilized in EOGas
have been adequately aired before they contact living tissue. This is particularly
important for plastic or rubber items that will contact tissue culture preparations,
microbial cell cultures, spermatocytes, oocytes, embryonic tissue, etc. Failure to
adequately air Ethylene oxide-absorbent materials may lead to contact chemical
burns.
The 16 hour sterilization cycle time at 50ºC called for in these instructions includes an
adequate amount of time to air most tubes, masks and the like. Large gas absorbent items
like breast implants and plastic extracorporeal blood filters may require additional aeration
before they can be safely implanted or used. Aeration will progress more rapidly outside of
the sterilization bag. Customers may obtain assistance in determining aeration times by
contacting the Manufacturer or Distributor as listed on page 2 of this manual.
Steritest® Biological Indicators

Each AN1080 Steritest Biological and Chemical Sterilizer Control pouch is a complete
sterility control. Steritest eliminates the possibility of a false positive by including both a
spore strip and an ampoule of sterile culture broth sealed in a transparent, gas permeable,
waterproof, plastic pouch.
Place the unopened Steritest with the items to be sterilized. At the end of the cycle, remove
the Steritest and look at the Dosimeter. A color change from yellow to blue that extends to
the triangular mark on the Dosimeter label indicates that a dose of Ethylene oxide sufficient
for sterilization has been delivered. Without opening the Steritest pouch, manipulate the
ampoule of culture broth inside of its break shield so that the neck of the ampoule is broken.
Gently shake the broth down to cover the spore disk. Incubate the Steritest at 37.5ºC for 72
hours. A change in the color of the broth from blue to orange indicates growth of bacteria
and therefore an unsterile load.
An incubator for Steritest is available from Andersen Products, catalog number AN810.
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EOGas
Sterilizer
Operation
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SETTING STERILIZATION PARAMETERS AND OPERATING MODES
SETUP MODE IN BRIEF
Pressing the SETUP button initiates the screens for setting machine parameters.
Pressing SETUP a second time exits and saves any changes.
The SUPERVISOR CODE is needed to enter Setup: Press 14789 on the Control Panel
Keypad and then ENTER.
Calibrating the cabinet temperature requires the TECHNICIAN CODE: Press 5344 on the
Control Panel Keypad and then ENTER.
Pressing the ENTER button moves through the items in order. Items flash on and off when
selected.
Use the UP/DOWN arrows to cycle through the choices for items.
Numbers (time and date) are entered with the keypad.
SETUP MODE IN DETAIL

Setup Screens
SUPERVISOR CODE
Control Panel SETUP Key
The Setup section may be entered from "Standby" if Standard Mode or Batch Mode are
selected or at any time from Industrial Mode. This restriction assures that the sterilizer will
not lose track of any bags that are already in process in Standard or Batch Mode.
Once SETUP is pressed the Supervisor Code (14789) or the Technician Code (5344) must
be entered on the Control Panel Keypad, followed by the ENTER button. The codes assure
that only authorized personnel will change operating parameters or calibrate the
temperature in the cabinet.
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Changing Parameters under the Supervisor Code
SUPERVISOR CODE
The two Setup screens have a total of ten parameters that may be changed, seven on the
first screen and three on the second. Parameters that may be changed flash on and off. To
move between the parameters and between the Setup screens press the ENTER key.
language mode
Sterilizer number
#1 ENG STNDRD 50º

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The parameters and instructions for changing them are as follows:
Sterilizer Number
An integer 1 to 9. This allows multiple machines to be used simultaneously. Each
sterilizer is assigned a unique number.
Language
Cycle through choices using the UP/DOWN arrows. Default is ENG (English).
Mode
Standard (STNDRD), Batch (BATCH) or Industrial (INDUST) - use UP/DOWN
arrows to toggle selections.
Standard Mode is the only mode that prints labels and tracks the bags
within the sterilizer. Each bag is given a unique label with a number. The
number has one digit for the sterilizer number, two digits for the bag number
(assigned by the computer) and six digits for the date in the format day/
month/year. For example, bag number 2 08 220698 would indicate
Sterilizer number 2, bag number 8 loaded on June 22, 1998.
Batch Mode is used if all bags in a particular sterilizer are loaded and
unloaded at the same time. Sterilization is done in "lots" that fill the sterilizer.
No bags may be added to the sterilizer or removed from the sterilizer during
the cycle.
Industrial Mode is for commercial use. The operator must keep track of
bag loading and unloading as well as cycle length. This Mode may be used
if appropriate, validated cycle parameters have been determined for the
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temperature
#1 ENG STNDRD 50º

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cycle length time

date
Temperature
In degrees Celsius. Temperature of the cabinet may be changed from a minimum of 40ºC
to a maximum of 55ºC in increments of 1º Celsius. The default temperature is 50ºC.
Changing the temperature in the cabinet dramatically affects the sterilization cycle. The
temperature must not be changed except as part of a validated sterilization protocol.
Cycle Length
In hours (H). The default cycle length is 16 hours (16H). Cycle length may be changed
from a minimum of 16 hours to a maximum of 24 hours in increment of 1 hour using the
UP/DOWN arrows. Cycle length must not be changed except as part of a validated
sterilization protocol.
Date
In format day/month/year. Enter the date using the keypad.
Time
24-hour clock. Enter the time using the keypad. operator code
print interval
PRINT 15M CODE YES

CHANGE CODE ? NO
Print Interval
CE, 1M, 15M, 30M, 1HR, 2HR, 4HR, 6HR. Move through the choices using the UP/DOWN
arrows. CE stands for “Cycle End”. In this case, cycle information is printed by the panel-
mounted printer only at the end of the cycle (i.e., whenever the UNLOAD button is pressed).
1M is one minute intervals, 15M is 15 minute intervals, 30M is 30 minute intervals, 1HR is 1
hour intervals, 2HR is 2 hour intervals, 4HR is 4 hour intervals, and 6 HR is 6 hour intervals.
Code
Yes or No. Toggle the choice with the UP/DOWN arrows. The Operator Code is a 3 digit
code that must be set by the customer (unlike the Supervisor Code and Technician Code).
It is designed to avoid unauthorized entry into the sterilizer. Only one code may be
assigned for each machine, but it may be changed at any time. If CODE is set YES then
the operator is given the option of changing the code.
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Change Code
YES or NO. Toggle the choice with the UP/DOWN arrows. Default is set to NO. To
change the OPERATOR CODE, toggle to YES and press ENTER. The following screen will
appear:
SET NEW CODE ***

REPEAT NEW CODE ***
Enter a new 3 digit code using the keypad. Press ENTER then repeat the same 3 digit
code and press ENTER again. If the same 3 digit code is used both times the code will be
set to the new code.
Calibrating Temperature under the Technician Code

Temperature Calibration should be done by a qualified service technician at regular
intervals, preferably at least twice a year. A calibrated thermocouple is needed. The
thermocouple must be placed inside the cabinet according to the temperature calibration
protocol for that unit.
Thermocouple
To calibrate temperature, the machine must be in INDUSTRIAL mode and the cabinet must
be at a steady-state temperature (wait 30 minutes with the door closed to reach steady-
state temperature).
To begin calibration, press SETUP, then enter the technician code (5344) and then press
ENTER.
SUPERVISOR CODE
****
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The first screen will show the lot number of the sterilizer and the version number of the
software:
EOGAS 3+
LOT 160705 VER 1.30
The second screen will show the previous temperature calibration:
PREVIOUS CALIBRATION
46.5ºC TO 50.6ºC
Press ENTER, then input the temperature from the thermocouple.

temperature in cabinet as
read by sensor
SENSOR TEMP 49.8ºC

SET TEMP TO 00.0ºC
input actual temperature from calibrated thermocouple
After the actual temperature is entered using the keypad, press ENTER. The change will
be displayed on the screen:
PREVIOUS CALIBRATION
49.8ºC TO 51.1ºC
Press SETUP to return to INDUSTRIAL mode screen or press ENTER to set the
temperature again.
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OPERATING THE STERILIZER

The steps required for operation of the sterilizer depend on the mode chosen. The 3 modes
are STANDARD, BATCH and INDUSTRIAL. The LOAD and UNLOAD functions are
described below for each mode.
PRECONDITIONING CYCLE
The Preconditioning Cycle is a 4 hour cycle which humidifies a load prior to sterilization.
The machine will warm up and maintain a temperature of 50ºC for 2 hours, then cool down
to room temperature for 2 hours.
Humidification is an important part of the sterilization cycle (see page 12, "Humidifying").
Items that may be immersed in water and towel or drip-dried will not need preconditioning.
Items that may be damaged by immersion in water or a load that contains a large amount of
material that will absorb water (dry paper and cloth) may need humidification. The items
should be wrapped and prepared in the usual way (see page 12, "Processing Review")
with an EOGas Cartridge, AN1071 Humidichip, AN85 Color Change Indicator and/or
AN1087 Dosimeter. The bag should be sealed but the EOGas Cartridge should not be
activated.
This cycle may be used only when the machine is in STANDBY mode (no bags in process).
Press the zero key twice (00). The following screen will appear:
PRESS ENTER 25ºC

FOR PRECONDITIONING
ZERO (0) key
Press ENTER and the display will read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 25ºC

OK TO OPEN DOOR
ENTER key
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Then once the door is open bags to be preconditioned may be loaded:
DOOR OPEN 25ºC

LOAD BAG 03:00
Close the door after loading the bags. If the door is not closed by the time the timer gets to
00:00, the following screen will be shown and the alarm will sound until the door is closed:
CLOSE DOOR 25ºC

LOAD BAG 00:00
Once the door is closed and the timer has finished counting down the machine will enter the
Preconditioning Cycle:
PRECONDITIONING 25ºC
WARMUP 1:59:59
The temperature will warm up to 50ºC and after 2 hours the machine will cool down to room
temperature. The display will read:
PRESS ENTER 50ºC

COOLDOWN 1:59:59
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After the 2 hour cool down period, the display will read:
PRECONDITIONING 27ºC
DONE
If necessary, bags may be removed from the machine after the first 2 hours and allowed to
cool outside the sterilizer for 2 hours. This has the advantage of not tying up the sterilizer
for another 2 hours. However, the person operating the sterilizer will then have to keep
track of the "cool down" time. If the bags are left in the sterilizer the machine keeps track of
the time.
To unload the bags, press the UNLOAD key:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

OK TO UNLOAD 03:00
Once the door has been opened the display will read:
DOOR OPEN 25ºC

UNLOAD BAG 2:59
Once the bags have been removed, close the door and the sterilizer will go back to
STANDBY mode. At that point, a sterilization cycle may be started as described later in the
manual.
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STANDARD OPERATING MODE (STNDRD)
In STANDARD Mode, the microprocessor keeps track of the bags in process in the
sterilizer, and the operator may load new bags and unload finished bags while others are in
process. When a bag is loaded, two labels are printed. One must be placed on the outside
of the bag, the other should be placed in a sterilization log book. Each bag is given a
unique label. The machine notifies the operator when bags are ready to be removed from
the machine. If there are no bags in the sterilizer, the machine will enter STANDBY to save
energy. The heaters are turned off in STANDBY but the fans continue to operate.
Loading the Sterilizer in Standard Operating Mode

Loading the machine starts with pressing the LOAD key on the front panel. In STANDBY
the operator is prompted to press the LOAD key:
PRESS STANDBY 50ºC

PRESS LOAD TO START
LOAD key
If bags are already in process, LOAD may be pressed to add additional bags to the
machine.
If an OPERATOR CODE is required (3 digit code), the machine will prompt the operator for
the code, which should be entered using the keypad followed by ENTER:
OPERATOR CODE
***
ENTER key
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The sterilizer will then prompt the operator to enter the number of bags to load:
INPUT THE NUMBER

OF BAGS TO LOAD 00
The number of bags may be set using the keypad or the UP and DOWN arrows
INPUT THE NUMBER

OF BAGS TO LOAD 00
UP arrow DOWN arrow ENTER

keypad
After the number of bags has been set, press the ENTER key to confirm.
The sterilizer will then enter a WARMUP cycle (if there were no bags already in process) or
a PURGE cycle
(if bags are in process)
The WARMUP cycle is identified by the following screen:
Internal temperature of cabinet
WARMUP 28.7ºC
DOOR UNLOCK AT 48ºC
2ºC below set operating temperature
The door will unlock allowing bags to be loaded after the temperature reaches 2ºC below
the operating temperature (in this example 48ºC which is 2º less then 50ºC).
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The PURGE cycle is identified by the following screen:

countdown timer
PURGING 05:00
06 BAGS 02 DONE
Purging is high volume ventilation to remove any residual Ethylene oxide from the cabinet.
The door will unlock after the timer counts down to 00:00
At this point the door will unlock to allow bags to be loaded. A "beep" will sound every 15
seconds to notify the operator that the cabinet is ready for loading. The screen will read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 48ºC

OK TO OPEN DOOR
Bags may now be loaded. Once the door is opened to load the bags the screen will read:
countdown timer
DOOR OPEN 03:00

LOAD BAG 1 01 110205
Bag number - view the other bags using the arrow
The bag numbers for the bags to be loaded may be viewed on the screen, if desired. Cycle
through the bags to be loaded using the UP and DOWN arrows. The door may be opened
and closed as many times as desired while the counter is counting down to 00:00. After
loading the bags, close the door to the sterilizer. It will lock automatically after the
countdown timer reaches 00:00.
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If the door is still open when the counter reaches 00:00, an alarm will sound to notify the
operator and the screen will display:
CLOSE DOOR 49ºC
Once the door is closed, it locks automatically and the STANDARD Mode normal operating
screen is displayed:
STERILIZING 49.8C
08 BAGS 09:18
indicates total number of bags in process time (24 hour clock)
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Unloading the Sterilizer in Standard Operating Mode
The STANDARD Mode normal operating screen displays the total number of bags in
process, and the number of bags that are done. Before the sterilization cycle is complete
only the supervisor may unload bags (see "Emergency Unloading" on p. 43).
The screen will show the following information during a cycle before any bags are done.
STERILIZING 50.0ºC
06 BAGS 15:52
Indicates total number of bags in process time (24 hour clock)
Once one or more bags are done the display changes. The following example shows there
are 6 bags in the machine, 2 of which are done.
STERILIZING 50.0ºC
06 BAGS 02 DONE
6 bags in process
2 bags done
To unload the bags that are done, start by pressing the UNLOAD key:
STERILIZING 50.0ºC
06 BAGS 02 DONE
UNLOAD key
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the code, which should be entered using the keypad, followed by ENTER:
OPERATOR CODE
***
The machine will begin purging (high volume ventilation to remove any residual Ethylene
oxide from the cabinet) and the screen will display:
PURGING 05:00
06 BAGS 02 DONE
The counter will count down to 00:00 during the purge, then the machine will unlock the
door to allow bag removal:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50.0ºC

OK TO OPEN DOOR
A "beep" will sound every 15 seconds to notify the operator that the door may be opened to
remove bags. Once the door is opened the screen will read:
countdown clock
DOOR OPEN 03:00

UNLOAD BAG 1 01 110205
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The bag numbers for the bags to be unloaded may be viewed on the screen, if desired.
Cycle through the bags to be unloaded using the UP and DOWN arrows. The door may be
opened and closed as many times as desired while the counter is counting down to 00:00.
After unloading the bags, close the door to the sterilizer. It will lock automatically after the
countdown timer reaches 00:00. The sterilizer will assume that all bags that have
completed the sterilization cycle have been removed and they will no longer be listed as
bags in process.
CLOSE DOOR 50ºC
Once the door is closed, it locks automatically and the STANDARD Mode normal operating
STERILIZING 50.1ºC
04 BAGS 12:07
indicates total number of bags in process time (24 hour clock)
In this example there are 4 bags remaining in the sterilizer. If the bags removed were the
last bags in the machine, the sterilizer will enter STANDBY and the heaters and fans will
shut down. The screen will display:
STNDRD STANDBY 43ºC

PRESS LOAD TO START
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Repeating the PURGE Cycle while Unloading
When unloading multiple bags or loads which absorb a large amount of gas, some
operators like to cut open the end of the sterilization bag while it is still in the machine, then
shut the door and repeat the PURGE cycle. This minimizes the chance of exposure to the
residual Ethylene oxide within the bag.
To repeat the purge when unloading, open the door when it is unlocked and cut open the
end of the sterilization bags that will be removed. The display will read:
DOOR OPEN 49ºC

UNLD BAG
Close the door and press "1" on the keypad to perform 1 hour additional Aeration, press "2"
to perform 2 hours of additional aeration or "0" to perform 5 min additional aeration. The
display will read:
EXTENDED AERATION 01:00
“1” key
After the counter reaches 00:00 the door will unlock again and the bags may be removed.
The display will read:
DOOR OPEN 49ºC

UNLD BAG
After the door has been closed, the machine will return to STERILIZING or STANDBY
depending on whether or not there are bags remaining in the machine.
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BATCH MODE (BATCH)

BATCH Mode does not track the bags by specific numbers or labels. In BATCH Mode, all
bags are loaded and unloaded simultaneously. No bags may be added during a cycle. If
there are no bags in the sterilizer, the machine will enter STANDBY to save energy. The
heaters and fans are turned off in STANDBY.
Loading the Sterilizer in BATCH Mode

Loading the machine starts with pressing the LOAD key on the front panel or on the
separate keypad. The operator is prompted to press the LOAD key on the display:
BATCH STANDBY 28ºC

PRESS LOAD TO START
LOAD key
the code, which should be entered using the keypad, followed by the ENTER key.
OPERATOR CODE
***
ENTER key
The machine will enter a warmup cycle as the cabinet heats up to operating temperature.
internal cabinet temperature
WARMUP 34.1ºC
DOOR UNLOCK AT 48ºC
two degrees below set operating temperature
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The door will unlock allowing bags to be loaded after the temperature reaches 2ºC below
the operating temperature. The screen will read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 48ºC

OK TO OPEN DOOR
Once the door is opened to load bags the screen will read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 48ºC

DOOR OPEN 03:00
door open countdown timer
The door may be opened and closed as many times as desired while the counter is
counting down to 00:00. After loading the bags, close the door to the sterilizer. It will lock
automatically after the countdown timer reaches 00:00.
CLOSE DOOR 49ºC
Once the door is closed, it locks automatically and the BATCH Mode normal operating
Cabinet temperature
STERILIZING 49.4ºC
15:48 FINISH 07:48
24-hour clock time cycle will be complete

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Unloading the Sterilizer in BATCH Mode
When the sterilization cycle is complete the screen will display:
CYCLE DONE 50.0ºC

08:17 FINISH 07:48
24 - hour clock UNLOAD key time cycle complete
To unload the machine, press the UNLOAD key on the front panel.
the code, which should be entered using the keypad:
OPERATOR CODE
***
The machine will enter a PURGE cycle:
PURGING 05:00
countdown timer for purge
After purging, the door will unlock, allowing bags to be unloaded. The screen will read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

OK TO OPEN DOOR
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A "beep" will sound every 15 seconds to notify the operator that the cabinet is ready for
bags to be unloaded. Once the door is opened to unload the bags the screen will read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

DOOR OPEN 03:00
counting down to 00:00. After unloading the bags, close the door to the sterilizer. It will
lock automatically after the countdown timer reaches 00:00.
CLOSE DOOR 49ºC
Once the door is closed, it locks automatically and the BATCH Mode STANDBY screen is
displayed:
BATCH STANDBY 48ºC

PRESS LOAD TO START
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Repeating the Purge Cycle while Unloading
When unloading multiple bags or loads which absorb a large amount of gas, some
operators like to cut open the end of the sterilization bag while it is still in the machine, then
shut the door and repeat the purge cycle. This minimizes the chance of exposure to the
residual ethylene oxide within the bag.
To repeat the purge when unloading, open the door when it is unlocked. Cut open the end
of the sterilization bag that will be removed, with the open end of the bag facing away from
the operator. The display will read:
DOOR OPEN 49ºC

UNLD BAG
Close the door and press "1" on the keypad to perform 1 hour additional Aeration, press "2"
to perform 2 hours of additional aeration or "0" to perform 5 min additional aeration. The
display will read:
EXTENDED AERATION
“1” key
After the counter reaches 00:00 the door will unlock again and the bags may be removed.
The display will read:
DOOR OPEN 49ºC

UNLD BAG
After the door has been closed, the machine will return to STANDBY.
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INDUSTRIAL MODE (INDUSTRIAL)
The Industrial Mode is designed for customers who do not want the sterilizer to track the
bags or the cycle length. The customer must prepare Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and must validate cycle parameters to sterilize in Industrial Mode. Andersen has a
sterilization cycle validation service to assist in creating the SOPs and cycle parameters if
the customer desires.
In INDUSTRIAL Mode there is no STANDBY function. The heaters and ventilation are on at
all times. The only functions used are LOAD and UNLOAD.
The following is an example of the display for INDUSTRIAL Mode: internal cabinet temperature
INDUSTRIAL 50.1ºC
09:37 29/06/05
24 - hour cycle
Date in day/month/year format
To LOAD or UNLOAD, press the appropriate button.
the code, which should be entered using the keypad:
OPERATOR CODE
***
The machine will enter a PURGE cycle:
PURGING 05:00
countdown timer for purge
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After purging, the door will unlock allowing bags to be loaded or unloaded. The screen will
read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

OK TO OPEN DOOR
A "beep" will sound every 15 seconds to notify the operator that the cabinet is ready for
bags to be loaded or unloaded. Once the door is opened to load or unload bags the screen
will read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

DOOR OPEN 03:00
counting down to 00:00. After loading or unloading bags, close the door to the sterilizer. It
will lock automatically after the countdown timer reaches 00:00. If the door is still open
when the counter reaches 00:00, an alarm will sound to notify the operator and the screen
will display:
CLOSE DOOR 49ºC
Once the door is closed, it locks automatically and the INDUSTRIAL Mode operating screen
is displayed:
INDUSTRIAL 50.1ºC
09:37 29/06/05
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EMERGENCY UNLOADING
TO UNLOAD BAGS BEFORE THE END OF A STERILIZATION CYCLE
Supervisor Unload may be used in STANDARD Mode or in BATCH Mode. Supervisor

Unload is automatically selected if there are no bags done with the sterilization cycle and
UNLOAD is pressed. This feature allows items to be removed from the sterilizer before the
sterilization cycle is complete.
Standard Mode Supervisor Unload

In a STANDARD Mode Cycle, if no bags are done and UNLOAD is pressed the following
screen will appear:
NO BAGS DONE 50ºC

SUPERVISOR CODE *****
Enter the 5 digit Supervisor Code (14789) then press the ENTER key. The sterilizer will
start purging:
PURGING 05:00
SUPERVISOR UNLOAD
After the counter reaches 00:00, the door will unlock to allow bags to be unloaded:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

OK TO UNLOAD
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when the door is opened, the Supervisor must select the bags to be removed. The number
of the bag will flash on the screen. If the ENTER key is pressed the bag number will stop
flashing, indicating that it has been selected for removal. Cycle through the bags using the
UP and DOWN arrow keys to choose the ones that will be removed. Select each of the
bags by pressing ENTER. If a bag is accidentally chosen, it may be deselected by pressing
ENTER a second time. The bag number will start flashing again indicating it has been de-
selected.
Example of Supervisor Unload

In the following example, bags 3 and 5 must be unloaded before the end of the cycle:
SELECT BAGS 05:00

UNLD BAG 2 01 210705
The "01" in the bag number will be flashing. Press the UP arrow twice to get to bag
number 3:
SELECT BAGS 05:00

UNLD BAG 2 03 210705
Hit the ENTER key and the "03" will stop flashing. Press the UP arrow two more times to
get to bag 5. Press ENTER to select bag 5.
SELECT BAGS 05:00

UNLD BAG 2 05 210705
At this point the bags may be removed from the sterilizer. The bag numbers for the
selected bags will be removed from computer memory, and the cycle will continue normally.
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Batch Mode Supervisor Unload

In BATCH Mode if no bags are done and UNLOAD is pressed the following screen will
appear:
NO BAGS DONE 50ºC

SUPERVISOR CODE *****
Enter the 5 digit Supervisor Code (14789) then press the ENTER key. The sterilizer will
start purging:
PURGING 05:00
SUPERVISOR UNLOAD
After the counter reaches 00:00, the door will unlock to allow bags to be unloaded:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

OK TO OPEN DOOR
When the door is opened the screen will read:
DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

DOOR OPEN 05:00
The bags may be removed from the sterilizer. The sterilizer will assume that all bags have
been removed from the sterilizer and will return to STANDBY after the door open counter
reaches 00:00.
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Power Outage
During a power outage the door can be opened mechanically. Remove the top cover panel
and lift up on the door lock mechanism.
Door lock mechanism
Once the door is opened the lock will remain lowered and will have to be raised by hand to
close again. (See also p. 68 - "Manual Door Unlock").
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LABEL PRINTER
The label printer is only used for STANDARD Mode operation of the EOGas Series 3 Plus
sterilizer. The printer is attached to the left side of the sterilizer (when facing the front door
of the machine). There are two connections between the sterilizer and label printer, one for
power (3 pin locking ring connector), and the other for data transfer (25 pin connector). Both
of these must be securely connected for proper operation of the label printer.
Once the power is switched on, the light will notify the operator about the status of the
printer:
Green Light - Power on, ready

Red Light - Power on, out of labels
The label printer will print two copies of each bag identification label after the LOAD key is
pressed and the operator keys in the number of bags that will be loaded. For example, if
four bags will be loaded, four pairs of labels will be printed. One of each pair of labels must
be placed on the outside of the sterilization bag and the other should be placed in a
sterilization logbook.
The following is an example of a label:
BAG NUMBER: 1 03 150498 1 = sterilizer number, 03 = bag number, 150498

START: 12:10 15/04/98 = date in day/month/year format
CYCLE LENGTH: 16 HOURS 12:10 is the time the bag was loaded, 15/04/98
is the date
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Replacing the Roll of Label Paper
Release the levers on each

side of cover. Lift cover.
Remove current paper roll.
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Place a new roll into printer roller.

Through the paper guard's all the way
to the front of the printer.
Light should be red.
Close the cover back. Light will turn

green. Press the feed button to feed
the label through.
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PANEL-MOUNTED PRINTER
The Panel-Mounted Printer is located on the top front right of the Sterilizer Cabinet, next to
the Control Panel. Printing is automatic every time the UNLOAD key is pressed at the end
of a cycle. Pushing PRINT STATUS prints the same information at any time during the cy-
cle. Regular printouts during the cycle may be obtained by adjusting the printing interval
(PRINT) in the SETUP menu.
STANDARD Cycle Sample Printout:
UNIT #2 10:43 12/02/05 sterilizer number, current time, current date

(day/month/year format)
CYCLE LENGTH: 16 hours length of sterilization cycle
DOOR OPEN: 09:24-09:28 will show up to 4 door openings per cycle.
The initial door opening to load the sterilizer
is not included
PROBLEMS: NONE
possible problems that will be printed if they occur are:
HIGH TEMP ##:## - ##:## start and end times for high temp (up to 2
per cycle)
LOW TEMP ##:## - ##:## start and end times for low temp (up to 2
per cycle)
POWER FAIL ##:## - ##:## start and end times for power failure (up
to 3 per cycle)
VENT FAIL ##:## - ##:## start and end times for ventilation failure
(up to 2 per cycle)
BAGS IN PROCESS: 08 shows 8 bags in process then lists the

bag number, start time, and time
remaining in the cycle for each bag.
BAG NO. START REMAIN

2 05110205 20:11 01:28
2 06110205 20:11 01:28
2 07110205 20:11 01:28
2 08110205 20:11 01:28
BAGS DONE: 04 tells number of bags done then lists the bag numbers
2 01 110205
2 02 110205
2 03 110205
2 04 110205
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BATCH Cycle Sample Printout:
UNIT#2 10:43 12/02/05 sterilizer number, current time, current date (day/month/
year format)
START: 14:11 11/02/05 cycle start time, start date
CYCLE LENGTH: 16 hours length of sterilization cycle
PROBLEMS: NONE
HIGH TEMP ##:## - ##:## start and end times for high temp (up to 2 per cycle)
LOW TEMP ##:## - ##:## start and end times for low temp (up to 2 per cycle)
POWER FAIL ##:## - ##:## start and end times for power failure (up to 3 per cycle)
VENT FAIL ##:## - ##:## start and end times for ventilation failure (up to 2 per cycle)
INDUSTRIAL Cycle Sample Printout:
UNIT#2 12:31 18/07/05 sterilizer number, current time, current date (day/month/
year format)
START 14:11 18/07/05 time and date the door was most recently opened
PROBLEMS: NONE
HIGH TEMP ##:## - ##:## start and end times for high temp (up to 2 per cycle)
LOW TEMP ##:## - ##:## start and end times for low temp (up to 2 per cycle)
POWER FAIL ##:## - ##:## start and end times for power failure (up to 3 per cycle)
VENT FAIL ##:## - ##:## start and end times for ventilation failure (up to 2 per cycle)
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Changing the Paper Roll
When the paper is nearing the end of the roll, a red dye will be seen on the edge. The
paper should be changed:
Remove the printer cover

with a downward motion
Press the PRINT FEED key on the front panel keypad to expel remaining paper from the
printer. Follow instructions on the printer for removal of the roll, left-hand side first.
Feed the paper on the replacement

roll through the printer head and the
ribbon cassette and then locate the
roll in position. Press the PRINT
FEED button on the front panel
keypad until 1 inch (2 cm) of paper is
exposed and pass that through the
slot in the outer cover.
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Ribbon Cartridge Replacement

To replace the ribbon cartridge proceed as follows:
Remove the black printer cover.
Press the end of the cartridge

marked PUSH/EJECT. The
cartridge will swing out to the
left; remove it from the printer.
Rotate the new cartridge dial as shown by the arrow to tighten up the ribbon. With the
ribbon facing up, feed the paper between the cartridge and the ribbon. Replace the
cartridge into the printer. Press the FEED button on the front panel keypad until 1 inch (2
cm) of paper is exposed and feed that through the outer cover. Replace the outer cover.
To confirm that the new ribbon is working properly, press the PRINT STATUS button on the
front panel keypad.
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Maintenance
and
Troubleshooting
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ALARMS
Ventilation Alarms
A vacuum transducer mounted in the component module controls the ventilation alarm. A
tube is connected to the main sterilizing cabinet to sense cabinet vacuum. Another tube is
open to room air.
Extraction of exhaust gas ensures a negative pressure in the main cabinet of 0.13 to 0.15
inches of H20 with respect to room pressure.
The vacuum transducer is calibrated by the manufacturer and should not require
readjustment.
Ventilation Failure: Rapid beeping

The ventilation monitor is active during the entire cycle except during purge and when the
door is open. If the ventilation unit fails or the outlet is blocked, the words "VENT FAIL" will
be seen on the screen and the unit will beep rapidly. The time the ventilation failed and the
time it came back on will be printed in the "PROBLEMS" section of the printout at the end of
the cycle. The machine will keep track of the first 2 ventilation failures in each cycle.
Troubleshooting Ventilation Alarms (see Figure 12 in Appendices)
1) Verify that the sterilizer power is on and the display appears normal. Verify that the
blower is on and working.
2) Remove the top cover and locate the vacuum transducer board. Connect the negative
lead of a DC voltmeter to the "GND" test point.
3) Check the voltage at U1, Pin 8. It must be 5.0 volts for the board to function. This 5
volts is supplied from an external power supply.
4) Check the voltage at the "2.490v Reference" test point. It should be very close to
2.490v and may be adjusted with R5.
5) Open the door to the sterilizer and unplug the blower. Check the voltage at the ".500v
Offset" test\ point. It should be close to .500v and may be adjusted with R2. (It is normal
for this voltage to drift slightly).
6) Close the door and plug in the blower. Check the voltage at the ".500v Offset" test
point. It should be .60 volts or higher. A voltage lower than .6 volts signifies that the air
pressure within the sterilizer is not low enough with respect to the air pressure in the room.
Check the plastic tubes connected to the board. The P2 tube should lead to the inside of the
sterilizer chamber. The P1 tube should lead to a fitting on the back of the sterilizer. Verify
that the fitting is not blocked.
7) If none of the above leads to a solution:
Write down the measurements taken in steps 1-6.

Check the voltage at the "Trigger Level" test point and write it down.
Customers should contact the Manufacturer or Distributor as listed on
page 2 of this manual.
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High or Low Temperature: Single beep every 10 seconds

If the temperature is more than 2ºC above or below the set temperature the words "HIGH
TEMP" or "LOW TEMP" will be seen on the screen and the printer will start printing the
cabinet temperature every minute. The time the temperature became too low or too high
and the time it returned to normal will be printed in the "PROBLEMS" section of the printout
at the end of the cycle. The machine will keep track of the first 2 high or low temperatures
in each cycle.
The temperature monitor is deactivated by opening the door for loading or unloading. It
becomes active 10 minutes after the door is closed. This allows the temperature in the
cabinet to reach steady- state prior to temperature monitor activation.
High and Low temperatures during the cycle indicate a significant problem with the
machine. Therefore, if there is a high temperature or low temperature recorded, even if only
for a short interval, the machine should be serviced. Also, it may be necessary to resterilize
items that were inside the sterilizer, particularly in the case of a low temperature of
significant duration.
Door Unlocked or Waiting for Input: Single beep every 15 seconds

A single beep will be emitted every 15 seconds whenever the door is unlocked. This alarm
is designed to remind the operator that the machine is waiting for something to be done. If
the machine is expecting input and it does not occur, it will revert to the previous state after
10 minutes. For example, if the machine is STERILIZING and UNLOAD is pressed, the
machine purges and unlocks, then beeps every 15 seconds while waiting for the door to be
opened. If the door does not open within 10 minutes the machine will go back to the
previous state (STERILIZING).
End of Cycle in STNDRD or BATCH Mode: 5 beeps at the end of the cycle
In STANDARD and BATCH Modes, 5 beeps will be emitted at the end of the cycle to alert
the operator that one or more bags are ready to be unloaded.
Door Open Too Long or Temperature > 80ºCelsius: Constant alarm

In the unlikely event of a catastrophic failure with temperature control which allows the
temperature to get above 80ºC, the alarm will sound constantly. This is an emergent
problem and the machine should be unplugged and not used until repaired.
The alarm also sounds continuously if the door is left open too long for loading or unloading
(3 minutes is allowed). The display will read "CLOSE DOOR".
If the door is inadvertently opened during a cycle, the alarm will sound continuously.
Power Failure
The machine will keep track of the first 3 power failures during each cycle and will print the
time the power went off and the time it came back on. This information is also printed as
soon as the power comes back on, so if there are more than 3 power failures they may be
identified on the printout even if they are not listed under "PROBLEMS".
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EOGAS STERILIZING CHAMBER

A variation within 2ºC from the normal operating temperature of 50ºC is considered
acceptable as long as the cabinet has been operating at 50ºC for one hour. To calibrate the
temperature on the display, see "Calibrating Temperature under the Technician Code"
(p. 23) in the "Setting Sterilization Parameters and Operating Modes" section (p. 20).
Twice per year confirm the sensitivity of the ventilation alarm and the integrity of the circuit.
Test by disconnecting the power supply to the exhaust extractor from the cabinet
receptacle. (Units with an abator, switch off the exhaust blower). The alarm should operate
within 15 seconds. Reconnect the power supply and the alarm should cease.
All painted and stainless steel finishes may be washed with any available detergent. The
polycarbonate finish of the membrane switch and front panel assembly may be cleaned with
any cleaning agent and is resistant to abrasion and chlorine based cleaners.
HEPA FILTER REPLACEMENT

At six month intervals, or sooner in lint laden environments, replace the air inlet filter on the
top panel. The filter cartridge is of the HEPA type (Part No 4294) and can be replaced by
lifting off the cover,
removing the existing filter, inserting a fresh cartridge
and replacing the cover. If there is substantial debris in the filter holder, it may be
necessary to clean it with a vacuum cleaner.
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ABATOR AND EXHAUST ASSEMBLY
Maintenance
Maintenance of the Abator is restricted to inspecting the inlet and exhaust ducting, and the
replacement of the catalytic absorber. To replace the absorber material, remove the top
cover panel of the Abator catalyst, remove and replace the absorber material and refit the
cover plate.
The time interval between replacements of the catalyst depends on the amount of Ethylene
oxide used. A period of two years is usually considered appropriate. Sampling the exhaust
air as it leaves the Exhaust Blower should show zero emissions. Any level detected above
zero indicates a need for catalyst replacement.
Exhaust Blower
The Exhaust Blower bearings require oiling with a light machine oil at 6-month intervals,
accompanied by an inspection to confirm the mountings, bearings, etc., are in good working
order.
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ANDERSEN AN5026 VACUUM SEALER

The Andersen AN5026 Vacuum Sealer is self-contained, easy to maintain, and allows multi-
ple configurations for a wide range of applications. The sealer is available with a 26" seal
length and is available in both 110V and 220V models. 9 preset jaw pressure, heating and
cooling settings are easily changed by the user and safety switches protect the operator's
fingers during sealing.
FEATURES
No pneumatic cylinders
Self-contained
No shop air or vacuum source needed
Easy to maintain
Automatic detection of broken switches
Easy to use
Digital display and digital control
May be connected to gas flush or external

vacuum source if desired
AN5026
Power Usage: 110 V@60Hz or 220V@50Hz Shipping Wt: 392lbs/178kg Dimensions: 32"x29"x45" / 81.28x73.66x114.3cm
Please See AN5026 Owner's Manual For More Details
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The circuit breakers are DIN rail mount type units and are located as shown on Figure 7 of
the Appendix. The circuit breakers are reset with the traditional toggle switch. Access to
reset the circuit breakers is by removing the top panel cover (see Maintenance and
Troubleshooting: Component Module Replacement on p. 69).
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DOOR ADJUSTMENT
Door Gasket Replacement
The gasket is mounted to the door

with the stainless steel inner door
liner. With the door in place on the
sterilizer, unscrew the inner door
liner, starting with the top edge.
Progressively unscrew the vertical
screws approximately half way
down on each side.
Remove the existing gasket.

Mount the new gasket on the top
horizontal edge and down the
sides. Attach the door liner back
into position across the top edge
and part way down the door
sides.
Remove the remaining gasket

and continue attaching the new
gasket along with the inner door
liner.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
There is a 3.0 Volt battery that acts as backup power for the computer. When the battery is
low (less than 2.0 Volts), a message will appear on the screen reading:
LOW BATTERY
REPLACE BATTERY
This will be seen for 5 seconds every time "LOAD" is pressed. The machine will still func-
tion normally, and there will be a period of time, probably several months, before the battery
will actually fail. When the message is seen, the operator may continue using the machine,
but as soon as it is convenient the battery should be replaced.
To replace the battery, gently lift the retaining clip on the battery as shown and slide the
battery out of the holder on the circuit board. Reverse the process to insert the new battery.
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FUSE REPLACEMENT
The fuse compartment contains two fuses. On 110/120V models there is one line fuse and
one spare fuse. For 220/240V units both fuses are used as line fuses. To change the fuse,
switch off power. Remove the incoming power cord and pry out the fuseholder cover (see
photos on next page).
A list of Fuses and Circuit Breakers is attached to the back of the sterilizer
Schematic
Device Reference 220.240v Units
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
Label Printer K9 2A
Exhaust Extractor K10 0.75A
Circulating Fan K11 0.50A
Label Printer K12 0.30A
FUSES
Incoming Power F1
Incoming Power F1/F2 8.0A
Fuse types and ratings are:

F1/F2 (240V) 8.0A GDA - IEC 127-2 Sheet 1
F3 4.0A Type 3AG Slow Blo Series 313
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The fuse compartment contains two fuses - both used as line fuses.
To replace, turn off the unit and remove the incoming power cord.
Use screwdriver to pry

open fuseholder here
Fuse compartment
Fuse unit after removal.
Replace fuses and ensure
fuseholder is returned to
the fuse compartment with
the arrow marks aligned.
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MANUAL DOOR UNLOCK
Remove the top cover
Control Panel Keyboard
Lift the door lock

solenoid located in
the front left corner
of the component
module
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COMPONENT MODULE REPLACEMENT
Confirm the voltage,

of the replacement
component module.
Disconnect the
incoming power cable.
Disconnect the label

printer power and data
cables from the side of
the cabinet.
Unscrew the blue exhaust hose flange
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Remove both top covers.
Remove the vacuum

sensing plastic hose line
from the lower cabinet.
Remove both top covers.
1
2
Unscrew the four screw in

each corner. (Note: two
of the screws hold the
electronic assembly).
4
3
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Carefully lift the front edge of

the component module
sufficient to enable the door
hinge pin to be clear and
remove the door. Remove the
component module assembly.
Reinstall in reverse order, test the new component module and pack the replaced module
for shipping.
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Ethylene
Oxide
Safety
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ETHYLENE OXIDE SAFETY
OSHA Regulations
Ethylene oxide has been used as a sterilizing gas for more than sixty years. Throughout
that time there has been a continuous effort by all involved in its use to limit and reduce
the exposure of workers to Ethylene oxide. Almost every country has health and safety
regulations limiting exposure to Ethylene oxide. For many years, the U. S. was the most
prominent user of Ethylene oxide and as a result has clearly defined regulations placed
into legislation by the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The major concern for exposure occurs after Ethylene oxide has converted from a liquid to
a gaseous state. As a gas, it is considered a respiratory hazard and is also classified as
poisonous. As with all potentially noxious substances, e.g., chlorine, ammonia, and
alcohol exposure should be kept to the absolute minimum. However, these chemicals are
useful, so methods of measuring exposure and acceptable exposure levels contribute to
safe use. Internationally there are two defined circumstances that are measured: The
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) for a fifteen minute period, and the Permissible
Exposure Limit (PEL) over a longer eight hour exposure period.
For either period, the amount of exposure is accumulated and averaged for the time of
exposure. This is defined as the Time-Weighted Average (TWA) and measured in units
of 1 part Ethylene oxide per 1,000,000 parts of air (ppm).
In the U.S., OSHA has established that for the short time STEL the exposure level should
not exceed 5.0 ppm, and for an 8 hour exposure PEL the level should be below 0.5 ppm.
If the exposure levels exceed these, the users have more stringent protection
requirements to meet.
Workplace Testing
Using specifically designed personnel monitor units is universally accepted as a reliable
method of measuring worker exposure to Ethylene oxide. These are designed to be worn
by an individual worker attached like a "badge" close to the person's breathing zone.
These economical devices make it easy to assess any worker's level of exposure to
ethylene oxide. Andersen Products offers a simple to use "badge" under the "AirScan"
label for measuring both the short period STEL and longer monitoring period PEL.
Information regarding their use is included in the Diagrams and Drawings section.
The information given above is a summary. Refer to the relevant health and safety
authority in the country of use.
Precautions
The EOGas cartridge contains liquid and gas under pressure. Do not use near fire, heated
surface or flame. Do not smoke near the sterilizer while loading and unloading it. Sterilize
batteries wrapped individually and separately from their electrical instruments.
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Avoid breathing EOGas vapor. Breathing EOGas vapor is harmful. If you can smell
EOGas, you are breathing toxic amounts. In concentrated amounts EOGas sterilizing gas
is as irritating to the lungs and mucous membranes as is ammonia gas. As with other
chemical vapors, there is a chance of an occasional allergic response to EOGas in a sensi-
tive individual. Such individuals should not handle EOGas, and should neither breathe its
vapors nor allow materials sterilized in it to come into contact with their skin or mucous
membranes.
All users must avoid contact with the skin, eyes, and clothing. If contact with liquid EOGas
occurs, users must immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including shoes. Flush
skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If liquid EOGas has gotten into
your eyes, immediately see a physician for further treatment.
Chronic exposure to concentrations of Ethylene oxide (the active ingredient in EOGas)

above 1 ppm may be dangerous to your health. All operators of Ethylene oxide gas
sterilizers must be tested for Ethylene oxide exposure at frequent intervals.
Failure to adequately air Ethylene oxide absorbing materials may lead to contact chemical
burns. The 16 hour sterilization cycle time at 50¡C called for in these instructions includes
an adequate amount of time to air most tubes, masks and the like. Large gas absorbent
items like silicone breast implants and plastic extracorporeal blood filters may require
additional aeration before they can be safely implanted or used. Aeration will progress
more rapidly outside of the sterilization bag. Andersen Products is prepared to determine
aeration times for our customers. Call customer service at 336-376-3000 for more
information.
It is incumbent on the user to confirm that a gas absorbent item, sterilized in EOGas has
been adequately aired before it contacts living tissue. This is a particularly important
warning to those using plastic or rubber items that directly contact tissue culture
preparations, microbial cell cultures, spermatocytes, oocytes, embryonic tissue, or the like.
Vacuum dehydration, chemical desiccation or prolonged exposure to ambient native

humidity below 30% have been demonstrated to produce spores highly resistant to
sterilization by EOGas. Rehydration of spores so changed, and hence reversion to normal
sensitivity, does not seem to occur until they have been actually wetted or placed in a 100%
relative humidity atmosphere. Do not attempt to sterilize materials which may be carrying
dried spores without first washing the articles with water and detergents. If the nature of the
material is such that the water treatments specified above are harmful, then pretreatment
in a chamber having a saturated humidity at 50¡C is necessary - see "Processing Review"
on p. 12.
EOGas is a potent polymerizing agent. It must not be used for sterilizing foodstuffs or
drugs.
The user MUST NOT deviate from the Operating Instructions. EOGas cartridges are
designed to be used only in the EOGas sterilization bag provided in the refill kit. An EOGas
sterilizer bag may not be reused. The use of non-genuine EOGas cartridges and sterilizing
bags may compromise sterilizing performance and safety and in that event the
manufacturer will be freed from all liability.
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APPENDIX
1.0 EOGas Sterilizer Operation Reference Chart

2.0 Sterilizer Dimensions
3.0 Heat Sealer
4.0 Venting Through Outside Wall
5.0 Venting to the Outside Wall Within an Interior Wall
6.0 Exhaust Calculations
7.0 Component Module Layout
8.0 EOGas Extractor Unit
9.0 Gas Disposal System
10.0 Equipment Ratings Summary
11.0 Controls Layout
12.0 Ventilation Alarm Schematic
13.0 Electrical Schematic
14.0 Replacement Parts List
15.0 IEC Warning Symbols
16.0 Material Safety Data Sheets
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EOGas Sterilizer Operation Reference Chart
For complete instructions, see instruction brochure packaged with the cartridge
WARM - UP PREHUMIDIFICATION
1. Wrap items to be prehumidified
Make sure sterilizer is connected to power. individually as for sterilization.
Sterilizer should come up to temperature in about
15 min (50ºC).
STERILIZER 2. Place wrapped items in medium
(#5), or large (#6) sterilization bag.
WARMUP 3. Mark Dosimeter card with time/
date of sterilization and place in
the core of the load. Include bio-
logical control if appropriate.
4. Match EOGas cartridge (#5, #6)
with number on sterilization bag.
Remove trigger safety and place
EOGas cartridge in sterilization
bag.
5. Heat-seal sterilization bag. DO
PREPARATION OF ITEMS NOT ACTIVATE EOGas CAR-
FOR STERILIZATION TRIDGE.
6. Place sterilization bag in sterilizer
1. Disassemble and wash with detergent and cabinet.
water. 7. Humidify sterilization bag contents
2.
3.
Air-dry; do not oven-dry.
Prehumidify items that cannot be washed.
PREPARATION for 2 hours at 50ºC.
8. Remove sterilization
4. Wrap in paper, cloth, or EO permeable film. bag from sterilizer and
humidify for an additional 2
PRE hours at room temperature
HUMIDIFICATION before sterilization.
LOAD STERILIZATION BAG BIOLOGICAL CONTROLS

Challenge the EOGas
1. Place wrapped items in medium (#5), or procedure on the sched-
2.
large (#6) sterilization bag.
Mark Dosimeter card with time/date of
LOAD BIOLOGICAL ule recommended by your
governing body or when-
CONTROLS
sterilization and place in the sterilization
bag. Include biological control if
LINER BAG ever changing packaging
materials or techniques.
appropriate. Use a Steritest or other
3. Place fresh Humidichip in sterilization bag. appropriate biological
4. Match EOGas cartridge size (#5, #6) with control.
number on sterilization bag. Remove Position control in core of
trigger safety and place EOGas cartridge in load.
sterilization bag.
5. Heat-seal sterilization bag.
START STERILIZATION CYCLE

1. Press Load button on sterilizer control
panel.
2. When purge cycle is complete, the door is START
unlocked and the cabinet can be opened.
3. Activate EOGas cartridge within steriliza- STERILIZATION
tion bag by depressing trigger button.
4. Immediately place sterilization bag into
sterilizer cabinet and close door.
AERATION
The 16-hour EOGas
STERILIZATION AND AERATION cycle at 50ºC includes an
AERATION aeration period adequate
1. Leave sterilization bag undisturbed in the for most EO absorbing
sterilizer for 16 hours. STERILIZATION materials. Large gas
2. Sterilization and aeration proceed simulta- absorbent items,
neously during the 16-hour cycle. & AERATION especially implants, or
3. After 16 hours, remove the sterilization bag devices that will contact
from the cabinet. Check the Dosimeter; blood or living tissue,
make sure the blue line has progressed require additional, post
beyond the triangular mark. sterilization aeration.
4. Removed the sterile items from the sterili-
zation bag. Discard the sterilization bag
and used cartridge.
Figure 1 74
Series 3 Plus Dimensions
B
29"
10 cu. ft. (280 liters) 39" (737mm)
Inner - 24.5”W(622mm) x 23.5”D(597mm) x 29”H(737mm) (991mm)
Outer - 28.5”W(745mm) x 25.75”D(654mm) x 39”H(991mm)
24.5"
(622mm)
10 cu. ft. Base Cabinet (280 liters)

Inner - 24.5”W(622mm) x 23.5”D(597mm) x 19”H(483mm)
35"
(889mm)
Base
Cabinet
a: Without printer
28.5"
(724mm)
b: With printer 34.75" (883mm)
6 cu. Ft (168 liters)

Inner - 24.5”W(622mm) x 23.5”D(597mm) x 19”H(483mm)
19"
B (483mm)
24.5"
29" (622mm) 23.5"
(737mm) (597mm)
a: Without printer
28.5"
25.75"
(724mm)
(654mm)
b: With printer 34.75" (883mm)
Figure 2
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Heat Sealer EOGas™ Series Plus Owner’s Manual
Replaceable
Teflon heatstrip
and wire element
30”
41”
20”
Replaceable heat element and Teflon strip: Part No. AN1199
Power Usage: 110 VA @ 60Hz 7.5 Amps Wt: 17lbs/7.7kg Dimensions: 30"x20"x41" / 75x50x102.5cmcm
Figure 3
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Vacuum Sealer
AN5026 Vacuum Sealer

The AN5026 Andersen Vacuum Sealer is self-contained, easy to maintain, and allows
multiple configurations for a wide range of applications. The sealer has a 26” seal length and
is available in both 110V and 220V models. 9 preset jaw pressure, heating and cooling
settings are easily changed by the user. Optical safety switches protect the operator’s fingers
during sealing.
Features: No pneumatic cylinders; Self-contained, no shop air or vacuum source

needed; Easy to maintain, user serviceable sealer wire; Easy to use, Digital display and
Digital control; May be connected to gas flush or external vacuum source if desired.
Shipping Wt: 392 lbs / 178 kg

Dimensions: Footprint—32” (81.28 cm) W, 28.5” (72.4 cm) D.
Height—45.5” (115.6 cm).
Total Front to Rear—40.5” (102.9 cm).
Work Surface—27” (68.6 cm) D.
Figure 4 77
EOGas Installation
Venting through an outside wall
Discharge should be
vertical to assist dilution
and dispersion
Ventilation unit
3 inch plastic
pipe to discharge
point
3 inch PVC drain

pipe tee
Rain trap
45 degree PVC elbows

3 inch PVC pipe
Clamp and brace pipe

as necessary for me-
chanical security and
to conform with local
codes
3 inch PVC pipe
Exterior wall
Plywood panel
mounted to wall
with masonry
screws
A rain trap must be

installed at some
point in the line or
some provision
made to prevent
accumulation of rain
water in pipe.
Installation shown
using up to 70 feet
equivalent length of
Figure 5
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EOGas Installation
Venting to the outside within an interior wall Surface mounted discharge piping
Discharge should
be vertical to assist
dilution and Height to conform
dispersion with local
regulations -3 foot
Mount on sheet minimum above
rock wall using 4 3 inch plastic
roof line
molly type bolts pipe to discharge
point
Rain trap
Ventilation unit
3 inch PVC pipe
3 inch PVC 90
Clamp and brace pipe as
3 inch PVC 90 necessary for mechanical
degree elbow security and to conform
with local codes
Note: a rain trap must be

installed at some point in
the line, or some other
provision made to prevent
accumulation of rain
water in pipe
Surface mounting
using U-shaped
Installation is shown inside a typical channel spacer
commercial building with a flat roof,
using surface mounting techniques.
Alternately the vent piping may be
installed within a hollow wall (ie.,
sheetrock). 3 inch PVC plastic
drain pipe is suitable for up to 70
equivalent feet of pipe.
Figure 6
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Figure 7
80
EOGas Sterilizer Parts (top)
1 2 3 4 27 6 7 8 9 10
5 12 V 12 V
Light Light
Gear
Motor
28
BELOW! 15 BELOW!
13 BELOW!
13
25 18
24
19
30
11 32
12
Control Circuit 16 17
26 Board
14
29
31
23 21 22 20
# PART NAME PART NO. # PART NAME PART NO.

1 Valve Plate - Inlet 2637 16 SS Relay - Heater 1220
2 Vent Stack - Inlet 2635 17 Power Supply Circuit 3721
3 Valve Shaft 2716 18 Temperature Sensor 4143
4 Valve Plate - Exhaust 2636 19 Computer Circuit
5 Vacuum Switch 3878 20 Printer Unit 3833
6 Vent Stack - Exhaust 2622 21 Membrane Switch Panel 3725
7 Flexible Coupling 2628 22 Vacuum Flourescent Display 3891
8 Vent Motor Limit Switch 2670 23 Door Lock Assembly 2647
9 Gear Motor 2643 24 Label Printer Data Connection 3896
10 Cabinet Light Unit 3890 25 Label Printer Power Connection 3641
11 SS Relay Lights 1220 26 Label Printer 3897
12 Circulation Fan Capacitor 3901 27 Receptacle - Extractor Supply 3020
13 Circulating Air Heater (2) 3212(3224) 28 EMI Filter/Switch/Fuseholder 1047
14 SS Relay - Fan 1210 29 Lighting Transformer 3902
15 Circulation Fan 3792 30 Circuit Breakers (see schematic)
31 Alarm Unit 1030
32 Connector 81
2688
Figure 8
EOGas Extractor Unit (cover removed)
No. Part Number Order No.

1 Blower cover box 2788
2 Blower Motor, shaded pole 2787
3 Mounting Brackets 2791
4 3” Dia. Hose 2786
Figure 9
82
Gas Disposal System
Outside
Air
Abator
Blower
EOGas
Sterilizer
Figure 10
83
Equipment Ratings Summary
Equipment Rating:
Model Ref. Voltage Hz Current___
AN306.01P 110/120v 50/60 10.75Amp.

AN306.11P 220/240V 50/60 5.40Amp.
AN310.01P 110/120v 50/60 10.75Amp.

AN310.11P 220/240v 50/60 5.40Amp.
Environmental Conditions:
The EOGas Sterilizers are designed to function in an environment with these conditions:
Temperature.....................................10ºC to 40ºC
Use...................................................Indoor
Relative Humidity............................. 80% to 30%
Main Supply Voltage........................ Not to exceed +/- 10% of nominal voltage
Transient Overvoltages..................... As IEC
Installation Category.........................II
Pollution Degree...............................2
Altitude.............................................Operate up to 2,000 m above sea level
Connections:
Input: Power cord 3 x 16AWG 13Amp to 320 with cabinet power entry EMI Filter
10A 115/250v 50/60Hz
Output: Receptacle to extractor unit VDE 1930 - 10A 250AC

Data Connector to remote Label Printer DB IDC 25 pin Connector
Power Connector to remote Label Printer 14v AC DIN Connector, 3 pin Lock Ring
Sound Level:
Operating Condition: (2 feet from unit front panel) 55 dB
Incoming Power Fuses:

120v Models: 12Amp ABC - 3AB Fast Acting
240v Models: 6.3Amp GDA - IEC 127-2 Sheet 1
Figure 11
84
Sterilizer Controls Layout
Front Gas Extractor Unit Power Cable

(wall mounted) Run In Hose
Key Pad Display Panel-Mounted Printer
Label Printer
Power Supply
Cable
Label Printer
Data Cable
SETUP LOAD UNLOAD ENTER

Label Printer
Rear
On/Off Switch
Input Power
Receptacle &
Fuseholder
Gas Extractor
Power Receptacle
Figure 12
85
Vacuum Transducer Board
Figure 13
86
1 2 3 4 5 6
UPS
Schematic
TSW = THERMO SWITCH

BLOWER PLUG
PPC = PROPORTIONAL POWER CONTROLLER
D D
SW1
LAMP 1 LAMP 2
115VAC
TSW2
D1
CIRCULATION FAN
C1 FUSE1 FUSE2
TSW1
10uF/100V 12A 12A
DC
D2 MOTOR HEATER1 HEATER2
(2 X 600W)
SW2
POWER SUPPLY
RECEPTACLE
+20VDC
POWER SWITCH
LIGHT 1 T1 7
C C
ADAPTOR VACUUM 2 8
BOARD SENSOR 5 11
VERSION BOARD
+12VAC
EPAUA HEATER, PPC
6 12
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
FAN
K9
K12
K10
K11
2.5A
1.6A
0.5A
0.75A
START POWER SUPPLY BOARD

B CAPACITOR B
CONTROLLER
VERSION EPCUBN POWER SUPPLY
(100-240VAC)
LABEL +5VDC
PRINTER +12VDC
ALARM
EOGAS 3 PLUS
CABINET TOP SECTION
A A
SOLENOID DOOR Title
LOCK SENSOR
EOGAS 3 PLUS SYSTEM (115V)
KEYPAD VFD TAPE PRINTER Size Number Revision
B EPSUA
Date: 22-Feb-2006 Sheet 1of 1
File: C:\Hardware\EPSUA.DDB Drawn By: L. Lee
1 2 3 4 5 6
120V Figure 14
87
1 2 3 4 5 6
Schematic
UPS
TSW = THERMO SWITCH
BLOWER PLUG
PPC = PROPORTIONAL POWER CONTROLLER
D D
SW1
LAMP 1 LAMP 2
230VAC
TSW2
D1
CIRCULATION FAN
C1 FUSE1 FUSE2
TSW1
10uF/100V 6.3A 6.3A
DC
D2 MOTOR HEATER1 HEATER2
(2 X 600W)
SW2
POWER SUPPLY
RECEPTACLE
+20VDC
POWER SWITCH
LIGHT 1 T1 7
C C
ADAPTOR VACUUM 2 8
BOARD SENSOR 5 11
VERSION
+12VAC
BOARD
EPAUA HEATER, PPC
6 12
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
FAN
K9
K12
K10
K11
0.5A
2.5A
0.75A
0.3A
START POWER SUPPLY BOARD

B CAPACITOR B
CONTROLLER
VERSION EPCUBN POWER SUPPLY
(100-240VAC)
LABEL +5VDC
PRINTER +12VDC
ALARM
EOGAS 3 PLUS
CABINET TOP SECTION
A A
SOLENOID DOOR Title
LOCK SENSOR
EOGAS 3 PLUS/AN333 SYSTEM (230V)
KEYPAD VFD TAPE PRINTER Size Number Revision
B EPSEA
Date: 22-Feb-2006 Sheet 1of 1
File: C:\Hardware\EPSUA.DDB Drawn By: L. Lee
1 2 3 4 5 6
240V Figure 15
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EOGas Series 3 Plus - Replacement Parts List
This list relates to Models:

AN306.01, AN310.01 (110/120V)
AN306.11, AN310.11 (220/240V)
Part No. Description
3212 Circulating Air Heater 110v - Chromalox 052710-003

3224 Circulating Air Heater 220v - Chromalox 052710-006
3721 Power Supply - Integrated Power Design - SRW-115-2006
3722 Circulating Fan 110v - EBM R2E175-AE47-13 CSA 43145
3924 Circulating Fan 220v - EBM R2E175-AE1-14
2643 Vent Gearmotor 12v - Pittman GM9413-5
2670 Vent - position microswitch - Cherry D44L RIRA
1007 Power Cord 110v - Belden IEC 320-C13/ NEMA 5-15P
4288 Power Cord 220v - Belden IEC 320-C13/ CEE7 standard VII
1047 Power Receptacle - Qualtek 864-10/011 EMI Filter, fuse, switch CSA 75100
3020 Vent Cord Receptacle - Qualtek 710-00/63
1048 Vent Cord Plug - Qualtek 711-00/00
4057 Vent Power Cable - New England Elect Corp 3/14WG 7x24/40 tinned copper
0.010 hytrel to 0.072 OD 0.030 polyurethane jacket
2787 Vent Blower Motor 110v - Dayton 4C442 CSA 6319
2696 Vent Blower Motor 220v - Dayton 2C915A CSA 6319
2647 Door Lock Solenoid 12v DC - Ragdon 6211/8948
3902 Lighting Transformer 110/220v - Signal A41-43-12 CSA 51265
3085 Vacuum Fluorescent Display - Futaba M202M00113
1220 Solid State Relay - NTE RS3-1D25-24T CSA 59793
4650 Control Circuit Board - Andersen Products
3833 Data Printer - Zebra LP2722
3732 Data Printer - Replacement Paper Roll (5 per pack)
3114 Data Printer - Replacement Cassette
3716 Proximity Switch - Banner 1FR 12.24 11L
3879 Label Printer - Zebra LP2722
4119 Label Printer - Replacement label roll - 2" width
4294 HEPA Air Filter Replacement cartridge
Figure 16
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IEC WARNING SYMBOLS
Number Symbol Publication Description
1 IEC 417, No. 5031 Direct Current
2 ~ IEC 417, No. 5032 Alternating Current
3 ~ IEC 417, No. 5033 Both Direct and Alternating Current
4
~ IEC 617, No. 02-02-06 Three-phase Alternating Current
3
5 IEC 417, No. 5017 Earth (ground) TERMINAL
6 IEC 417, No. 5019 Protective Conductor TERMINAL
7 IEC 417, No. 5020 Frame or Chassis TERMINAL
8 IEC 417, No. 5021 Equipotentiality
9 IEC 417, No. 5007 On (Supply)
10 IEC 417, No. 5008 Off (Supply)
11 IEC 417, No. 5172 Equipment protected throughout by

DOUBLE INSULATION or REIN
FORCED INSULATION (equivalent
to CLASS II of IEC 536-see annex H)
12 Background color - yellow; ISO 3864, No. B.3.6 CAUTION, risk of electric shock
Symbol and outline - black
13 Symbol under consideration Easily touched, higher temperature

parts
!
14 Background color - yellow; ISO 3864, No. B.3.1 CAUTION (Refer to Accompanying
Symbol and outline - black Documents)
Figure 17
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EOGas SERIES 3 Plus - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Recommended every six months
Mechanical:
(Refer to the Torque Settings Schedule on the cabinet top panel.)
Check the tightness of: 1. Cabinet door hinge mountings

2. Inner door hinge mountings
3. Inner door lock mountings
4. Exhaust Unit wall mount screws
5. Exhaust Unit blower motor bolts
6. Exhaust Unit UPS mounts
7. Exhaust hose clamps
8. Component Module Attachment screws
9. Vent gear motor mounts
10. Vent valve shaft coupler
11. Vent Valve plates
12. Top Cover fittings
13. Door proximity switch mount
14. Door solenoid lock mount
Check: 1. Wear of cabinet door bushings

Confirm 2. Alignment of door top lock striker plate
Confirm 3. Security of shelf fixings
Confirm 4. Exhaust hose wear
Electrical:
1. Check the operation of the circulating fan for bearing wear or binding
2. Check the proximity switch stops the circulating fan with the door open
3. Check the ventilation alarm circuit by switching off the exhaust fan
4. Isolate each circuit by opening the circuit breakers then restore
5. Disconnect power to the UPS, confirm back up capacity time
6. Check calibration setting of cabinet temperature at shelf point
Replace:
1. Air inlet HEPA Filter

2. Data Printer paper roll
3. Data Printer ink cassette
4. Label printer roll stock
Calibrate:
1. Temperature of Cabinet (see page 23)
Figure 18
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Appendix A
Material Safety Data Sheets—Ethylene Oxide
Section 1 Statement of Hazards:

Chemical Product & Company DANGER!
Identification Extremely flammable liquid and gas under pressure.
May form explosive mixtures with air. Highly reactive.
Product: EOGAS May be harmful if inhaled and may cause delayed lung
injury, respiratory system and nervous system damage.
Manufactured by: Inhalation may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Liquid
contact may cause frostbite. May cause allergic skin
Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. reaction. Harmful if swallowed. May cause adverse
Health Science Park blood effects, liver and kidney damage based on animal
3154 Caroline Drive data. Cancer and reproductive hazard.
HAZARD RATINGS: (0 = minimum; 4 = maximum)
Information Telephone Number: (336) 376-8622
HMIS RATING: Health = 3
Emergency Telephone Number Flammability = 4
(24 HRS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK) Reactivity = 3
CHEM-TEL (800)-255-3924 Personal Protection Code = x
(Consult your supervisor or standard operating proce-
Section 2 dures for special handling directions.)
Composition/ Information on Ingredients
NFPA RATING: Health = 3
Chemical Name: Ethylene Oxide Flammability = 4
Weight By %: 84 to 97% Reactivity = 3
Chemical Family: Epoxide
Formula: (CH2)2O Exposure Limits:
Molecular Weight: 44.06 gms/mole TWA (8 hr) STEL (15-min)
CAS Number: 75-21-8 OSHA 1 ppm 5 ppm
CAS Name: Oxirane ACGIH 1 ppm n/a
Synonyms: EO, EtO, Dihydroxirene,
1-2 Epoxyethane, PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation; eye
Dimethylene Oxide, Oxane, contact, skin contact/absorption
Oxirane, Alkene Oxide, Alpha/
Beta-Oxidoethane, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Ef-
Oxacyclopropane. fects include skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation or
Product Uses: Chemical intermediate for burns. Central nervous system effects initially cause
production of antifreeze, polyester headache, dizziness and nausea and in extreme cases,
resins, non-ionic surfactants and unconsciousness and death. Peripheral nerve damage
specialty solvents; sterilizing agent f may result in muscular weakness, giddiness, irrational
or controlling microorganisms in behavior and loss of sensation in the extremities. Dull-
health care applications; fumigant ing of the sense of smell may occur.
for controlling insect infestation in
whole and ground spices and ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:
cosmetics.
INHALATION: Inhaling concentrated vapor may cause
Section 3 serious health effects. Inhalation may progressively
Hazard Identification cause mucous membrane and respiratory irritation,
headache, vomiting, cyanosis, drowsiness, weakness,
incoordination, CNS depression, lachrymation, nasal
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
discharge and salivation, gasping, and labored breath-
ing. Delayed effects may include nausea, diarrhea,
Colorless liquid or heavier-than-air gas with a sweet,
edema of the lungs, paralysis and convulsions. NOTE:
ether-like odor. Extremely flammable liquefied gas
Ethylene oxide has a high odor threshold (>250 ppm)
which burns in the absence of oxygen and can explode
and the sense of smell does not provide adequate pro-
when exposed to elevated temperatures. Toxic when
tection against its toxic effects.
inhaled. Causes severe skin and eye irritation or burns
and respiratory tract irritation; effects may be delayed. Figure 15
Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin.
Contact with liquid may cause frostbite.
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EYE CONTACT: Liquid ethylene oxide is severely irri-

tating and corrosive to the eyes and contact can cause
swelling of the conjunctive and irreversible corneal in-
jury. Contact with liquid ethylene oxide can cause frost- Section 4
bite. Vapors may cause eye irritation, tearing, redness First Aid Measures
and swelling of the conjunctive.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes, including the
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact with liquid ethyl- entire surface of the eyes and under the eyelids, gently
ene oxide can cause a local erythema, edema, and for- but thoroughly with plenty of running water for at least
mation of blisters. Response is more severe on damp 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention immediately.
skin. There may be a latency period of several hours NOTE: Never wear contact lenses when working
prior to the onset of symptoms. Ethylene oxide may be with ethylene oxide.
absorbed by the skin, and sustained contact may pro-
duce adverse effects such as headache, dizziness, nau- SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush skin thoroughly
sea, and vomiting. Ethylene Oxide is a skin sensitizer with water for at least 15 minutes while removing con-
and some individuals may suffer an allergic skin reac- taminated clothing and shoes. Obtain medical attention
tion. Skin contact may also cause allergic contact der- immediately. Wash clothing before reuse and discard
matitis in some exposed individuals. Liquid Ethylene contaminated leather articles such as shoes and belts.
oxide evaporates rapidly and may chill the skin causing
frostbite. INHALATION: Remove exposed person to fresh air. If
breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration then
INGESTION: This relatively unlikely route of exposure have qualified personnel administer oxygen, if needed.
is expected to cause severe irritation and burns of the Get immediate medical attention.
mouth and throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting,
collapse and coma. Aspiration may occur during swal- INGESTION: If patient is conscious give plenty of water
lowing or vomiting, resulting in lung damage. ( minimum of two glasses) but DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITTING. This material is corrosive. Keep head
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: lower than hips to avoid aspiration, should vomiting oc-
cur. Get medical attention immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Long term effects are unknown but
are expected to be similar to acute effects of skin expo- MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY
sure. EXPOSURE:
Preexisting skin, eye and respiratory disorders; lung,
EYE CONTACT: Some cases of cataract formation blood, nervous system and peripheral nerve disorders.
have been reported.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: Respiratory symptoms in-
INHALATION: Respiratory irritation which can result in clude nausea, vomiting and irritation of the nose and
permanent, lung injury, chromosomal aberrations and throat. Pulmonary edema may occur. Respiratory ef-
peripheral neurotoxic effects with a numbing of the fects may be delayed. Consider oxygen administration.
sense of smell. Cognitive and CNS impairment may If a chemical burn is present decontaminate skin and
result from long term exposures. treat as any thermal burn. No specific antidote is
known, however consider gastric lavage and administra-
INGESTION: May cause anemia, gastrointestinal irritation of a charcoal slurry.
tion, effects on liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands.
Section 5
CARCINOGENICITY: Fire Fighting Measures
OSHA classifies ethylene oxide as a cancer/ reproduc-
tive hazard and considers that, at excessive levels, eth- FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD):
ylene oxide may present reproductive, mutagenic, Tag Closed Cup: -4F (-20C)
genotoxic, neurologic and skin sensitization hazards.
ACGIH classifies ethylene oxide as “A2”- suspected FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% BY VOLUME):
human carcinogen. Upper flammable limit: 100%
NTP classifies ethylene oxide as a known human car- Lower flammable limit: 3.0% (30,000 ppm)
cinogen.
IARC classifies ethylene oxide in Group 1 (carcinogenic NEFA HAZARD RATING:
to humans). Health: 3 Flammability: 4 Reactivity: 3
NIOSH classifies ethylene oxide as a potential human
carcinogen.
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AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
804 F (429C); burns in the absence of air ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Ethylene oxide, a major
fire hazard, can burn in the absence of oxygen. All
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemi- electrical devices used in areas processing or handling
cal or water spray for small fires. Water spray, polymer ethylene oxide must be engineered and designed to the
or alcohol resistant foams for large fires. Dilution of applicable local electrical/fire codes. Safeguards can
liquid ethylene oxide with 23 volumes of water should include designing electrical devices as explosion proof
render it non-flammable. Dilution with 100 parts water and/or intrinsically safe.
to one part of ethylene oxide vapor may be required to
control build up of flammable vapors in closed systems. ATTENTION: Ethylene oxide vapors are colorless and
Water spray can be used to reduce intensity of flames odorless above OSHA’S permissible exposure level. An
to cool fire-exposed containers and to dilute spills to air monitoring system and/or AirScan® badges are rec-
render non-flammable. ommended to determine airborne exposure levels.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: STORAGE SEGREGATION: Store ethylene oxide in a

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
chemicals and sources of ignition. Store EOGas refill
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Ethyl- kits upright; do not drop and move in a carefully super-
ene oxide is dangerously explosive under fire condition; vised manner. DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT
it is flammable over an extremely large range of concen- SUNLIGHT.
trations in air and burns in the absence of oxygen. Liq-
uid ethylene oxide is lighter than water (floats) and va- SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS:
pors are heavier than air and may travel along ground (See 49 CFR 173.4)
long distances to sources of ignition and then flash All EOGas refill kits containing ethylene oxide are
back. Containers should not be subject to temperatures packaged and shipped in accordance with the small
hotter than 127F (52 C). Vapors are extremely flamma- quantities exemption under 49 CFR 173.4(c) and DOT
ble and are readily ignited by static charge, sparks and approval CA 9803005 issued April 9, 1998.
flames at concentrations above 3%.
Section 8
Section 6 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Accidental Release Measures
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
PRECAUTIONS: Treat any ethylene oxide leak as an OSHA ACTION LEVEL (8 HR. TWA) 0.5 ppm
emergency. Evacuate all personnel from the area. If an OSHA PEL (8 HR TWA) 1 ppm
EOGas cartridge is inadvertently dropped and activated OSHA 15 MINUTE EXCURSION LIMIT 5 ppm;
before it is sealed inside of the sterilization liner bag, it 9 mg/m3
must be sealed in a liner bag immediately (within 30 ACGIHTLV/TWA 1 ppm;
seconds) or the room must be evacuated for a minimum 1.8 mg/m3
of 12 hours. If an EOGas cartridge is inadvertently IDLH: 800 ppm
dropped and activated, it may be placed in an empty
liner bag and the bag closed by any secure method. EYE PROTECTION: NEVER WEAR CONTACT
This must be completed within 30 seconds. At that LENSES when working with ethylene oxide.
point the bag should be placed in the machine and a
cycle should be started. Run a full 16 hour cycle before VENTILATION: Install and operate general and local
removing the used EOGas cartridge from the liner bag. exhaust ventilation systems powerful enough to main-
tain airborne levels of ethylene oxide below the OSHA
Section 7 PEL in the worker’s breathing area. AAMI / ANSI ST41
Handling and Storage Good Hospital Practice: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
and Sterility Assurance Guidelines, Section 3.4 recom-
HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Have mends a minimum of 10 room makeup air changes per
established handling and emergency response proce- hour. Emission controls must be in compliance with
dures in place prior to use. Make sure that the sterilizer Federal State and local regulations.
is properly grounded. Protect containers from physical
damage and regularly inspect them for cracks or leaks. OTHER PROTECTION: Sterilizer must be electrically
grounded/bonded. Practice good personal hygiene;
always wash thoroughly after using this material. Do
not eat drink or smoke in work area.
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Section 9 Various mammalian species exposed to lethal concen-

Stability and Reactivity trations of ethylene oxide had symptoms of mucous
membrane irritation, central nervous system depression,
Boiling Point: 50.9ºF (10.5ºC) lacrimation, nasal discharge, salivation, nausea, vomit-
Freezing Point -169º F (-111.7ºC) ing, diarrhea, respiratory irritation, incoordination, and
Specific Gravity: 0.871 at 20ºC convulsions.
Vapor Pressure: 1094 mm Hg @
20ºC TOXICOLOGICAL-CHRONIC INHALATION: Symp-
Vapor Density (Air =1) 1.5 toms of chronic exposure are similar to those observed
Solubility in Water: 100% in acute studies, including lung, kidney and liver dam-
Molecular Weight: 44.06 gms/mole age and testicular tubule degeneration in some species.
Percent Volatile by Volume 100% Studies demonstrated neuromuscular effects as the
Evaporation rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) Not applicable most sensitive indicator of ethylene oxide over expo-
PH: 7, neutral (100 sure.
grams/ liter in water)
Appearance and Odor: Colorless liquid or TOXICOLOGICAL-ACUTE DERMAL:
gas No dermal LD50 information
is available on this product. It is expected to be
with sweet ether- corrosive to rabbit skin.
like odor. Odor
threshold: 261 ppm TOXICOLOGICAL – CHRONIC DERMAL: No chronic
(detectable); 600- dermal toxicity data are available on this product.
700 ppm recogniz-
able). TOXICOLOGICAL- EYE: No eye irritation animal data
Log Octanol/Water are available on this product; however, it is expected to
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): -0.3 be extremely irritating to rabbit eyes.
STABILITY: Material is stable for extended periods in TOXICOLOGICAL-ACUTE INGESTION:

closed airtight, pressurized containers at room tempera- The acute oral LD50 for
ture, under normal storage and handling conditions. This product is; 72 mg/kg, rat.
Vapors may explode when exposed to common ignition
sources. TOXICOLOGICAL-CHRONIC INGESTION: The effects
of chronic ingestion of this product are unknown.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Storage at warm tempera-
tures or any exposure of storage or shipping containers CARCINOGENICITY: A recent assessment of avail-
to hot temperatures. Prevent exposure to all sources of able
ignition such as heat, flame, lighted tobacco products, epidemiology studies related to ethylene oxide con-
or electrical or mechanical sparks. cluded that the evidence indicates that ethylene oxide
does not cause heart disease, an excess of cancers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Ethyl- overall, or brain, stomach or pancreatic cancers which
ene oxide undergoes thermal decomposition to form were seen in some animal and isolated human studies.
carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gases. The findings with respect to leukemia and non-Hodgkins
lymphoma are less definitive. While the majority of the
Section 10 evidence does not indicate that ethylene oxide causes
Toxicological Information these cancers, there are some suggestive trends.
Longer follow-up of ethylene oxide workers is needed to
TOXICOLOGICAL- ACUTE INHALATION: better clarify these relationships. Two inhalation studies
LC50 (1 hr. exposure) with rats demonstrated carcinogenic responses consist-
ing of increased incidences of mono-nuclear cell leuke-
5748 ppm (male rat) mia, periteoneal mesotheliomas , and primary brain
4439 ppm (female rat) tumors. In 2-year inhalation studies with mice there was
5029 ppm (rat – combined sexes) evidence of carcinogenic activity as indicated by dose-
related incidences of benign or malignant neoplasms of
the uterus, mammary gland, and hematopoietic system
(lymphoma).
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MUTAGENICITY: While ethylene oxide has demon- Section 11

strated, in epidemiological studies with exposed work- Ecological Information
ers, an increased incidence of chromosomal aberrations
and sister chromatid exchanges, the relevance of such
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL DATA: Ethylene oxide hydro-
effects to human health hazard evaluation is currently lyzes to ethylene glycol. Biodegradation of ethylene
uncertain. In rodent studies, dose related exposure to oxide occurs at a moderate rate after acclimation (3-5%
ethylene oxide induces increases in numbers of adducts degradation after 5 days; 52% after 20 days). Biodegra-
in DNA and hemoglobin. Laboratory studies with mice dation is expected in a wastewater treatment plant.
have shown that acute exposure to ethylene oxide at Ethylene oxide has an estimated half-life in the atmos-
300 ppm and above caused testicular injury as evi- phere of 211 days. A high adsorptivity in soil is ex-
denced by concentration-related increased embryonic pected.
deaths following mating of exposed males to non-
exposed females (Dominant-Lethal Test).
Section 12
NEUROTOXICITY: Effects are similar to those of acute Disposal Consideration
(short term) exposure, namely headaches, nausea,
diarrhea, lethargy, and irrational behovior. Muscle WASTE MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL: Dispose used
weakness, loss of sensation in the extremities and a EOGas cartridges, sterilization liner bags, indicators and
reduction in the sense of smell and/or taste may also accessories as you would ordinary trash.
result. Studies on workers Indicate that CNS and cogni-
tive impairment may result from chronic exposures to However, unused EOGas cartridges containing ethylene
ethylene oxide. oxide are a RCRA hazardous waste with waste code
U115 (Commercial chemical product - listed for toxicity
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Some limited epidemiol- and ignitability). Unused EOGas cartridges containing
ogical data suggests that women exposed to ethylene ethylene oxide may be incinerated in an approved haz-
oxide have a greater incidence of miscarriages. A one- ardous waste incinerator or can be biologically treated
generation reproduction study in rats showed decreased in an approved facility. Unused EOGas cartridges con-
number of pups at 100 ppm, but not at 33 ppm. In a taining ethylene oxide are banned from land disposal.
two-generation reproduction study involving exposure of
rats to ethylene oxide vapor for 5 hrs/day, 5 days/week, Dispose of waste materials in accordance with all appli-
there was parental toxicity at 33 ppm and 100 ppm. cable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
The no-observable effect
concentration for adult toxicity, offspring effect and re- Section 13
productive effect was 10 ppm. Transport Information
TERATOLOGY: Inhalation development toxicity stud-
TRANSPORTATION DATA:
ies with rats exposed to ethylene oxide vapor at concen-
DOT Proper shipping Name: Ethylene Oxide
trations of 50 ppm, 125 ppm and 225 ppm showed that
DOT Class or Division: 2.3 (Poison Gas)
maternal toxicity occurred at 125 and 225 ppm. Feto-
Identification Number UN 1040
toxicity, evidenced by reduced fetal body weight, oc-
Packing Group: n/a
curred at all concentrations. At 225 ppm and to a lesser
DOT Label: “This package con
extent at 125 ppm an increased incidence of skeletal
forms to 49 CFR
variants was found. There was no evidence of em-
173.4”
bryotoxicity or malformations.
DOT Packaging See section 7,
“Handling and stor
TARGET ORGANS: Overexposure to this product may
age”
affect the skin, eyes, respiratory system, liver, kidneys,
DOT Approval: CA-9803005
brain, blood, reproductive system, and central nervous
system.
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Section 14 NESHAPS - National Emission Standards for Hazardous
Regulatory Information Air Pollutants
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
U.S. REGULATIONS: NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety and
Health
TSCA status: Listed NTP - National Toxicology Program
CERCLA Section 103 (40 CFR 302.4): listed OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
10 lb. Reportable Quantity p/p - parts per part
SARA Section 304 (40 CFR 356.40): Listed PEL - Permissible exposure Limit
1 lb Reportable Quantity PVC - Polyvinyl chloride
SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370.21) Hazard catego ppm - Parts per million
ries met: p.s.i.g - Pounds per square inch (gauge pressure)
Acute, Chronic, Fire, Reactive, Sudden Release RCRA - Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65); Listed SARA - Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
OSHA (29 CFR 1910. 1200): Meets criteria as a hazard- of 1990
ous material STEL- Short-term exposure Limit
OSHA (29 CFR 1910. 1047): Ethylene Oxide Standard TDG -Transportation of Dangerous Goods
EPA list of Hazardous Air Contaminants: Listed TLV - Threshold Limit Value
EPA Organic Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) list: Listed TSCA - Toxic Substance Control Act
EPA list of Pesticide Chemicals (40 CFR 180.151): TWA - Time Weighted Average
Listed VOC - Volatile organic compound
EPA NESHAPS (40 CFR 63.360) WHMIS -Workplace Hazardous Material Information Sys-
VOC Rule: 100% VOC tem
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW REGULATIONS:

MSDS Revision Date: 04/07/2006
California Proposition 65: Listed; cancer hazard; repro-
ductive hazard
California Director’s List: Listed Disclaimer
Florida Hazardous Substance List: Listed
Massachusetts Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance It is imperative that the user/reader be familiar with and
List: Listed adhere to OSHA regulations which are specific to
Minnesota Hazardous Substance List: Listed ethylene oxide (29CFR1910.1047) as well as any other
New Jersey Hazardous Substance List: Listed on 0882 applicable Federal, State, or local government
(Special Hazardous Substance: Environmental regulations. Regulations listed in Section 14 of this
Hazardous Substance) document may not be all inclusive and are subject to
Pennsylvania Right-to-know List: Listed change. The data in this MSDS is furnished gratuitously
independent of any sale of the product only for your
Section 15 investigation and independent verification. While the
Other Information information is believed to be correct, Andersen makes no
representation as to the accuracy of the information con-
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS: tained herein. Andersen shall in no event be
responsible for any damages of whatsoever nature
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Indus- directly or indirectly resulting from publication or use of,
trial Hygienists or negligence upon data contained herein. No Warranty
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, (either expressed or implied) of merchantability or of
Compensation and Liability Act. fitness for any purpose with respect to the product or to
CAS - Chemical Abstract Service the data herein is made hereunder.
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
CNS - Central Nervous System
DOT - U.S. Department of Transportation
EPA - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
HMIS - Hazardous Materials information Sheet
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
IDL - ingredient Disclosure List
IDLH - Immediately dangerous to life and health
HAP - Hazardous Air Pollutant
LC50 - Median lethal dose that kills 50% of an exposed
population by
the inhalation route
LD50 - Median lethal dose that kills 50% of an exposed
population by the oral (or dermal) route
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ANDERSEN One-Year Limited Warranty
Andersen Products, Inc. (“Andersen”) warrants that this EOGas® Sterilizer (“Product”) is free from defects in ma-
terial and workmanship that result in Product failure during normal usage, according to the following terms and
conditions:
1. The limited warranty for the Product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of the purchase of the
Product.
2. The limited warranty extends to the original purchaser of the Product (“Consumer”) and is not assignable or
transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end-user.
3. The limited warranty extends only to Consumers who purchase the Product in the United States, Canada and
Japan, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean.
4. During the limited warranty period, Andersen will repair, or replace, at Andersen's option, any defective parts, or
any parts that will not properly operate for their intended use with new or factory rebuilt replacement items if such
repair or replacement is needed because of product malfunction or failure during normal usage. No charge will be
made to the Consumer for any such parts. Andersen will also pay for the labor charges incurred by Andersen in
repairing or replacing the defective parts. The limited warranty does not cover defects in appearance that are cos-
metic or decorative. Andersen's limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the
Product at the time the Consumer returns the Product for repair, determined by the price paid by the Consumer for
the Product less a reasonable amount for usage. Andersen shall not be liable for any other losses or damages.
These remedies are the Consumer’s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty.
5. Upon request from Andersen, the Consumer must prove the date of the original purchase of the Product by a
dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt.
6. The Consumer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product, or any part thereof, to Andersen in Haw River,
North Carolina. Andersen shall bear the cost of shipping the Product, or any part thereof, back to the Consumer
after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
7. The Consumer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if any of the following conditions
are applicable:
a) The Product has been subject to abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture
or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, un-authorized repair, misuse, neglect,
abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of Andersen, including
damage caused by shipping.
b) The Product has been damaged from external causes such as collision with an object, or from fire, flooding,
sand, dirt, windstorm, lightning, earthquake or damage from exposure to weather conditions, an Act of God, or
theft, blown fuse, or improper use of any electrical source, or damage caused by the connection to other prod-
ucts not recommended for interconnection by Andersen.
c) Andersen was not advised by the Consumer in writing of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product
within fourteen (14) days after the expiration of the applicable limited warranty period.
d) The Product serial number plate has been removed, defaced or altered.
8. If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the Consumer shall take the following step-by-step
procedure:
a)The Consumer shall contact the place of purchase to describe the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product
and obtain a Return Authorization Number (“RMA”)
b) The Consumer shall return the Product to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing.
c) If “b” is not convenient because of distance (more than 100 miles) or for other good cause, the Consumer
shall ship the Product prepaid and insured to:
Andersen, Products, Inc.
Attn: Repair Department
3202 Caroline Drive
Health Science Park
d) The Consumer shall include a return address, daytime phone number and/or fax number, complete descrip-
tion of the problem, proof of purchase and service agreement (if applicable). Expenses related to removing the
Product from an installation are not covered under this limited warranty.
e) The Consumer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty. The Con-
sumer will be responsible for any expenses related to reinstallation of the Product.
f) Andersen will repair or authorize the repair of the Product under the limited warranty within 15 days after re-
ceipt of the Product by Andersen or an Andersen authorized service center. If Andersen cannot perform repair
covered under this limited warranty within 15 days, or after a reasonable number of attempts to repair the same
defect, Andersen at its option, will provide a replacement Product or refund the purchase price of the Product
less a reasonable amount for usage.
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g) If the Product is returned to Andersen during the limited warranty period, but the problem with the Product is not
covered under the terms and conditions of this limited warranty, the Consumer will be notified and given an esti-
mate of the charges the Consumer must pay to have the Product repaired, with all shipping charges billed to the
Consumer. If the estimate is refused, the Product will be returned freight collect. If the Product is returned to An-
dersen after the expiration of the limited warranty period, Andersen's normal service policies shall apply and the
Consumer will be responsible for all shipping charges.
9. The Product consists of newly assembled equipment that may contain used components that have been re-
processed to allow machine compliance with Product performance and reliability specifications.
10. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
USE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY. OTH-
ERWISE, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE CONSUMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ANDERSEN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF AN-
TICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF
USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTI-
TUTE EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES, DOWN-TIME, THE CLAIMS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING
CUSTOMERS, AND INJURY TO PROPERTY, RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PROD-
UCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EVEN IF ANDERSEN KNEW OF THE LIKELIHOOD
OF SUCH DAMAGES. ANDERSEN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER
THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING RE-
PAIRED.
11. Some countries do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above one-year warranty
limitation may not apply to you (the Consumer). Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden-
tal and consequential damages, so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you (the Con-
sumer). This limited warranty gives the Consumer specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other
rights which vary from country to country.
12. Andersen neither assumes nor authorizes any authorized service center or any other person or entity to as-
sume for it any other obligation or liability beyond that which is expressly provided for in this limited warranty in-
cluding the provider or seller of any extended warranty or service agreement.
13. This is the entire warranty between Andersen and the Consumer, and supersedes all prior and contemporane-
ous agreements or understandings, oral or written, and all communications relating to the Product, and no repre-
sentation, promise or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms.
14. This limited warranty allocates the risk of failure of the Product between the Consumer and Andersen. The
allocation is recognized by the Consumer and is reflected in the purchase price of the Product.
15. Any action or lawsuit for breach of warranty must be commenced within eighteen (18) months following deliv-
ery of the Product to the Consumer.
16. Questions concerning this limited warranty may be directed to:
Andersen Customer Care Center
Andersen Products, Inc.
3202 Caroline Drive
Health Science Park
Haw River, NC 27258
Telephone: 1-800-523-1276
Facsimile: (336) 376-8153
E-mail: customerservice@anpro.com
17. The limited warranty period for Andersen supplied attachments and accessories is specifically defined within
their own warranty cards and packaging.
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is a registered trademark of Andersen Sterilizers, Inc.:

EOGas™ Sterilizers - Series 3 Plus Owner’s Manual

US Distributor: Andersen Products, Inc.

European Distributor: H.W. Andersen Products, Ltd.

This manual applies to models:

AN 306.01 110/120V - 50/60Hz

AN 310.01 110/120V - 50/60Hz

See identity plate on each unit.

Technical assistance may be obtained from the Manufacturer:

Andersen Sterilizers, Inc.

UL Std. No. 3101-1

Andersen AN5026 Vacuum Sealer

EOGas Base Cabinet

EOGas sterilization bags

EOGAS STERILIZER OPERATION……………………………………………..20

Batch Cycle Sample Printout………………………………………………………….52

ETHYLENE OXIDE SAFETY…………………………………………………………71

Material Safety Data Sheets............................................................................92

Exhaust Blower Connection

Mounted Exhausted Blower

Label Printer Connection

Attach the Label Printer mounting bracket

and attach the Label Printer Enclosure to

Connect the Printer Data and Printer

Heat seal the sterilization bag.

Start a Preconditioning Cycle as shown in the "Preconditioning Cycle" section of the

Description of an EOGas Cycle

Close the door securely. It will lock automatically.

Be sure cartridge number

Remove excess air from

4 Place bag into sterilizer

Steritest® Biological Indicators

SETTING STERILIZATION PARAMETERS AND OPERATING MODES

SETUP MODE IN BRIEF

Pressing SETUP a second time exits and saves any changes.

Numbers (time and date) are entered with the keypad.

SETUP MODE IN DETAIL

Control Panel SETUP Key

Changing Parameters under the Supervisor Code

#1 ENG STNDRD 50º

The parameters and instructions for changing them are as follows:

#1 ENG STNDRD 50º

cycle length time

PRINT 15M CODE YES

SET NEW CODE ***

Calibrating Temperature under the Technician Code

The second screen will show the previous temperature calibration:

Press ENTER, then input the temperature from the thermocouple.

SENSOR TEMP 49.8ºC

input actual temperature from calibrated thermocouple

OPERATING THE STERILIZER

PRESS ENTER 25ºC

ZERO (0) key

Press ENTER and the display will read:

DOOR UNLOCKED 25ºC

Then once the door is open bags to be preconditioned may be loaded:

DOOR OPEN 25ºC

CLOSE DOOR 25ºC

PRESS ENTER 50ºC

To unload the bags, press the UNLOAD key:

DOOR UNLOCKED 50ºC

DOOR OPEN 25ºC

STANDARD OPERATING MODE (STNDRD)