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7.20 CHANGING STERILE AIR FILTER
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY
HAZARD: Disconnect all utilities to
SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Processing System before servicing. Do not
service the SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Processing System unless all utilities have been
properly locked out. Always follow OSHA Lockout-
Tagout and electrical safety-related work practice
standards.
WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY and/or
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD: Repairs
and adjustments to this equipment must
be made only by fully qualified service personnel.
Maintenance performed by inexperienced,
unqualified personnel or installation of
unauthorized parts could cause personal injury,
invalidate the warranty, or result in costly
equipment damage. Contact STERIS regarding
service options.
Procedure:
The sterile air filter should be changed every six
months.
The sterile air filter must be installed in the
SYSTEM 1E Processor prior to operation.
1. Open control panel and locate sterile air filter.
2. Remove air filter.
Pull up on metal ring on top of the filter while
twisting to remove filter.
3. Replace with new air filter.
With flow arrow pointing down, turn filter
clockwise.
4. Close control panel.