Civco GUS G32-S, GUS G32-E, GUS Disinfection Soak Station Operator's Manual

CIVCO Medical Solutions

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Model G32-S
Model G32-E

Disinfection Soak Stations

Operator’s Manual

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GUS Disinfection Soak Station™

Table of Contents

Principle of Operation ........................................................................................ 2

Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. 2

Warning Symbols ................................................................................................ 2

Signal Words ....................................................................................................... 2

General Information ............................................................................................ 3

Installation and Setup .................................................................................................................. 4

Upon Delivery .............................................................................................................................. 4

Installation ................................................................................................................................... 4

Filling the High-Level Disinfection Tray(s)................................................................................... 5

Operation ............................................................................................................. 6

Placing Instruments into the System ........................................................................................... 6

Removing and Rinsing Instruments ............................................................................................ 6

Disposal of Disinfectant ..................................................................................... 6

Built-in Disposal System ............................................................................................................. 7

Filter Life .............................................................................................................. 8

Filter Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 8

Cleaning the System ........................................................................................... 9

Rinse Water ................................................................................................................................. 9

Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... 10

Registration Card .............................................................................................. 10

APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 11

APPENDIX B: SITE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 12

APPENDIX C: GUS PRODUCT SPECIFI CATIONS .......................................... 13

UL Approval ............................................................................................................................... 13

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GUS Disinfection Soak Station™

Principle of Operation

The GUS Disinfection Soak Station provides for the safe soaking of heat sensitive
instruments in high-level disinfectant solution. The system’s blower forces air through a
carbon filter which removes toxic vapors from the high-level disinfectants.

Do not use the system for any purpose other than its intended use.

Safety Precautions

Disconnect power before replacing filter or when servicing the unit.

Refer to the SDS of the high-level disinfectant that you are using for additional safety
precautions.

Warning Symbols

The meaning of the labels and symbols that appear on the packaging and/or the system are
as follows:

Signal Words

The following signal words are used throughout this manual:

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

NOTE Indicates additional helpful information.

Dangerous electrical voltage

Hazardous area

Protective Grounding

death or serious injury.

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices or potential equipment damage.

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GUS Disinfection Soak Station™

Figure 1: GUS Model G32-E with Tray(s)

Top louver
Acrylic door

Main Power

Soak Tray(s)

Built-In Disposal System

External

Rinse Tray(s)

General Information

The GUS Disinfection Soak Station eliminates vapors from high-level disinfectants and
contains splashes and spills. Blowers pull fumes into a patented carbon filter, where
they are adsorbed and eliminated. Clean air is returned to the room through the top
louver panel. These systems are available as Standard Countertop models (see figure1),
or as Space Saver models which are designed to fit under an upper wall cabinet.

The GUS

• Glutaraldehyde

• Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)

Optional filters are available for:

• Peracetic Acid

• Formaldehyde

WARNING Failure to properly follow the instructions in this manual may result in damage

On/Off Switch and Suction

Hose Connection*

System with the standard filter is designed to remove fumes from:

• Hydrogen Peroxide

• Hydrogen Peroxide

to the system and/or scopes.

On/Off Switch

Fuse

panel

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GUS Disinfection Soak Station™

Installation and Setup

Upon Delivery

Match all items in the package with those listed on your packing list. Inspect each item
for damage. Fill tray(s) (if provided) with water and check for leakage.

If any components are damaged or missing, or if you have any questions, call CIVCO
Medical Solutions at 1-800-445-6741. Do not use the system.

Installation

Countertop models

1. Place the white polypropylene base on the countertop with the grooves facing up.

Note that the grooves should be on the sides and back.

2. Gently lift the system by the two side straps and place into the grooves on the base.

There must be a clearance of 1” above the unit.

3. Plug the system into a standard wall outlet.

4. Remove the protective covering from the acrylic doors.

5. Open the acrylic doors and place the soak and rinse tray(s)s inside.

Mobile models (Assembly of Cart Required)

1. Remove the cart from the top of the box and place onto a level surface. Assemble as

directed.

2. Gently lift the system out of the packing box and, with someone holding the cart, place the

system on top.

CAUTION It may require two people to lift the system and place it onto the cart.

3. Plug the system into a standard wall outlet.

4. Remove the protective covering from the acrylic doors.

5. Open the acrylic doors and place the soak and rinse tray(s)s inside.

WARNING Extreme caution should be taken if moving the mobile system while it

contains high-level disinfectant.

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