Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
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8 Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
8.1 General rules
Device
WARNING
The laser is operated with line voltage. There is the risk of an electrical shock!
Detach line power cable from the mains socket
in order to break power supply to the
system before you proceed with work for cleaning.
Only outer system surfaces may be cleaned by the user.
The accessible system components may be cleaned, using a soft, slightly moistened piece of cloth. A
wet piece of cloth must not be used for this purpose.
To remove stubborn contamination, a soft cleaner solution or disinfectant may be applied. Refrain
from the use of aggressive disinfectants or scouring agents.
Handpieces
WARNING
The contact su
There is the risk of microorganisms being transferred.
Handpiece parts must be cleaned and disinfected immediately following use and before
application on a patient.
If it should be necessary to clean the device during a treatment the device mu
switched to the STANDBY mode before starting cleaning works
isopropyl alcohol near the point of treatment
because this causes risk of fire if the laser is
activated afterwards!
CAUTION
Dirt settling on an optical surface may burn in when exposed to laser radiation and cause
side effects such as reddening, possibly blistering, incrustation, seldom scars!
Ensure that all accessible optical surfaces are not damaged a
nd clean after the cleaning
process and remain clean during the treatment.
The procedure instructions given in the following sections are to be followed.
Important information
You are prohibited from cleaning a handpiece basic body under running wat
destroy the internal optics and electronics.
The handpieces cannot be sterilized.
If the handpieces are not in use for a longer period they must be protected against
contamination.
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