Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines Chapter 11 - Cleaning and Maintenance
Apollo Operator’s Manual 175
Part Number: 90 38 237, 6th edition
Disinfecting/Cleaning/Sterilizing
Choice of disinfectant
Only products from the list of surface disinfectants
may be used for disinfection. To ensure material
compatibility, products based on the following agents
may be used:
• Aldehydes
• Quaternary ammonium compounds
All users are advised to use these agents.
Note: Testing was performed with Incidin Extra N
and Incidur (wiping), and Gigasept FF and
Korsolex Extra (disinfection by immersion).
The following products are not suitable and should
not be used:
• Compounds containing phenols
• Halogen-releasing compounds
• Strong organic acids
• Oxygen-releasing compounds
In addition to the main agents, disinfectants
frequently also contain additives which may damage
the materials used. The supplier/manufacturer of the
cleaning agent/disinfectant should be contacted if
there is any doubt as to the suitability of a product.
Surfaces
Surfaces of Apollo, compressed gas hoses, and cables:
• Wipe off impurities with a damp disposable
cloth.
• Disinfect with a wipe disinfectant. (Note the
manufacturer's Instructions for Use.)
CAUTION !
Do not allow any liquids to enter openings in the
device.
CAUTION !
Surfaces must not be treated with agents containing
alcohol.