In order to prevent cross-contamination of material from the outside of the PAPR unit to the inside, it
is recommended to clean and disinfect the outside of the unit first. Follow the process as described
below.
Then remove the splash guard lid and the filter. Plug the hose connection opening as well as the
blower inlet opening on the PAPR unit. Clean and disinfect the PAPR unit with the battery attached as
described below.
Dispose of or reuse the filter according to your infection control policy. In case of reuse, clean and
disinfect the filter as described below.
PAPR Unit with Battery
Do not immerse the PAPR unit or the battery.
Use caution when cleaning around the battery connector pins inside the battery compartment of
the PAPR unit. It is critical not to bend or break the pins.
Clean PAPR unit with battery
Clean the outer surfaces of the PAPR unit and battery with a clean, soft cloth dampened with warm
(max. 30 °C) water containing a mild pH-neutral (pH 6-8) detergent.
Rinse PAPR unit with battery
Rinse PAPR unit and battery by wiping with a clean, soft cloth dampened with clean warm (max. 30
°C) water. Alternatively, the PAPR unit with battery attached can be rinsed under running water.
Please make sure that the plug for the hose connector as well as the plug for the inlet opening is
properly attached to the PAPR unit.
Disinfect PAPR unit and battery
Disinfect the outer surfaces of the PAPR unit and the battery with a clean, soft cloth dampened with
a 0.5 % chlorine solution or a solution containing 5,000 ppm available free chlorine or a comparable
solution as specified by your facility, local health authority, WHO, or CDC. Follow the instructions for
use of the selected disinfectant.
Rinse PAPR unit with battery
Rinse PAPR unit and battery by wiping with a clean, soft cloth dampened with clean warm (max. 30
°C) water. Alternatively, the PAPR unit with battery attached can be rinsed under running water.
Please make sure that the plug for hose connector as well as the plug for inlet opening is properly
attached to the PAPR unit.
Note: It is important to rinse off chlorine based products.
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