Eighteeth Helios 600 - Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing; Cleaning and Sterilizing Tips; Manually cleaning HELIOS 600 Tips; Cleaning the HELIOS 600 Tips in an Automatic Washer

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 Read and follow the warnings and personal protection instructions provided in the
manufacturer’s SDS for the detergent used to clean or disinfect the scanner tip.
 Do not soak the scanner tips in disinfectant for a long period.
 Dry the scanner tips thoroughly before mounting onto the scanner.
 Do not use an ultrasonic cleaning machine to clean the scanner tips.
11.8.1The Operator can clean HELIOS 600 Tips by one of following two ways:
 Manually cleaning HELIOS 600 Tips
 Cleaning the HELIOS 600 Tips in an Automatic Washer
11.9 Manually cleaning HELIOS 600 Tips
To manually cleaning the HELIOS 600 tips, follow these steps:
11.9.1Rinse excess soil from the HELIOS 600 tip.
11.9.2 Using a soft brush, apply enzymatic detergent solution (e.g., Metrex
EmPower) to all surfaces (2 minutes).
11.9.3 Rinse under clean, running water (2 minutes).
11.9.4 Inspect HELIOS 600 tip. If the tip is not clean, repeat the steps 1-3.
11.9.5 Use a lens tissue or lint-free cloth to remove any dust from the mirror in
the tip.
11.10Cleaning the HELIOS 600 Tips in an Automatic Washer
To clean the HELIOS 600 tips in an automatic washer or disinfector, follow these
steps:
11.10.1 Rinse excess soil from the HELIOS 600 tip (2 minutes).
11.10.2 Using a soft brush, apply enzymatic detergent solution (e.g., Metrex EmPower)
to all surfaces.
11.10.3 Load the HELIOS 600 tip in to washer equipment.
11.10.4 Run the cycle per the equipment manufacturer’s instructions (about 5 minutes).
If the machine does not have an automatic rinse cycle, rinse thoroughly to remove
detergent residues by immersing in clean water.
11.10.5 Use a lens tissue or lint-free cloth to remove any dust from the mirror in the
tip.
11.11 Sterilization for HELIOS 600 Tips
After cleaning, the operator can sterilize tips in a steam autoclave:
11.11.1 Clean the tip with soap and brush. After cleaning, check tip mirror to make
sure the surface is free of stains or fog. Dry the mirror with a clean paper towel.
11.11.2 Put the tip into a sealed steam sterilization pouch.
11.11.3 Place the tips in a steam autoclave for the following condition: 121°C and