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8 • Cleaning and disinfection
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Chapter 8
Cleaning and disinfection
Wipe disinfection
For cleaning and disinfecting the surfaces of the unit or of the cart, Erbe recommends
a wipe disinfection. Use only disinfectant which complies with the relevant national
standards.
Instructions for cleaning and disinfection
Mix the disinfectant in the concentration specified by the manufacturer.
Clean surfaces contaminated with blood before using the disinfectant; otherwise it
may be less effective.
Wipe the surfaces. Make sure the surfaces are treated uniformly. Comply with the ac-
tion time of the disinfectant specified by the manufacturer.
Safety Instructions
Connection of unit / cart and power supply during cleaning and
disinfection
Risk of electric shock to the medical personnel!
Switch off the unit. Unplug the power cord of the unit / cart.
Flammable detergents and disinfectants, flammable solvents in
adhesives used on the patient and on the unit / cart
Risk of fire and explosion to the patient and medical personnel! Risk
of damage to property.
Use products that are not flammable.
If the use of flammable products is unavoidable, proceed as fol-
lows:
Allow the products to evaporate completely before switching on
the unit.
Check whether flammable liquids have accumulated under the
patient, in body recesses such as the navel, or in body cavities
such as the vagina. Remove any liquids before performing elec-
trosurgery.
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