9 • Cleaning and disinfection
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WARNING
Penetration of fluid into the device during operation or when
cleaning the device
Risk of electric shock to the medical personnel.
The unit may become damaged and fail.
Make sure no liquid can penetrate the device.
Do not place vessels containing liquids on top of the device.
If fluid has penetrated into the device, take the device out of op-
eration immediately. You can only start using the device again
once it has been checked by a service technician.
Wipe disinfection
For cleaning and disinfecting the surfaces of the unit or of the equipment cart, Erbe
recommends a wipe disinfection. Use only disinfectant which complies with the rele
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vant national standards.
Observe the cleaning agent and disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions for use re-
garding material compatibility.
Selecting a suitable cleaning and disinfection agent
The following categories of cleaning agents and disinfectants should not cause any
damage to the surfaces of units/carts when used properly:
• Agents based on formaldehyde/glutaraldehyde compounds
• Alcohol-based agents
• Agents based on guanidine
• Agents based on active oxygen-based per compounds
• Agents based on peracetic acid
• Chlorine-based agents
Frequent use of the abovementioned agents may cause harmless discoloration to sur-
faces.
Do not use a cleaning and disinfection agent containing the following substances:
• Sodium hydroxide, strong organic acids, strong oxidizing agents, and agents with
a high chlorine content
These substances may attack metal parts due to their corrosive effect.
• Quaternary ammonium cations, phenolic compounds (e.g., phenoxyethanol)
• Solvents and benzine
These substances cause damage to plastics.
Instructions for cleaning and disinfection
1. Mix the disinfectant in the concentration specified by the manufacturer.
2. Clean any visible contamination before disinfecting (e.g. blood) from the surfaces
using the disinfectant. Otherwise the efficacy of the subsequent disinfection may
be impaired.
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