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11 Maintenance
11.2.1 General guidelines for cleaning
CAUTION
• To prevent damage to breathing circuit parts,
DO NOT clean with hard brushes, pointed
instruments, or rough materials.
• To prevent damage to breathing circuit parts,
follow the soap manufacturer’s guidelines.
Exposure to soap solution that is stronger than
recommended can shorten the useful life of
some products. Soap residue can cause blem-
ishes or fine cracks, especially on parts exposed
to elevated temperatures during sterilization.
Clean the device parts as follows:
1. Disassemble parts. Breathing circuits must be disassembled
completely.
2. Wash parts in warm water and soap or mild detergent solu-
tion.
3. Rinse parts thoroughly with clean, warm water.
4. Air dry.
5. Inspect all parts, and replace if damaged.
6. If you will sterilize or disinfect the part, continue with the
appropriate sterilization/disinfection procedure. If you will
not sterilize or disinfect the part, reassemble and reinstall
parts, and perform any required tests.
11.2.2 General guidelines for chemical disinfection
CAUTION
The Specifications chapter of this manual lists
materials of construction for the HAMILTON-G5
parts. To prevent premature deterioration of parts,
make sure the disinfecting chemical is compatible
with the part material.
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