Heyer Pasithec - Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures; Initial Cleaning and Disinfection

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7 Cleaning and Disinfecting
WARNING: Use a cleaning and sterilizing schedule that conforms to your institution’s
sterilization and risk-management policies.
• Refer to the material safety data policy of each agent.
• Refer to the operation and maintenance manual of all sterilizing
equipment.
• Wear safety gloves and safety goggles. The O
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sensor may leak and
burn (by Chlorine Potassium Oxide) if damaged. Do not inhale fumes.
• Do not inhale fumes.
CAUTION: To prevent damage:
• Refer to the data supplied by the manufacturer if there are any
questions about the agent.
• Never use any organic, halogenate or oil base solvents, anesthetics,
glass agents, acestone, or other irritating agents.
• Never use an abrasive agent to clean any of the components (i.e., steel
wool, silver polish, etc.).
• Keep liquids away from the electrical components.
• Do not allow liquids to enter the equipment.
• Do not immerse the synthetic rubber components more than 15
minutes; any longer will cause inflation or accelerate aging.
• Only the components marked 134°C are pressure-resis tant and heat-
resistant.
• The PH value of the cleaning solution must be from 7.0 to 10.5.
WARNING: Talc, zinc stearate, calcium carbonate, or corn starch could cause injury to a
patient’s respiratory system or esophagus.
CAUTION: Never immerse the circuit O
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sensor or flow sensor connector in liquid.
Do not clean the inner surface of the flow sensor. Clean the outer surface
with a damp cloth.
Check for damage to the components. Replace if necessary.
7.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting prior to first Use
Clean the machine’s panel and all surfaces with soft cloth soaked
with the water soluble sterilizing agent.
Complete unit
Sterilize main unit with ultraviolet radiation. Do not use acetic
hydro peroxide or formaldehyde steaming.
Breathing system components Refer to section 7.2.
Breathing System Wash, refer to section 7.3.
Bellows Wash, refer to section 0.