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Rev. 0.2 Draft – 12/09 HEYER Pasithec, Operator’s manual 63 / 106
7.3.1.1 Absorber Canister
Refer to “Disassembling the Absorber” in section 6.1.2.
Auto cleaning with agent or disinfector
Clean the absorber in the agent or disinfector according to the specified cleaning procedure.
Put the absorber in the heat-up room and set at room temperature or a maximum temperature of
80°C.
Higher-level sterilization is recommended if the agent and disinfector cannot sterilize equipment.
Manual cleaning
Rinse the absorber.
Immerse the absorber completely in the sink filled with water and cleaning agent for three minutes at a
temperature of 40°C.
Rinse the absorber.
Higher-level sterilization must be performed after cleaning by hand.
Advanced Sterilizing
The absorber must be cleaned before advanced sterilizing.
The absorber can be placed in high temperature and high pressure conditions. The maximum
temperature recommended is 80°C (176°F).
Put the soda lime into the absorber after drying; tighten the knob. Clear all soda lime debris.
7.3.1.2 Airway Pressure Gauge
Clean the Airway pressure gauge with a soft cloth soaked with a water soluble sterilizing agent.
7.3.1.3 APL Valve
Clean APL valve with soft cloth soaked with a water soluble sterilizing agent. Dip in soap water or
cidex solution to clean and disinfect.
7.3.1.4 Inspiratory Valve and Expiratory Valve
Dismount the cover of the inspiratory and expiratory valves by rotating them counter-clockwise.
Remove the valve patch, clean the valve seat and put back together.
Clean cover of the inspiratory and expiratory valves and valve patch with gauze soaked in a water
soluble sterilizing agent.
After all parts are cleaned and dry, replace them.
Check for leakage and the movement of the inspiration and expiration valves according to instructions
in the manual.
Handle all parts with care to prevent damage.
7.3.1.5 Absorber Circle Integration
Steam (not more than 50°C) or immersion disinfectio n can be used. In case of immersion, all
sterilized parts must be dried with high pressure air or oxygen before reuse.
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