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1200/1150 Ventilator Service Manual Page 4-1
Chapter 4 -
C
LEANING
,
D
ISINFECTING AND
S
TERILIZING
Cleaning the Ventilator
All ventilator external surfaces should be cleaned before and after each patient use, and as
otherwise necessary.
To clean the ventilator:
1) Wipe the exterior surfaces of the ventilator with a clean, damp cloth. The use of an anti-
bacterial cleaning solution is recommended. Be sure to wipe away any residual cleaner.
CAUTION
Ventilator Sterilization – To avoid irreparable damage to the LTV
®
1200/1150 ventilator, do
not attempt to sterilize it.
Cleaning Agents – To avoid damaging the ventilator’s plastic components and front panel,
do not use cleaning agents containing ammonium chloride, other chloride compounds, more
than 2% glutaraldehyde, phenols, or abrasive cleaners.
Ventilator Immersion - Do not immerse the ventilator in liquids.
Exhalation Valve Cleaning - Do not pour or spray liquid cleaners into the exhalation valve.
Front Panel Cleaning – Do not pour or spray liquid cleaners onto the front panel.