A5/A3â„¢ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 7 - 21
Maintenance Cleaning and Disinfection
7.10.9 Bag Arm
1. At the base of the bag arm, locate the retaining ring. Turn the ring counterclockwise until it
is no longer threaded. Lift the bag arm from the breathing system block (see
FIGURE 7-16).
FIGURE 7-16 Bag Arm Removal
2. Cleaning
a. Clean the bag arm with a soft, lint-free cloth and a recommended cleaning agent (see
section7.10.2 (page 7-11) "Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents / Autoclaving"). Allow it to
dry thoroughly.
b. If disinfecting the bag arm, continue with step 3, otherwise skip to step 4.
3. Disinfection
NOTE: Ensure that the bag arm has been cleaned as described in step 2 before
disinfecting.
See section7.10.2 (page 7-11) "Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents / Autoclaving" and use an
approved disinfecting agent for the bag arm while adhering to facility policies and procedures.
4. Reassemble the bag arm to the breathing system. Prior to use after cleaning or disinfecting,
power up the system and follow the on-screen prompts to perform the leak test and the
compliance test (
see section4.5 (page 4-9) "Leak and Compliance Tests")..