A5/A3â„¢ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 7 - 23
Maintenance Cleaning and Disinfection
Gasket
4. Cleaning
a. Clean the absorber canister 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 them to dry thoroughly.
b. If disinfecting the absorber canister, continue with step 5, otherwise skip to step 6.
5. Disinfection
NOTE: Ensure that the absorber canister has been cleaned as described in step
4 before disinfecting.
See section7.10.2 (page 7-11) "Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents / Autoclaving" and use an
approved disinfecting agent for the absorber canister while adhering to facility policies and
procedures.
6. Make sure that the gasket is correctly installed. The comparison between correct installation and
incorrect installation is shown below.
FIGURE 7-19 Absorber Canister, Unlocked FIGURE 7-20 Absorber Canister, Locked
Locked Position