A7™ Operating Instructions 046-004667-00 7 - 9
Maintenance Cleaning and Disinfection
DISINFECTING AGENT
Isopropyl alcohol (70 %)
Sodium hypochlorite solution, 10 % available chlorine
Super Sani-Cloth (0.5 % Quaternary ammonium chloride and 55 % Isopropyl alcohol)
Cidex (Only for bellows, Inspiratory Pressure Gauge and Ins/Exp Flow sensors)
ALPET D2 Surface sanitizer wipes
Viraguard surface disinfectant towelette
TABLE 7-3 Disinfecting Agents
AUTOCLAVING
Autoclaving process *
* All breathing system components are autoclavable except the PAW gauge, flow sensor, and bellows. The
components can be autoclaved up to a maximum temperature of 134 ºC (273 ºF). The suction tubes of the
negative pressure suction device are not autoclavable.
TABLE 7-4 Autoclaving