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7 Cleaning and Disinfecting
WARNING
z Obey applicable safety precautions.
z Read the material safety data sheet for each cleaning agent.
z Read the operation and service manual before disinfecting the Anesthetic Vaporizer.
z Wear gloves and safety glasses.
NOTE
z To help prevent damage, refer to the manufacturer’s data if you have questions about a
cleaning agent.
z Do not permit liquid to go into the Anesthetic Vaporizer housings.
7.1 Cleaning
1. Clean the surface of the vaporizer housing with a damp cloth soaked in water, or green soap
tincture (The pH value is 7.0 to 10.5)
2. After cleaning the housing, remove the remaining detergent by wiping with a dry lint free
cloth.
WARNING
z Do not immerse the Anesthetic Vaporizer or the filling adapter in detergents.
z The detergent must not be allowed to get under the control dial.
z Do not allow the detergent to get into the gas inlet, gas outlet, or filling system.
CAUTION
z If liquids other than the anesthetic agents specified for the vaporizer get into the
vaporizer, the patient may be injured.