Scireq flexivent - Cleaning, Decontamination, and Maintenance; Cylinder Care

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7) Fill the syringe with soapy water or isopropyl alcohol and attach it to the tubing per
Figure 5-3. Flush the alcohol through the tubing and expiratory line then collect it in the
beaker.
Larger modules may require a larger volume of soapy water or isopropyl alcohol to
thoroughly clean the line. As such, use a syringe with greater capacity or repeat Step 7
as needed.
If the instrument has been used heavily or aerosol was delivered during recent
experimentation sessions, repeat Step 7 as needed.
8) Flush out any liquid remaining in the lines by blowing compressed air through the tubing
attached to the front of the module (A).
9) Remove both quick-connects.
10) Replace the FX adapter.
11) Attach a test load (e.g. syringe) to the Y-tubing.
12) Start default ventilation and let it run for approximately 15 minutes to ensure that the
expiratory line is completely dry.
Clean the expiratory valve only. Do not attempt to clean the refill or inspiratory valves.
Do not attempt to clean or dry the expiratory line before completing steps 1-3. The software
must be in a particular stage of an experimentation session, otherwise the expiratory valve
is closed. Attempting to clean or dry the expiratory line with the valve close will damage the
module.
Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents or mechanical cleaning aids.
Do not dismantle the module or base unit to attempt to clean it.