Stephan EVETR - Carrying out the Treatment; Type B Pneumotachograph (Flow Sensor)

11 Care and maintenance
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11.7 Carrying out the treatment
11.7.1 Type B Pneumotachograph (flow sensor)
CAUTION
Only use the assembly tools intended for this to remove the flow sensor’s vortex
bodies!
The PNT’s inner tubes and webs could be damaged during cleaning.
Instructions
Place of use
1. Remove surface dirt with a disposable cloth/paper towel
2. Remove the flow sensor's pressure measurement line.
Storage and transport
 No particular requirements
Cleaning preparations
1. Use the assembly tool to carefully pull out the vortex bodies on both
sides of the PNT.
2. If there are large impurities in the PNT, soak it in a disinfectant
solution and carefully remove the impurities using pointed tweezers.
Do not damage or bend the centrally positioned tubes or the spacer
plate!
 Further information on preparation can be found in chapter 11.7.1.1.
Cleaning: automatic
1. Connect the pressure measurement lines (silicone tubes) to the rinse
connections on the automated cleaning and disinfection equipment.
2. Connect the PNT housing to a rinse connection on the automated
cleaning and disinfection equipment.
3. Place the vortex bodies in a closed strainer.
4. Load the disinfector according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use and start the program for anesthesia materials.
5. Dry the disinfected parts (in a drying cabinet if necessary), unless
this happens inside the automated cleaning and disinfection
equipment.
Further information on automatic cleaning can be found in chapter 11.3.