Valleylab CUSA EXcel-8 - Clean the Handpiece

Maintain the Handpiece
Clean the Handpiece
Items needed: Soft cloths (one moist, one dry), swab or pipe cleaner, mild
cleansing solution, and rinse water.
Notice
Product damage will result if you do not follow these notices when cleaning the
handpiece:
¢ Do not immerse the handpiece cable electrical connector in liquid.
e Do not use ultrasonic or automated cleaners.
+ Do not use chlorinated substances such as bleach solution.
* Do not clean the handpiece with abrasives such as Ajax, Comet, or steel wool.
Procedure:
1. Using a soft cloth, manually clean the handpiece, handpiece cable, and
standard nosecone with a mild cleansing solution (neutral detergent)
or blood dissolving detergent according to hospital policy.
2. Using a swab or pipe cleaner, manually clean the internal threads and
suction port of the connecting body.
3. Using a soft cloth, manually clean the internal threads and face of the
connecting body. Refer to Figure 9-1.
Figure 9-1.
Cleaning the handpiece with a soft
cloth
4. Rinse the handpiece cable, handpiece housing, connecting body, and
nosecone thoroughly with water.
5. Using a soft cloth, dry the handpiece cable, handpiece housing,
connecting body, and standard nosecone.
9-4 CUSA EXcel-8 System Service Manual