11 Cleaning and disinfection
When cleaning and disinfecting the unit and its
accessories, comply with national directives,
standards and specifications for medical prod-
ucts as well as the specific specifications for den-
tal practices or clinics.
NOTICE
The use of unsuitable agents and
methods can damage the unit and
accessories
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Only use the disinfection and cleaning
agents specified or approved by Air
Techniques and the EPA.
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Comply with the operating instructions
of the disinfectants and cleaning
agents.
Wear hand protection.
11.1 Imaging plate scanner
Surface of the unit
The surface of the unit must be cleaned and dis-
infected if it is contaminated or soiled.
NOTICE
Liquid can cause damage to the unit
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Do not spray the unit with cleaning
agents or disinfectants.
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Make sure that liquid penetrates into
the unit.
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Remove any soiling with a soft, lint-free cloth
that has been dampened with cold tap water.
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Disinfect the surfaces with a disinfection wipe.
Alternatively, use a spray disinfectant on a soft,
lint-free cloth. Comply with the operating
instructions of the disinfectant.
Cartridges (S0-S2)
The cartridges can be cleaned and disinfected by
wipe disinfection.
NOTICE
Heat damages the cartridge
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Do not subject the unit to steam steril-
ization.
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Remove any soiling from both sides of the car-
tridge with a dampened, soft, lint-free cloth.
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Disinfect the cartridge with a disinfection wipe.
Alternatively, use a spray disinfectant on a soft,
lint-free cloth. Comply with the operating
instructions of the disinfectant.
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Allow the cartridge to completely dry before
use.
11.2 Barrier envelope
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Clean the Barrier Envelope after being removed
from the patient’s mouth with a disinfectant
wipe, such as Air Techniques Monarch Surface
Wipes.
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Allow the Barrier Envelope to completely dry
prior to ejecting the PSP.
11.3 Phosphor storage plate
Cleaning and disinfection wipes are unsuitable for
the cleaning of phosphor storage plates and may
damage them.
Only use a cleaning agent that is compatible with
the materials:
Air Techniques recommends the phosphor stor-
age plate cleaning wipe (see "3.4 Consum-
ables"). Only this product has been subjected to
material compatibility testing by Air Techniques.
NOTICE
Heat or humidity damage the phos-
phor storage plate
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Do not sterilize the phosphor storage
plate with steam.
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Do not disinfect the phosphor storage
plate by immersion.
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Only use cleaning agents that are
compatible with the materials.
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Soiling on both sides of the phosphor storage
plate should be cleaned off with a soft, lint-free
cloth before each use.
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Remove persistent or dried soiling with the
phosphor storage plate cleaning cloth. Comply
with the instructions for use of the cleaning
cloth.
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Allow the phosphor storage plate to completely
dry before using it.
Usage
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