FTT-UV - Revision A - Released September 25, 2020 - Copernicus Educational Products Inc.
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Window Visual Inspection
The UV Tech Tub is equipped with a glass window that allows the end user to
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visually inspect the working status of each Philips TUV bulb during a
disinfection cycle.
To inspect the bulbs of the UV Tech Tub®, follow these steps:
1. Start a disinfection cycle.
2. During the cycle, peer through the window at each bulb. If all bulbs are
illuminated, then the device is functioning normally. If a bulb, some bulbs, or
all of the bulbs are not illuminated, please proceed to the
TROUBLESHOOTING
section for next steps.
Note: Although this window blocks harmful levels of radiation energy,
extended eye exposure is not recommended. Do not peer through this
window for more than 1 minute at a time.
Dosimeter Test Cards
The UV Tech Tub includes twelve medical grade testing cards to check the
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effective germicidal UVC energy levels emitted by the UV Tech Tub . These
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testing cards are commonly used in hospitals for UV room disinfection to
ensure proper patient care by reducing the spread of pathogens.
The photosensitive region on the testing card changes color when exposed to
UVC radiation.
more radiation the card receives, the more the color region
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changes. These testing cards give UV Tech Tub users the confidence that the
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product is operating
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effectively
To check that the bulbs in the UV Tech Tub
effective germicidal
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UVC radiation, follow these steps:
1. Cut the dosimeter card down the middle as shown in Figure 2. This will
extend the amount of testing cards for checking your germicidal radiation.
Cutting the card will not impact the card’s function.
2. Empty chamber of UV Tech Tub , items inside will impact test results.
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Remove the adhesive backing on the test card (Figure 3) and apply to the rear
wall of the chamber in the UV Tech Tub® as shown in Figure 4.
3. Close door and begin 1-minute disinfection cycle.
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. After cycle is complete, peel card off wall. Compare the color of the test card
( ) to the color reference chart found on the top cover of your
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UV Tech Tub®
(Figure 5).
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as indicated by
. If the color region on the test card matches the correct color
the color reference chart (B) then your UV Tech Tub® is working normally. If the
color region on the test card does not match, please proceed to the
TROUBLESHOOTING section for next steps.
Note:
Monthly checks are recommended to ensure that the product is disinfecting
properly Keep testing cards in sealed bag, out of light until use.
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Testing cards
are single use only. Testing cards expire after two years. Replacement testing
cards are available at www.copernicused.com
Figure 1 - Inspect bulbs through window
Date:
Location:
Name:
50 mJ/cm
100 mJ/cm
Figure 2 - Cut dosimeter down the middle
UV Disinfection Check
FTT-UV
Date:
Location:
Name:
50 mJ/cm
Figure 3 - Peel off backing
Date:
Location:
Name:
50 mJ/cm
Figure 4 - Apply test card to rear chamber wall
Figure 5 - Compare color of card to chart
(A)
(B)
