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D-Tec Vaporizer
August 2001
O & M Manual Part No. 1107-0622-000
6.0
Maintenance
All D-Tec Vaporizers require a full service at the recommended service interval. The vaporizer must be
serviced at a Datex-Ohmeda Authorized Service Center. Refer to Section 11.0 Servicing Policy.
6.1
Cleaning
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Warning: Do not put any substance other than Suprane™ (desflurane) into the vaporizer sump.
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Warning: Do not immerse the vaporizer in water or any other liquid.
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Warning: Do not autoclave the vaporizer.
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Warning: Do not allow cleaning agents to accumulate in the filler, the gas inlet and outlet ports or
around the control dial.
For disinfection purposes, cleaning agents of a surface germicide type should be used. In terms of material
compatibility, cleaning agents which contain the following active ingredients are suitable for use:
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Aldehydes,
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Alcohol,
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Quartenary ammonium compounds.
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Warning: To avoid possible damage to the vaporizer, do not use the following compounds as cleaning
agents:
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Halogen hydrolysing compounds,
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Strong organic acids,
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Oxygen hydrolysing compounds.
6.1.1
External Cleaning
To clean external surfaces, use a moist cloth and a neutral detergent (pH 7 to 10.5).
6.1.2
Internal Contamination
If the vaporizer is filled or partly filled with an incorrect volatile agent or other contaminant, proceed as
follows:
Return the vaporizer to an Authorized Service Center stating that the vaporizer is contaminated and if
possible, the type of contaminant in the vaporizer.
