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The sample chambers must not be removed from the protective tubes
outside of the section in which the sample is to be collected. This will
reduce the risk of potential contamination of the sample chambers, which
could result in false positive results.
4.4 Test of the pneumatic connection to the sample cham
To test the pump system and the O ring, which ensures the pneumatic
connection to the sample chamber is intact, it is important to regularly carry
out the following procedure:
1. Insert a sample chamber inside the AeroCollect® device.
2. Start the sampling procedure and wait until the pump starts – indicated when the green LED
is lit.
3. The suction inlet in the sample chamber is blocked for short intervals. If the O ring is still
intact, the sound from the pump will change when the suction inlet is blocked.
Note that the same procedure can be used to check if the sample chamber
is blocked. If the chamber is blocked the sound of the pump will not change
either.
4.5 Disinfection of AeroCollect ®
Both the AeroCollect
®
device and its associated case have been designed
so that they can be effectively disinfected when necessary. However, we
recommend that the device is not transported between farms and not used
in several locations. Should this be necessary, the following disinfection
procedure must be followed carefully to avoid the spread of potential
disease between farms. Note that it is important to disinfect both the
AeroCollect
®
and the case.
1. Remove any visible dust from the device and from the case.
2. Wipe the AeroCollect ® device and case using a Vircon Solution.
3. Wipe the AeroCollect ® device and case using a 70 % ethanol solution.
4. Place the AeroCollect ® device in the case and close securely.
When sanitising an infected farm, the above procedure should be followed
to disinfect the AeroCollect
® device and case in connection with the
sanitising procedure.