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Chapter 10, Cleaning and Maintenance
P/N 120745-IE, Manual revision: AA
Haemonetics
®
Cell Saver
®
Elite
®
User Manual
Cleaning the
Fluid Detector
Clean the metallic surface of the fluid detector using a cotton swab moistened
with water. In the event of a blood spill, clean the fluid detector using a cleaning
solution followed by a wipe down with distilled/sterile water applied with lint-free
gauze or cloth.
Cleaning the
Pump
Caution:
Do not apply lubricant to the pump.
The pump should be cleaned after a spill to keep the rotating parts moving
freely. The pump cover and rotor may be lifted out to be cleaned as follows:
1. Open the pump platen, hold the rollers motionless while unscrewing the
pump cover, and remove the pump cover and rotor.
2. Clean the area under the pump rotor and pump platen with mild soap and
hot water.
3. Rinse the area with distilled/sterile water.
4. Dry the area with lint-free gauze or cloth.
5. Check that all moving parts can rotate or slide freely.
6. Ensure that the pump rotor and pump platen are completely dry before
reassembling the pump.
7. Place the pump rotor and cover back into their original positions. Holding
one of the rollers, tighten the pump cover.
Washing/
Replacing the
Air Filters
Air Intake Filter
The bottom of the device is equipped with an air filter for filtering incoming air
to the device. The filter should be washed periodically, depending upon
frequency and conditions of use, to avoid malfunction resulting from an
accumulation of lint and dust in air passages.
Caution:
DO NOT use soap or any cleaning agents.
Follow the steps below to clean the air intake filter:
1. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
2. Grasp the air filter and remove it from the panel.
3. Rinse the filter under warm running water until it is clean.
4. Gently squeeze the filter to remove excess water.
5. Place on a clean cloth and allow to dry completely.
6. Reinsert the dry filter in the filter panel, ensuring that the filter completely
covers the opening.
7. Record the date of maintenance.
