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Maintenance,
Sterilizing
Sterilizing the respiratory components
Interval • See table “Hygiene overview”, page 24
• Sterilize the respiratory components whenever necessary.
Methods of
sterilization
Respiratory components can be sterilized by “Pressure Steam
Sterilization” (Autoclaving) or by “Ethylene oxide gas”, see
page 30
CAUTION
• Never sterilize Base Station or Handheld
Device!
• Only respiratory components may be steril-
ized.
• Do not apply a “dry heat sterilization” (Hot
Air Oven).
Preparation • Dismount the respiratory components (see page 12) before
sterilizing.
• Clean all respiratory components before sterilizing (see page
25).
• Make sure that the breathing bag is kept open and is not
folded during sterilization.
Pressure
steam
sterilization
(Autoclaving)
Procedure • See autoclave manual
• Make sure that all parts can dry properly.
• Dry the breathing bag with opening downwards.
• See also chapter “Drying”, page 23 and “Storage”, page 23.
