Chapter
8
Maintenance
Cleaning, disinfection and / or sterilisation
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Do not immerse the humidifier in liquids as these
could penetrate the device and cause
malfunctions.
Procedure for cleaning and disinfection
1.
Disconnect the cables from the water chamber.
2.
Wait for the heating plate to cool.
3.
Clean the surfaces of the humidifier with a
disposable cloth moistened with microfiltered
sterile water. Ensure that all organic residues
have been removed.
4.
Disinfect the outer surfaces of the humidifier at
an ambient temperature of at least 20°C with a
disposable cloth moistened with a suitable
product (e.g. the disinfectant solution Sporicidin®
or similar products containing approx. 1.5%
“buffered phenol”).
Cleaning and disinfecting the heating cable and power
cable
The humidifier and the supplied cables must be
regularly disinfected immediately after use by one
patient and before use by another patient in
accordance with medical instructions.
Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions to
ensure effective disinfection.
Notes on avoiding damage to or
malfunction of the device
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Do not use alcohol, solvents or scouring agents.
These substances could damage the device and
cause it to malfunction.
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Do not immerse the connector plugs in liquids as
these could penetrate the plugs and cause
malfunctions.
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Do not perform steam sterilisation (STEAM, in
the pressure vessel) to avoid damaging the
cable.
With regard to the heating cable, follow the
cleaning and disinfection instructions contained in
the warnings.
Procedure for cleaning and disinfection
1.
Disconnect the power cable from the mains.
2.
Clean the outer surfaces of the cables with a
disposable cloth moistened with microfiltered
sterile water. Ensure that all organic residues
have been removed.
3.
Disinfect the outer surfaces of the cables at an
ambient temperature of at least 20°C with a
disposable cloth moistened with a suitable
product (e.g. the disinfectant solution Sporicidin®
or similar products with approx. 1.5% “buffered
phenol”). Make sure that the surfaces are wetted
with the product for at least 10 minutes to ensure
bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal
effectiveness.