1.6 Cleaning and disinfection
Ultimately, cleaning procedures, including cleaning frequency, depend on the
working environment and so this should be clarified based on organisational
risk assessments. However, general advice can be offered.
For thorough disinfection, it is advised to wipe the outside of the filters with
one of the following solutions:
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Antibacterial soap and warm water (~ 40°C).
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10% bleach solution with water.
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60% or over isopropanol alcohol (IPA) products.
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Hypochlorous acid products.
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Hydrogen peroxide solutions.
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Vapourised hydrogen peroxide (VHP).
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Equivalents to the above.
It is extremely important to ensure that none of the above solutions are
allowed to enter into the filter as this may lead to damage and loss of perfor-
mance. However, VHP may be used to clean the interior of the filter as this is
the only known decontaminate that does not effect filter performance. Once
cleaned with one of the above, rinse the outside of the filters with clean water
and leave to dry. Ensure products are allowed to dry before use or storage.
To ensure personal hygiene, health and product longevity, it is recommended
that the filters be cleaned at the end of each working shift or period of use.
Do not attempt to open the filters.
1.7 Storage
There may be required storage procedures depending on your working
environment. This should be confirmed with your organisational Respiratory
Health and Safety Officer. However, Corpro recommends the filters be stored
in a cool, dry and sterile / uncontaminated place. Corpro can offer rigid,
reusable storage containers if this is preferable (please contact us for more
information), but if not, somewhere safe and clean such as a disinfected
personal locker will be sufficient. The filters should be always cleaned before
storage, regardless of how long they may remain unused.No special trans-
port requirement other than what is stated in the storage recommendations.
Product to be transported within suitable packaging to provide protection.
1.8 Use and maintenance
It is important to maintain respiratory protective equipment as a whole to en-
sure that it remains in good working order for wearer safety. This includes the
filters. All filters have an expiration date which is stated on the label located
on the front of each filter. Do not use after the expiration date or if obviously
damaged. Regardless, filters should be changed regularly as part of main-
tenance. Both the F1200 Inhale and Exhale filters should be connected to
the HM1500 Medi Half Mask at the same time. Neither filter should be used
without the other. Both filters should ideally be changed at the same time
regardless if only one filter becomes damaged or unusable for any reason.
This will help to ensure better moderation and maintenance of the products.
It is recommended that the filters be changed every three months or if the
filters become clogged.(i.e. difficult to breathe through), whichever point is
reached sooner. This is based on the assumption that the user is breathing
through the filters for an average of 40 hours per week (8 hours per day) and
that the filters have been handled, maintained and stored adequately. Lon-
gevity of filters is also subject to the users individual breathing rate and level
of contaminant present. For more information regarding contamination please
contact your Health & Safety department.
1.9 Disposal
A risk assessment by your organisation will be required to establish the safest
disposal method for the F1200 range of filters. However, as a guide Corpro
can provide recommendations.
In terms of recycling, there are a few considerations:
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The cartridges are constructed from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
(ABS) plastic and so can be recycled. Before recycling please ensure
that the filter cartridge is thoroughly disinfected/decontaminated.
•
For the internal elements of the filters, the materials may have been
exposed to a range of potentially harmful particulates and so it is
unlikely that these elements can be readily recycled. However, it may be
possible to engage third-parties who specialise in the disposal of such
items.
Certifications
CE:
The F1200 Inhale Filter has been designed to conform to EN 143:2021. EU
Regulation 2016/425 Type-Examination (Module B) Certified by BSI Group
the Netherlands B.V., Say Building, John M Keynesplein 9, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands, NB 2797 who are also responsable for the ongoing quality
surveillance Module D. Declaration of Conformity available at: www.corpro.
systems
UKCA:
The F1200 has been designed to conform with EN 143:2021. Regulation
2016/425 on personal protective equipment as amended to apply in GB
Type-Examination (Module B) Certified by BSI Assurance UK Ltd, Kitemark
Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PP, United Kingdom,
AB 0086, who are also responsible for the ongoing quality surveillance Mod-
ule D. Declaration of Conformity available at: www.corpro.systems
F1200 Exhale Filter provides equivalent performance to EN143:2021
HU002_Issue-1_August_2022
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Depending on your working environment, you may not be able to recycle
any materials as the filters may be classed as hazardous waste. This would
need to be clarified with your Health, Safety and Environmental department,
if classed as hazardous waste please ensure that all appropriate disposal
methods are followed.
•
If the filters are not classed as hazardous waste and recycling protocols
have been evaluated, the product should be disposed of or recycled as
applicable in a controlled waste area at the occupational site or via an
approved third party.
Patented: GB 2511996, EP 3077062, EP(SE) 3077062, EP(NL) 3077062,
EP(IT) 3077062, EP(GB) 307762, EP(FR) 307762, EP(ES) 3077062 & DE
2014 010 163.1. Patents applied for: US 20170021201, CA 2931782,
AU 2014358910, BR 11 2016 012 657 2, CN 201480066145.X, IN
201617018016, KR 20160133406 & ZA 2016/03472.
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