Mindray WATO EX-65, Operator'S Manual

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14.3.8 Breathing Tubes and Y Piece
NOTE
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When installing or cleaning the breathing tube, hold the tube connectors at both
ends of the tube to prevent damage to the tube.
1. Refer to the methods recommended in the table of
14.3 Clean&Disinfect and Re-install
the Breathing System
to clean and disinfect the breathing tubes and Y piece.
2. When the breathing tubes and Y piece are fully dry, install them onto the breathing
system with reference to
13.2 Install the Breathing Tubes
.
14.3.9 Flow Sensor
It is recommended to clean the flow sensor as determined by your hospital’s policy. Or you
can refer to the methods recommended in the table of
14.3 Clean&Disinfect and Re-install
the Breathing System
to clean and disinfect the flow sensor.
CAUTION
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Do not autoclave the flow sensor.
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Do not use high pressure gas or brushes to clean the flow sensor.
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Do not use cleaning solvents that are not approved for use with polycarbonates.
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Do not clean the interior surface of the flow sensor. Use a damp cloth on the
external surface only.
1. Submerge the flow sensor in the disinfectant solution for the disinfection period.
2. Rinse the flow sensor with clean water.
3. Completely dry the flow sensor before use.
4. Refer to
13.1.6 Install the Flow sensor
to install the flow sensor in the reverse order.
WARNING
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Tighten the locking nuts when installing the flow sensor. Failure to do so may
result in invalid measurement.