Customer Guide
HPAC Cell Cleaning
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Parata Technical Assistance Center
120-0465 Rev 03
1-888-PARATA1 (727-2821)
Estimated time required
Cleaning time:
Approximately 10 minutes per cell, chute cleaning time will depend upon
the pharmacy cleaning process
Drying time:
24 hours
Procedure
The process consists of the following steps:
• Preparing the cell
• Cleaning the cell
• Rinsing the cell
• Air-drying the cell for 24 hours
• If applicable, cleaning the chute
• Completing the cell drying process
• Reassembling the cell
• Replenishing the cell
1.
Prepare the cell for cleaning:
Note
Leave the unit on and the Mini applications running.
1.1
Obtain a pair of gloves from the cleaning kit and put them on.
1.2
For a locking cell:
Unlock the cell and open the cell door.
1.3
Remove the cell from the unit.
Note
Do not
delete the cell from the system. You will need to access the cell again
during this process.
1.4
If you will be placing the same NDC in the cell, note the cell settings: nozzle
height, nozzle width, and baffle height.
1.5
Remove the pills from the cell. When emptying the cell, lightly shake it to
dislodge any pills that may be wedged in the nozzle throat.
