SLE 2000, User Manual

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15. Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
All cleaning, disinfection and sterilizing should be carried out under the direction of the
appropriate hospital authority.
DO NOT allow moisture to enter the electronic module or its electrical sockets.
Electronic malfunction may result.
DO NOT steam autoclave the SLE 2000 or otherwise subject it to temperatures above
62°C.
DO NOT immerse any part of the SLE 2000 in any liquid, with the exception of the
expiratory exhalation block (SLE part No N2190).
15.1 Preparation of a new ventilator
Remove all transit packaging. Inspect the fresh gas port and proximal airway port for
any packing material. (Retain packaging for future use as the ventilator must be
returned in its original box).
Remove the protective film from the LCD screen.
Clean, disinfect and sterilize in accordance with the instructions in section 15.2 .
Remove the inlet air and O
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gas port caps. (Retain for future use).
15.2 Cleaning and disinfection of an in-service ventilator
The table 1 outlines the areas of the ventilator which can be uniquely cleaned,
disinfected and sterilized.
Before cleaning or disinfecting the exterior of the ventilator the following tasks should
be performed:
• The mains cable should be disconnected from the mains supply.
• Remove the patient circuit and bacterial filters. Discard any single use items
as per appropriate hospital authority guidelines. Reusable items should be
processed as per appropriate hospital authority guidelines and the
manufacturers instructions.
• Disconnect the gas supplies from the wall outlets.
• Disconnect the Oxygen and Air hoses from the ventilator and cap the inlet
ports.