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Operating Instructions TNI
®
20s oxy Version 2.7
Version 1.6.3 July 2010
6 Hygiene
6.2.3 Work steps for cleaning
The following steps are carried out only for cleaning the individual
components at the intervals specified in chapter 6.2.2.
If preparation work should be carried out (pre-cleaning, disinfection
and final cleaning), then proceed according to the steps described
in chapter 6.2.4.
· Disconnect the device from the mains power in standby
mode as described in these operating instructions.
· Unplug the connecting hose from the connecting unit to
the humidifier and the applicator from the humidifier to the
patient.
· Wipe the surfaces of the humidifier unit as well as the
connecting unit with a lint-free cloth moistened with cleaning
solvent.
· Open the humidifier chamber by taking off the housing lid
and removing the humidifier cover as well as the reservoir.
Remove the water from the reservoir.
· Immerse the humidifier cover and the reservoir in a water
bath containing bio-degradable cleaning solvent and wipe
with a soft cloth moistened in cleaning solvent. Subsequently
thoroughly rinse all components with distilled water.
· Wipe the humidifier basin out with a lint-free cloth moistened
with cleaning solvent, likewise the separator panel chambers
with air inlet and outlet. The cleaning procedure can be made
more effective by using a cotton swab soaked in cleaning
agent to clean the corners of the separator panels and the
air inlet and outlet.
· Immerse the connecting hose in cleaning solvent and wipe
the outer surface with a cloth soaked in cleaning solvent.
Then thoroughly rinse the connecting hose under distilled
water (inside and outside).
· After this cleaning procedure, wipe the humidifier basin, the
separator panels, the humidifier cover and the reservoir with
a dry cloth in order to remove all residual moisture. Be sure
not to miss the corners behind the separator wall panels.
Hang the connecting hose up vertically to dry.
· Wipe off the outside of the applicator with a lint-free cloth
moistened with cleaning solvent. If there are any fluids or
secretions in the applicator (e.g. due to sneezing), proceed
as follows: Fill the reservoir with drinking water or sterile