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5.2.2. Removing the Flowhead for Cleaning and Disinfecting
Flowhead Disassembled
Flowhead Assembled
1. Remove the flowhead from the body with a sharp pulling motion.
2. Clean the flowhead by washing in a mild detergent to remove particulate
contamination, taking care not to touch the moving vanes. Swill vigorously in
water with mild detergent. Do not attempt to “rub” or “scrub” in the area of the
vanes. Rinse with clean water.
3. Disinfect by immersion in sodium dichloroisocyanurate solution at 1000 ppm
concentration of free chlorine for 15 minutes. Prepare disinfectant solution as
directed in the manufacturer’s guidelines. Rinse with warm water for faster
drying.
4. Leave it to dry completely before reassembling. Drying the flowhead may
require placing it in a warm place overnight. A drying cabinet is ideal.
Wiping with a 70% Isopropyl Alcohol impregnated cloth provides a suitable form of
cleaning and low-level disinfection for the case exterior, display, screen surround and
keys. Repeat this at least weekly to prevent a build-up of grime from normal handling
and use.
Always follow the safety guidelines given by the manufacturer of cleaning and
disinfectant chemicals or equipment.
Reassemble the flowhead by pushing back on until it ‘clicks’ into position. Ensure that
the flowhead is pushed fully home.
6. CONSUMABLES, ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
