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CHROMOPHARE® D 650plus, D 530plus, D 500plus, D 650, D 530, D 500 Service Manual (E)
2.5 Cleaning, sterilization, disinfection
• All parts of the CHROMOPHARE® light can be cleaned with standard commercial cleaners on all exterior
surfaces including the control unit, and disinfected with the disinfectants normally used in surgical areas.
• Cleaning, disinfectant and sterilization of the sterilizable handles.
The sterilizable handles are made of heat-proof, impact-resistant plastic. They
can be cleaned with mild alkaline cleaners without active chlorine. The cleaners must be thoroughly rinsed off
with water. Alternatively, the hand-grip holders can be cleaned mechanically with heat-sterilisation up to a
maximum temperature of 93°C/10 min.
For disinfecting the handle sleeves we recommend products with an alcohol or aldehyde base. The sleeves must
be rinsed before sterilization.
The handles can be sterilized in steam. The recommended parameters are:
1. Steam sterilization at 121° C; 1.3 bar; 25 to 30 minutes
2. Steam sterilization at 134° C; 2.3 bar; 4 minutes
When filling the autoclave ensure that the open side of the handles are face down. The sleeves must lie free and
must not come into contact with any other items being sterilized.
Hot-air sterilization is not recommended by BERCHTOLD. However, if it is necessary, the handles should be
sterilized loose at 134° C; 3 minutes.
• Damaged grip sleeves must not continue to be used.
Note: Sterilizable handles are subject to natural wear. As a rule, a life of approx. 100 cleaning cycles is normal.
