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SECTION 5
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
5.5 Decontaminating the Stainer and Carousels
Figure 12: Lid Latch and Locking Pin Hole Locations
1 – Lid Latch Hole
2 – Locking Pin Hole
Decontaminating the Instrument
1 Prepare a suitable container for all disposables.
2 Cover the lid latch and locking-pin holes with waterproof tape to protect
the interior (Figure 12).
3 Place the instrument in a biological safety hood or well-ventilated area.
4 Spray the inner bowl and inner lid with a decontaminating solution such as
REF: SS-133.
5 Repeat the spray treatment every 2 or 3 minutes for a total of 20 minutes.
Do not allow cleaning solutions to dry on the instrument surfaces.
6 Rinse the inner bowl and lid thoroughly with water.
7 Spray and wipe the exterior surfaces with decontamination solution such
as REF: SS-133.
CAUTION:
Do not flood the display panel with excessive moisture. Any moisture that
seeps through could damage the internal electronics.
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