Chapter
8
Maintenance
Cleaning, disinfection and / or sterilisation
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Cleaning and sterilising the heating cable and power
cable
Notes on avoiding damage to or
malfunction of the device
▪
Do not perform steam sterilisation (STEAM, in
the pressure vessel) to avoid damaging the
cable.
Procedure for cleaning and disinfection
1.
Disconnect the power cable from the mains.
2.
Clean the outer surfaces of the cables with a
disposable cloth moistened with microfiltered
sterile water. Ensure that all organic residues
have been removed.
3.
Dry the cables carefully with a disposable cloth.
4.
Place the cable in a bag suitable for the selected
sterilisation method.
5.
Sterilise using one of the following procedures:
– with ethylene oxide (EO) at a maximum
temperature of 55°C;
– with hydrogen peroxide (H
2
O
2
) (Sterrad®).
Cleaning and disinfecting the temperature sensor
cable
The humidifier and the supplied cables must be
regularly disinfected immediately after use by one
patient and before use by another patient in
accordance with medical instructions.
Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions to
ensure effective disinfection.
Notes on avoiding damage to or
malfunction of the device
▪
Do not use alcohol, solvents or scouring agents.
These substances could damage the device and
cause it to malfunction.
▪
Do not immerse the connector plugs in liquids as
these could penetrate the plugs and cause
malfunctions.
▪
Do not perform steam sterilisation (STEAM, in
the pressure vessel) to avoid damaging the
cable.
With regard to the temperature sensor cable,
follow the cleaning and disinfection instructions
contained in the warnings.
Procedure for cleaning and disinfection
1.
Disconnect the temperature sensor cable from
the humidifier.
2.
Immerse the temperature sensors in water and
remove visible contaminated residues with a
small brush. Ensure that the electrical connector
plug is not immersed in the water.
3.
Dry the sensors carefully with a disposable cloth.
