OxyFlo Pro User Manual
Revision 1.1 | May 2015
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CAUTION
OxyFlo Pro probes must be HANDLED WITH CARE.
Failure to do so may result in breakage of the internal optical
fibres, scratching the polished probe ends or separation of
the cable from the probe ends or connectors.
CAUTION
OxyFlo Pro probes should be stored, with the probe cable
carefully coiled to avoid ‘kinks’, in the dedicated protective
case in which they are supplied.
Probe connectors must be kept clean and free from dust. Connectors
should be inspected before use. Dust can be removed from the connectors
using a good quality ‘air-duster’.
OxyFlo Pro probes should be stored, with the probe cable carefully coiled to
avoid ‘kinks’, in the dedicated protective case in which they are supplied.
The integrity of OxyFlo Pro probes may be checked by holding the probe
end to a source of bright light and inspecting the connector end for two
spots equally intense light from the pins within the connector (refer to
section 5.2).
4.5
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Probes
Cleaning
OxyFlo Pro probes are cleaned prior to packaging and dispatch. It is
recommended that the probe end on all new probes be wiped with a soft
cloth, preferably one that does not shed fibres, impregnated with 70%
alcohol in water.
It is recommended that after use probes are cleaned immediately as it is
easier to remove soiling and particulate matter before it dries onto surfaces,
as follows:
Visually inspect the probe end, cable and connector. If there is no
visible soiling, wipe the probe end and cable with a soft cloth
impregnated with 70% alcohol in water. Allow the alcohol to dry
completely before reusing the probe.
If there is visible soiling, clean the probe with warm water containing
a mild detergent.
Careful rubbing with a soft cloth or brush should be employed to
ensure that all soiling and particulate matter is removed. These
actions should be carried out beneath the surface of the cleaning
solution.
Rinse the probe end and cable in clean water.
Wipe the probe end and cable (without stretching it) with an
absorbent cloth and leave the probe to dry.