Rhima DEKO 25iX, Руководство оператора

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Depending on the materials of the medical device being processed a variety of different cleaning
agents may be used. Generally, detergents shall be liquid, non-foaming, non-abrasive, free
rinsing and biodegradable and have the authorities' approvals for their intended use, as required.
For chromium steel surgical instruments alkaline detergents in the pH range 8 -- 14 are preferred.
Usually they may also be used for respiratory equipment. Acid based detergents should only be
used for stainless steel items. Medical devices made of aluminium need specific washing agents
designed especially for them. Please note that different chemicals may require different process
temperatures and times e.g. enzymatic cleaners a temperature between 30 - max 45 degrees
Celsius, whereas an alkaline one a temperature between 60 to 90 degrees. The instructions from
the manufacturer of the chemical e.g. regarding the concentration and temperature shall be
followed. Volume of water in the washing phase is 7.5 litres.
Please follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the chemical additive for safe handling, data
on the biocompatibility (e.g. the maximum permitted residual level on devices). Note that the
residual level, which can be tolerated, will depend upon the nature of the chemical and the
intended use of the product being cleaned. The specified performance may not be achieved if
other process chemicals than those, which have been tested during type testing, or separately
with certain process variables, are used.
NOTE! When using special chemicals find out from the chemical supplier the suitability
for chamber material AISI 304 (EN 1.4301, BS 304 S31) and chemical dosing system materials
PVC and Silicon.
Chemical hoses are marked with the symbols: Detergent Rinse aid
When you handle process chemicals - wear protection
gloves and follow the suppliers’ safety instructions.
5.4 Required conditions
See Technical specifications 6.0 and Installation instructions 7.0 (Maintenance manual).
Water quality
DEKO 25 is designed to operate with potable water (
WHO-Guidelines for drinking water quality 1996
refers
) supplied directly to it, or with potable water supplied to the water treatment equipment
supplying the machine. Water treatment equipment may include e.g. a softener, de-ioniser or
reverse osmosis plant, as necessary. Note that many of the attributes of the water supplied to the
machine can affect the efficacy and/or efficiency of the process. These include hardness, pH,
microbial purity as well as various reactive anions and cations.
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