9 Getting started
ASTOPAD
®
Instructions for Use
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NOTICE
To prevent damage:
Do not immerse the ASTOPAD control unit, the applied parts or the plug of the
connection cable in liquid.
Do not disinfect the ASTOPAD control unit and/or the applied parts with:
Steam (e.g. in autoclaves)
Hot air
Thermochemical cleaning solutions
Please observe the specific instructions for using the disinfectant.
Prohibited: Do not disinfect with hypochlorite solution.
Chlorine and peroxides and all other oxidising disinfectants have a neg-
ative effect on the materials, therefore the use of these disinfectants is
not recommended. Product life is significantly shortened by disinfect-
ants of this kind.
9.6.2 Applied part
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Damage to the ASTOPAD applied part may result in overheating. For this reason:
Only disinfect the ASTOPAD applied part with an alcohol-based disinfectant or
one of the approved disinfectants.
Do not use bleach solution containing hypochlorite to disinfect the ASTOPAD ap-
plied parts.
Do not carry out cleaning or disinfection procedures other than those specified in
this manual without the express permission of the manufacturer.
Clean and wipe-disinfect the ASTOPAD applied part according to the following
procedure:
1. Disconnect the ASTOPAD applied part from the control unit.
2. Close the plug with the sealing cap to protect the electrical contracts from
penetrating liquids.
3. Visually inspect all surfaces (from all sides) including the terminal block and
connecting cable for wear, cuts, holes, cracks and other unacceptable impair-
ments.
NOTICE
Cleaning and disinfection is only possible if no damage is present. Damaged com-
ponents cannot be used.
4. Thoroughly clean all surfaces (from all sides), including the connection block
and the connection cable, according to the instructions of the disinfectant
manufacturer, to remove all residues of bodily fluids and other contamination.
