8. Maintenance and Cleaning
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8.8.2
Disinfection Procedure
The instrument should be disinfected using one of the solutions mentioned in the
previous chapter.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION!
PRIOR TO CLEANING THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE INSTRUMENT
AND THE DISPLAY, SWITCH OFF THE INSTRUMENT AND
DISCONNECT IT FROM THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY!
CAUTION
BEFORE STARTING THE DISINFECTION PROCEDURE
USE A RINSE PROCEDURE (RINSE DAY)
WITH DISTILLED OR DEIONIZED WATER (LAB QUALITY) TO FLUSH
THE SYSTEM.
WARNING
THE DISINFECTION PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED IN A
WELL-VENTILATED ROOM BY AUTHORIZED TRAINED PERSONNEL
WEARING DISPOSABLE POWDER-FREE GLOVES, PROTECTIVE
GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Please note that the disinfectant can influence the performance of your
instrument if it comes into contact with the electronics!
The following procedure should be used to disinfect the instrument:
1. Wear protective powder-free gloves, protective glasses, and protective
clothing.
2. Prepare an autoclave bag for all disposables used during the disinfection
procedure, label it with autoclave tape and put it in the autoclave or follow the
procedure defined in chapter 8.9.3 Disposal of Operating Material.
3. Prime the liquid system with disinfectant. Perform the Rinse - Night procedure
with disinfectant solution and stop the procedure after five hours.
4. Switch off the instrument and disconnect the instrument from the mains power
supply.
5. Disconnect the instrument from any accessories that are used for example:
Liquid Level Detection System, computer, etc. Accessories that should be
shipped together with the instrument have to be included in the disinfection
procedure.
6. Carefully spray the disinfectant solution (or use a disposable soft tissue paper
towel soaked in the disinfectant) on all outer surfaces of the instrument.
7. After a minimum contact time of 10 minutes, repeat step 6 of this procedure.
8. Wipe dry the outer surfaces of the instrument.
9. Pack the instrument and its accessories.
10. Wash your hands with a mild detergent and then disinfect them.
11. Complete a disinfection certificate and attach it to the outside of the box so
that it is clearly visible. (See below for an example of the disinfection
certificate).