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Operating Instructions TNI
®
20s oxy Version 2.7
Version 1.6.3 July 2010
6 Hygiene
6.2.4.2 Sterilization
· To minimize contaminations, a sterilization of medical
devices is generally recommended.
· The reservoir of the TNI
®
device is suited for steam
sterilization at 121°C/250°F and 2 bar or at 134°C/273°F
at 3.3 bar for at least 20 min. This can take place in the
sterilization department of the medical facilities.
· Alternatively, you can clean the reservoir, immerse in
disinfectant and subsequently rinse and dry it.
· Remove calcareous deposits (lime) depending on the water
hardness after one or two weeks with standard commercial
decalcification agents. Then thoroughly rinse the reservoir
with distilled water.
6.2.4.3 Disinfection
6.2.4.3.1 Humidifier basin and separator panel gaps (wipe
disinfection)
· First disinfect the humidifier basin. Be sure to carefully wipe
the humidifier basin, the separator panel gaps and the air
inlets and outlets with a cloth moistened with disinfectant.
You can use a cotton swab soaked in disinfectant to help
apply disinfectant to recessed places otherwise hard to
reach. This method is recommended to disinfect air inlets
and outlets as well as corners.
· The disinfectant must be left on the surfaces for a
specific application time (see chapter 6.2.1.1.2 „Wipe
disinfection“).
· After expiry of the application time, proceed with the steps
specified in chapter 6.2.4.4.
6.2.4.3.2 Humidifier cover and separator panels (immersion
disinfection)
· Immerse the humidifier cover and separator panels in the
first immersion basin in a bath of disinfectant and leave
there for the application time specified in chapter 6.2.1.1.1
„Immersion disinfection“. All components must be completely
covered by disinfectant.
· After expiry of the application time, remove the humidifier