Cleaning Instructions - Bio Compression Systems SC-2004 Operating Instructions Manual

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Exterior Case Cleaning Instructions:
Clean the exterior case and tubing with a damp (not wet) cloth using a mild soap and water solu-
tion once per month or as needed. Do not allow liquids to enter the equipment, an electrical haz-
ard may be presented. Always allow the unit to dry before re-using.
Garment Cleaning/Disinfecting Instructions:
1) Disconnect tubing from device.
2) Open garment to expose all sides either by separating Velcro type hook and loop or by un-
zipping (depending on type of garment).
3) Use either a large sink or plastic tub able to hold enough solution (depending on size and
quantity of garments) to completely submerge garment/s under water including tubing,
with the exception of connectors at end of tubing. Solution should consist of 1/3 cup of tide
or equivalent detergent per 1 gallon of warm tap water.
4) NOTE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT CONNECTORS AT END OF TUB-
ING BE KEPT OUT OF WATER AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID WATER FROM ENTER-
ING INTERIOR PORITON OF GARMENT/S.
5) Garment/s should be soaked 1/2 hour with mild agitation of garment every 5 to 10 minutes
while keeping it below surface of water.
6) NOTE: Occasionally, harder to remove soiling on surface of garment may require addi-
tional washing by hand with a clean towel while submerged.
7) NOTE: In all cases, avoid using any abrasive type materials such as scrubbing pads or
chemicals that might cause damage to the exterior surface of garment.
8) Thoroughly rinse garment with warm tap water.
9) Re-submerge garment in solution consisting of 1 cup of Clorox bleach per gallon of warm
tap water for 1/2 hour, again agitating garment every 5 to 10 minutes while keeping gar-
ment/s below surface (with the exception of tubing connector/s).
10) Rinse garment/s thoroughly and allow to air dry.
11) DO NOT place garment in washing machine or submerge in water unprotected from water
entering interior portion of garment where ultimate damage to pump can occur.
12) DO NOT use the tubing or valves as "handles" for carrying, hanging or storing garment/s.
13) In cases when it is necessary for a garment to be returned to the factory for repair or
evaluation, it is essential that garment/s are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before re-
turning.
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