Maintenance; Cleaning And Decontamination - KaVo ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH OP 3D User And Installation Manual

7 Maintenance

The maintenance and calibration procedure intervals described here are minimum
requirements and can be made more frequent and stringent to comply with local
regulations regarding the use and maintenance of dental X-ray devices.

7.1 Cleaning and decontamination

The device should be cleaned after every use.
CAUTION! Switch the device off or isolate it from mains before cleaning the
device.
CAUTION! Do not allow water or other cleaning liquids to enter the device's
interior since it might cause short-circuits or corrosion. If you use a spray cleaner
do not spray into any ventilation grills.
CAUTION! Clean the dust off the device regularly. The device might overheat if
excess dust is gathered on the ventilation grills.
NOTICE! Decontamination techniques for the device, its accessories and the
room must comply with all laws and regulations within the local jurisdiction.
Device surfaces
All device surfaces can be wiped clean with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent,
for example soapy water. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents or polishes.
Surfaces that the patient touches
All surfaces and parts that the patient touches or comes into contact with, must be
decontaminated after each patient. Use a decontaminant that is formulated specifically
for decontaminating dental equipment and use it in accordance with the instructions
supplied with it. Wipe all items and surfaces dry after the decontamination.
NOTICE! Wear gloves and other protective equipment during the
decontamination process.
WARNING! Do not use any disinfecting aerosols, since the vapors coud ignite
causing injuries.
Allowed cleaning agents for cleaning and decontamination of the device:
• Distilled water
• Ethanol 96%
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Soapy water
• CaviCide
• Metasys
Autoclave
Lip Supports and Bite Blocks may be autoclaved in 121°C (250F) temperature for max. 3
minutes. Other parts are not autoclavable.
NOTICE! Autoclaving is not recommended as cleaning method, and the parts are
not intended to be sterilized.
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