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8. Cleaning
Recommended Cleaning Instructions
The exterior of the FSG200 can be cleaned using a damp soapy cloth for general cleaning duties . Please
ensure the cloth is damp and not wet . Ensure the exterior of the device is dry after cleaning, dry using a
clean dry cloth .
Care should always be taken when cleaning around electrical components where these are
installed.
Disinfecting (if necessary)
Should the FSG200 require a more thorough clean, the use of the Actichlor disinfectant product, which is
widely available in tablet form and used throughout the healthcare industry, is recommended for use to
ensure a thorough clean .
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Please follow the manufacturers safety instruction for the use of the cleaning product before use to
ensure safe use for the operator and the patient .
Ensure the cloth is damp before the cleaning process . DO NOT use a wet cloth over electrical
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systems .
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Be careful not to let water ingress into the device as although the device is IP rated, it is not
water tight .
Application is through a clean soaked (but damp) cloth applied to wipe the device down
Used in the following dilutions to ensure an effective clean:
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Actichlor dissolvable chlorine tablets provide a concentration of 1000 ppm of available chlorine (0 .1%)
per 1 tablet
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1 tablet (1 .7g formed tablet (x1)) will create a virucidal solution, diluted in 1 litre of water to provide
effective means to clean a "Dirty" device . This is also ideal for use after an outbreak of the Norovirus /
winter vomiting and can be used as a precaution against C .Diff . It is effective against viruses, bacteria,
spores, yeasts and moulds .
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The contact time against the outer components of the device should be for 5 minutes to prevent
any virucidal infections without a degradation to the functionality of the device . 5 minutes is a
recommended contact time . The device can withstand a longer contact period but the 5 minute
recommendation as a minimum must be followed to provide an effective cleaning regime .
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Blood spills should be dealt with by an increased concentration of the solution – please refer to the
instructions on the manufacturers product labelling .
Concentration limits for differing cleans will be shown on the manufacturers Achtochlor tablet container,
however, this is reflected in the table below:
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