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Maintenance
10.2.3 Disinfection by immersion (chemical)
If a steam disinfection chamber is not available, the dismantled parts can be
chemically disinfected by means of immersion.
Immerse the dismantled components in the solution with the disinfectant, following the
manufacturer's instructions.
When disinfection is complete, rinse with running, preferably decalcified, water; shake
and drain off any remaining water. Leave the components to dry completely.
After this first operation and before placing the components in an autoclave, wrap
them in muslin or in a similar material.
Effective sterilization is achieved in an autoclave at 121°C for approx. 15 minutes.
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Siare recommends:
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not using formaldehyde or phenol-based disinfectants as they
can cause cracking and reticulation of plastic parts;
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not using too strong disinfectants as they can compromise the
working life of the immersed parts;
•
rinsing and carefully drying the components since marks and
other damage can occur when the components are exposed to
high temperatures.
Always refer to the instructions provided by the autoclave
manufacturer regarding temperature and time.
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