O-Two Equinox II User Manual page 10

Ensure that the cylinder is turned off (completely clockwise)
and bleed any remaining gas out of the gas supply hose.
1.
Remove the facemask, the patient circuit and the bacterial filter
(if applicable) from the Equinox® II Demand Valve. Discard the
bacterial filter and the patient circuit.
2.
Disconnect the demand valve from the regulator. The regulator
can be cleaned with a clean soft cloth.
3.
Unscrew patient valve (A) from the unit body (D) being careful
to ensure that the diaphragm (B) is retained.
4.
Remove the diaphragm and anti-entrainment ring (C) from the
patient valve housing and wash these components thoroughly in
a mild soap solution;
5.
Disinfect the face mask, patient valve and diaphragm using
commonly available cold chemical disinfecting solutions. Rinse
thoroughly with water after disinfection.
6.
Sterilization, if required, may be achieved by other methods
compatible with the materials of manufacture of these components
including Ethylene Oxide Gas and Cidex.
7.
The demand valve body (D) and gas supply hose can be
wiped over with a soft cloth and mild soap solution and may be
disinfected using a hard surface disinfectant that is compatible
with aluminium.
8.
Dry all components thoroughly.
9.
Re-assemble and check performance.
Do not immerse the demand valve unit or the pressure
regulator into cleaning solution or disinfectant.
Discontinue use and discard the face mask, the patient
valve and the diaphragm should discoloration or
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WARNING
deterioration be observed.
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