Geodesic Sensor Net Technical Manual page 80

7: Rinsing and Disinfecting
Rinsing (HydroCel HS)
HCGSNs without sponge inserts use the HydroCel HS, a hydrogel formulation that is
viscous in nature and must be thoroughly removed from the Net. See the following
"Caution."
Caution!: It is very important that the user carefully and completely clean the
HCGSN before allowing the Net to dry. Dried-on HydroCel HS may permanently
damage the appearance and/or function of the Net. This damage is not covered
under warranty.
Removing the HydroCel HS from the HCGSN requires additional steps. After rinsing
the Net per the instructions provided in "Rinsing" on page 79, follow these steps:
Turn the Net inside-out.
1
Rinse the electrode cups under warm running water until all HydroCel HS is
2
removed.
Inspect the electrode pellets to confirm that all HydroCel HS residue is
3
removed from all electrode locations.
If HydroCel HS residue becomes dried onto the Net:
Soak the afflicted Net in hot salt water (30 cc. or 2 tablespoons of KCl or NaCl.
1
for each liter of water) for 30 minutes or more.
Rinse as described in Steps 1–3 (above).
2
Repeat soaking and rinsing procedure until the Net is clean.
3
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Geodesic Sensor Net Technical Manual
S-MAN-200-GSNR-001 • January 31, 2007