Disinfecting; Second Rinse - Geodesic Sensor Net Technical Manual

Disinfecting

Control III is the only disinfectant solution recommended by EGI. Control III is
available from:
Maril Products, Inc., 320 West 6th Street, Suite A, Tustin, CA 92780, USA, +714 544-
7711, fax: +714 544-4830, control3@earthlink.net.
Prepare the disinfecting solution by adding 15 cc. (1 tablespoon or 0.5 oz.)
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Control III to 1.9 liters (2 quarts) of tap water in the disinfectant bucket. Make
sure the bucket is labeled "Disinfectant."
Mark the disinfectant bucket with the expiration date each time a new batch is
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prepared. According to the manufacturer, a solution of Control III may be
reused for up to two weeks. Keep a lid on the bucket when the disinfectant is
not being used.
Note: Carefully read the instructions that come with Control III for additional
precautionary statements and directions.
Soak the Net in disinfectant solution in the plastic bucket marked
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"Disinfectant" for 10 minutes.
While the Net is soaking, agitate it in the solution for at least 2–3 minutes to
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ensure thorough disinfection of the sensor array (move the Net in the liquid, or
shake the bucket).
Do not leave the Net immersed in disinfectant for long periods of time because
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this may cause damage. Use a timer. It is a good idea to take the timer with you if
you are going to leave the area where the Net is soaking.

Second Rinse

1 Remove the Net from the disinfectant and repeat the warm water rinse (see
page 79) three times to remove the disinfectant solution.
Geodesic Sensor Net Technical Manual
S-MAN-200-GSNR-001 • January 31, 2007
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