How To Clean Interacoustics Products - Interacoustics Aqua Stim Instructions For Use Manual

Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US
• Reconnect external tank tubing and fill external tank with fresh cool water.
• Reconnect the handle hoses and electrical cable to irrigator.
Power on the irrigator and select a warm cycle.
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• Irrigate the warm water into the catch basin cycle then repeat the warm irrigation to flush the
bleach solution from the irrigator.
• Check the flow rate to confirm flow is within specifications and to determine that the water filters
are not clogged and thus restricting flow.
• Check the pH of water in the catch basin after the second cycle to determine if the pH has
returned to the normal pre-cleaning value. If the pH is still too low, repeat the warm cycle
irrigations until the pH matches or exceed the reading before the cleaning procedure was started.
The unit is now ready for clinical use.
Repeat this cleaning procedure monthly and follow the other preventative maintenance
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procedures outlined in the user's manual.

4.4 How to clean Interacoustics Products

If the surface of the instrument or parts of it are contaminated, it can be cleaned using a soft cloth
moistened with a mild solution of water and dish washing cleaner or similar. The use of organic solvents
and aromatic oils must be avoided. Always disconnect the USB cable during the cleaning process, and be
careful that no fluid is entering the inside of the instrument or the accessories.
• Before cleaning always switch off and disconnect from the power supply
• Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with cleaning solution to clean all exposed surfaces
Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the metal parts inside the earphones / headphones
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• Do not autoclave, sterilize or immerse the instrument or accessory in any fluid
Do not use hard or pointed objects to clean any part of the instrument or accessory
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Do not let parts that have been in contact with fluids dry before cleaning
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• Rubber ear-tips or foam ear-tips are single use components
Ensure that isopropyl alcohol does not come into contact with any screens on the instruments
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• Ensure that isopropyl alcohol does not come into contact with any silicone tubes or rubber parts
Recommended cleaning and disinfection solutions:
Warm water with mild, nonabrasive cleaning solution (soap)
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• Normal hospital bactericides
70% isopropyl alcohol only on hard cover surfaces
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Procedure
Clean the instrument by wiping outer case with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in cleaning
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solution.
Clean cushions and patient hand switch and other parts with a lint free cloth lightly dampened in
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cleaning solution.
Make sure not to get moisture in the speaker portion of the earphones and similar parts
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