Cleaning And Care; Cleaning - Barkey plasmatherm Instructions For Use Manual

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Cleaning and care

5.1

Cleaning

The Barkey plasmatherm's smooth surfaces and rounded corners make it simple and easy
to clean.
The surfaces of the device should be cleaned and wipe-disinfected regularly, if possible
after every use,
WARNING
Before cleaning or wipe-disinfecting the device:
Switch off the plasmatherm by operating its On/Off button and disconnect its
mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not pour cleaning fluid or disinfectant directly onto the device. Always
moisten a cloth and then use this cloth to clean the device.
Never pour cleaning fluid into the device's ventilation holes.
Do not disinfect the device with steam (e.g. in the autoclave), hot air or ther-
mochemical cleaning solutions.
You should use standard commercial preparations based on alcohol without oxygen-
releasing components (with sodium hypochlorite with 1.4% bleach solution or aldehyde
content < 0.2%) as a disinfectant.
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If possible clean the device with a solution of soap and water.
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Dry the surfaces and use a surface disinfectant.
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Follow the application time stated by the disinfectant manufacturer!
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After allowing the disinfectant to act, dry the device off with disposable tissues.
WARNING
The user must not use any other cleaning or decontamination methods than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
If you intend to use alternative cleaning products or decontaminants, you must first
consult the manufacturer to ensure that the proposed methods will not damage the
device.
Otherwise we would refer you to the hygiene procedures and regulations which ap-
ply in your hospital.
Cleaning and care