If Cidex, Cidex 7 or Isopropyl Alcohol is used, rinse the pneumotach
assembly thoroughly afterwards by immersing it in water and agitat-
ing vigorously to remove all traces of the solution. Then shake the
pneumotach to remove excess water.
Regardless of the sterilization method chosen, insure that the
pneumotach is completely dry before using. A wet or damp
pneumotach will not be linear, and will cause inaccurate
measurements:
For air drying, allow 4 days.
Using a hair dryer on high setting, allow
Note that spare pneumotach assemblies are available (see p. 43)
and can be used interchangeably.
THE PNEUMOCHECK SHOULD BE RECALIBRATED ANY TIME
THE PNEUMOTACH HAS BEEN REMOVED/REPLACED.
BODY OF PNEUMOCHECK
The body of the PneumoCheck may be cleaned by wiping with a dry
cloth or a cloth that has been lightly dampened with 70% Isopropyl
alcohol. Care should be taken to prevent seepage of liquid into the
instrument.
DO NOT IMMERSE OR STERILIZE THE BODY OF
THE PNEUMOCHECK.
PRINTER/CHARGER
The PneumoCheck Printer/Charger should not be sterilized. It may
be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth.
CHARGING TRANSFORMERS
Charging transformers must not be sterilized, but may be cleaned by
wiping with a dry cloth.
10
minutes.
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