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Recommended Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning the Workstation
Before the transfer of the Workstation to a new patient and periodically during the use, clean the Workstation by wiping over with a lint-
free cloth lightly dampened with warm water and a standard disinfectant / detergent solution .
Do not use the following disinfectant types:
• NaDcc (such as PRESEPT)
• Hypochlorites (such as CHLORASOL)
• Aldehydes (such as CIDEX)
• Cationic Surfactants (such as Benzalkonium Chloride)
• Iodine (such as Betadine)
• Concentrated Isopropyl alcohol based cleaners will degrade plastic parts .
Recommended cleaners are:
Brand
Concentration
Hibiscrub
20% (v/v)
Virkon
1% (w/v)
The following products were tested and are acceptable for use on the Alaris® Gateway Workstation if used in accordance with the
specified manufacturer's guidelines .
• Warm soapy water
• Mild detergent in water (e .g . Young's Hospec)
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol in water
• Chlor-Clean
• Clinell Sporicidal wipes
• Hibiscrub
• TriGene Advance
• Tristel Fuse sachets
• Tristel Trio wipes system
• Tuffie 5 wipe
• Virkon Disinfectant
• Virusolve+ (Ready To Use)
• Virusolve+ (Wipes)
Before cleaning always switch off and disconnect from the AC power supply . Never allow fluid to enter the casing and
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avoid excess fluid build up on the pump .
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents as these may damage the exterior surface of the Workstation .
Do not steam autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilise or immerse this Workstation in any fluid .
To ensure that this Workstation remains in good operating condition, it is important to keep it clean and carry out the routine
maintenance procedures described below .
Interval
When loading pumps
When removing pumps
As required
12 Monthly
Routine Maintenance Procedure
Check that each pump is properly located on its electrical connectors and is
mechanically locked into position .
Check that the red LED turns OFF on the Tile Plate when the pump is removed . If the LED
stays ON, the Workstation should be serviced by a qualified service engineer .
Thoroughly clean external surfaces of the equipment before and after prolonged
periods of storage .
Inspect AC outlets, communication connectors and the AC inlet for damage .
Perform electrical safety checks . The complete unit leakage current must be measured .
If more than 500µA the equipment should not be used, but should be serviced by a
qualified service engineer .
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