Aqua Free Germlyser G Instructions For Use

7 Maintenance and cleaning

G requires no maintenance within the specified operating time. The outside of the filter
®
The Germlyser
can be cleaned using common surface disinfectants.
G, a small amount of unfiltered water will flow out. Over time, this will lead
When replacing the Germlyser ®
to deposits on and in the adapters. Aqua free recommends replacement of the adapters after a period of
use every 6 to 12 months.
In the case of a deviation from the specifications or a damage to the packaging, the product should be
returned to Aqua free, along with a Defect Report (form available to download on the service page of the
Aqua free website www.aqua-free.com).

8 Storage

filter must be properly stored in a dry and hygienic environment at a temperature between
The Germlyser ®
10 and 50°C.

9 Return

reusable filters must be sent back to Aqua free within the agreed time for reprocessing
®
The Germlyser
(form downloads at the service page under www.aqua-free.com).
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Instructions for use
Germlyser ® G
Table of contents

1 Product

2 Certificates / Declaration Of Conformity
3 Labelling
4 Preparation Of Commissioning And Use Of Product
5 Disassembly of used filter / filter change
6 Accessories
7 Maintenance / cleaning
8 Storage
9 Return
1 Product

1.1 Product description

The Germlyser® G is a -marked, point-of-use, sterile filter for manual final rinsing of endoscopes to
prevent bacterial nosocomial infectious diseases caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Legionella
pneumophila, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia or Staphylococcus aureus among immunosuppressed and
immunocompromised patients.

1.2 Technical data

Size: L 77 mm x Ø 55 mm
Retention: 7 log steps Brev. dim.
Pore size: 0.2 µm
Operating time*: 4 weeks
Chlorine resistance**: <10 ppm
* The operating time can be increased up to 8 weeks if sufficient hygienic measures exist and an adequate
hygiene plan is carried out. We recommend monitoring by appropriate clinical microbiological testing.
** Continuous dosage of ≤ 10 ppm over operating time; short-term (1h) high dosage (400,000 ppm)
for chemical disinfection.
*** The Germlyser
®
G is not suitable for connection to low-pressure systems (e.g. boilers).
Flow rate: Adjustable up to 6 l/min
at 5 bar, at 25°C
Max. operating pressure***: 5 bar at 60°C
Max. operating temperature: 60°C (at 70°C < 10 min.
over operating time)
Connection: Quick-release coupling
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