Aqua Free Germlyser AM Instructions For Use

7 Maintenance and cleaning
The Germlyser AM requires no maintenance within the specified operating time. The outside of the filter
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can be cleaned using common surface disinfectants.
When replacing the Germlyser AM, a small amount of unfiltered water will flow out. Over time, this will
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lead 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 of the package, the product should be
returned to Aqua free, along with the Defect Report form delivered with the product (form downloads at the
service page under www.aqua-free.com).

8 Storage

The Germlyser filter must be properly stored in a dry and hygienic environment at a temperature between
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10 and 50°C.
9 Returning
The Germlyser reusable filters must be sent back to Aqua free within the agreed time for reprocessing
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(form downloads at the service page under www.aqua-free.com).
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E-Mail:
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Phone:
Headquarters:
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Instructions for use
Germlyser ® AM
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 AM is a -marked, point-of-use, sterile tap filter for use as a mobile shower in ICU
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wards to prevent bacterial nosocomial infectious diseases caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Legionella pneumophila, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia or Staphylococcus aureus among
immunosuppressed and immunocompromised patients. To achieve this intended use, a specific
combination of retention of these bacteria in the filter membrane structure and specific measurements to
prevent retrogarde contamination with these bacteria on the filter outlet, are necessary.
1.2 Technical data
Size: L 113 mm x Ø 43 mm
Retention*: 7 log steps Brev. dim.
Pore size: 0.2 µm
Operating time: Depending on the application
Chlorine resistance**: <10 ppm
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Measured in accordance with the international ASTM F838-15a standard - Standard Test Method for
Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration
** Continuous dosage of ≤ 10 ppm over operating time; short-term (1h) high dosage (400,000 ppm)
for chemical disinfection.
*** The Germlyser AM is not suitable for connection to low-pressure systems (e.g. boilers).
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Minimum flow rate: Adjustable up to 5 l/min.
at 5 bar, at 25°C
Max. operating pressure***: 5 bar at 50°C
Max. operating temperature: 60°C (at 70°C < 10 min.
over operating time)
Connection: Quick-release coupling
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