Cleaning And Disinfecting - AGFA Valory User Manual

Cleaning and disinfecting

All appropriate policies and procedures should be followed to avoid
contamination of the staff, patients and equipment. All existing universal
precautions should be extended to avoid potential contaminations and to
avoid patients coming into (close) contact with the device. Cleaning agents
and disinfectants should only be used by trained people, who have the
required knowledge to complete the cleaning and disinfecting task in a safe
and effective way. If the system is used in an environment where disinfection
is required or where it may get into contact with blood or other body fluids,
use covers or sheaths to protect the system from direct patient contact. Only
use legally marketed protective covers. The user is responsible for selecting a
disinfection procedure.
1. Position the system such that the parts that must be cleaned or disinfected
are easily accessible.
2. Stop the system
3. Wipe the exterior of the system with a low-linting cloth slightly moistened
with a neutral detergent.
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WARNING:
When the equipment is going to be cleaned, be sure to turn
off the main power of the system. Never use anhydrous or
high solvency alcohols, benzine, thinner or any other
flammable cleaning agent. Otherwise, it may result in fire or
electric shock.
CAUTION:
Make sure no liquid gets in the device.
CAUTION:
Liquids ingressing the DR Detector or the battery may cause
malfunction and contamination. Take special care near the
battery bay and near the cable connector on the side of the
DR Detector.
CAUTION:
Clean the equipment with only a little moisture. Do not
spray disinfectants or detergents directly on the equipment.
Do not pour liquid directly on the equipment.
CAUTION:
Do not use solvents such as anhydrous or high solvency
alcohols, thinner or benzine. Do not use any corrosive,
dissolving or abrasive cleaning or polishing detergents.
Doing so may damage the surface of the equipment. Using
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