Cleaning The Pump; Table 5-1. Cleaning Solutions - Abbott aim Technical & Service Manual

Section 5, Maintenance and Service Tests
5.1
Cleaning the Pump
The pump case exterior and cartridge channel should be kept clean and free of contamination.
Establish a routine schedule for cleaning the pump.
WARNING:
Disconnect the pump from AC power prior to cleaning.
CAUTION: To avoid mechanical or electronic damage, do not immerse pump in any
fluids or cleaning solutions.
CAUTION: Some cleaning and sanitizing compounds may slowly degrade
components made from some plastic materials. Using abrasive cleaners or cleaning
solutions not recommended by Abbott Laboratories may result in product damage.
Do not use compounds containing combinations of isopropyl alcohol and dimethyl
benzyl] ammonium chloride.
CAUTION: Do not sterilize by heat, steam, ETO, or radiation. Apply disinfectants to
the outside surface of the pump only. Do not use abrasive cleaners or materials on
the pump. Using abrasive cleaners or cleaning solutions not recommended by
Abbott Laboratories may result in product damage.
CAUTION: To avoid pump damage, cleaning solutions should be used only as
directed in the table on the following page. The disinfecting properties of cleaning
solutions vary; consult the manufacturer for specific information.
CAUTION: Never use sharp objects such as pens, pencils, fingernails, paper clips,
needles, etc., to clean the pump.
Table 5-1. Cleaning Solutions
Cleaning Solution Manufacturer Preparation
Vesphene® Ilse Calgon Vestal Laboratories Per manufacturer's recommendation
Manu-Klenz® Calgon Vestal Laboratories Per manufacturer's recommendation
Formula C™ Diversey Corporation Per manufacturer's recommendation
Super Edisonite® S. M. Edison Chemical Co. Per manufacturer's recommendation
Household bleach Various Per hospital procedures; do not exceed one
part bleach in ten parts water
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