Avoiding Damage To The Device; General Information On Cleaning And Disinfection - Atmos Varioair 3 Operating Instructions Manual

Risk of infection due to unsuitable sterilization.
Deadly diseases may be transmitted.
• Make sure all areas of the accessories are easy to access.
• Use only suitable load carriers for mechanical sterilization. This applies especially to
accessories that contain hollow spaces and lumens that are difficult to reach.
• Make sure no air bubbles form in the hollow spaces and lumens of accessories when
placing them in sterilization solutions.

5.1.3 Avoiding damage to the device

Damage to the device due to cleaning with fixatives.
Stains cannot be permanently removed.
• Do not use aldehydes before and during cleaning.
• Do not expose the product to temperatures above 40 °C / 104 °F before or during
cleaning.
Unsuitable cleaning agents and disinfectants.
The product can become damaged.
• Do not use any process chemicals that contain the following ingredients for plastic
parts:
• Chloramides or phenol derivatives
• Do not use any process chemicals containing the following ingredients for stainless
steel:
• Organic or inorganic bases
• Alkaline solutions
Incorrect mechanical cleaning and disinfection.
Corrosion due to moisture.
• Remove the products immediately at the end of the program.

5.2 General information on cleaning and disinfection

The nozzle, which comes into contact with the patient, must be disinfected each
time after use.
& The hose tips must be exchanged each time after use.
The surfaces of the Varioair 3 are resistant against most surface disinfectants.
However, do not use any:
• Disinfectants that contain concentrated organic or inorganic acids, because they
could cause corrosion damage.
• Disinfectants containing chloramides, phenol derivatives or anionic tensides, be-
cause they could cause stress cracks in the plastics used.
You can also use disinfectant sprays or disinfectant tissues for cleaning and disinfection.
& Use the main switch to switch off the device before beginning with cleaning and
disinfection.
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