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1. MECHANICAL CLEANING:
Mechanical cleaning is the preferred method. Strictly follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the cleaning machine.
Prepare the instruments and attachments for mechanical cleaning. Multipart instruments and attachments that can be dismantled
must be taken apart or opened for cleaning. All tips and delicate parts should be cleaned manually. Do not overfill wire trays; place
heavy parts on the bottom of the tray. Heavily contaminated parts (cannulated instruments and attachments) may need soaking and
flushing through before they are put in the washing machine.
2. ULTRASONIC CLEANING (classified as a type of mechanical cleaning):
Remove excess exudates before placing instruments or attachments in the ultrasonic bath. Ultrasonic baths are recommended, e.g.
for taps or instruments and attachments with deep grooves. Ultrasonic cleaning must be followed by normal rinsing.
3. MANUAL CLEANING:
Requires various nylon brushes, blowing tube and nozzle, clean compressed air device, cleaning agents and solvents as for mecha-
nical cleaning. Observe the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning additives! Do not use steel wool or wire brushes. Treat anodized
aluminium with extreme care. Any residues remaining after brushing must be removed completely.
4. DRYING:
Every instrument and attachment must be completely dried inside and outside to prevent rust formation and malfunctioning. A com-
pressed air system can be used for hollow parts and hinges. Please note: If the instruments and attachments are to be reused imme-
diately and sterilized without packaging, then drying is not necessary.
5. LUBRICATION:
The joints and all moving parts of instruments and attachments must be cleaned and lubricated after use. Only use biological oils and
acid-free lubricants: pure cooking oil is recommended. If special instrument oil solutions are used, the instruments and attachments
can be immersed for a certain period of time. With some instrument washing machines, the lubrication process is incorporated. No
rinsing is required after lubrication. Remove any excess oil before packaging the instruments and attachments!
STERILISATION:
Clean and dry instruments immediately after use. Do not use clean agents or disinfectants with strongly acid or alkaline additives (e.g.
soda, sodium hydroxide solution or acids)! The gentlest cleaning method is machine (mechanical) cleaning, as already described in
the User´s Manual.
ONLY STEAM-STERILISE INSTRUMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR STERILISATION
Before operation, check the instruments and attachments are in perfect condition and functioning correctly!
STERILISER:
Steam autoclave, temperature = 121°C to 123°C; pressure = 15 to17 psi (1 to 1.2 bar); at least 30 minutes in packaged state. At a
temperature of 131°C to 133°C and a pressure of 15 to17 psi (1 to 1.2 bar), the required exposure time decreases to approx. 20
minutes
Autoclave with prevacuum: during the prevacuum phase, the air is evacuated from the chamber before the steam flows in. Standard
cycle for packaged objects = 132°C to 135°C at 27 to 30 psi ( 2 to 3 bar ) with a minimum exposure time of 4 to 10 minutes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Before using or sterilising any instruments, always check that all parts are functioning correctly.
IF IT IS SHOWN THAT THIS USER´S MANUAL HAS NOT BEEN ADHERED TO, ALL WARRANTY RIGHTS SHALL LAPSE
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