8. CLEANING
Remove dirt with a soft cloth damped in oil free oxygen compatible soap
water and rinsed with clean water. Disinfection can be carried out with an
alcohol-based solution (spray or wipes).
If other cleaning solutions are used, check that they are not abrasive and
that they are compatible with brass, plastic materials of components, and
gas.
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Do not use cleaning solutions containing ammonia!
Do not immerse in water or any liquid.
Do not expose to high temperature.
9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
9.1. MAINTENANCE
Periodical checks recommended by GCE should be done at least annually
by the provider of the product. This should include leakage and functional
tests of TU.
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Proceed with functional and leakage tests as described in chapter 6.2.
If any leakage or damage is found, use procedure described in chapter
9.2.
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Clean TU from possible contamination.
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Check the presence and status of the labels. In case of bad legibility,
contact GCE or distributor of GCE products.
Use only original spare parts.
All sealing and o-rings must be stored by provider or operator in a dry,
dark and clean storage during the complete lifetime.
9.1.1. PERIODICAL EXCHANGE OF COMPONENTS
All terminal units have got a quick coupler, including a cartridge with o
rings, fi lter. This should be exchanged every:
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2 years for hot points (Operating theatre, continuing and intensive ser-
vices, recovery rooms, resuscitation rooms, urgencies,...)
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3 years for cold points (all others services)
Ø 6 (mix N2O+O2; O2+N2; AIR 8-10) Ref.: SPK36810087 (1 pcs)
Ø 6 (mix N2O+O2; O2+N2; AIR 8-10) Ref.: SPK36810088 (50 pcs)
Ø 7 (O2; Air; N2O; CO2) Ref.: SPK36810038 (1 pcs)
Ø 7 (O2; Air; N2O; CO2) Ref.: SPK36810049 (50 pcs)
Ø 8 (Vac; O2+CO2; N2) Ref.: SPK36810040 (1 pcs)
Ø 8 (Vac; O2+CO2; N2) Ref.: SPK36810050 (50 pcs)
The design of the cartridge permits very simple and rapid maintenance
without disassembly of the valve-fi lter.
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