Chapter 3 - Operating and Cleaning
Cleaning Instructions
Introduction
You will no doubt want to clean your oxygen door and cages whenever they become dirty or saturated with waste fluids. Maintaining high standards of sanitation will be an important priority for your facility.
Stainless Steel Cleaning Procedures
Clear Polycarbonate Cleaning Procedures
Ice Tray Cleaning Procedures
Ordinary deposits of waste and fluids can usually be removed with soap and water. Stubborn deposits may require scrubbing with “stainless steel” wool, nylon or plastic scrubbers and/or the use of commercial cleaning products.Always scrub in the direction of the “grain” of the metal. Rinse with clear water and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
Minor scale
For heavy deposits of scale, 5% oxalic acid (use warm),
Avoid prolonged use of chlorides (such as chlorine bleach), bromides, iodides and thiocyanates. Never allow salty solutions to dry on the stainless steel. Note: NEVER
Rinse the polycarbonate window with clear water and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
The ice tray should be removed and washed periodically - at least weekly. With heavy use, more frequent washing may be necessary. Wash the tray in hot, soapy water, rinse with hot clear water, then dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Open the valve and make sure it is completely cleaned and flushed. Open and close the valve several times to make sure it operates freely.
Nebulizer Cleaning Procedures
The nebulizer and bottle should be removed and washed periodically - at least weekly. With heavy use, more frequent washing may be necessary. Wash both items in hot, soapy water, rinse with hot clear water, then dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Rotate the regulator collar back and forth to make sure it operates freely.
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