Chapter 10: Maintenance And Cleaning; Cleaning & Sterilization; Cleaning - Vyaire VELA Service Manual

Chapter 10: Maintenance and Cleaning

Chapter 10: Maintenance and Cleaning
10.1 Cleaning & Sterilization
The VELA is designed for easy maintenance. All exposed parts of the ventilator are corrosion
resistant. To prevent pooling of liquids, there are no flat surfaces on the ventilator body.
CAUTION
DO NOT submerge the ventilator or pour cleaning liquids over, into or onto the ventilator.

10.2 Cleaning

10.2.1 Cleaning of External Surfaces
All external surfaces of the ventilator can be wiped clean with a soft cloth using Isopropyl Alcohol
10.2.2 Cleaning of Accessories and Ventilator Parts
Accessories
The following accessories can be cleaned using Revital-OX™ 2X Concentrate Enzymatic
Detergent made by STERIS Corporation :
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The exhalation valve body
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The exhalation flow sensor.
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The exhalation diaphragm
10.2.3 Cleaning Method for the Exhalation Valve Assembly
Remove the Exhalation Valve Assembly for Cleaning
1. Press and hold the release latch on the lower left of the exhalation valve housing.
2. Grasp the exhalation valve body, rotate it counter-clockwise until the alignment slots line up,
and then gently pull it free from the housing.
3. Grasp the exhalation valve diaphragm by the center and remove it from the exhalation valve
body.
4. Using a clean soft cloth and Isopropyl Alcohol, wipe all exposed surfaces around the exhalation
valve housing. Do not allow cleaning fluid to spill into the opening in the exhalation valve
housing.
To Clean the Exhalation Valve Body, Flow Sensor and Diaphragm:
1. Soak in Revital-Ox solution for 5 minutes. Revital-Ox bath may be heated to a maximum of
20–30 °C (68-86 ºF).
2. Rinse in distilled water. After cleaning the surfaces, make sure all excess cleaning solution is
completely removed to prevent residue buildup. Dry with a soft cloth or allow to air dry.
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