VACUUBRAND VacuuHandControl VHCpro User Manual
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Pursept A
Chemical disinfection
A wiping and spray disinfection of the Vacuu-
HandControl VHC is possible by using the ger-
micide Pursept A.
Over time, discoloration and material changes (e.g., re-
siliency, elasticity/tightness, cracking) due to repeated
steam sterilizations may occur.
NOTICE
Important notes on use of disinfectants
Aggressive disinfectants which release chlorine or oxygen radicals, e.g.,
sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) or peroxide compounds can cor-
rode the materials.
The use of the disinfectant
Sekusept
®
Plus (Manufacturer: Ecolab GmbH
& Co OHG, Düsseldorf, Germany) in extensive in-house testing did not
cause any damage. Hence the disinfectant Sekusept
®
Plus is preferred.
Comply with use and safety instructions of the manufacturer!
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Using corrosive disinfectants may result in damage,
malfunction and/or failure of the equipment.
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Chlorine may damage the materials of the equipment
or the vacuum supply.
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Leaking of liquid from a damaged aspiration hose may
lead to exposure of personnel and material or to dam-
age/destruction of wetted equipment or laboratory fur-
niture.
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For information about the compatibility with the materi-
als, ask the manufacturer of the disinfectant.
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The wetted materials of the system are listed in the sec-
tion ”Technical data”.