REV.0.02_COD.500201_A4
PAG. 36
10. WORK PROCEDURES
10.1 Introduction
The machine was construct only for washing and thermal disinfection of orthodontic instruments, trays and objects
normally used in orthodontic studios, hospital wards, assisted living centres, and so forth.
It is therefore subject to constant contact with aggressive detergents and with contaminated instruments.
For this reason it is necessary to provide some useful instructions for the operators who will be using it.
10.2 Instructions to personnel
The machine operator, in normal operating conditions, is not subject to risks if he works safely using suitable means of
protection.
In order to work safely the operator must:
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Carefully comply with the instructions set forth in this manual.
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Use safety devices appropriately and with care, as well as group and individual safety gear provided in the
workplace.
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Personally take action, or inform appropriate persons in the event of deficiencies in the aforementioned devices
and means, as well as any hazardous conditions which he may become aware of, taking action directly in
urgent cases within their scope of responsibilities and abilities to eliminate or reduce the deficiencies or
hazards.
The maintenance technicians, in normal operating conditions, are not subject to risks if they work safely using suitable
means of protection.
In order to work safely the maintenance technician must:
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Carefully comply with the instructions set forth in this manual.
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Use safety devices appropriately and with care, as well as group and individual safety gear provided in the
workplace.
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Use special care in making repairs or replacing mechanical parts (e.g. drain pump, etc.) on malfunctioning
machines which have not completed the thermal disinfection cycle.
10.3 Decontamination procedures
When making repairs or replacing mechanical parts (e.g. drain pump, heating element, etc.) on malfunctioning
machines that have not completed the thermal disinfection cycle, before undertaking any sort of maintenance on the
internal parts of the machine, the disinfection procedure must be carried out in order to eliminate any pathogenic
residues and protect operators who come into contact with the machine from the risk of infection.
The decontamination procedure must be performed by the system operator, who must be equipped with all provided
individual protection gear.
MACHINE STATUS:
The machine must not be powered electrically and the dedicated disconnected device must be in the OFF position.
The person performing the task this operation.
SAFETY SYSTEMS TO BE ADOPTED:
The operation must be carried out in compliance with standards governing the use of disinfectant substances used (see
technical information for the product being used, provided by the manufacturer), in compliance with standards
concerning contact with parts of the machine which may be contaminated by pathogenic materials and with use of
individual protection gear.
MODE OF INTERVENTION:
If possible, dry run a cycle for thermal disinfection of the wash chamber.
Open the wash chamber door and spray evenly with a suitable disinfectant.
Cover all internal parts as well as any basket and the instruments it may contain.
Wait for the amount of time required for disinfection (see technical information for the disinfectant product).
When performing maintenance on parts of the machine which have not been reached by the disinfectant, take
appropriate precautions and use suitable safety gear.
