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Disconnect the bottle of Isopropanol or soap solution from the device and connect a bottle of
clear demineralized water or PBS (phosphate buffered saline). Start the rinsing program again
(10 rinsing cycles) to make sure that all residuals of isopropanol or soap solution are flushed
out of the device. This step will avoid any harm to / chemical reaction with the vaccines
attached after cleaning.
10.2
Cleaning of the device
Prior to cleaning your device from the outside,
remove the battery
(!)
at the bottom of the handle.
The below mentioned cleaning procedure should be carried out after
each
vaccination session.
•
Immerse the nozzle / front part into any commercially available disinfectant while wearing
rubber gloves and turning / moving the safety sleeve around the injection head to remove all
traces of dirt.
•
Clean the grey
housing and the battery
either by wipe disinfection (e.g. Meliseptol wipes), or by using a sponge soaked with a water-
detergent mix. The device is water resistant according to IP protection class 54.
•
After cleaning, dry the device with a clean cloth / towel.
•
Make sure your EPIG® device is completely dry before putting it back into the case.
11.
Maintenance and Repair
11.1.
Cylinder Service
Service of the EPIG® is required after 12,000 injections. When service is due, the message “Service
due” will appear on the EPIG® display.
For maintenance, the cylinder needs to be replaced by the included spare cylinder using a 22 mm and
a 15 mm wrench. Maintenance should be done in a clean environment.
This step-by-step instruction is in addition to the user instructions delivered with the EPIG®
device. Please read the user instructions carefully before operating the device and/or
performing cylinder service.
Always remove battery before doing cylinder service!
Make sure, that no bottle with rinsing/cleaning fluid is placed in the bottle holder of the device.
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