11. Cleaning and disinfecting instructions
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Whirlpool
After draining the Whirlpool:
1. Verify that the turbine is OFF.
2. Remove any loose objects or debris that may be present in whirlpool.
3. To Disinfect Ortotecsa recommends that you disinfect the whirlpool after each patient. Spray or wipe
all surfaces of the whirlpool tank and thermometer with a hard surface disinfectant, following the
disinfectant manufacturer's instructions.
4. Rinse away disinfectant residue with warm, clean water. If needed (or after the last patient of the
day) wipe the inside and outside surfaces of the whirlpool with a towel to reduce streaking and spotting.
4. To Clean as needed, or weekly at minimum. Hand-wash all surfaces of the whirlpool and thermometer
with a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. Scrub only in the direction of the polish lines on the
whirlpool. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use. Rinse with cold water. Wipe inside and
outside surfaces with a towel to reduce streaks and spotting.
Disinfecting and Cleaning of the Turbine
1. Drain the tank.
2. Place an empty bucket beneath the turbine. Fill with water and add disinfectant solution per
manufacturers recommended use.
3. Turn the control valve to the slow position.
4. Turn on the turbine for 5 seconds and turn it off. Allow the turbine to soak for a 10 minute contact
time.
5. Spray or wipe all exposed surfaces with a mixture of suitable disinfectant solution per manufacture's
recommended use. Exposed surfaces should remain wet for at least 10 minutes.
6. Drain the turbine bucket into the tank and open drain.
7. Rinse all exposed surfaces with warm/hot water.
8. Fill the bucket with water and run turbine for five seconds to rinse impeller cavity.
Ortotecsa recommends the use of Hydrochlor® Whirlpool Antiseptic with all patient treatments.
This simplifies cleaning of equipment by eliminating need for repeated rinsing and scrubbing.
Disinfecting and Cleaning of stainless steel
Clean weekly or more often, as needed (especially high-polish surfaces)
Recommended cleaning materials
Sponge natural or artificial
Nylon or other soft-bristle material brush
Soft cloth (as used on automobile finishes).
Recommended cleaning Solutions
Hand dishwashing liquid/soft water solution
Mild soap/soft water solution
3M Stainless Steel Cleaner/Polish
White vinegar/soft water solution (for brightening, removing oil deposit and hard water deposits)
CLR Brand Cleaner or baking soda /soft water solution (for brightening, removing hard water deposits)
Club soda and sponge
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