D-30514-2009

Cleaning and disinfecting full-face masks

Procedures and specifications (machine and manual)
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clarity!
ST-7316-2008

WHY CARING FOR YOUR MASK IS IMPORTANT
The full-face mask supplies breathing air and protects the wearer’s
face and eyes against aggressive media. To maintain these functions,
correct cleaning and disinfection (washing) and proper handling are
essential. This alone prevents application errors and counteracts
excessive material wear.
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A CLOSE LOOK
Apparent small details can make a big difference. Please read ‒
the information on preparation carefully and pay good attention ‒
to details:
‒‒ Temperature specifications
‒‒ Concentration
‒‒ Soak time etc.
WHICH PRODUCTS WILL BE USED FOR RECONDITIONING
On the following pages, you will find explanations for manual and
machine cleaning and disinfection of full-face masks using the
following detergents:
‒‒ Incidin® Rapid
‒‒ Sekusept® Cleaner
‒‒ Eltra®
‒‒ Sekumatic® FDR
WHEN AND HOW TO CLEAN AND DISINFECT CORRECTLY
To let you know at a glance what is important and when, we have
prepared a graphic representation of the different cleaning and
disinfection phases for you.
 Machine reconditioning
of full-face masks
PREPARATION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Drum-type washing machine Dishwasher/cleaning and disinfection device
‒‒ Remove accessories, exhalation valve and inner mask. ‒‒ Remove accessories, exhalation valve and inner mask
‒‒ The masks must be placed in the washing bag packed and sealed. and place them in the rinse basket, if applicable.
‒‒ Secure helmet adapters, if applicable, or use a suitable washing bag.

Tumbling washing machine Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4

max. 50 rpm Warm-up and Cleaning and Rinsing Drying
Liquor ration 1:5* pre-cleaning disinfection

Eltra®
20 min 20 min 6 cycles à 3 min Drying
All-purpose disinfectant Temp. max. 60 °C Temp. 60 °C 20 ±5 °C Temp. max. 60 °C
Concentration 5 g/l

Sekumatic® FDR
20 min 5 min 6 cycles à 3 min Drying
Detergent and disinfectant Temp. max. 60 °C Temp. 60 °C 20 ±5 °C Temp. max. 60 °C
Concentration 10 ml/l

Dishwasher

Sekumatic® FDR
5 min 5 min Drying
Detergent and disinfectant Temp. 60 °C Temp. max. 60 °C Temp. max. 60 °C
Concentration 10 ml/l

Cleaning and disinfection device

Sekumatic® FDR 30 sec

5 min 30 sec Drying
Detergent and disinfectant Temp. 60 °C
Temp.
Temp. max. 60 °C
Concentration 10 ml/l max. 60 °C

Moment of addition

*Liquor ratio = drum capacity : [water volume – (number of masks × 0,5 l) – detergent] simplified representation
 Manual reconditioning
of full-face masks
PREPARATION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
‒‒ Remove accessories, exhalation valve and inner mask. ‒‒ Facepieces with a visor marked with PCaf or PC/CC must not
‒‒ No residue of skin care products must remain on the mask ‒ be cleaned or dried using a cloth, because the coating may be
after thorough cleaning. damaged. After drying, the facepieces should be aired without
‒‒ Do not use solvents, such as acetone or alcohol, or detergents being packed for at least one day at standard atmospheric ‒
with abrasive particles for cleaning. conditions (DIN EN ISO 291).

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5

Cleaning Rinsing Disinfection Rinsing Drying
Concentration: 1,5 %
Concentration: 0,5 – 1 % Temperature: max. 30 °C
Temperature: max. 30 °C Duration: 15 min Temp. max. 60 °C

Sekusept® Cleaner Incidin® Rapid Drying

simplified representation
 General
information

BEFORE AND DURING CLEANING AFTER CLEANING

‒‒ Adherence to the washing parameters (dosage, soak time etc.) ‒ ‒‒ After the washing and drying process, the masks must be
must be ensured. subjected to a visual, leak and functional inspection.
‒‒ The Instructions for Use of the mask, the machine and the ‒
detergent (incl. dosage table) must be strictly adhered to.
‒‒ Washing machines should be serviced regularly.
‒‒ Washing bags should be replaced if heavily worn or damaged.
‒‒ The washing drum must always be fully loaded. If necessary, ‒
you can also wash dummy masks.
‒‒ Masks should be packed in dry bags when using a tumble dryer.
‒‒ Some mask versions are excluded from approval for machine
reconditioning; detailed information can be found in the
respective washing instructions from Dräger.
Incidin® Rapid, Sekusept® Cleaner, Eltra® and Sekumatic® FDR are registered trademarks of ECOLAB.

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