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Chapter 5 GENERAL
4. The container should then be totally filled with water containing an
appropriate disinfectant/sterilant solution and allowed to stand for
the recommended contact time (e.g. Milton for 15 minutes).
5. The solution should be emptied from the container.
6. The opening of the container should be cleaned thoroughly with an
appropriate pre-prepared wipe impregnated with a disinfectant/
sterilant.
7. The container should be inverted whilst stored overnight (if possible).
8. The container must be filled with mains water only and mains water
only should be used for the above cleaning procedure.
9. On no account should garden hoses be used to fill water tanks.
For Systems:
1. Drain down the system. (Open all taps to allow air in, enabling the
system to drain quickly.)
2. Remove any water filters fitted, and replace with a short length of
hose or empty filter cartridge (this will ensure the filter is not affected
by the disinfectant/sterilant solution).
3. Fill the system by using the pump with a disinfectant/sterilant
solution. (Check that the solution at full strength appears at all taps/
showers.) Allow to stand for the recommended period of time.
4. Drain the system down completely.
5. Thoroughly clean the outside of all taps/connections with a cloth
soaked in the disinfectant/sterilant.
6. Flush the system through with clean drinking water until no traces
of disinfectant/sterilant can be detected at any tap.
7. Replace the filter
GENERAL MAINTENANCE (continued)