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CLEANING/DISINFECTING AND FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The ActivePure® Medical Guardian, model F170A is a device intended for medical purposes that is used for the reduction of staphylococcus

epidermidis and erwinia herbicola bacteria, MS2 and Phi-X174 viruses and aspergillum niger fungal spores and bacillus globigii bacterial spores from

the air in a temperature-controlled professional healthcare environment of 70~71°F, 40~45%RH.

The following instructions cover device cleaning, disinfecting and replacement of the filter. Thoroughly read all of the instructions before starting. It

is recommended to clean and disinfect the device each time the filter is replaced or when device becomes visibly soiled.

FILTER REPLACEMENT

Metrex CaviWipes are required to clean the device when replacing the filter, but they are not provided with the unit or filter.

Step 1: Always disconnect (unplug) device from electrical power source before cleaning, disinfecting or replacing the filter.

Step 2: If necessary, relocate the device to an appropriate area to perform the cleaning, disinfecting and filter replacement. It is not recommended

to perform these tasks in areas such as patient room, operating room, examination room, etc., where patient exposure may occur.

Step 3: Open the replacement filter carton which includes the following items inside.

• 1 replacement filter in a sealed wrapper

• 1 disposable surgical mask

• 1 pair disposable latex free gloves, large

• 1 disposable 8-quadrant wiping cloth

• 1 large plastic bag

• 1 red bio hazard sticker

• 1 plastic bag seal

• 1 printed copy of instruction for use, cleaning, disinfecting, filter replacement sheet

Step 4: Before removing and handling the used filter, put on the disposable mask and gloves.

Step 5: Slide (remove) the used filter from the device, placing it inside the large plastic bag provided for disposal,

then set it aside.

Step 6: Use Metrex CaviWipes to clean the device. These are NOT provided with the device or replacement filter.

NOTE: Metrex CaviWipes are required to clean the device when replacing the filter, but they are not provided with the

unit or filter.

Step 7: Remove a Metrex CaviWipe from its package. Beginning by cleaning the surface "A". Wipe the CaviWipe over the surface area,

thoroughly wetting the soil. Then using hand pressure rub the wipe over the surface until soil is no longer visible on this part of

the device. If soil is heavy or is still visible, repeat step with a new CaviWipe until soil is no longer visible.

Step 8: Remove a Metrex CaviWipe from its package. Beginning by cleaning the surface "B". Wipe the CaviWipe over the surface area,

thoroughly wetting the soil. Then using hand pressure rub the wipe over the surface until soil is no longer visible on this part of

the device. If soil is heavy or is still visible, repeat step with a new CaviWipe until soil is no longer visible.

Step 9: Remove a Metrex CaviWipe from its package. Beginning by cleaning the surface "C". Wipe the CaviWipe over the surface area,

thoroughly wetting the soil. Then using hand pressure rub the wipe over the surface until soil is no longer visible on this part of

the device. If soil is heavy or is still visible, repeat step with a new CaviWipe until soil is no longer visible.