MODULE, SPRAYING OF CHLORINE

Equipment for spraying chlorine solutions, supplied with personal protective equipment.

Used for spraying chlorine in health structures, and more particularly in isolation units in the event of contagious diseases, such as cholera, haemorrhagic fever, etc.

Includes a plastic IK-12 BS sprayer.

• With shoulder strap to carry as a back pack.
• Tank capacity: 12 litres.
• Acid resistant
• Lever-operated
• Spray control valve
• Adjustable nozzle allowing in line or circular spraying

KIT

Kit supplied with personal protective equipment, instructions for use and safety manual.

Sprayer is intended for chlorine solutions only. Do not mix disinfectants.

The chlorine concentration depends on the usage of the disinfecting solution. These solutions are essential to maintain a hygienic and safe environment during outbreaks of infectious diseases like cholera, Ebola or Marburg.

General maintenance of the sprayer with regular cleaning and checking should be performed to ensure sprayers work properly as long as possible.

Cleaning procedure:

• Rinse with clean water (spray clean water to rinse inside of the pipes).
• Dismantle sprayer (pipe, nozzle, strainer…).
• Put small parts in a bath of vinegar. Leave 5 minutes. Then, brush with a toothbrush.
• Fill 1/3 of the reservoir with clean water, add 1 litre of vinegar, shake, and leave it to rest 15 minutes.
• Reassemble the sprayer. Spray the vinegar solution and all outside parts as much as necessary to remove calcification.
• Rinse with clean water (spray some clean water to rinse the inside of the pipes).

For more detailed information and instructions see also "Public Health Engineering in Precarious Situations", MSF, 2nd edition, 2010: chapter T.B. 2.20 Preparation and use of chlorine solutions for disinfection.