Instructions for use
www.aqua-free.com
1 Product
1.1 Product description
GEBR-ANW-A-GB-08/2021-V005
Germlyser®A
Headquarters:
Aqua free GmbH
Winsbergring 31
22525 Hamburg
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)40-46 89 99 90
Fax: +49 (0)40-46 89 99 99
www.aqua-free.com
Aqua free Solutions Ltd.
The Media Centre
7 Northumberland Street
Hudderseld, HD1 1RL, Great Britain
Phone: +44 (0)1484 483045
Table of contents
1 Product
2 Certicates / Declaration of conformity
3 Labelling
4 Preparation of commissioning and use of product
5 Disassembly of used lter / lter change
6 Accessories
7 Maintenance / cleaning
8 Storage
9 Return
The Germlyser® A is a -marked, point-of-use, sterile tap filter for use in high-risk areas in medical facilities
to prevent bacterial nosocomial infectious diseases caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Legionella
pneumophila, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia or Staphylococcus aureus among immunosuppressed
and immunocompromised patients. To achieve this intended use, a specific combination of retention of
these bacteria in the filter membrane structure and specific measurements to prevent retrogarde
contamination with these bacteria on the filter outlet, are necessary.
1.2 Technical data
L 108 mm x Ø 43 mm
7 log steps Brev. dim.
0.2 µm
Size:
Retention*:
Pore size:
Operating time**: up to 2 months
Chlorine resistance***: <10 ppm
Minimum flow rate: 6 l/min at 5 bar, at 25°C
Max. operating pressure****: 5 bar
Max. operating temperature: 60°C (at 70°C < 10 min.
over operating time)
Connection: Quick-release coupling
** Depending on the water.
*** Continuous dosage of ≤ 10 ppm over operating time; short-term (1h) high dosage (400,000 ppm)
for chemical disinfection.
**** The Germlyser®A is not suitable for connection to low-pressure systems (e.g. boilers).
9 Returning
The Germlyser® reusable lters must be sent back to Aqua free within the agreed time for reprocessing
(form downloads at the service page under www.aqua-free.com).
8 Storage
The Germlyser® lter must be properly stored in a dry and hygienic environment at a temperature between
10 and 50°C.
6 Accesories for Germlyser®A
- Quick-release adapter for all standard faucets from Grohe, Hansa, Kludi, etc.
- Wall mounted faucets including integrated quick release adapter
- Free standing faucet including integrated quick release adapter
- Details and further accessories on request
7 Maintenance and cleaning
The Germlyser® A requires no maintenance within the specied operating time. The outside of the lter can
be treated by common surface disinfectants.
When replacing the Germlyser® A, a small amount of unltered water will ow out. Over time, this will lead
to deposits on and in the adapters. Aqua free recommends replacement of the adapters after a service life
of 6 to 12 month.
In the case of a deviation from the specications or a damage to the packaging, the product should be
returned to Aqua free, along with a Defect Report (form available to download on the service page of the
Aqua free website www.aqua-free.com).
Please note: Aqua free operates its own replacement service, which can be used by facilities with 25, or
more, lter points of use.
* Measured in accordance with the international ASTM F838-15a standard - Standard Test Method
for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration
