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How to clean a Drain Tray – HTM Hygiene Procedure

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Before You Begin
  • Select Maintenance Mode and isolate the fan system electrically.
  • Wear appropriate PPE including gloves and eye protection.
  • Have HTM-compliant disinfectant, brushes, wipes and waste bags ready.
  • Prepare for safe handling of residual water and contaminated material.
Quick Overview
  • Isolate the unit and remove the drain tray safely.
  • Inspect for standing water, sludge, biofilm and corrosion.
  • Clean, disinfect, rinse and dry the tray correctly.
  • Refit the tray and verify correct drainage on restart.
Keep This Guide On Hand

This guide explains the detailed hygienic cleaning and inspection of AHU drain trays in healthcare environments in line with the principles of HTM 03-01. It focuses on hygiene risk reduction, correct disinfection and compliance recording.

Video guide | 6 minutes 06 Seconds | Booklet included

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Written Guide Overview

This written summary mirrors the booklet and gives users a quick reference to the key steps show in the video.

1
 Isolate the unit, open the section, disconnect the drain if required, and remove the tray while keeping it level.
2
 Inspect the tray for water, sludge, biofilm, corrosion and blocked drain paths before cleaning.
3
 Remove debris, wash, disinfect, rinse if required, and dry the tray completely, then clear the drain outlet and surrounding surfaces.
4
 Refit the tray, reconnect the drain, restart the AHU and confirm free drainage, no odours, and correct maintenance log recording.
What this guide covers
  • HTM-based isolation and hygiene preparation.
  • PPE and cleaning materials required.
  • Removing the tray and inspecting pre-clean condition.
  • Cleaning, disinfecting and drying the tray correctly.
  • Clearing the drain outlet and pipework.
  • Refitting, restart and hygiene documentation.

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