Section: Room Preparation for Fogging

Welcome to the essential steps for preparing a room for fogging with the HaloFogger. Proper room preparation is crucial to ensure the effective distribution of the disinfectant and to maintain safety standards. Let’s go through the detailed steps to get your room ready for the fogging process.

General Room Preparation Steps:

1. Room Cleaning: Ensure the room is thoroughly cleaned according to your facility’s current Standard Operating Procedures. Fogged HaloMist will not penetrate into gross soils. Remove all animals, food, water, porous materials, and disposables from the room.

2. HVAC Shutdown: Turn off the room’s HVAC system completely if possible to prevent the circulation of air during the fogging process.

3. Sealing Vents:

   • Supply Vent: Use the HaloShield™ with a telescoping pole to seal the supply vent effectively.
   • Exhaust Vent: Seal the exhaust vent using plastic and painters tape.

4. Smoke Detector Covering: Temporarily cover the smoke detector with painters tape to prevent interference with the fogging process.

5. Door Frame Sealing: Use painters tape to seal the exterior door frame, ensuring a tight and secure seal.

6. “Do Not Enter” Sign: Place a prominent “Do Not Enter” sign on the door to indicate that the fogging process is in progress.

Recap of General Room Preparation Steps:

• Ensure thorough cleaning  per  your facility’s SOP.
• Turn off the HVAC system.
• Seal supply and exhaust vents with specified materials.
• Temporarily cover the smoke detector.
• Seal the exterior door frame securely with painters tape.
• Place a clear “Do Not Enter” sign on the door.

These steps create a controlled environment, allowing the HaloFogger to work efficiently and ensuring the safety of everyone involved in the fogging process.

Stay tuned for the next segment, where we’ll discuss the final steps before initiating the fogging process and share tips for monitoring the disinfection progress. Remember, a well-prepared room sets the stage for a successful and safe fogging operation.

Quick Guide to Filling the HaloFogger

1. Safety First: Wear gloves and either a face shield or goggles to protect against splash back.
2. Locate the Reservoir Door: Found at the bottom of the face plate for easy access.
3. Fill the Reservoir: Carefully pour two gallons of HaloMist solution, avoiding spillage.
4. Check the Fluid Level: Monitor the Disinfectant Fluid Level Indicator lights for the solution level.
5. Close the Reservoir Door: Securely close the door after filling.

Priming the EXT and FLX models for Use:

In order to effectively utilize the HaloFogger EXT or FLX for room fogging with HaloMist disinfectant, it is imperative to properly prime the hose. Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure a seamless priming process:

1. Connect the Hose:

   • Attach one end of the hose to the designated port on the HaloFogger.
   • Remove the green cap from the opposite end of the hose.

2. Fill the HaloFogger:

   • Refer to the provided instructions for the specific guidelines on filling the HaloFogger with HaloMist disinfectant.

3. Priming with the Nozzle:

   • Insert the nozzle into the priming bottle, which is included with the device.

4. Activate the HaloFogger:

   • Power on the HaloFogger by pressing and holding the designated button until it begins to flash.
   • Allow the device 30 seconds to initiate the spraying of HaloMist into the priming bottle.

5. Cease Spraying:

   • Once you observe liquid in the priming bottle, promptly press the button twice in quick succession to stop the HaloFogger.
   • Remove the priming bottle from the nozzle.

6. Secure the Nozzle:

   • Place the green cap back onto the nozzle, ensuring a secure fit.

With these steps completed, your hose is now primed and prepared for the fogging process. Proceed to follow the specific instructions for room fogging using the HaloFogger EXT or FLX as outlined in the accompanying manual.