UMD cartridges should be changed every 3 months. To do this, wearing suitable gloves, simply pull vertically the used cartridge out for disposal and insert the new replacement cartridge. The cartridges reduce the incidence of smells, blockages and, of course, water consumption. The contents of the cartridge are designed to break down urine and prevent odours. However, they are not able to break down hair and other debris likely to enter the waste pipes. The urinals must either be
flushed every 4 to 12 hours or, if being used
waterless "dose" the urinal weekly
- a very simple task. For each urinal, mix 100ml of Gentworks
Bactericidal Cleaner with 900ml warm water from the washroom hot tap. Pour the resulting 1 litre of diluted solution over and around the head of the cartridge. There is no need to remove the cartridge before doing so.
Most
odour problems are the result of poor cleaning practices. The urinal should be cleaned regularly with Gentworks Bactericidal Cleaner (same dilution as for dosing), Gentworks
Bio-Blue or another neutral cleaning product.
Cleaning products containing acids, strong alkalis and bleaches must not be used as these will kill the active ingredients contained in the Aquafree cartridge and may lead to odours and blockages.
