29-10 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA VF8
29 C
LEANING AND DISINFECTING
Drying the Sidestream Pump Subsystem
After you have cleaned and removed most of the fluid, it is important to dry the pump
subsystem completely.
To dry the sidestream pump subsystem
1. Reattach the etCO
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module or pod to the monitor. The sidestream sampling
pump starts running, and there is suction at the input port on the face of the
module or pod.
2. With the input sidestream port still open and the drain tubing still connected,
let the pump run for several minutes to remove any water still trapped in the
system.
3. Block the sidestream input port with your finger for several seconds and then
unblock it. Repeat at least ten times.
4. Move your finger to the sidestream output port and block the port with your
finger for several seconds and then unblock it. Repeat at least ten times.
5. Remove the drain tubing, and allow the sidestream pump to continue running
for at least 30 minutes.
NOTE: If the sidestream pump fails to start, make sure the Capnostat sensor is
disconnected. The pump is designed to shut down while a connected sensor is warming
up.
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