3030226 Rev. D 2-14 Installation And
Initial System Start-Up
3. Operate the RO with product line connected between the product and return
ports on the RO and waste flow to drain for at least 15 minutes (minimum 30
minutes for new machine or after membrane replacement), after the product
water quality has stabilized and before drawing the water sample.
4. Using alcohol, wipe the sample port and allow to air dry. Using aseptic
technique, insert the male luer end of the first sterile/pyrogen free syringe into
the port, withdraw the syringe plunger to the maximum sample volume.
Remove and discard the syringe.
5. Using the second sterile/pyrogen free syringe draw a sample by inserting the
male luer end into the port and withdraw the appropriate sample as required
for your laboratory. Aseptically transfer the sample to the lab supplied
container and cap the specimen container immediately.
6. Label the specimen appropriately with:
• Test to be performed - "AAMI"
• Sample source - product water/RO, machine serial number and room
location
• Time and date sample obtained
• Person who obtained specimen
• Any other pertinent information or procedures your facility or lab
requires
7. Fill out the laboratory requisition form. Ensure the requisition form has, at a
minimum, information to identify the facility or location of the RO, the serial
number or facility equipment number to ensure which RO was tested and the
name, phone number and address of whom to contact.
8. Place the bottle and the completed requisition in the pre-addressed mailer and
mail it directly to the laboratory.
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