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Prepare the Endoscope
Caution: When using the cleaning cycle, endoscopes must be precleaned according to SGNA and facility
guidelines. Manual cleaning of the endoscopes is not required. It is recommended that reprocessing
using the cleaning cycle be performed within one hour after the procedure. If the cleaning cycle is not
chosen, endoscopes must be manually cleaned before placing in the Reprocessor for disinfection.
Place the Endoscope in the Basin
1. Endoscopes t best in the machine if they are installed in a particular fashion. The nal position of the
endoscope in the rinse basin depends primarily on the type of endoscope. To a lesser extent, the brand
of endoscope may also affect the nal position in the basin. Do not forcibly bend the endoscope to get
it to t. When positioned properly, the endoscope will t appropriately in the basin.
2. Hold the control housing in your left hand and the insertion tube and light guide in your right hand.
3. Place the control housing in the basin with the angulation controls facing up.
Figure 11 Place Control Housing in Basin
4. Set the insertion tube in a clockwise circle in the basin.
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