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Chapter 9 Reprocessing the Endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories)
ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
Performing the leakage test
• During leakage testing, a continuous series of bubbles
emerging from a location on the endoscope indicates a leak
at that location. This means that water will be able to
penetrate the inside of the endoscope. If you locate a leak,
remove the endoscope from the water and contact Olympus.
• Never attach or detach the water-resistant cap or the leakage
tester’s connector cap while immersed. Doing so could allow
water to enter the endoscope and equipment damage can
result.
• Rotate the leakage tester’s connector cap until it stops. If it is
not fully and properly attached, the endoscope’s interior will
not be pressurized and accurate leakage testing will be
impossible.
• When connecting the leakage tester’s connector cap to the
water-resistant cap’s venting connector, make sure that the
inside of the leakage tester’s connector cap and the outside
of the water-resistant cap’s venting connector are completely
wiped and dry. Water remaining on either component may
penetrate the inside of the water-resistant cap and could
cause endoscope malfunction.
When the leakage tester connector is in place, the covering
of the bending section will expand as the air pressure inside
the endoscope increases. This is normal.
1. Fill a basin with clean water. Use a basin that is at least 40 cm by 40 cm (16”
by 16”) in size and deep enough to allow the endoscope to be completely
immersed.
2. Insert the leakage tester connector into the output socket of the
maintenance unit or the light source (see Figure 9.7) and turn the
maintenance unit or the light source ON. Set the light source’s airflow
regulator switch to its maximum level.
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