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3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 until no debris is observed upon inspection of the
brush.
Immerse the accessories in detergent solution
1.
Leave all accessories completely immersed in the detergent solution,
according to the instructions of the detergent manufacturer.
2. Remove all accessories from the detergent solution.
3. Confirm that all debris is removed from all surfaces of all accessories.
4. If debris remains on any accessory, return to the beginning of Section 10.2,
“Manually cleaning the accessories” and repeat the applicable procedures
until all debris is removed.
Remove detergent solution from all accessories
Immerse the accessories in water
1. Fill a clean basin with the water as described in Section 6.5, “Water”.
2. Completely immerse all accessories in the water.
3. While immersing the accessories completely in the water, gently move the
accessories back and forth to thoroughly rinse the detergent solution from
the external surfaces of the accessories.
Depress and release the valves
1. While immersing the Air/water channel cleaning adapter (MAJ-629)
completely in the water, depress and release the pistons of the valves and
the adapter several times. Confirm that no air bubbles exit from these items
during these actions.
2. If air bubbles exit, repeat Step 1 to the item that air bubbles exit until no air
bubbles exit.
3. Remove the valves from the water.
Flush the suction cleaning adapter (MH-856)
1. While immersing the syringe and the suction cleaning adapter completely in
the water, slowly fill the syringe with the water, press it to the connecting end
of the suction cleaning adapter, and flush the adapter with 30 ml of the water
(see Figure 10.7).
2. Remove the suction cleaning adapter from the water.