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Chapter 4 Operation
MAINTENANCE UNIT MU-1
4.2 Remove water from the Air/Water Channel (For
endoscope with Air/Water channel only)
Do not remove the AW Channel Cleaning Adapter and the
Alcohol Container’s nozzle until the Power Switch is OFF
“ ”. If the AW Channel Cleaning Adapter or Alcohol
Container’s nozzle are removed from the endoscope while
the Power Switch is ON “ ”, water or 70% ethyl or isopropyl
alcohol will splatter.
Flushing the channels with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol
facilitates drying inside the Air/Water channel.
When Irrigating With 70% Ethyl or Isopropyl Alcohol
1.
Turn the Power Switch ON “ ”.
2. Depress the button on the AW Channel Cleaning Adapter for approximately
10 seconds to irrigate the channel with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (see
Figure 4.1).
3. Release the button and perform insufflation for approximately 10 seconds
until no more 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol exits the endoscope.
4. Turn the Power Switch OFF “ ”.
5. Remove the Alcohol Container’s nozzle from the Air/Water Port on the Light
Guide Connector.
6. Perform drying the Air/Water channel according to the next page.
Figure 4.1