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Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
OSF-3 ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL
3. Attach the AW Channel Cleaning Adapter to the Air/Water Cylinder of the
endoscope (see Figure 3.9).
4. Turn the Light Source ON and if the Light Source has the Airflow Switch, set
the switch to maximum (“HIGH” or “3”).
5. Depress the AW Channel Cleaning Adapter to feed water through the
channels for about 30 seconds. Release the valve to feed air through the
channels for 10 seconds or more (see Figure 3.10).
6. Turn the Light Source OFF.
Figure 3.9
Figure 3.10
Detach Air/Water Valve and attach AW
Channel Cleaning Adapter.
Alternately feed water and air.