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Processing Instructions Operator Manual 920011-649

4.7 Pre-Processing

Checklist

The following conditions are necessary to achieve successful

processing of the endoscopes and accessory types listed in the

Endoscope Quick Reference Guide.

– ENDOSCOPE PREPARATION –

Endoscope and accessories were:

� inspected and found to be in proper working order;

� prepared for immersion;

� successfully leak-tested;

� manually pre-cleaned within 30 minutes prior to starting

processing cycle.

– PRIOR TO PROCESSING –

� Debris screen is clear of debris (see S

ECTION 4.3, LOADING

ENDOSCOPE PROCESSING SUPPORT);

� Spray arms rotate freely (see S

ECTION 4.3, LOADING ENDOSCOPE

PROCESSING SUPPORT);

� Accessories are correctly positioned in endoscope processing

support (see S

ECTION 4.3, LOADING ENDOSCOPE PROCESSING

SUPPORT);

� Insertion tube sleeve (labeled with a RED dot, labeled with a

BLUE dot or NOT labeled) is used for endoscopes which can

be inserted into one of three template slots located in front of

endoscope processing support. If required, place proper

insertion tube sleeve into control handle boot "A" and/or "B" (see

ECTION 4.3, LOADING ENDOSCOPE PROCESSING SUPPORT);

� Endoscope #1 is placed in control handle boot "A" (see

ECTION 4.3, LOADING ENDOSCOPE PROCESSING SUPPORT);

� If endoscope #1 does not have a light guide cable, a

control handle boot plug is placed in the universal cord port;

� Endoscope #2 is placed in control handle boot "B" (see

ECTION 4.3, LOADING ENDOSCOPE PROCESSING SUPPORT);

� If endoscope #2 does not have a light guide cable, a

control handle boot plug is placed in the universal cord port;

� If only one endoscope is processed, the endoscope is placed

in control handle boot "A" and a control handle boot plug is

placed in the fluid delivery port of control handle boot "B";

� If only accessories, such as dilators and bougies, are being

processed (without an endoscope), test cords are placed in

both control handle boots (follow instructions in Endoscope

Quick Reference Guide for Flow Unit 5);

� If required, Flow Units a

re attached (refer to Endoscope Quick

Reference Guide);

Brand	Steris
Model	Reliance EPS Endoscope Processing System
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

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