Fill the basin with warm water (100 – 110° F). If warm water is not available, activate the heater switch to warm the water to 40º Centigrade. This will require about 10 to 15 minutes. Leaving the heater switch in the ON position will allow the water temperature to be maintained during the day.

Add 6oz. of an ultrasonically compatible multi or triple enzyme, low or non-foaming detergent

Basket Setup	Instrument Setup	Full Basket of Instruments

Set the timer to the desired cleaning time.

Heavily soiled instruments should be cleaned for at least one ten minute cycle.

Lightly soiled cannulated instruments or standard hand instruments can usually be cleaned in about 5 minutes.

The cleaning process will begin.

CAREFULLY open the lid to make sure you have proper flow through the instruments and all connections are secure.
Never open the unit unless you are wearing approved eye protection and clothing.
Increase or decrease the flow as needed using the Flow Control adjustment on the front panel of the unit. Return the lid to the closed position. Never allow the unit to run with the lid in the open position.

REMEMBER:
A higher volume of irrigation does not necessarily mean cleaner instruments. The faster the water moves through the instruments, the less energy from the ultrasonics can be achieved. Adjust the flow to maintain a slow, steady flow of liquid from the instrument. This will allow the ultrasonics to perform the physical chore of debris removal. After you have adjusted the flow and closed the lid, continue your routine.

To gain the full benefit of the unit, it is suggested that you have an additional set-up basket to allow the next load of instruments to be prepared while these instruments are being cleaned.

The cleaning process can be repeated throughout an 8 hour shift without changing the water or filter in the basin, unless the water becomes extremely dirty.

Install the rinse hose assembly to a water source that will allow you to
rinse the instruments in your sink or basin. The connection should be to a faucet or valve the will allow you to turn the water on gradually. This will prevent splashing and provide greater control of the water flow.

After the cleaning cycle has concluded, remove the basket of instruments and place in a sink or basin to rinse any remaining enzymatic cleaner from inside the instruments. You can rinse all instruments in the basket at one time.

Connect the rinse valve to the irrigation port located on the top of the irrigation manifold.

Slowly turn the water ON to allow the water to enter and rinse the instruments.

Observe all instruments to make sure that each instrument is open and water is flowing through the instrument. Instruments that are not allowing water to flow freely may require an additional cleaning cycle.

As the rinse water flows through the instruments, also observe the water to determine that it is free of blood or debris.

If any debris or blood is detected, set that instrument aside to be run through a cleaning cycle again.

Allow water to flow through the instruments for one minute to ensure that all the remaining solution has been irrigated from the instruments.

A suitable air supply is optional but recommended.
You can dry all instruments in the basket at one time.
Connect the air source to the same rinse port located on the top of the irrigation manifold.

This will remove any remaining moisture in the cannulated instruments.

After drying, instruments are removed from the basket and the decontamination process started.