Maintenance; Maintenance Performed With Every Use; Maintenance Performed Every 30 Days - Smiths Medical Level 1 NORMOFLO H-1129 Operator's Manual

SECTION 12

Maintenance

Only qualified personnel authorized by the institution should perform any
routine maintenance and repairs to the Level 1
Irrigation Fluid Warmer (Fluid Warmer). Maintenance is scheduled with
each use, every 30 days, and annually. The tasks are detailed below.

Maintenance Performed with Every Use

Clean and inspect the Fluid Warmer after each use.
Clean the Exterior
• Clean the entire Fluid Warmer after every use. Use only mild
detergents, water, and a soft cloth.
• To disinfect external surfaces, use a 10% bleach/sterile water
solution.
General Inspection
• Check the condition of the Fluid Warmer with a visual inspection.
Remove from service any unit that shows physical damage.
• If the Disposable Set does not install easily, lubricate the O-Rings
as directed in the following section.

Maintenance Performed Every 30 Days

Lubricate O-Ring Seals
It is not necessary to disassemble the blocks to lubricate the O-Rings.
1 Place a small amount of silicone grease on a cotton swab.
2 Apply the silicone grease along the O-Rings in the bottom #1
Block, and top #2 Block Heat Exchanger sockets.
Change Recirculating Solution
1 Place a container under the drain valve of the Fluid Warmer.
2 Drain the recirculating solution by turning the drain valve ( a )
clockwise 90 degrees.
3 When all solution has drained from the reservoir, close the drain
valve.
4 Refill the reservoir with distilled water or 0.3% hydrogen
peroxide/sterile water solution (m ix 140 ml of 3% hydrogen
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