Preparation - Steris Reliance EPS Endoscope Processing System Operator's Manual

4.4 Optional
Automated Leak Test

4.4.1 Preparation

CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE: Inspect leak test hose
assemblies and
flexible connections
presence of water prior to
processing. Water in tubing
during automated leak test may
cause damage to endoscope.
Processing Instructions
g. Open Reliance CDS.
h. Insert one Reliance dry chemistry container (refer to
Reliance dry chemistry package insert).
i. Close Reliance CDS and latch.
j. Insert one STERIS chemical indicator strip in clip on control
handle boot "A" (see S
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k. Ensure pre-processing checklist was completed (see
S
l. Roll endoscope processing support into chamber. Push
firmly so it connects into manifold connectors at back of
chamber.
m. Manually rotate spray arms on chamber ceiling and under
endoscope processing support to ensure they rotate freely.
n. Close processor door.
o. Press DOUBLE touch pad once to process a DOUBLE
endoscope processing cycle with washing (see S
P
p. Let cycle proceed through all cycle phases (refer to Table 5-1,
Cycle Description Chart, and S
C
See Figures 4-16, 4-17 and 4-18.
IMPORTANT: Ensure leak test is selected in Miscellaneous Values
menu of Supervisor mode (refer to S
M
ISCELLANEOUS
Ensure endoscopes and their accessories were prepared and
loaded as described in Endoscope Quick Reference Guide and in
S
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Reliance dry chemistry and the STERIS chemical indicator in the
endoscope processing support AFTER connection of leak test
chamber
hose(s) to flexible connection(s) and AFTER connection of leak test
for
hose(s) to endoscope leak test port(s). Refer to Endoscope Quick
Reference Guide , S
C
ONTAINER
S , for details, instructions and Safety Precautions.
TRIP
IMPORTANT: To ensure all pressure is relieved from endoscope
prior to processing, proceed as follows:
1) Remove endoscope soaking cap from endoscope(s).
2) Reinstall endoscope soaking cap on endoscope(s).
Operator Manual
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