Section C3: Purge Cycle; C3.1 When To Run A Purge Cycle; C3.2 How To Manually Run A Purge Cycle; C3.3 Transporting The Trophon - Nanosonics trophon EPR Mode D'emploi

SECTION C3: PURGE CYCLE

The purge cycle removes any remaining disinfectant from the cartridge as well as inside the trophon
and converts the disinfectant into oxygen and water.

C3.1 When to Run a Purge Cycle

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When an onscreen message states that your trophon requires purging. This will occur upon
disinfectant expiry at 30 days after insertion. Follow the onscreen instructions to purge.
Manually initiate a purge cycle:
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When the trophon detects an error that requires a service call.
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Before lifting or moving the trophon.
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For troubleshooting purposes when directed by service support only

C3.2 How to Manually Run a Purge Cycle

NOTE: Once the purge cycle has started it may be paused but it cannot be cancelled. Do not switch
the trophon off during purging as this will restart the purge cycle. Do NOT attempt to open the
cartridge door during the purge cycle.
1. To manually initiate a purge cycle:
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Wearing gloves, ensure the empty waste container is fully inserted into the trophon.
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Select Menu, scroll to Purge and select OK.
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Confirmation screen message: Remove All Disinfectant from System?
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A purge cycle will commence automatically once Yes is selected.
2. The purge cycle will typically take 35 minutes (maximum of 100 minutes).
3. When purging is complete, put on gloves and follow the screen messages: Remove and
Empty Waste Container and Load Waste Container.
4. The next screen message to follow: Cartridge Empty. Replace Cartridge Now?
5. If OK is selected, the cartridge door will automatically open after Safety Check is performed
and the empty cartridge can be removed. Do not force the cartridge door open.
6. Follow the next screen message: Replace Cartridge and Close Cartridge Door.

C3.3 Transporting the trophon

 Before transporting the trophon EPR, you must purge the disinfectant, switch off the trophon at
the power switch and uplug the trophon from the mains
 Do not move excessively or drag the trophon across the mounting surface.
 Keep trophon upright at ALL times even during transportation.

SECTION C4: INCOMPLETE OR FAILED CYCLES

This section describes the most common situations in which a cycle has not been completed
satisfactorily and the required actions to take (see also Part D – Troubleshooting).

C4.1 Mains Power Failure

If the mains power supply to the trophon is lost while in operation, the current cycle will not complete.
 Once power is restored follow the onscreen messages to remove the probe safely from the
trophon.
 Discard the used Chemical Indicator and replace with a new one. Repeat the disinfection cycle.
 If power cannot be restored and the probe is urgently required, follow section C4.3.

C4.2 Cycle Fault

If a problem occurs during or at the end of the cycle, a cycle fault will be detected. Follow the
onscreen messages to fix the fault and repeat the disinfection cycle.
In case of a repeated fault or serious malfunction, contact your customer service representative citing
the error message shown on the screen. Do NOT attempt to use the trophon or the probe.
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