Chapter 8: Maintenance - Hologic FLUENT Manuel D'utilisation

After disassembling and disposing of materials that you used during the procedure, you are ready to maintain the Fluent Fluid Management
System by shutting it down and storing it until the next procedure. This chapter provides information and instructions for maintaining the Fluent
Fluid Management System. No other serviceable components.
Storing the System
After the procedure is completed, perform the following steps to shut down the system and store it until the next procedure:
1.
Make sure the power switch on the rear of the Fluent Fluid Management System is in the Off (O) position.
2. Disconnect the Power Cord from the power outlet.
3.
Wrap the Power Cord around the Handle on the rear of the Fluent Fluid Management System.
4.
Disconnect the Foot Pedal from the front of the Fluent Fluid Management System and store it in the Storage Basket.
5. Clean the Fluent Fluid Management System in preparation for its next procedure.
Note:
To prolong the life of the Fluent Fluid Management System, do not hang any items from the IV Pole or waste bag hooks while storing
the system.
Cleaning the Fluent Fluid Management System
1.
Disconnect the Fluent Fluid Management System from the electrical source
2. Wipe the System with a clean damp cloth and mild germicide or isopropyl alcohol
Wiping the System Down
Wipe the surface of the system with a soft cloth moistened with a disinfectant (for example, 5% dishwashing soap in water or PDI Sani-Cloth AF3
or PDI Sani-Cloth HB or 70% isopropyl alcohol or 10% bleach solution). The concentration of the used disinfectant depends on the information
provided by the manufacturer of the disinfectant. Make sure moisture does not enter the system.
Note:
a) 10% chlorine bleach and water solution (consisting of one part commercially available bleach and nine parts water)
b) Commercially available isopropyl alcohol solution (typically 70% isopropyl alcohol by volume, undiluted)
Caution!
Do not sterilize or immerse the Fluent Fluid Management System in disinfectant.
Replacing the Fuse
If the system does not function, the fuse may be defective and need to be replaced.
The fuse holder is located in the power module on the rear of the system. The fuse type is T5AH, 250 V fuses. There are 2 per system.
Before replacing the fuse, check the following:
• The Power Cord is properly connected to both the Power Port on the rear of the Fluent Fluid Management
System and to a grounded safety wall outlet.
• The wall outlet has power. Test the outlet by plugging in another device to ensure it is working properly.
To replace the fuse:
WARNING!
Unplug the Power Cord from the wall outlet and from the system before checking the fuse.
Caution!
Before replacing the fuse, check that the new fuse type matches the fuse specified in the
Technical Specifications chapter.
1. Turn the system off (O).
2. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
3.
Using a small flathead screwdriver, remove the fuse holder.
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Chapter 8: Maintenance

Chapter 8: Maintenance
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