Manual

2. Installation Requirements

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The customer shall ensure the following requirements are met prior to installation. This is essential for the

machine to perform optimally and to fulfil applicable standards.

2.1 Environmental:

• Use water with ambient temperature.

• A tap or inlet must be dedicated to the irrigator.

• Clean water (meeting AS/NZS 4187:2003 or equivalent) must be used for cleaning surgical

instruments.

• A drain outlet must be dedicated to the irrigator.

2.2 Plumbing:

• Maximum water pressure: 150 psi. Minimum water pressure: 50 psi.

• Flow rate should be between 10 litres/minute and 20 litres/minute.

• This is a High Hazard application and the inlet mains supply shall be fitted with an approved

Reduced Pressure Zone Device and a line filter. Please check with your local Water Authority for the

correct installation information for your area.

• Mains inlet connection with ½” male BSP fitting should be within 600mm of the machine.

• Do not use any aeration devices in the mains water supply.

• Outlet pipe of 25mm diameter for waste water should be within 600mm of the machine.

2.3 Machine Reporting System: (MRS models only):

A Local Area Network (LAN) connection is required if the machine is to be connected to the LAN instead of

directly to a laptop or other device. The cable supplied with the Irrigator allows for the LAN socket to be up

to 1000mm from the machine.

2.4 Machine Location:

• Place the machine on a flat and horizontal surface. Maximum tilt is 2º.

• Position at operator’s convenient height. Soniclean recommends the top of the lid be at elbow height.

• The bench top shall be strong enough to support the fully loaded machine (approximately 60

kilograms).

• The unit requires 590mmx 880mm of bench space.

• Allow minimum 100mm clearance at the rear to enable plumbing access. This may be reduced by

fitting elbows to both the inlet and the outlet.

• Allow 1000mm clearance above unit to allow the lid to open fully.

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