Aqua Phase AQ-2000 User manual

Medical Equipment Washer
Operating Manual
AQ-2000
Your Aqua Phase Includes the Following Options:
READ ALL MATERIAL PRIOR TO OPERATION
Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
800-208-9274 ●715-463-5851●FAX: [phone]● Email: [e-mail] ●WEB: www.aqua-phase.com
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Aqua Phase, A Division of Mid-State Stainless, Inc. 330 W. Benson Ave.  PO Box 228  Grantsburg, WI 54840 USA
800-208-9274
715-463-5851 
FAX:
715-463-5853 
Email:
[e-mail]
Web:
www.aqua-phase.com
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
800-208-9274 ●715-463-5851●FAX: [phone]● Email: [e-mail] ●WEB: www.aqua-phase.com
DO: Read this operations manual and follow all instructions.
DO: Call your dealer, sales representative, or the factory with any
questions, need for more information, or to order supplies for your
Aqua Phase Washer.
DO: Wear Personal Protective Clothing
DO NOT: Operate the machine without all the filter screens in place.
DO NOT: Climb into the Wash Chamber.
DO NOT: Wash any item with unsealed electrical components. Unless IP 65 rated or higher.
DO NOT: Perform any type of service operation unless the machine is unplugged.
DO NOT: Use an extension cord between the wall outlet and the machine.
DO NOT: Try to modify the machine in any manner without factory approval.
DO NOT: Operate the machine in high foot traffic areas.
DO NOT: Use garden hoses for the fill and drain hoses.
DO NOT: Operate the machine unless you have been properly trained to run the machine.
Aqua Phase carries a complete line of supplies and parts and a
variety of cleaning, rinse, and disinfectant solutions specifically
formulated and chosen to work with your Aqua Phase machine.
You may order your solutions, supplies, or parts by calling your
dealer or Aqua Phase at 800-208-9274 or 715-463-5851.
CAUTION & NOTICES
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Aqua Phase, A Division of Mid-State Stainless, Inc. 330 W. Benson Ave.  PO Box 228  Grantsburg, WI 54840 USA
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
800-208-9274 ●715-463-5851●FAX: [phone]● Email: [e-mail] ●WEB: www.aqua-phase.com
Switch
Options/Function
“STOP” Button
When pressed, will stop all Aqua Phase wash functions
“START” Button
Must be pressed to start any Aqua Phase wash function
WASH TIME Selector Switch
Allows you to select the length of wash:
“3 MIN” = Three minute wash cycle
“5 MIN” = Five minute wash cycle
“7 MIN” = Seven minute wash cycle
“RUN/DRAIN” Selector Switch
“RUN”: Set to “RUN” to wash an item.
“DRAIN”: Set to “DRAIN” to drain the water in the
machine. The water should be drained when you are
done washing for the day or if you relocate the
machine. In order for the “DRAIN” function to
work, the Wash Mode switch must be set to
“CLEAN & DISINFECT” or “CLEAN ONLY”.
WASH MODE Selector
Switch
(Optional on AQ-1000
& AQ- 2000 Series)
“CLEAN & DISINFECT”: When this mode is selected,
Aqua Phase will perform a complete wash and rinse
for the time specified on the WASH TIME Selector
Switch. It will then automatically apply disinfectant
solution.
“CLEAN ONLY”: When this mode is selected, Aqua Phase
will perform a complete wash and rinse cycle for the length
of time specified on the WASH TIME Selector Switch. It
will not apply disinfectant.
“DISINFECT ONLY”: When this mode is selected, Aqua
Phasewill apply disinfectant solution only. It will
not wash or rinse.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES &
FUNCTIONS
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Aqua Phase, A Division of Mid-State Stainless, Inc. 330 W. Benson Ave.  PO Box 228  Grantsburg, WI 54840 USA
800-208-9274
715-463-5851 
FAX:
715-463-5853 
Email:
[e-mail]
Web:
www.aqua-phase.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
FILTERS & SCREENS
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Aqua Phase, A Division of Mid-State Stainless, Inc. 330 W. Benson Ave.  PO Box 228  Grantsburg, WI 54840 USA
800-208-9274
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GERNERAL INFORMATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
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800-208-9274
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BASIC SET-UP PROCEDURES
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
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Warning:
Wear Protective Clothing When Working With Any Chemicals.
Warning:
Consult the material safety data sheets located in the
back of this manual and your company’s
hazardous substance policy before handling any chemicals.
Key to Aqua Phase chemical solution hoses:
•The YELLOW hose is for detergent.
•The BLUE hose is for rinse-aid.
•The CLEAR hose is for disinfectant, if installed.
1. Place Chemcial Solutioins in the Chemical Tray (located inside the Chemical Cabinet at the rear of the
Aqua Phase) as the locations marked "DETERGENT" and "RINSE-AID".
NOTE: The disinfection injection rate is preset at the factory for use of a disinfectant that requires a
dilution rate of 1 oz. per gallon of water. Contact the factory if adjustment of the injection rate is necessary.
3. On the control panel at the front of the machine:
Set the "WASH TIME" switch to "3MIN".
Set the “RUN/DRAIN”switch to “RUN”.
Set the wash mode switch to "CLEAN & DISINFECT" or "CLEAN ONLY" if no
disinfectant application system is installed.
4. Close the front door.
5. Press the “START” button. The “START” button is located on the control panel at the front of
the machine.
•Allow Aqua Phase to run a two complete cycles before washing anyitems.
If Aqua Phase does not start, see the "TROUBLESHOOTING: Will not start” section ofthis manual or
call the factory for support.
BASIC SET-UP PROCEDURES
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•Remove chemcial bottle caps and place the appropriate colored hoses in bottle openings
YELLOW hose for Detergent/ BLUE hose for Rinse-Aid.
•Do not dilute the Detergent or Rinse-Aid solutions.
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
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FILL & DRAIN LINES
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FILL LINE OPTIONS
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DRAIN LINE OPTIONS
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Message One Run mode selected.
Doors closed.
Ready to start.
Message Two Drain mode selected.
Doors closed.
Ready to start.
Message Three Machine is filling for wash cycle.
Run mode selected.
Doors closed.
"Start" button pushed.
Message Four Machine isin Wash Cycle.
Machine done filling for wash
cycle.
Detergent solution automatically
injected.
Wash cycle will be for length of
time selected (3,5, or7 min)
CONTROLLER INFORMATION
Message Five
•Wash water isbeing drained. OR
•Drain mode selected and
"Start" button pushed.
Machine isdone with wash cycle. Message Six Machine is beginning Rinse cycle.
•Wash cycle complete
•Wash water drained.
Machine is filling with fresh water
for Rinse cycle.
Message Seven Message Eight- Option
Message Nine
Disinfectant Application System Running
•Fresh water being mixed with disinfectant
solution.
•Item in Wash Chamber being sprayed with
solution.
1. "Clean & Disinfect" Selected before wash
cycle started.
Wash & Rinse cycle done.
2. "Disinfect Only" selected & "Start" button
pushed.
Message Ten
Machine is inrinse cycle.
Machine done filling for
----- rinse cycle.
Rinse solution automatically
injected. Rinse cycle will be for
approximately 1.5 minutes.
Machine has completed selected operation.
Front door of Wash Chamber must
be opened before next operation can
begin.
•Item removed/loaded.
•Wash Chamber inspected for
debris.
•Saftey switches operational.
**After Wash Cycle, prior to start of the
draining of wash water.**
Check low level float.
•Check that the low-lecel float is
free of debris.
•Check if low level float is
operating properly.
Call technical support if this does not
solve problerm
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
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1. Load the item to be washed into wash chamber and close the front door.
For Aqua Phase units equipped with theWheelchair Wheel Rotation System:
•For washing wheelchairs - position the front, small diameter wheels into the Wheel Carriage loading
rack, tip thewheelchair forward, and slide it into thewash chamber until the rear, large diameter
wheels rest between the two drive bars closest to the door.
•For washing items other than wheelchairs - it isrecommended that you use the Equipment Rack for
easy loading, positioning, and unloading.
2. Select the "WASH TIME"(3, 5, or 7 minutes) on the control panel ifyour Aqua Phase is equipped with
variable wash times. Choose the length ofwash time based on the condition of the item tobe washed.
3. Set the "RUN/DRAIN"switch on the control panel to "Run".
4. Select the wash mode ("Clean & Disinfect", "Clean Only," or"Disinfect Only") onthecontrol panel if your
Aqua Phase is equipped with the Disinfectant Application System.
5. Push the "START" button on the control panel.
Aqua Phase Wash Sequence Description
1. The current status ofthe Aqua Phase system ("Wash cycle", "Rinse cycle", "Cycle complete", etc.) will be shown
on the LCD display ofthe control panel.
2. After pressing the "START"button, the computer will check tosee if there is water inthe water reservoir. Ifthe
reservoir is not full of water, Aqua Phase will automatically fill to theappropriate level. The reservoir holds
approximately 5.5gallons.
3. When the reservoir isfull, the pump will start and begin the wash cycle, spraying the item being washed. AQ-240
Cleaning Solution isautomatically injected shortly after the wash cycle begins.
4. The Aqua Phase will nowbeinthe wash phase, and will continue for the wash time selected of3, 5, or 7 minutes.
5. When the wash phase is complete, the dirty wash water will be pumped out ofthe Aqua Phase tothe drain.
6. Aqua Phase will automatically refill to theappropriate level with fresh water.
7. After the reservoir isfilled with water, thepump will start and theAqua Phase will begin the rinse phase. The
AQ-260 Rinse Agent isautomatically injected shortly after the rinse phase begins. The rinse cycle will last for
approximately 90 seconds.
8. The disinfectant application cycle will automatically begin if CLEAN & DISINFECT was selected. (If the
Option was purchased.)
During normal automatic operation, the rinse water remains in the machine and will be the wash water for the next
item placed in the chamber. If you choose, you may drain the rinse water prior to beginning the next wash cycle. To
drain the machine manually:
Set the "RUN/DRAIN"switch to "DRAIN".
Push the "START" button. The machine will drain the water.
Prior to beginning the next wash cycle, set the "RUN/DRAIN" switch to "RUN".
When the next wash cycle begins, the machine will automatically fill with fresh water for the wash phase.
OPERATING PROCEDURES &
WASH SEQUENCE
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
800-208-9274 ●715-463-5851●FAX: [phone]● Email: [e-mail] ●WEB: www.aqua-phase.com
Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer ofthe disinfectant solution that you
choose to use including dwell time, application, removal, and proper handling ofthe
disinfectant.
Your Aqua Phase AQ-2000 may have the Disinfectant Application System feature installed.
The Disinfectant Application System allows you to automatically apply a disinfectant solution.
The disinfectant solution that you choose to use with the Aqua Phase Disinfectant Application
System, and the proper use of that disinfectant solution is responsible for the level of
disinfection results that you achieve.
Disinfectant Solution:
The Disinfectant Application System is preset at the factory to apply disinfectant at the rate of 1 ounces per
gallon of water.
•Your Aqua Phase uses 100 to110 ounces ofwater per disinfectant cycle.
•Aqua Phase can provide disinfectant solutions specificallyformulated orchosen to work with your Aqua Phase.
You may order your solutions bycalling your dealer orAqua Phase at 800-208-9274.
Disinfection Application System Operating Instructions:
1. Be sure that you are using a 1-ounce pergallon disinfectant. If not, see the notes below.
2. Place a one (1) gallon container ofyourdisinfectant solution in the Chemical Tray (located inside the
Chemical Cabinet at the rear ofthe Aqua Phase).
a. Insert the CLEAR hose into the disinfectant container.
b. Close the Chemical Cabinet door.
3. At the front ofthe Aqua Phase,select the desired WASH MODE (“Clean Only”, “Clean and Disinfect”, or
“Disinfect Only”).
Note:
•If you choose to use a disinfectant that calls for a different dilution rate, Aqua Phase can be
modified to accommodate that rate. For information on how to accomplish this modification,
please call the factory for assistance or review the “Dema” technical information included with
this manual.
DISINFECTANT
APPLICATION SYSTEM
(Optional)
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Start-up Procedures:
1. Check that the Aqua Phase Washer is connected toa water supply andthat the water supply is
turned on. Then confirm the Aqua Phase Fill and Drain Hose Connections are properly connected
and secure.
2. Check the Primary Filter Screen inside of the Aqua Phase Reservoir to make sure you have a
clean Primary Filter Screen. Make sure that the screen is put back in place properly.
3. Check the chemical supply levels, bylooking in theChemical Cabinet – located in the back, or
side, of your Aqua Phase Washer.
4. Plug in the Aqua Phase and press the ‘Reset’ button located on the GFCI plug.
Operating Procedures
1. Load the item tobe washed into the Wash Chamber, then close and latch the front door.
2. Set the ‘Wash Time’ (3, 5, or 7 minutes) selector switch, located on the Control Panel, to the
desired wash time.
3. Set the ‘Run/Drain’ selector switch to‘Run’.
4. Select the Wash Mode Only if your Aqua Phase Washer is equipped with the Disinfectant
Application System feature.
5. Push the green ‘Start’ button located on the Control Panel. Aqua Phase Washer will now fill with
water & begin the cycle selected.
6. When cycle is complete, open door of washer.
**Cation when opening the door-steam will come out of the door. The door and the item washed
may be hot to the touch right away.
7. Take the items out of the washer. On drying mat, tip the wheelchair on its handles to let the water
on the seat run off.
8. Push the red ‘Stop’ button at anytime during the cycles if problems arise.
Optional Step: Lay out a drying mat on the floor, by the Aqua Phase Washer Door, to soak up water
when you remove items from the washer.
Shut-Down Procedures:
1. When you are finished for the day, set the ‘Run/Dry’ selector switch to‘Drain’.
2. Press the green ‘Start’ button to completely drain the water out of the washer. Door has to be
closed.
3. Open the door andclean the debris from the Primary Filter Screen – located just inside on the
bottom ofthe Wash Chamber. Make sure the Filter Screen is put back inplace properly.
4. Wipe clean the High Water Level Control (located inside, on the bottom of the Washer Chamber)
clean.
5. Wipe the Low Water Level Control (located inside, onthe bottom ofthe Wash Chamber) clean.
6. Turn off the water supply tothe Aqua Phase Washer.
7. Un-plug the Aqua Phase Washer form the wall/power supply.
8. Open the front door of the Aqua Phase Washer ifitwill be a couple of days before next use.
DAILY OPERATIONS
PROCEDURES
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Aqua Phase, A Division of Mid-State Stainless, Inc. 330 W. Benson Ave. PO Box 228Grantsburg, WI 54840 USA
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DAILY OPERATIONS LOG
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Aqua Phase, A Division Mid-State Stainless Inc. ●330 W Benson Ave. ●PO Box 228 ●Grantsburg, WI 54840 ●USA
800-208-9274 ●715-463-5851●FAX: [phone]● Email: [e-mail] ●WEB: www.aqua-phase.com
Weekly (or as needed):
1. Inspect the front door gasket for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
2. Check the Spray Nozzles & Level Sensors (located inside the Wash Chamber) for clogging. Clean if
necessary.
3. Check that the Drain through Hinged Reservoir Screen is clean & in place. Located at the bottom, inside
the Wash Chamber.
4. Check the Power Cord for any wear or damage. Test and reset the GFCI in the Aqua Phase Power Cord. (If
the Power Cord appears to be damaged in any way, do not operate the Aqua Phase.)
5. Use deliming agent to reduce scale build-up if needed. Contact Aqua Phase to order AQ-725 Deliming
Solution.
Monthly:
WARNING-Wear Personal Protective Gear/Clothing when working with ANY chemicals.
1. Perform the deliming process using the Aqua Phase, AQ-725 Deliming Solution. The instructions are in
the Aqua Phase manual, and printed on the AQ-725 Deliming Solution bottle.
2. If included in the water supply line to your Aqua Phase, change the Filter Element that is inside the Water
Filter Housing.
3. For Infection Control reasons, if possible change/switch the manufacture, brand, or type of concentrated
disinfectant that you are using to Aqua Phase every 30-days.
Semi-Annual: -with Disinfectant Application Option
WARNING-Wear Personal Protective Gear/ Clothing when working with ANY chemicals.
1. Confirm the Disinfectant Concentrate Solution suction rate. (This should be ¾ to 1 ounce of Disinfectant
Concentrate Solution suctioned into the Aqua Phase per ‘Disinfectant Only’ cycle performed.)
2. Inspect, check and adjust the Drive Chains of the wheelchair, Wheel Rotation System.
3. Inspect, check and change (as needed) the Wheel Cleaning Brushes of the Wheel Rotation System.
4. Inspect and replace if needed, the Primary Filter Screen.
Annual:
Complete the Annual Aqua Phase Re-Validation Check Report. (The Check List/Report isavailable from Aqua
Phase upon request). The Re-Validation is completed for you as part offan Aqua Phase Service Agreement.
WEEKLY, MONTHLY &
ANNUAL OPERATING
PROCEDURES
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