
OPERATING PROCEDURES &
WASH SEQUENCE
OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. The current status of the Aqua Phase system ("Wash cycle", "Rinse cycle", "Cycle complete", etc.) will be
shown on the LCD display of the control panel.
2. After pressing the "START" button, the computer will check to see if there is water in the water reservoir.
If the reservoir is not full of water, Aqua Phase will automatically fill to the appropriate level. The
reservoir holds approximately 5.5 gallons.
3. When the reservoir is full, the pump will start and begin the wash cycle, spraying the item being washed.
AQ-240 Cleaning Solution is automatically injected shortly after the wash cycle begins.
4. The Aqua Phase will now be in the wash phase, and will continue for the wash time selected of 3, 5, or 7
minutes.
5. When the wash phase is complete, the dirty wash water will be pumped out of the Aqua Phase to the drain.
6. Aqua Phase will automatically refill to the appropriate level with fresh water.
7. After the reservoir is filled with water, the pump will start and the Aqua Phase will begin the rinse phase.
The AQ-260 Rinse Agent is automatically injected shortly after the rinse phase begins. The rinse cycle
will last for approximately 90 seconds.
8. If you have the Disinfectant Application System, the cycle will automatically begin if CLEAN &
DISINFECT was selected.
TO DRAIN THE MACHINE MANUALLY
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.
1. Load the item to be washed into wash chamber and close the front door.
For Aqua Phase units equipped with the Wheelchair Wheel Rotation System:
a. For washing wheelchairs - position the front, small diameter wheels into the Wheel Carriage
loading rack, tip the wheelchair forward, and slide it into the wash chamber until the rear, large
diameter wheels rest between the two drive bars closest to the door.
b. For washing items other than wheelchairs - it is recommended 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. choose the length of wash time
based on the condition of the item to be 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") on the control panel if
your Aqua Phase is equipped with the Disinfectant Application System.
5. Push the "START" button on the control panel.
WASH SEQUENCE
•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.
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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