Fresenius Medical Care 460018, Operator'S Manual

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P/N 460018 Rev. D 3
S
ECTION
2: S
PECIFICATIONS AND
P
RE
-I
NSTALLATION
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EQUIREMENTS
Prior to operating the Fresenius Medical Care Dry Acid Dissolution Unit: 132 Gallons (500 Liters),
adequate power and water connections must be made. The Dry Acid Dissolution Unit should be installed
in an appropriate environment (indoors) free from extremes of temperature and humidity, free of the
presence of flammable anesthetics, reasonably protected from dust and dirt contamination, liquid
splashes, bright sunlight or high intensity lighting.
The Fresenius Medical Care Dry Acid Dissolution Unit: 132 Gallons (500 Liters) is in compliance with the
electrical requirements of ISO 13958:2009 (E) / IEC 60601-1
Failure to install the Dry Acid Dissolution Unit according to these guidelines may result in improper
operation or early failure of the device or its components. Direct sunlight or high intensity lighting may
interfere with the proper operation of the optical sensors. Direct sunlight may cause discoloration of the
polypropylene tank, lid or electronic housing.
The Dry Acid Dissolution Unit needs to be set up using the following parameters:
1. A 15 amp GFI duplex outlet is required. The Dry Acid Dissolution Unit requires 120 VAC, 60 Hz,
single phase power. The Dry Acid Dissolution Unit uses approximately 7.3 amperes total. Electrical
service should meet all applicable national, state and local code requirements.
2. The electrical power cord, input water hose, and output drain hose shall be properly routed away
from high traffic areas and installed in such a way that does not cause any electrical or safety
hazards.
3. The treated water source must meet ANSI/AAMI or ISO requirements for water for hemodialysis,
currently ANSI/AAMI RD62 , or ISO 13959 . Plumbing service must meet all national, state and local
plumbing codes. The Dry Acid Dissolution Unit uses approximately 132 gallons (500 liters) of water
per batch of product.
WARNING!
DO NOT PERMANENTLY INSTALL
T
RANSFER
H
OSE TO A STORAGE TANK
/
CONTAINER
.
4. Supply water treatment system should be capable of a minimum flow rate of ½ gallon per minute.
The maximum input water pressure is 60 psi.
5. The water temperature should be 20°-30°C (68°-86°F) for proper dissolution mixing conditions.
6. Height from floor to top of motor is 60 inches.
7. Platform for the Dry Acid Dissolution Unit is 55 inches long by 36 inches wide.
8. Transfer filter housing is equipped with a ¾” hose barb fitting.
9. There is a ¾” hose barb inlet fitting, and another for the drain outlet.
10. Dry Acid Dissolution Unit must be level.
11. Dry Acid Dissolution Unit weight is 395 lbs. empty and 1,775 lbs. filled.

CAUTION! T
HE FLOOR MUST BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF
1,775
POUNDS
.
A floor drain emptying into a sewer line must be in the immediate area of the Dry Acid Dissolution
Unit.
NOTE: T
HE
D
RY
A
CID
D
ISSOLUTION
U
NIT
’
S
T
ANK IS MADE OF NON
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FERROUS MATERIAL AND ALL METAL
SURFACES ARE GROUNDED
.