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Model 7501/7501T/7501T240
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Instruct all employees in the use of this Emergency Eyewash. Personnel should be assigned to
check eyewash liquid level daily.
STEP 1:
Lead patient to nearest eyewash station. Seconds can make the difference in
preventing serious eye injury.
STEP 2:
Pull yellow eyewash arm firmly. Eyewash arm will drop to activate eyewash.
STEP 3:
Lower head until eyes enter eyewash stream. Use thumbs and forefingers to hold
eyelids open. Flush for 15 minutes.
STEP 4:
Seek qualified medical attention immediately.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Customer must provide an inspection tag and maintain a record of inspections
dates and type of maintenance performed (i.e.
adding Sterile Antimicrobial
Preservative Model 9082, etc.)
STEP 1:
Self-contained eyewash equipment shall be visually checked to determine if
flushing fluid needs to be changed or supplemented. See STEP 3 for additional
information regarding activated units.
Frequency of inspection:
Depending on environmental conditions, visual
inspections should be performed on either a daily, weekly or monthly basis as some
water loss will occur due to natural evaporation process.
STEP 2:
Take proper precautions to help prevent the growth of potentially harmful bacteria in
eyewash tanks. We recommend
either
of the following procedures:
NOTE:
Disconnect Model 7501T/7501T240 from power source before performing
maintenance.
Procedure A:
Use suitable Sterile Antimicrobial Preservative Model 9082 to help
prevent the growth of bacteria in eyewash tank. Eyewash tank should be drained,
flushed and refilled with clean potable water and Sterile Antimicrobial Preservative
Model 9082 as directed by the preservative’s manufacturer.
PROCEDURE B:
Drain, flush and refill portable units with clean potable water at
least once every week. Thoroughly cleanse tank at least once every month.
NOTE:
Acanthamoeba survive mild chlorination and are commonly found in tap
water. Sterile Antimicrobial Preservative Model 9082 will prevent the growth of
Acanthamoeba. Hot water, 158
⁰
F (70
⁰
C) or hotter will destroy Acanthamoeba but
must be allowed to cool prior to use in eyewash units.
STEP 3:
After activating units for any reason ensure the following steps are implemented:
A.
Refill tank with potable water to the watermark line.
B.
If water is discharged for any reason – follow Procedure 1 or Procedure 2 of
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Step 2 above to ensure that water quality is maintained.
