D-0128227-A – 2020/12
Aqua Stim Water Irrigator – Instructions for Use - US
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Operating instructions
3.1 Using the Aqua Stim with VNG/ENG software
The Aqua Stim water irrigator can be configured with compatible
VNG/ENG software. The caloric test
settings or system settings must be configured to communicate with the Aqua Stim irrigator. When the
caloric test is prepared, the irrigator will prepare the irrigator for a warm or cool irrigation based on the test
selected. The test will not be able to start until the irrigator has reached the desired temperature. The
VNG/ENG software will reflect the status of the irrigator as the irrigator prepares for the desired irrigation.
3.2 Turn on the irrigator
Turn on the power switch on the back panel. The Aqua Stim will initialize and go into the standby state.
Select Cool / Warm
3.3 Attach the hose tip
Use Interacoustics provided soft silicone hose tips placed on the end of the delivery handle. The
silicone tips are
single-use-only
to prevent transmission of disease between patients.
Only use
silicone tips from Interacoustics.
To assemble the silicone tip on the delivery handle, slide the tube over the short stainless steel tip as
shown. Confirm the silicone tube is on straight and that it tightly grips the tip.
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Place silicone tip on irrigation handle.
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Pull lightly on silicone tip to verify it is secure.
3.4 Maintain water level
As a good practice, verify the external water tank is filled completely with water
at the start of the day. A
full water tank holds enough water for approximately 14 irrigations. The irrigator will display “
No water in
tank
” if there is not enough water in the tank to perform the next irrigation.
For optimal operation, the water in the external tank should be kept up to 10°C (18°F) cooler than the
desired testing temperature. If the tank water is too warm for the 30°C irrigation, add cool water or a few
ice cubes to the external tank. Power down, power up and press the “Cool” button to flush the internal
tank with cooled water.
If the irrigator will not be used for 30 days, drain the irrigator according to section 3. 9 Draining the
internal water, then empty the external tank.
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Compatible VNG/ENG software includes Spectrum, VN415, VO425, VisualEyes 515, and VisualEyes
525.
