Quest Engineering MPS 3, Operation Manual

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MPS 3 System – System Maintenance
12.1.3.1.Water Circulation System Draining
1. Skip steps 2 and 3 if you are preparing for initial device setup or using a device
that has been previously drained (e.g. for storage).
2. Inspect the hoses for discoloration or cloudiness, which may indicate bacterial
growth. If the hoses need replacement due to discoloration or bacterial growth,
replace them now.
3. Connect the drain/adapter assembly to the drain port on the console’s back panel
and drain the internal reservoir (Figure 8-1) into a wastewater container.
4. Open the Drain Shutoff valve of the Hypothermic Reservoir and drain.
5. Remove the ice grate from the Hypothermic Reservoir. Remove any debris from
the lint screen. Using an approved disinfectant spray and/or wipe, wipe clean the
entire Reservoir, ice grate and inside and outside of the Hypothermic Reservoir
lid.
6. Ensure proper water flow direction by connecting the Outlet of reservoir to the
Inlet of the MPS console. Connect another length of tubing to the Inlet of the
reservoir to the Outlet if the MPS console.
Figure 160: Console and Hypothermic Reservoir Drain Ports
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Drain Ports