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6.3.2 Basket Manifolds — Care
The white plastic manifolds on the baskets must always be treated with care. Avoid
impacting the manifolds when loading and unloading instruments and at all other
times. Cracks in manifolds can cause loss of irrigation pressure and errors in wash
cycles.
The basket manifolds connect with ports on the carrier. If a connection is
compromised through damage to the manifold inlet, pressure to the flush ports is
lost, and instruments cannot be effectively irrigated.
6.3.3 Basket Flush Ports — Care
Basket flush ports should always be treated with care. Avoid impacting the flush
ports when loading and unloading instruments and at all other times. Only use luer
hoses and nozzles that are compatible with the basket type.
When attaching or detaching a luer hose or nozzle do not use excessive force to
push or pull the connector. Do not poke anything into a flush port, or use any tool to
detach nozzles or hoses.
If a nozzle or hose cannot be secured with the port retaining clip, the connection is
compromised and cannot be used. If a basket has any damaged flush ports, it
cannot be used and should be replaced.
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