Pronk Technologies
2017 07-18
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back on flat/level surface. FlowTrax should be used in an upright position for all other flow rates and for priming.
Verify a “TILT” message is NOT being displayed before using FlowTrax. FlowTrax should only be used in a
level position vertically or horizontally.
Contamination of
FlowTrax
Fluid Path:
Use of any test fluid other than distilled water will cause damage to the FlowTrax components designed into the
fluid path. Even tap water will shorten the life of these components because of corrosion caused by electrolysis.
Since the solenoid valves used in the FlowTrax are magnetic, they cannot be made of Stainless Steel grade 316,
which would be the optimal material to avoid corrosion. Therefore when non-distilled water is used, the valves
may start corroding in a very short amount of time (see photos below- after only three days submerged in tap
water) leading to an eventual failure.
WARNING:
Warranty does not include contamination of fluid path components caused
by use of test fluids other than distilled water. A repair of damage during the warranty
period appearing to be the result of non-recommended test fluids being used will be
performed at a nominal flat rate. See Services chart or contact Pronk Technologies for
details.
13)
Routine Maintenance:
Glassware:
Use only distilled water with FlowTrax for proper operation, accuracy and longevity of the device.
Cleaning the glass tube is easy to do and is recommended at least once a month. An extensive design effort went
into making the FlowTrax glass tube assembly field removable to simplify glass cleaning/maintenance. A tube
brush, cleaning solution (Windex® Original) and flush bottle have been provided for ease of maintenance. Use
only Windex® Original for cleaning glass tubes- other cleaners may contain chemicals that could cause damage
to FlowTrax.
IMPORTANT:
Never remove Glass Tube Assembly before removing all water from
FlowTrax
.
Instructions for cleaning the removable Glass Tube Assembly:
a)
Remove IV set from input to FlowTrax.
b)
Power ON FlowTrax by pressing the green POWER button.
c)
Remove side door exposing glass tube assembly.
d)
Place FlowTrax Output hose into collection container.
e)
Press the FUNCTION button on FlowTrax. Press “CLEAN GLASS” button. The CLEAN GLASS function
will automatically expel all visible water out of FlowTrax glass tube assembly. It will also position the
optical carriage in the center of the tubes, thus avoiding any interference when removing.
f)
Remove Glass Tube Assembly by pulling outward from the top of the assembly, then pulling upward to
completely remove.
g)
Using the tube brush provided, soak brush in the cleaning solution provided. Insert brush inside of the glass
tube while twisting, pushing and pulling through the tube section. Continue for about five seconds in each
tube section.
h)
Using distilled water and flush bottle provided thoroughly flush cleaning fluid out of Glass Tube Assembly.
Dry off outside of glass tubes with a paper towel before re-installing into FlowTrax.
i)
Re-insert Glass Tube Assembly (bottom end first). Ensure positive fit into FlowTrax.
j)
Re-prime FlowTrax and it is ready to be used.
