F-801 Internal RO System by GE Osmonics

4.4.2Peracetic Acid/Peroxide-Based Compounds (Renalin®) Disinfection Procedure

Renalin®, Minncare™, Peracidin™ and others are trade names for compounds based on Peracetic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide compounds, and are common in dialysis facilities. The products referred to in this procedure typically have 20% hydrogen peroxide and 4% peroxacetic acid before dilution. Other products are available with these same chemicals in different ratios; these are not acceptable for use in the F-801 RO. Actril™ and other compounds with different combinations of these chemicals must not be used on polyamide (thin-film) membranes. The name, “Renalin®” will be used in this manual to refer to acceptable products.

WARNING:

Follow all Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) precautions and OSHA Standards.

CAUTION:

New replacement thin film membranes must be rinsed to drain with normal pressures for a minimum of three (3) hours before first exposure to Renalin. No mandatory pre-rinse of the membranes is required for future disinfections.

CAUTION:

‘RENALIN®’ is corrosive to most metals other than stainless steel. The F-801 RO uses only compatible materials. ‘RENALIN®’ type products contain oxidizing agents and are potentially damaging to thin film (polyamide) membranes. It is imperative that all the precautions and instructions are followed correctly. Failure to comply with these instructions, which incorporate instructions from the membrane manufacturer, will jeopardize the system performance and the warranty.

CAUTION:

No sanitizing agent containing chlorine should be used to sanitize this system. Use of chlorine will damage membranes.

Materials Required:

•correct amount of disinfectant, per manufacturers’ instructions

•1.5 gallons coldest RO water

•Disinfect container with volume of 2 ½ gallon or more

•product rinse line (extension hose)

•“DO NOT USE” warning labels or signs (not provided by GE Osmonics)

•cleaning / disinfect log sheets

•most current log sheets for water quality comparison

•sterile gauze and tape

•gross & residual disinfectant test strips

•proper protective body wear

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