Millenium™ RO System by GE Osmonics

4.4.2.1 Renalin® Pre-Disinfection Preparation

CAUTION:

When ‘RENALIN®’ is to be used as a disinfectant, several preparatory steps are required by GE Osmonics as well as the membrane manufacturer. Failure to comply with these instructions, which incorporate instructions from the membrane manufacturer, will jeopardize the system performance and warranty.

a.The system must be free of all incompatible materials.

b.Clean the membranes with an acid such as 0.1% HCl or 0.4% phosphoric acids. Calcium and Iron Cleaner may be used as an alternate. It is essential that all iron and other transition metals be removed from the membrane surface.

CAUTION:

The RO system must be disconnected from the tempered water source (if present). The solution temperature must be monitored closely. At temperatures above 25° the ‘RENALIN®’ solution becomes very aggressive towards the RO membranes and will damage them in a short period of time. The disinfection procedure will raise the temperature of the solution. The operator must be prepared to add ice to the solution or discontinue the procedure when the water temperature approaches 77ºF /25°C.

1.Read and understand the ‘RENALIN®’ disinfection procedure. Pay particular attention to steps a and b in CAUTION statement above before initiating the procedure.

2.Ensure the cleaning/disinfectant container is clean. Add two gallons (7.6 liters) of RO permeate (product water) to the container.

3.Add 2.6 ounces (80 milliliters) of disinfectant concentrate to the container and mix to prepare a 1:100 (1%) dilution.

WARNING:

Label the machine with appropriate warning signs such as "Do Not Use/ Contains Disinfectant” to prevent use of the RO until properly rinsed.

4.Disconnect the dialysis machine from the RO product port and install the product rinse line. Place the open end in the disinfectant solution container and ensure the product valve is open.

5.Attach the quick-disconnect end of the disinfect line to the disinfect port of the RO. Put the open end of the disinfect line in the disinfectant.

6.Disconnect the waste line from the drain connection and place the open end in the disinfectant solution container.

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