Aqua Phase Start-up Procedures:
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Inspect water supply hose connections -
check to make certain fill and drain hoses are properly connected to Aqua
Phase.
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Reservoir Screen - check to make certain
reservoir screen is clean and in place (reservoir screen is located in the bottom of the
water reservoir located inside the wash chamber).
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Water Reservoir - check to make certain that
the water reservoir is free of debris.
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Rear Filter Screen (if present, newer
models do not have a rear filter screen) - check rear filter
screen and clean if necessary.
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Chemical Solutions - check chemical supply levels.
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Power Supply - plug in Aqua Phase and press the reset button located on the GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) in the Aqua
Phase power cord.
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Water Supply - turn on water supply.
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Aqua Phase
Operating Procedures:
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Load the item to be washed into
wash chamber and close the front door.
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For Aqua Phase units equipped with the Wheelchair
Wheel Rotation System:
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For washing wheelchairs - position the
front, small diameter wheels into the wheel carriage loading rack, tip
the wheelchair forward, and slide it into the wash chamber until the
rear, large diameter wheels rest between the rotation system drive bars.
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For washing items other than wheelchairs -
it is recommended that you use the Equipment
Rack for easy loading, positioning, and unloading.
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Select the "Wash
Time" (3, 5, or 7 minutes) on the control panel if your Aqua
Phase is equipped with variable wash times. Choose the
length of wash time based on the condition of the item to be
washed.
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Set the "Run/Drain"
switch on the control panel to "Run".
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Select the wash mode ("Clean & Disinfect", "Clean Only," or
"Disinfect Only") on the control panel if your Aqua Phase is
equipped with the Disinfectant
Application System.
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Push the "START"
button on the control panel.
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Aqua Phase Automatic Operation:
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After pressing the "START" button, the computer will
check to see if there is water in the water reservoir. If the reservoir is not full of
water, Aqua Phase will automatically fill to the appropriate level.
The reservoir holds approximately 5-1/2 gallons.
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When the reservoir is full, the pump will start and begin
the wash cycle spraying the
item being washed.
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Detergent is automatically injected shortly after the wash cycle
begins.
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The machine will now be in the wash phase and will continue depending on
the wash time you have selected - 3, 5, or 7 minutes.
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When the wash phase is complete, the dirty wash water will be pumped
out of the machine to
the drain.
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Aqua Phase will automatically refill to the appropriate
level with fresh water.
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After the reservoir is filled with water, the pump will start and the
machine will begin its final rinse phase.
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The rinse agent is automatically injected shortly after the rinse phase
begins. The rinse cycle will last for approximately 30 seconds.
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The disinfectant application cycle will begin if
selected and if installed on your machine.
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When all the lights are off, the wash sequence is complete.
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During normal automatic operation, the rinse water remains in the machine
and will be the wash water for the next item placed in the chamber. If you choose, you may
drain the rinse water prior to beginning the next wash cycle. To drain the machine
manually:
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Set the "RUN/DRAIN" switch to "DRAIN".
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Push the "START" button. The machine will drain the
water.
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Prior to beginning the next wash cycle, set the "RUN/DRAIN"
switch to "RUN".
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When the next wash cycle begins, the machine will automatically fill with
fresh water for the wash phase.
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