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R E P R O C E S S I N G
Footprint and utilities
Some AERs are large
units taking up consid-
erable floor space. Others are
more compact, countertop
units. A new machine's size is
paramount to consider, especially if you're trying to retrofit its
footprint to an existing reprocessing room.
Also ask the manufacturer of
the unit you're interested in to
provide specific details of the
TECH TIP Pay attention to how easily endoscopes are loaded into the AER to prevent
damage and ensure proper reprocessing.
device's utility requirements, and
compare them to your facility's
current output. Some of the
newer units have strong pumps
that empty the reprocessing
"The more expensive
reprocessors cost
more because they do
more for you."
basin more swiftly, so consider if
your plumbing's drainage capabilities can accommodate how the
machine is evacuated. Do you need to run a dedicated power line to
the reprocessing room or is standard electrical current adequate? Do
you need to install a breaker box with a power-killing switch near the
new unit? Will the AER run on tap water? Does the unit's water have to
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