LESSON 2
FIELD SINK MAINTENANCE
2-1.
GENERAL
The field sink unit consists of a collapsible, portable scrub sink that is capable of
delivering either electrically heated or unheated water. This sink unit is for medical
personnel to use in the field during pre-operative and post-operative scrub and for
cleaning instruments.
2-2.
SPECIFICATIONS
You must know the operating specifications for the field sink to ensure that the
sink is operating properly. Refer to figure 2-1 for a listing of the general specifications.
Figure 2-2 provides performance specifications.
115 volts (v), 60 Hertz (Hz)
Line Voltage (ac)
Continuous flow within 30 seconds of
Flow and Start Delay
activating the pump.
Two
Spare Fuses
Six
Spare Washers
Figure 2-1. General specifications.
Heater Performance (Pump)
Flow Rate (Qt/Min)
Temperature (F)
Knee Lever Left (Activate)
1.8 0.1
95 +5 -2
Knee Lever Middle
1.2 0.1
105 3
Knee Lever Right
0.8 0.1
120 +2 -5
Ambient Water
70 +0 -2
Heater Performance (Gravity)
Flow Rate (Qt/Min)
Temperature (F)
1.5 0.1
98 -3
2.2 0.1
89 -3
Figure 2-2. Heater performance specifications.
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