NJ Phillips 60mL Plastic Oral Drench Applicator (PAD826)

Tips For Use

Calibration of the instrument: 

• As the graduation markings on the cylinder are for reference only, check the accuracy of the instrument with a calibrated measuring cylinder.
• To ensure repeatability, squirt 2 x 20mL doses into a calibrated glass.
• The level of fluid should be at the 40mL mark.
• If it is not, readjust the instrument following the steps in the directions for use, then perform the dose test again.
• If you have problems with dose accuracy contact the manufacturer or place of purchase.

To adjust the dose:

• Adjust the dose by turning the dose adjustor clockwise for smaller doses and anticlockwise for larger doses.
• To set the correct dose, align the front of the black piston with the cylinder marking.

Drench Position: 

• For best operating results the container should be at about the same height as the instrument with in use.
• Should the container be at a much lower lever than the instrument, the refill rate will slow down between doses.

Care and Maintenance:

Before Drenching:

• As lubricants will evaporate during storage, before using it is important to run a few drops of lubricant into the push rod, with the nozzle of the hand piece pointing downwards.
• This will allow lubricant to run into the cylinder and lubricate the piston.
• Ensure that all equipment is thoroughly clean before use by flushing with water.
• Before each use, the nozzle should be inspected to ensure plating is not damaged or worn to a sharp edge.
• Should this occur, remove with file or emery paper or replace nozzle.

After Drenching:

• Where suspension type drenches have been used, it is advisable to flush the complete equipment with water detergent mix.
• This should be followed by clean water.
• Solution type drenches normally require a thorough flushing with clean water.
• All moving parts should be lubricated before storage.

Sterilizing:

A common method of sterilization is as follows:

1. Connect feed tube and spring to hand piece.
2. Wrap cloth around the hand piece and place the end of the feed tube into a container of clean hot water and draw hot water into the cylinder by depressing the lever.  It is most important that the cylinder is full of water before suspending in the container.  If this is not done, the steam created by sterilizing can crack the cylinder.
3. Remove the cloth and suspend the complete instrument by fully immersing in a container of water and boil for 10 to 20 minutes.  Note – Suspending the instrument not only makes it easier to remove, but also prevents damage should the container boil dry.  Chemical sterilization with antiseptic solutions is sometimes practiced and in such instances the recommendations of the chemical manufacturer should be followed.  Do not attempt to sterilize by autoclaving.
4. Remove the instrument from the container, wrap cloth around the handle and pump dry.  Remove the cloth and dry hand piece.
5. Attach connecting tube to both the hand piece and draw off system.  Make sure the springs provided are screwed over the feed tube in an anti clockwise direction.  This will prevent the tube from kinking at these points.