The Medivators Advantage Plus has a long feature list and was designed specifically for quick and easy use and relatively simple maintenance. The Advantage Plus was designed to test, clean, disinfect and rinse endoscopes.

There's a long list of features related to the disinfection of endoscopes for this amazing machine and some of the highlights are:

Individual channel connectively

Channel blockage monitoring

Dedicated computer system (PC) controlling all aspects of the reprocessing cycle(s) and recording. The reporting capabilities ensures quality assurance and backups are simple to manage. It also offers network connectivity and remote diagnostics

Asynchronous operation of dual processing basins. It also includes glass covers to easily monitor progress.

Detergent and Alcohol reservoirs that are accessible and easy to re-fill.

Hook-up blocks that are dedicated to similar endoscopes to ensure correct connections and flow rates that their manufacturers have outlined.

Full interface for assisting the operator and troubleshooting

While the full list of features is extensive it's important to also consider the regular and preventative maintenance that will be required for the AER that your medical facility will be utilizing. This AER, as with most, must be meticulously pre-cleaned immediately after use and regularly scheduled maintenance must be performed as well. Med Service Repair offers a complete line of preventative maintenance kits for AERs. Additionally, it will be important that you train your staff not only how to use the machine but to maintain it and understand any emergency procedures for toxic, flammable or pathogenic material that might be released into the environment as well.

Proper maintenance definitely prolongs the operating life of the reprocessor. There are several different types of maintenance required. The manufacturer outlines them in their manual for the Advantage plus.

Daily Maintenance, Weekly Maintenance and Monthly maintenance are outlined in the machine's MFG manual. And while annual maintenance kits are available, you should consider having a trained technician doing annual maintenance tasks.

Here are some of the Daily service requirements.
The following are actually outlined in the user manual under Operation.

At the start of each day the MFG recommends the following:

A) Confirm that the main air pressure regulator is set between 2.8-3.0 bar (42.0-45.0 psi)

B) Confirm that the leak test air pressure regulator is set at 0.24-0.25 bar (3.6-3.75 psi)

C) Verify that the flow of water is sufficient into the basin. If not, replace the system filters.

D) Check all O-rings on the connection columns making sure that they are present and in good working order.

E) Inspect the screens in the rinse basin. If they are soiled replace them.

At the end of each day the MFG recommends:

• A)The top and outside covers should be cleaned with a non-scouring cleansing agent
• B)On the endoscope basin and inside covers clean with a non-scouring, lime dissolving cleansing agent
• C)Use soap and water to clean the cover gaskets and prevent them from sticking

Each Week the MFG recommends:

The following items should be inspected on a weekly basis. Adjustment or changes should be made by a qualified service technician.

• A)Hookup Connector Blocks: Look for cracks in the hook-up hoses. Pay special attention to where the connection is made at the connection block. If any cracks exist the hose should be immediately replaced.
• B)Glass Covers: The basin lids should open and close very easily.
• C)Door: The front door should open and close very easily.
• D)Medivators Advantage Plus System Tubing, Connections, Fittings, Hydraulics and Dosing System: Check for wear and/or leakage and replace if needed.
• E)O-Ring Lubrication

The Monthly maintenance tasks are also listed in the user manual. Because there are many steps and photos of those specific steps are very helpful, we recommend that you review the online manual when performing the monthly PM on your Advantage Plus or any other Medivators AER machines.

Annual PM Kits for the Advantage plus made by Medivators, a Cantel company are available for sale. But it typically makes sense for professionally trained service technicians to perform the annual preventative maintenance in our opinion. There's an extensive amount of parts and steps that it takes to perform this job properly so while we do seel the annual PM kit please review the parts and tools required below and do a thourough investigation of the complexity of the job you are undertaking. Below, we have listed all of the tools and all of the parts that need to be replaced during the annual preventative maintenance service to help you.

Tool 1 needed for PM Kit: Philips Screwdriver

Tool 2 needed for PM Kit: Straight Blade Screwdriver

Tool 3 needed for PM Kit: 2.5MM Allen Wrench

Tool 4 needed for PM Kit: 3/8in Allen Wrench

Tool 5 needed for PM Kit: Needle Nose Pliers

Tool 6 needed for PM Kit: Tubing Cutter

Tool 7 needed for PM Kit:Pliers

Tool 8 needed for PM Kit: 7MM Nut Driver

Tool 9 needed for PM Kit:Wire Cutters

Tool 10 needed for PM Kit:Adjustable Wrench

Tool 11 needed for PM Kit:Silicone Oil (Included)

Tool 12 needed for PM Kit:Manometer

Tool 13 needed for PM Kit:Bucket, 1-2 Gallons

Part 1 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Advantage Plus Pm Instructions (50097-003, Qty 1)

Part 2 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Air Filter (MF01-0028, Qty 4)

Part 3 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Alcohol/Detergent Pump Head (3-5-151, Qty 4)

Part 4 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Alcohol/Detergent Pump Head Wire Tie (CT05-0000, Qyt 10)

Part 5 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Alcohol/Detergent Uptake Check Valve (MV01-0040, Qty 2)

Part 6 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Basin Connector O-Ring (3-8-110, Qty 16)

Part 7 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Basin Drain Filter (3-9-420, Qty 2)

Part 8 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Channel Pump (78399-987, Qty 2)

Part 9 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Dosing Assembly Ball (47049-658, Qty 4)

Part 10 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Dosing Assembly Ball Spring (47049-415, Qty 4)

Part 11 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Dosing Assembly O-Ring (43100-302, Qty 28)

Part 12 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Dosing Supply Braided Tubing (47509-439, Qty 2 Feet (61 Cm))

Part 13 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Dosing Supply Check Valve (3-4-133 Qty 4)

Part 14 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Dosing Supply Check Valve Clamp (37590-204, Qty 8)

Part 15 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Elevator Pump Diaphragm (43100-343, Qty 2)

Part 16 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Sample Port O-Ring (43100-152, Qty 2 )

Part 17 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Sample Port Poppet Spring (41008-011, Qty 2)

Part 18 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Sample Port Poppet Valve, (41600-217, Qty 2)

Part 19 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Sample Port Valve (41600-391, Qty 2)

Part 20 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Silicone Oil (17599-496, Qty 1)

Part 21 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Spray Arm Gasket (43100-111, Qty 2)

Part 22 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Spray Arm Lid Gasket (43100-214, Qty 2)

Part 23 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Spray Arm Nut O-Ring (43100-113, Qty 2)

Part 24 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Spray Arm O-Ring (43100-253, Qty 2)

Part 25 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Spray Arm Pump (78399-988, Qty 2)

Part 26 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Spray Head Bearing (3-7-130, Qty 22)

Part 27 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Spray Head Gasket (43100-322, Qty 2)

Part 28 in Preventative Maintenance Kit: Spray Head Gasket (43100-324, Qty 2)