Nephros DSU-D – Dialysis Installation Instructions

PARTS LIST - Connect a quick connector to the free end of the old hose to
serve as the DSU-D filter inlet.
Filter Mounting
- Snap a DSU-D into the wall mount clamps.
- Place the filter and clamps vertically against the wall in the
DSU-D In-Line Filter position they will be mounted (see photo).

Wall Mount
Clamp (2)

Sample Port

Speedfit Fitting (2)

John Guest Check Valve

Quick
Connectors (2)

LOCATION
The DSU-D may be installed at the point of use (where the
dialysis machine is connected to the loop or an individual RO)
or at the beginning of the dialysis bicarbonate distribution loop.
PROCEDURE
Note: Prior to handling new filters it is recommended that one
wash their hands and wear disposable gloves.
Point of Use Installation
- Turn off water supply to the dialysis machine from the wall
box or individual RO outlet.
- Disconnect water inlet hose from the back of the dialysis
machine and replace with a new hose to avoid potential back-
contamination of the filter from the old hose. (see photo)
New Inlet
Hose
- Mark the hole locations of the mounting clamps.
- Remove the filter from the clamps and set it aside.
- Mount the clamps with their enclosed screws.
- Remove the DSU-D from its package and press it into the two
clamps making sure the direction of flow and the label arrows
are the same.
- Connect quick connector to new distribution line (filter outlet)
tubing.
- Cut the distribution line tubing 6-12 inches from the quick
connector and install the sample port.
- Cut tubing again 6-12 inches from sample port and install the
John Guest check valve with Speedfit fittings. Make sure the
direction of flow of the check valve is correct.
- Having the components installed in the correct order (see
photo) is necessary to avoid potential back-contamination.
- Connect the inlet and outlet quick connectors as per the
diagram.
 Sample
Port

Check
Valve

Manufacturer:
Nephros Inc.
41 Grand Ave
Point of Use (continued) River Edge, NJ 07661 USA
- Turn on the water supply and prime the DSU-D to drain via 201-343-5202
the sample port for several minutes to purge air out of the 50-3015 r.4
filter.
- Following installation it is recommended to disinfect the lines
downstream of the DSU-D as per standard clinic procedures.
- The DSU-D is compatible with typically used disinfectants.
See the filter IFU for details.
Bicarbonate Loop Installation
- Turn off the bicarbonate pump.
- Disconnect the supply line from the bicarbonate tank at the
inlet to the distribution loop and replace it with a new hose to
avoid potential back-contamination of the filter.
- Connect a quick connector to the free end of the line from the
tank outlet.
- Perform the Filter Mounting steps.
- Connect the inlet and outlet quick connectors as per the
diagram.
- Turn on the bicarbonate pump. Prime the DSU-D to drain via
the sample port for several minutes to purge air out of the
filter.
- Following installation it is recommended to disinfect the lines
downstream of the DSU-D as per standard clinic procedures.
- The DSU-D is compatible with typically used disinfectants.
See the filter IFU for details