S02 - ATTACHMENT A - SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.docx

Attachment A 36C24822Q0824 C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center Bay Pines, FL 33744 WRO 300 H Portable Water Purification System - Brand Name or Equal *** Reference manufacturer – Mar Cor Purification, Inc. *** Salient Characteristics Dialysis Water Purification System The agency requires a Mar Cor Portable Reverse Osmosis Water System (WRO 300H) (Brand Name or Equal) with automated hot water disinfection (PART# 107365 or equal) to overcome the problem of microbiological build up in portable dialysis water systems that may have extended idle periods.

The water purification system must have:

· Automated procedures to minimize caregiver involvement

· Low noise level for regular and nocturnal treatments

· A Cart, a Carbon Block Filtration System, a Pre-Filter Kit, AAMI and Ergo. (Brand Name or Equal)

· Automated Hot Water or Chemical disinfection for bacteria control

· Programmable auto-flushing and continuous product loop eliminates stagnation and ensures system cleanliness and readiness

· Consistent production of quality water on demand

· Technical assistance, manuals, training DVDs for help when needed

· End-to-end disinfection with qualified dialysis machines

· Install, setup and startup.