SPOUT ASSEMBLY FOR ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR

摘要

Apparatus to prevent pollution of potable water by preventing backflow in an endoscope reprocessor including a spout a spout discharging water vertically downward and a flow diverter positioned under and aligned with the spout redirecting the water off of vertical. The apparatus may also include one or more passageways either internal to a base or in external auxiliary spouts for discharging other liquids into the water in the region of the flow diverter to mnix the other liquids and water together. The apparatus may also have an air gap with a predetermined minimum length between the spout and the flow diverter or auxiliary spouts to prevent backflow.