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VAC-ASSIST SUCTION UNIT Model HCS7000 USER’S MANUAL Caution Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician, or any other practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he practices to use or order the use of this device.
Index Safety Information ................2 AC Power Source ................. 3 Electrical ....................3 Introduction ..................4 Illustration of Important Parts ..............5 Set-Up ....................6 How to Operate Your VAC-ASSIST Suction Unit … ......6 Cleaning Instructions ................9 Maintenance ..................10 10.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using. Important information is highlighted by these terms: DANGER Urgent safety information for hazards that will cause serious injury or death. WARNING Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury.
2. AC POWER SOURCE CAUTION The Model HCS7000 is used with a power supply allowing operation on AC voltage (115 VAC, 60 Hz). However the correct power source must be used to connect to adaptable wall power.
WARNING Proper operation of this product is necessary to avoid physical harm. Improper use can cause personal injury and/or tissue damage. This product should not be used unless the operator has been instructed by a physician or other qualified health care professional. 1.
6. SET-UP 1. Connect either end of the connecting tubing (item# 4) to the top of collection bottle connector then connect the other end to the bacteria filter. 2. The patient tubing should be connected to collection bottle at the outlet labeled (patient).
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3. Adjust the vacuum level from 0 to 560 mm Hg by turning the vacuum adjust knob (clockwise to increase vacuum and counter-clockwise to decrease vacuum). Referring to the vacuum gauge while setting the desired level of vacuum. To accurately read the gauge, block the patient end of the hose or cap off the collection bottle and allow the gauge to reach a stable vacuum reading.
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4. Place the patient tubing to the appropriate position of patient and start to suck sputum. 5. When the sputum reaches the safe full level of collection bottle (800 cc), the suctioning will stop sucking automatically (float shut-off). Safe Full Level Collection Bottle Figure 7 6.
8. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Clean Collection Bottle: 1. Turn off the suction unit and allow vacuum to drop, then disconnect AC power source. 2. With the collection bottle still in the holder, remove the collection bottle lid. The bottle can now be taken out of the holder to be emptied. Collection Bottle Lid Holder Collection Bottle...
Clean Suction Unit and Collection Bottle Lid: 1. Disconnect the suction unit from all external power sources. 2. Wipe the suction unit housing and collection bottle lid with a clean cloth and any commercial (bacterial-germicidal) disinfectant. CAUTION Do not submerge in water as this will result in severe damage to the vacuum pump.
Pressure Adjusting Valve Tubing Bacteria Filter Tubing Collection Bottle Lid Figure 9 NOTE Use only VAC-ASSIST filters. Do not substitute any other material for this bacteria filter. Improper substitution may lead to contamination or poor performance; Fuse Change: 1. Use only the same type of fuse to replace the broken fuse. 2.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING Your VAC-ASSIST Suction Unit contains no user-serviceable parts. If you believe your unit is not working properly, BEFORE YOU RETURN IT TO THE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT OR TO VAC-ASSIST, please take a few moments to check for these possible causes: PROBLEM ACTION Unit does not turn on...
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