Old Style Suction Range User Instructions Ver I Jan 2014

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USER INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unpack the Controller from the packaging 2. Push the Controller Probe into the Yellow Vacuum Wall Outlet. 3. Push the ¼” Bore Suction Tubing over the coned end of Pipeline Protector Bowl at the bottom of the unit, ensuring that a good fit is achieved, and that the tubing cannot come loose. The Suction Tubing should be a maximum of 2 Metres between the Suction Controller and Receiver Jar. 4. Turn the unit on using by moving the On/Off Tap on the side of the unit 180° so that the green ON is showing. 5. The level of vacuum required can then be adjusted by turning the Control Knob on the top of the unit. (Increase – clockwise; Decrease – anti-clockwise). 6. To pre-set the vacuum level before use, occlude the Suction Tubing between the Controller and the Receiver Jar. Turn the Control Knob until the required level of suction reads on the gauge at the front of the unit. The Suction Unit can now be switched off, and will apply the set vacuum level, the next time the unit is switched on. 7. The unit should be switched off by moving the On/Off Tap on the side of the unit back to the red OFF position whenever not in use. High and Low Suction controllers should not be used for continuous drainage. The Pipeline Suction Unit should only be used by persons who have received adequate instructions in its use. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the correct unit and vacuum level is selected. Therapy Equipment accepts no responsibility for the selection of an incorrect unit or vacuum setting PIPELINE PROTECTORS The Pipeline Protector is a complete plastic bowl fitted to the bottom of a High and Low Suction Controller. The unit is supplied complete with a Hydrophobic Filter that automatically shuts down the Suction Controller when the filter comes into contact with fluid, thereby giving 100% protection against possible contamination of the Vacuum Pipeline. The Pipeline Protector should be changed immediately if the filter becomes wet or discoloured (the original colour is white). It is also recommended that the Pipeline Protector be changed routinely as follows: High Usage Area i.e. Theatres, HDU etc. Low Usage Area i.e. Wards etc.

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Every 3 months Annually

The Pipeline Protector is changed by turning the plastic bowl in an anti-clockwise direction until the bayonet mechanism releases. The entire plastic bowl complete with filter should be disposed of and replaced with new. The new Pipeline Protector should be fitted by lining up the ‘lugs’ on the Bowl with the mating sections of the underneath of the Suction Unit, and turning in a clockwise direction until the bowl is locked into place. Spare Pipeline Protectors

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Part No. 4900 (Pack of 10)

DUE TO FLOWRATE RESTRICTIONS THE PIPELINE PROTECTOR SHOULD NOT BE FITTED TO THORACIC SUCTION CONTROLLERS.

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Wipe over the outside of the unit and the gas supply hose with an alcohol or disinfecting wipe. If you suspect that the unit is contaminated, remove it from use and refer the device to the appropriate department. We do not recommend the use of Detergent Based Hard Surface Wipes. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION The range of Pipeline Suction Equipment manufactured by Therapy Equipment Ltd fully conforms to ISO 10079-3:2009. Inlet Connection

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Direct British Standard Vacuum Probe Or 9/16 UNS Male Connector Or 1/8” Female Connector

Outlet Connection

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6.4mm Male – Tapered

Constitutional Materials

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External Components Internal Metal Components On/Off Tap

Flowrates

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High Suction Unit – 35LPM @ -80 kPa Low Suction Unit – 25LPM @ -20 kPa Thoracic Suction Unit – 15LPM @ -7 kPa

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Polycarbonate Brass/Stainless Steel Polysulphone

Unless specifically supplied, the Suction Controller contains magnetic parts, and is therefore unsuitable for use in a MRI suite. MRI Compatible Suction Controllers are available. WARNINGS

DO NOT autoclave, or immerse in liquid DO NOT attempt to use if the collection canister is full, or if the Pipeline Protector is wet or discoloured DO NOT use if the Suction Controller becomes internally contaminated. ENSURE all connections are tight and leak free TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM

ANALYSIS

Faulty Gauge

Suction Controller indicating wrong vacuum

Relief Valve on Thoracic or Low Suction Malfunctions

Too high vacuum maybe applied to the patient

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Return to the Hospital Department responsible for maintenance or Manufacturer

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Adjust the controller up to the full, and ensure that the relief valve is functional, before connecting to the patient.

Old Style Suction Range User Instructions Version I; January 2014 Page 4 of 4 Suction Controller will not function or if Pipeline Protector becomes contaminated will cease to function

Pipeline Protector malfunction or has been contaminated

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• If Tap is in Off Position the Controller will not function

Breakage of On/Off Tap

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• Breakage/Cracking of Main Body

When the unit is turned on the Suction will creep up to maximum when occluded

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Ensure adequate safeguard against contamination of Controller Ensure that the new Pipeline Protector is functional if contamination has occurred. If Tap is in On Position the Controller can be turned off be means of the Control Knob Visual Inspection to ensure that the Suction Controller is not damaged If damaged return the unit to the Hospital Department responsible for maintenance or Manufacturer Preset the unit to -100mmHg, occlude the Pipeline Protector and ensure the suction maintains the correct level If creeping return the unit to the Hospital Department responsible for maintenance or Manufacturer

USE OF ANIMAL TISSUES/PHTHALATES The standard Direct Suction unit has not been manufactured using any Animal Tissue or Phthalates. We should confirm however that Phthalates are used in the manufacture of the flexible High Pressure Hose, Suction Tubing and Disposable Liner (full details are available on request). RECEIVER JARS A Suction Receiver Jar Assembly should always be used in conjunction with Suction Controllers. Whilst Therapy Equipment supplies its own Receiver Jar system, the Suction Controllers can be used with any manufacturer’s Jar System, including Disposable Liner Systems. Standard Receiver Jars can be used with High and Low Suction Controllers, however more specialist Drainage systems are required for use with Thoracic Suction Controllers to maintain the very low levels of Suction being applied. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Whilst the Suction Controllers are supplied with a Lifetime Function Warranty (7 years), the unit should be included in an annual service inspection. • •

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The unit should be wiped with an Alcohol or Disinfecting Wipe to clean A check for leakage as follows: 1. Turn Suction Controller on and adjust Control Knob to maximum 2. Occlude Pipeline Protector/Filter Jar outlet and wait for full vacuum (in excess of – 500mmHG) to register on gauge. 3. Adjust Control Knob to minimum. 4. The gauge should not drop showing the unit is leak tight (A drop over the complete scale on Low and Thoracic Controllers taking 30 seconds or more is acceptable) A check for function/flowrate as follows: 1. Turn Suction Controller on and adjust vacuum to maximum 2. Occlude Patient outlet on Receiver Jar and ensure that a vacuum of –400mmHG (High Suction) or –150mmHG (Low Suction) is registered within 4 seconds. The Pipeline Protector (Part No. 4900) should be regularly changed. The frequency of the change depends on hospital policy however we recommend every 3 months in a high usage area e.g. Theatre and annually in a low usage area e.g. Wards. Revision No.

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