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• The antibacterial filter is a
single-use
device and it must be replaced after each application.
• Before each use always perform the cleaning and disinfecting operations as mentioned in the paragraph
“CLEANING AND DISINFEC-
TING OPERATIONS”
of this instructions manual.
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Before each use, verify that all the accessories are perfectly clean in accordance with the instructions of the section “
CLEANING AND DISIN-
FECTING OPERATIONS
”.
1.
Connect the device as shown in figure 1 (page 2).
2.
With the vacuum regulator
6
you can set the depression value (bar). Rotate the knob towards «+» to increase the vacuum and rotate it
towards «-» to decrease it, the values can be read on the vacuum gauge
7
.
3.
Turn the device on by putting the switch on the «I» position (ON)
3
.
4.
After the application turn off the device and unplug the cable form the power supply socket and carry out the cleaning and disinfecting
operations as described in the “
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING OPERATIONS
” paragraph.
5.
Secretion collection vessel - 1.000ml.
The 1.000 ml collection bottle
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supplied with the aspirator can be used in two ways: as a collection vessel which can be sterilised as shown
in figure 2a or as a collection vessel with disposable bag as illustrated in figure 2b.
5.1 Sterilisable secretion collection vessel (figure 2a).
The antibacterial filter
6
must be inserted directly in the vessel’s lid
2
.
Never use the aspirator without the antibacterial filter,
since it is very dangerous for the patient
. The collection vessel
1
is supplied with overflow valve, lid and vessel in a see through
material (polycarbonate).
The antibacterial filter must be placed directly in the lid, only on the hole called VACUUM/VUOTO. The antibacterial filter protects the suc-
tion circuit from possible contaminants sucked during use. All the components of the vessel can be conventionally sterilised in autoclave
at a maximum temperature of 121° C, or by boiling them for 10 minutes. We recommend to replace the whole vessel every 30 sterilisation
cycles.
Do not turn over the vessel during use to prevent the backflow valve from being activated; if this happens turn off the aspirator and remove
the tube connected to the antibacterial filter. Never use the aspirator without the secretion collection vessel and/or without the antibacterial
filter.
5.1.1
Connection: connect one end of the short sterilisable silicon tube
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to the rubber holder of the antibacterial filter
6
and put the latter
in the “VACUUM/VUOTO” input of the blue lid
2
, connect the other end to the “INLET” input of the aspirator.
Connect one end of the sterilisable silicon tube
8
to the “PATIENT/PAZIENTE” input of the blue lid; connect the sterile single-use manual
regulator
11
to the other end and connect the single-use sterile cannula
10
to the regulator.
5.2 Secretion collection vessel with single use bag (figure 2b).
The aspirator can be used with the 1.000 cc re-usable transparent secretion collection vessel
1
and with the single use bag
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supplied. In
this case the antibacterial filter is integrated in the single-use bag, therefore the antibacterial filter
6
and the blue lid with the valve
2
should
not be used. The filter embedded in the bag, also prevents the reflux of the liquids sucked towards the aspirator when it is full, or when it is
inadvertently turned over.
In this case to restore the device to normal operation, the single use bag shall be replaced
. For the cleaning and disin-
fecting operations of the tubes
7
-
8
and vessel
1
, sterilise the single parts in autoclave at a maximum temperature of 121° C, or by boiling
them for 10 minutes.
The bag is single use and it MUST be replaced after each use
. The bag must be completely inserted in the vessel in order to
prevent any vacuum losses.
N.B.: maximum disposable bag usage vacuum: –0.75 bar (75 kPa).
5.2.1.
Connection: connect one end of the short sterilisable silicon tube
7
to the yellow rubber holder (VACUUM) of the bag
9
and the
other end to the “INLET” input of the aspirator.
Connect one end of the long sterilisable silicon tube
8
to the red rubber holder (PATIENT) of the bag
9
and connect the sterile single-use
manual regulator
11
and the single-use sterile cannula
10
to the other end.
N.B.: only use the single use bags supplied by 3A - Code 3A1687.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OPERATIONS
N.B.: If using chemical disinfectants, follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly.
• The cannula and the suction flow manual control are sterile, single use products and must be replaced after every application.
• The antibacterial single use filter must be replaced after every application.
• Never leave the appliance in water or submerged; clean the external casing of the appliance using only a damp cloth with detergent (non
abrasive).