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Setup for Patient use:
Setting the Level of Vacuum for Patient use:
1. Move the selector switch to the “REG” position.
2. Kink the vacuum tubing.
3. Set the required vacuum level.
The vacuum tubing must be kinked to
ensure that the patient is not exposed
to a higher level of vacuum than what
is required.
4. Move the selector switch to the “OFF” position.
5. Attach the vacuum tubing to the vacuum canister.
Instructions for Setting the Intermittent Timing:
1. Remove the four cover screws [16] located at the back of the Vacuum Regulator and pull
the Face Assembly [1] from the Back Body [11].
2. Connect the Supply Port of the Vacuum Regulator to a vacuum source.
3. Occlude the Patient Port.
4. Switch the Vacuum Regulator to “INT” mode.
5. The Intermittent Module [27] must be held fi rmly against the Vacuum Regulator
body during timing.
NOTE:
The off time must be adjusted prior to the on time.
6. The unit will begin in the off mode of the intermittent cycle. To increase the off time,
turn the “OFF” Needle Valve clockwise. To decrease the off time, turn the “OFF” Needle
valve counterclockwise.
7. After the off time has been adjusted to the desired timing the on time may be adjusted. To
increase the on time, turn the “ON” Needle Valve clockwise. To decrease the “ON” time,
turn the “ON” Needle Valve counterclockwise.
8. Once the desired cycle time has been reached, slide the Face Assembly [1] back on the
Back Body [11] and re-insert the four Cover Screws [16].
9. Amvex recommends that the user
complete the Procedures Prior to Use List to assure
Vacuum Regulator is operating correctly.
OFF Needle Valve
ON Needle Valve
INTERMITTENT MODULE
CAUTION:
To prevent stripping of the plastic
threads, fi rst turn the screw counterclockwise until
it drops into its original threading, the screw may
then be turned clockwise and tightened.
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WARNING: