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4.2.4
Suction system
The hose attachment must be exchanged after
each patient.
Prior to each application, proper function of the display
instruments and control valves must be checked !
Purpose:
•
Suction of fl uids and secretions; collecting the secre-
tion in the secretion canister.
Automatic activation of the suction mode by taking out the
suction attachment.
Control of suction rate by means of rotary knob for vacuum
control (
, fi g. 11).
Indication of set vacuum at vacuumgauge (
, fi g. 11) (keep
suction attachment closed by hand).
Secretion is collected in 1.25 l canister with mechanical
overfl ow safety and water-repellent bacterial fi lter.
Prevents ingress of secretion into the pump.
Secretion canister to be emptied when half full at the
latest, see chapter 4.2.4.1!
The suction system may be operated only with in-
serted bacterial fi lter. In case the fi lter is blocked it
has to be exchanged. (see chapter 6.1) !
For hygienic reasons, the bacterial fi lter must be
exchanged
daily
.
The suction hose must never come into direct contact
with the application site. Do always use a suction
catheter, suction tip, or medical suction set!
Change the suction catheter after every patient and
clean the suction hose, e.g. with the aid of the optional
hose rinsing system (aspirate rinsing fl uid or disin-
fectant solution)!
All commercially available models of suction cannulae
(Adson, Walter, Frazier, Fergusson, Plester, Yankauer,
Torrington) may be attached to the silicone attachment.
Fig. 11. Suction system
Suction attachment
Vacuum control
Vacuumgauge
ON/OFF switch
4.0 Operation
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