Smoke Shark II Operator’s Manual: Page 14
2.3 Set-Up and Operation
The operation of the Smoke Shark II Smoke Evacuation System is as follows:
1. Install the Bovie® SF35 Filter.
2. Attach unit power cord to the receptacle on the rear of the system. Plug the pronged power
cord into an appropriate grounded power outlet. Route power cord in such a way as to mini-
mize potential trip hazard by users or patients or pinch hazard that could cause electric shock.
3. Optional: Attach either Remote Activation Device or Footswitch plug into appro-
prate jack on rear or front of machine. Route footswitch or Remote Activation Device cord in
such a way as to minimize potential trip hazard by users or patients or pinch hazard that could
result in unreliable operation.
4. Ensure that the evacuation tubing is fully seated in the inlet of the filter. Route tubing in such a
way as to minimize potential trip hazard by users or patients.
5. Activate the power unit by:
a. Pressing the suction ON/OFF switch on the membrane panel,
b. Depressing and releasing the footswitch (if connected), or
c. Activating either CUT or COAG on the Electrosurgical Pencil (if Remote Activation Device
is connected).
6. Adjust the suction level to the desired setting by pressing the UP arrow button while the unit is
activated. Noise created by the smoke excavation power unit may be minimized by selecting
the lowest vacuum setting that effectively clears the operative field of surgical smoke.
7. Deactivate the unit by:
a. Pressing the suction ON/OFF switch on the membrane panel,
b. Depressing and releasing the footswitch (if connected), or
c. Releasing either the CUT or COAG button on the Electrosurgical Pencil (If Remote
Activation Device is connected).
8. Replace the Bovie® SF35 Filter when the Filter Life Remaining Scale FLASHES RED (0% Life
Remaining). Failure to change the filter will affect the performance of the system.
