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Chapter 1 | Introduction
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Precautions
NOTE:
All Warnings, Cautions, and Notices should be read and understood before servicing
the ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
.
• Read this service manual thoroughly and be familiar with its contents prior to servicing the ViroVac
©
Surgical
Smoke Evacuator
.
• Confirm the operational setup of the ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
prior to a servicing procedure.
• Disconnect the ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
from the grounded electrical outlet prior to inspecting the
ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
components.
• The ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
produces a strong vacuum, therefore, check the Motor Speed
Indicator setting before activating.
• The filter and single-use accessories are completely disposable. Dispose according to the local codes or
regulations and facility policy.
• Route the power cord to prevent a tripping hazard or crimping of cords, which could cause unreliable operation
or electric shock.
• Route the pneumatic footswitch and any other attached accessories to prevent a tripping hazard or crimping
of tubing, which could cause unreliable operation or electrical shock.
• Do not service or operate the ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
in the presence of flammable or explosive
gases.
• The ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
may cause radio interference or may disrupt the operation of nearby
equipment. It may be necessary to take mitigation measures, such as reorienting or relocating the ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
or shielding the location.
• The use of accessories, other than those specified by the manufacturer, as replacement parts for internal
components may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke
Evacuator
.
• If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, operation of the ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
may be affected.
Normal operation should be verified.
• Review the routine servicing by the qualified facility’s biomedical technical personnel.
• To avoid risk of electric shock, the ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
must only be connected to a supply
with a grounded electrical outlet.
• Using any other filter or accessory, not specified by the manufacturer, may cause damage and/or cause the
ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
to be inoperable.
• Care must be exercised in the installation of tubing, adapters, and fluid collection devices. Failure to follow the
procedures outlined in this service manual may result in overheating of the motor and may void the warranty.
• The ViroVac
©
Surgical Smoke Evacuator
is not intended for evacuation of fluid. If fluid is expected to be
aspirated, a fluid collection device must be installed onto the filter. Failure to install a fluid collection device
could cause filter blockage and electrical damage.
