3-1
AER DEFENSE
TM
S M O K E E V A C U A T O R
3.1
General Maintenance Information
This section contains information for general
maintenance of the CONMED AER DEFENSE™
Smoke Evacuator. While the CONMED AER
DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator has been designed
and manufactured to high industry standards,
it is recommended that periodic inspection and
performance testing be performed by a qualified
biomedical technician to ensure continued safe
and effective operation.
WARNING: No modification of this
equipment is allowed.
3.2 Cleaning
Before cleaning the CONMED AER
DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator, unplug the unit
from the power outlet. The exterior of the unit
may be cleaned by wiping it with a cloth that has
been dampened (not dripping) with a disinfectant
or a mild soap or detergent solution such as
Windex® or Formula 409®. Wipe dry with a
clean cloth. Do not steam sterilize.
(Windex® is a registered trademark of the S.C.
Johnson Company. Formula 409® is a registered
trademark of the Clorox Corporation.)
3.3
Periodic Inspection
The CONMED AER DEFENSE™ Smoke
Evacuator should be visually inspected at least
every year. This inspection should include checks
for:
•
Damage to the power cord.
•
Damage to the power plug.
•
Tightness of the power plug.
•
Proper mating, cleanliness and absence of
damage to the filter inlet.
•
Obvious external or internal damage to the
unit.
•
Damage to accessories and accessory cables.
Maintenance
Section 3
3.4
Troubleshooting the AER DEFENSE™
Problem
Potential Cause(s)
Corrective Actions
Smoke Evacuation
System is on but
suction is minimal.
1. FilterOne™ not seated completely. 2.
FilterOne™ clogged. 3. Vacuum hose
clogged. 4. Motor/Blower obstructed.
1. Re-install CONMED FilterOne™, press firmly
into place. 2. Replace FilterOne™. 3. Check
or replace Smoke Evacuation Tubing. 4. Call
biomedical technician or CONMED Technical
Services at the numbers listed on the inside front
cover of this manual.
Smoke Evacuation
System does not
function even
though power
switch is ON.
1. Not plugged into electrical outlet. 2. Fuses
are blown. 3. Footswitch not plugged in.
4. Electronic system failure. 5. Main power
is OFF. 6. FilterOne™Life has expired.
ORANGE LED on the filter life indicator is
flashing. 7. ESU Power Cable not function-
ing or not plugged into AER DEFENSE™
rear panel. 8. 4ft ESU Activation Cord not
functioning or plugged into ESU rear panel
and AER DEFENSE™ rear panel. 9. Blower/
Motor needs servicing.
1. Check power outlet and connection to rear
panel of machine. 2. Refer to qualified biomedi-
cal technician to replace fuses. 3. Check connec-
tion of footswitch. 4. Call biomedical technician
or CONMED Technical Services at the numbers
listed on the inside front cover of this manual. 5.
Verify power is on by checking the LED lights
on the front panel are lit. 6. Replace FilterOne™
to reset filter life indicator. 7. Check the ESU
Activation Cord is plugged in properly to ESU
and AER DEFENSE™ rear panels.
Mated ESU does
not power ON.
1. Blown fuse
1.Check ESU for proper operation by plugging
directly into a known good power source; replace
fuse.
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