CHARGING THE BATTERY
- If not fully charged, the battery will automatically charge when the power unit is
plugged into a power source via the power adapter. The battery will charge whilst the vacuum power unit is in standby
or a run mode.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
- The battery is installed inside the unit and is not accessible by users. Battery
replacement should only be carried out by qualified service personnel. Contact Direct Healthcare Group or authorised
dealer for battery replacement service.
6. Care and Maintenance
6.1 Power Unit
Always disconnect the
VENTURI
COMPACT power unit from the power adapter and the power adapter from the
power source before carrying out maintenance, repairs, servicing or cleaning. Check all electrical connections
and power cord for signs of excessive wear. The power unit / power adapter can be wiped down with detergent or
disinfectant solution or wipe*. Do not use solvents. Unsuitable for sterilisation. Dispose of the power unit / power
adapter in accordance with the local regulations including WEEE requirements. The power unit / power adapter
should be cleaned between patient use as a minimum.
* In line with the MHRA Medical Device Alert (MDA/2013/019), Direct Healthcare Group advises customers to
use pH neutral, high level disinfectant cleaning products to sanitise reusable medical devices to prevent damage
to materials and the degradation of plastic surfaces after prolonged use. The use of inappropriate cleaning and
detergent materials on medical equipment could damage surfaces and may compromise the ability to decontaminate
medical devices adequately or may interfere with device function. Direct Healthcare Group recommends the use of
TECcare
®
CONTROL antimicrobial wipes and fluid to clean and decontaminate all products it supplies to health and
social care facilities. TECcare CONTROL products provide class leading broad spectrum, high level disinfection with an
exceptional safety profile. Being pH neutral TECcare CONTROL can be universally used on all hard and soft surfaces
without any detrimental effect. TECcare CONTROL is CE marked for cleaning medical equipment.
6.2 Wound Care Sets and Canisters
Wound Care Sets and canisters are disposable and intended for single use only. After use please dispose of in an
appropriate manner in accordance with local regulations and hospital best practice.
6.3 Servicing
Once the initial guarantee period expires, Direct Healthcare Group recommend that power units should be serviced
every two years or as indicated by the ‘hours to service’ display.) The unit contains no user serviceable parts and
should only be serviced by either Direct Healthcare Group or an authorised dealer. Direct Healthcare Group or the
authorised dealer will make available on request service manuals, component parts lists and other information
necessary for a competent electrical engineer to repair or service the system. For service, maintenance and any
questions regarding this, please contact Direct Healthcare Group or an authorised dealer.
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the following prior to collection:
• the system is cleaned of any obvious contaminants.
• contamination status is documented.
• assistance is given to Direct Healthcare Group personnel to bag the equipment if the mattress has been in a known
or suspected infectious environment.
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