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MAINTENANCE
The
SUPER VEGA BATTERY
suction equipment does not need maintenance or lubrication.
It is, however to inspect the unit before each use. Unpack the instrument and
always check
integrity of plastic parts and AC/DC
switching adapter , feeding cable, they might have been damaged during previous use. Connect cable to electrical network and turn
switch on. Close the aspirator outlet with your finger and with suction regulator in maximum vacuum position check that the vacuum
indicators reaches – 80kPa (-0.80 bar) minimum (internal battery). Rotate the knob from right to left and check the aspiration regulating
control. The vacuum indicator should go down – 25kPa (-0.25 bar).
Verify that loud noises are not present, these can indicate wrong functioning. The device is protected by a safety fuse (
F 10A L 250V
)
situated in the cigarette lighter cable. When replacing, always check the type and value as indicated.
Internally, the device is protected (see electrical specifications) by two fuses (
T 15A L 250V
) that cannot be reached from the outside.
Therefore, contact the manufacturer to request the assistance of an authorized and qualified technician when they need to be replaced.
If it’s replaced make sure that its replacement is always the same type and value, as indicated.
The device is made up of a lead battery which cannot be accessed by outside. In order to replace it, consult the technical staff
authorised by the manufacturer.
Fault type
Cause
Solution
1. Red light on
Battery run down
Hook up the power cord to the electricity mains,
positioning the equipment power switch on 0.
2. No light
Defective AC/DC adapter or
technical internal problem
Contact the technical service
3. No aspiration
Jar Cap badly screwed down
Unscrewed the cap, then rescrew it correctly
4. No aspiration
Lid seal not in its seat
Unscrew the cap and insert the seal properly in its seat
5. The float doesn’t close
If the cap has been washed,
ensure that the float is not
partially detached
Insert the float into it’s place
6. The float doesn’t close
The float it’s covered by dirty
material
Unscrewed the cap, leave the and put in on autoclave
7. Low suction
Foam inside the jar
Fill the jar to 1/3 full of ordinary water
8. No aspiration due to flow
leakage of mucus
Filter blocked
Replace filter
9.
The Vacuum power on the
patient side is either very low
or absent
•
Vacuum regulator set to
minimum
•
Protection filter blocked or
damaged
•
Connection tubes blocked,
kinked or disconnected
•
Shut-off valve blocked or
damaged
•
Pump motor damaged
•
Turn the vacuum regulator clockwise and check the
value of the vacuum on the gauge
•
Replace the filter
•
Replace or reconnect the tubes, check the jar
connections
•
Empty the jar, or disconnect the tube from the jar and
unblock the shut-off valve. The unit twill only work in
the upright position
•
Contact the technical service
10. Noisy
Technical internal problem
Contcat the technical service
Faults 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8
– 9 - 10
None of the remedies has
achieved the desired results
Contact the seller or GIMA After-sales Assistance
Service
If the overfill security system it’s activated, don’t proceede with the liquid aspiration.
If the overfill security system doesn’t work there are two cases:
1° case – If the overfill security system doesn’t work the aspiration will be stopped by the bacteriological filter who avoid the liquid
penetration inside the device.
2° case – If both the security system doesn’t work, there is the possibility that liquid comes inside the device, in this case return the
device to GIMA SpA technical service.
The Manufacturer will provide upon request electric diagrams, components list, descriptions, setting instructions and any other
information that can help the technical assistance staff for product repair.
BEFORE EVERY CHECKING OPERATION, IN CASE OF ANOMALIES OR BAD FUNCTIONING, PLEASE CONTACT GIMA
TECHNICAL SERVICE. GIMA DOES NOT GIVE GUARANTEE IF INSTRUMENT, AFTER THE TECHNICAL SERVICE
CHECKING, APPEARS TO BE TAMPERED.
