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MAINTENANCE
The
SUPER VEGA CARRELLATO
suction equipment does not need maintenance or lubrication. It is necessary to check functioning and instrument before
every use. Unpack the instrument and
always check
integrity of plastic parts and feeding cable, they might have been damaged during previous use.
Connect cable to electrical network and turn switch on.
Close the aspiration outlet with your finger and with suction regulator in maximum vacuum position check that the vacuum indicators reaches
-80 kPa (-0.80 bar) maximum. Rotate the knob from right to left and check the aspiration regulating control.
The vacuum indicator should go down -40 kPa (-0.40 bar).
Verify that loud noises are not present, these can indicate wrong functioning.
A protection fuse (
F 1 x 1.6A 250V
) reachable from exterior and it situated in the plug protects the instrument. For use replacing, always check the type and
the range indicated.
Fault type
Cause
Solution
1.
The suction unit doesn’t work
Cable is damaged
External power source failure
Replace the cable
Check the external power source
2.
No aspiration
Jar Cap badly screwed down
Unscrewed the cap, then rescrew it correctly
3. No aspiration
Lid seal not in its seat
Unscrew the cap and insert the seal properly in its seat
4.
The Vacuum power on the patient
side is either very low or absent
a)
Vacuum regulator set to minimum
b)
Protection filter blocked or damaged
c)
Connection tubes blocked, kinked or
disconnected
d)
Shut-off valve blocked or damaged
e)
Pump motor damaged
a)
Turn the vacuum regulator clockwise and check the value of the
vacuum on the gauge
b)
Replace the filter
c)
Replace or reconnect the tubes, check the jar connections
d)
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
e)
Refer to authorised service personnel
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
Faults 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7
None of the remedies has achieved the
desired results
Contact the seller or GIMA S.p.A. 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 S.p.A.
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 S.p.A. DOES NOT GIVE GUARANTEE IF INSTRUMENT, AFTER THE TECHNICAL SERVICE CHECKING, APPEARS TO BE TAMPERED.
