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MAINTENANCE
The VEGA UNO 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 -75 kPa (-0.75 bar) maximum.
Rotate the knob from right to left and check the aspiration regulating control.
The vacuum indicator should go down -25 kPa (-0.25 bar).
Verify that loud noises are not present, these can indicate wrong functioning.
A protection fuse (F 1x1.6A 250V and F 1 x 4A 250V for voltage 110V/60Hz) 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 w ork 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 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.
