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2.3 Operation
When the Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30 is used for removing
body fluids of all kinds you should follow this procedure:
depending on the intended application, select a
suction catheter
of the right size or use a suction
cannula;
connect the
suction hose
with the suction catheter by
means of a hose connector or directly attach the hose
to a suction cannula;
use the
fine adjustment
to set the
vacuum
and,
consequently, the air-flow rate acc. to your
requirements. Cannulae with exhaust air valve can be
used as additional control possibility.
During all suction procedures, always observe the
fill
level in the collection jar
(incl. foam). Never overfill the
jar. Rinse suction catheter, suction cannula and suction
hose with clean water after each suction procedure.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the collection jar is evacuated in time.
Generally, it must be evacuated after each finished
suction procedure.
When the jar is filled up the overflow safety reacts and
the unit stops sucking. In case of extensive foam
formation, liquid may reach the filter which will then
lose its air permeability and need to be replaced.
Evacuate the collection jar.
When secretion has penetrated the pump the
Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30 has to be maintained by a
service technician authorized by megro.
Collection jar with filter and hose system
Bacterial filter
Suction hose to the patient
Angular hose adaptor
Collection jar lid
Overflow safety
Ball (must be inserted into
overflow safety)
Collection jar
Intermediate hose
