SA
35 and
SA
36
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Manual 118 Issue 15
Page 9 of 28
3.8.1
SAM 2
Collection System
The
SA 2
collection container is fitted as standard to all
SA
suction units. They are fully
autoclavable Polyester Carbonate (P.E.C.) collection containers, with integral handle and for IU
applications, with a wide bore. The collection containers are connected to the
SA
suction unit via a
changeover valve.
•
Place the collection containers in the
brackets. Connect the tubing from the
changeover valve to the angle connector in the
centre of the lid.
•
Connect the patient tube to the patient
connection.
•
Turn on the
SA
suction unit.
•
Check the desired vacuum is established.
•
After the suction procedure – disconnect the
patient tube.
The
SA 2
is fitted with an overflow valve designed to shut off the vacuum to the
SA 2
collection
container when the fluid level reaches 1750ml. When the valve operates, the
SA
suction unit must
be switched off and the full container replaced by an empty one.
It should be noted that even after the valve has shut off, fluid might continue to be drawn into the
container to an extent dependent upon the level of vacuum in the container at the time when the valve
closes.
Warning!
The overflow valve may not operate fully against frothing. To reduce frothing
an anti-foam agent may be used.
Warning!
When replacing a full collection container, be aware of its weight and ensure
handling the collection container is comfortable to avoid the possibility of
spillage. Transport of the
SA
suction unit with a full jar attached is not
advised.
3.8.2
SAM 4
Collection System
The
SA 4
collection container is fitted as standard to all
SA
suction units. They are fully
autoclavable Polyester Carbonate (P.E.C.) collection containers. The collection containers are
connected to the
SA
suction unit via a changeover valve.
•
Place the collection containers in the
cradle. Connect the tubing from the
changeover valve to the connector on top
of the lid (marked ‘VACUUM’).
•
Connect the patient tube to the ‘PATIENT’ connection.
•
Turn on the
SA
suction unit.
•
Check the desired vacuum is established.
•
After the suction procedure – disconnect the patient tube
The
SAM 4
is fitted with an integral shut off for overflow protection.
Warning!
The overflow valve may not operate fully against frothing. To reduce frothing
an anti-foam agent may be used.
Filter
Elbow
Connector
Patient
Connection
Patient
Connection
Filter
Vacuum
Connection
