Vacuson 18
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Operating Instructions, Vacuson 18, Art. No. 31790, V06/14
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Malfunction and troubleshooting
Malfunction Cause Solution
Reference
in
manual
Pump is not switched on
Switch main switch “I/O”
to “I”
7.1 Switching device on and off
No connection to electricity-
supply
Connect power cord to
electricity-supply
6.4 Device preparation
Wrong voltage
Check power supply of your
Pump
6.2 Connection to power supply
Device is not operational
Defective fuses
Replace fuse
9.1 Replacing the control unit fuse
Pump is not switched on
Switch on device using main
switch
7.1 Switching device On and Off
System is not air tight
Check all seals and tubes.
Make sure char lid is properly
closed
6.4 Device preparation
9.5 Function control of float gauge
valve
9.6
Disassembly of the Over-
flow Protection System
Tubes are wrong connected
Connect tubes correctly
6.4 Device preparation
Jar is full and Overflow pro-
tection has locked down
Replace full jar by a fresh,
empty jar
7.3 Emptying secretion jar
Suction pump is not
functioning
Incorrect operation
Read instruction manual
carefully
Vacuum controller is not
opend wide enough
Turn Vacuum controller
clockwise
7.2 Regulating suction process
Suction pump is not work-
ing properly
Vacuum-system is not air
tight
Check all seals and tubes.
Make sure char lid is properly
closed
6.3 Preparation of secretion jar
6.4 Device preparation
9.7 Seals and tubes
If a fault cannot be rectified, please contact your supplier or an authorized service center. The addresses are provided on
the last page of tis operating instructions.
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Accessories and spare parts
Seals
Art. No.
(Refer to 9.7 Seals and tubes)
Tube elements
Art. No.
Connecting tube, Silicone, bacteria filter to jar lid, (Outer-Ø x inner-Ø x length) 8 x 3 x 400 mm --------------------- 4075
Suction tube, Silicone, Autoclavable (Outer-Ø x inner-Ø x length) 6 x 2 x 1700 mm ------------------------------------- 26014
Single use suction tube, PVC, sterile, length 4 m------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6026
Accessories
Art. No.
Secretion jar, polycarbonate, autoclavable, 1.5 liter volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4049
Secretion jar, polycarbonate, autoclavable, 2.0 liter volume --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4094
Bacteria filter for all NOUVAG Vacuson suction pumps, disposable, hydrophobe ----------------------------------------- 4246
Secretion jar lid with overflow protection system for 1.5 and 2.0 liter secretion jars, autoclavable--------------------- 4039
Yankauer suction cannula, length 28 cm, Ø 2.0 mm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4446
Andrews suction cannula, length 24 cm, Ø 2.0 mm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4449
Silicone anti foam emulsion, 1 liter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4422
To order additional parts, please contact our customer service department.
