Table of Contents
Caution-Notice .......................................................................... 2
General Description and Symbols ........................................... 3
Getting Acquainted- Basic Instructions ................................... 4
General Specifications-Trouble Shooting ............................... 5
Warranty-Maintenance ............................................................... 6
Sanitation and Decontamination................ .................................. 7
Internal Access-Internal Components ........................................ 8
General Description
The S-SCORT® new-Sentinel is a portable, 12V DC battery operated suction pump for
constant suctioning during resuscitation emergencies. It is powered by sealed lead acid
batteries, capable of driving the unit for 45 minutes
±
10%. The batteries are recharged by a
115V AC to 13.8V DC Dual Mode Charger (included with the unit). A sealed lead acid
battery is a very stable and reliable battery. Many factors can affect the life of a battery:
•
Leaving a unit switched on after there is no longer enough power to run the pump
can cause a battery to deep discharge. This can reduce the life of, or destroy the battery.
•
Failing to charge a battery for an extended period of time will also cause the battery to go
into deep discharge.
•
Low temperatures may reduce the available capacity.
•
High temperatures may cause deformation of the battery case and damage the battery.
Sealed lead acid batteries can easily be maintained to permit proper operation of the
equipment. To protect the battery, after each procedure turn the unit off, put the unit on charge
and always store the pump at room temperature. The only way to assure the battery has functional
capacity, even if it is indicated the battery is fully charged, is to perform the weekly check suggested
on page 4 of this operations manual.
The new-Sentinel is designed to provide instant, effective suctioning, independent of external
sources of power and can be pre-set to be activated immediately upon reaching the distressed
patient. Suction power is controllable for those instances when full power would be considered
harmful to the patient. The S-SCORT new-Sentinel is equipped with a disposable collection
canister which features a bacterial filter to screen airborne particulates and a mechanical shut-off
valve to prevent fluid overflow.
Description of Symbols
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Symbol
Meaning
Location
Type B Medical Equipment Serialized Label
Serialized Label Separate Collection for
Electronic Equipment
Serialized Label Caution - Consult
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