Testing the Smoke Evacuator
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RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual
Changing the Filter
1.
Remove the filter by depressing the locking tab on the top edge of the filter
while pulling the filter straight out of the opening.
2.
Dispose of this filter with other operative waste materials according to the
procedures for your institution.
3.
Install a new filter in the smoke evacuator as described earlier in this section.
Testing the Airflow Controls
You can start, stop, and change the vacuum airflow rate when the smoke
evacuator is on. Illuminated LEDs display the airflow setting. Each pressing of
the up-arrow (
) or down-arrow (
) increases or decreases suction by 20%.
There are five suction flow indicator LEDs that light in succession. Turbo Mode
illuminates the sixth LED next to the Turbo button.
1.
Verify that the filter is installed properly.
2.
Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a hospital grade power receptacle.
Warning
The ULPA filter captures potentially hazardous particles. Handle used filters as
you would any biohazardous material. Dispose of filters with other operative
waste materials according to the procedures for your institution.
Warning
The smoke evacuator produces a strong vacuum. Properly adjust the airflow and
the position of the inlet end of the wand or tubing to prevent patient injury and to
prevent suction of surgical materials and surgical specimens.
Suction Flow
Illuminated Suction Flow
Indicators
No suction (Standby Mode)
None (LED at the center of the fan
symbol blinks)
20% motor speed
1
40% motor speed
2
60% motor speed
3
80% motor speed
4
100% motor speed
5
Turbo Mode (100%)
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