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Initiating Airflow
4-2 RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator User’s Guide
Initiating Airflow
1.
Verify that all tubing is connected.
2.
Turn on the smoke evacuator by pressing the power on switch ( | ) on the front
panel. The smoke evacuator powers up with the fan motor off. The smoke
evacuator is in standby mode which is indicated by a blinking LED in the
center of the fan symbol.
3.
Press the up-arrow ( ) button once to start suction at the lowest air-flow
setting.
Minimizing Noise
The higher the power setting, the greater the noise. Minimize noise by using a
lower power setting. Effectiveness of a lower power setting can be maximized by
using a larger diameter tubing and/or positioning the tubing closer to the source of
smoke.
Warning
The smoke evacuator produces a strong vacuum. 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.
If the smoke evacuator is activated while the airflow is set to a high speed, it may
produce a sudden, strong suction action. Check the airflow setting before
activating the smoke evacuator to prevent patient injury and to prevent suction of
surgical materials and surgical specimens.
The smoke evacuation filter has a life of approximately 25 hours of use and
should not be used beyond the specified time. If the Replace Filter indicator
illuminates during operation, the smoke evacuator will continue to run until it is
turned off. Turning power off to the smoke evacuator will require replacement of
the filter before subsequent use.
This device is not intended for the evacuation of fluid. If fluid is expected to be
aspirated to the smoke evacuation filter, a fluid collection device must be installed
with the vacuum hose assembly. Failure to install a fluid collection device could
cause filter blockage and electrical damage. Contact Valleylab Service for
additional information.
Caution
To maximize patient safety, the tubing or wand should not come in direct contact
with tissue. Otherwise, patient injury may result.