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RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator User’s Guide

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Troubleshooting

This chapter describes solutions to problems that may occur when 
operating the smoke evacuator.

If the smoke evacuator is not functioning properly, use the 
information in this section to help identify and correct the 
malfunction. 

Chapter

Summary of Contents for RapidVac

Page 1: ...User s Guide RapidVac Smoke Evacuator System...

Page 2: ...tive Date May 2008 Trademark acknowledgements RapidVac is a trademark of Valleylab All trade names referenced are the trademarks registered trademarks or products of their respective manufacturers Man...

Page 3: ...RapidVac Smoke Evacuator User s Guide iii...

Page 4: ...orizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale or use of any of Valleylab s products Notwithstanding any other provision herein or in any other document or co...

Page 5: ...or resolving disputes arising under or relating in any way to this warranty is the District Court of the County of Boulder State of Colorado USA Valleylab its dealers and representatives reserve the r...

Page 6: ...hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Notice Indicates a...

Page 7: ...3 Turbo Button 2 3 Filter Life Indicator 2 4 RapidVac Button 2 4 Footswitch Jack 2 4 Service Required Indicator 2 4 Rear Panel 2 5 Power Cord Receptacle Fuse Tray 2 5 Remote Activator Jack 2 6 EPROM J...

Page 8: ...ard 4 3 Filter Life Indicator 4 3 Chapter 5 After Surgery Preparing the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator for Reuse 5 2 Removing the Tubing 5 2 Cleaning the Smoke Evacuator 5 2 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Inspec...

Page 9: ...l applications and features of the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Caution Read all warnings cautions and instructions provided with this smoke evacuator before using Read the instructions warnings and cauti...

Page 10: ...moke Evacuator is designed with a high suction high flow rate centrifugal action pump The ultra quiet motor is used to draw the smoke from the surgical site through the vacuum tubing and into the syst...

Page 11: ...cal pencil is activated the smoke evacuator operates in the preselected flow setting When the pencil is deactivated the air flow reduces to a low flow purge setting Two Valleylab accessories link the...

Page 12: ...5 ft 5m Plug minimum 6A 250 VAC Unit receptacle IEC female minimum 6A 250 VAC Operating Parameters Transport and Storage Patient and Operating Room Safety General Ambient temperature range 10 C to 40...

Page 13: ...Use only with the power cord provided and always plug into a grounded outlet Do not use two or three prong adapters with the smoke evacuator s power cords The power cord assembly should be checked per...

Page 14: ...or wand should not come in direct contact with tissue Otherwise patient injury may result Do not block either the tubing or the filter If either becomes occluded or significantly restricted the motor...

Page 15: ...the smoke evacuator before cleaning The ULPA filter captures potentially hazardous particles Handle used filters as you would any biohazardous material Dispose of filters with other operative waste m...

Page 16: ...Patient and Operating Room Safety 1 8 RapidVac Smoke Evacuator User s Guide...

Page 17: ...Smoke Evacuator User s Guide 2 1 2 2Controls Indicators and Receptacles This chapter describes the front and rear panels on the smoke evacuator including all controls indicators receptacles and ports...

Page 18: ...rs LED 3 Turbo button 4 Air flow controls 5 Power on indicator LED centered in fan symbol 6 Filter life indicators LED 7 RapidVac button 8 Service required indicator LED 9 Footswitch jack Air filter w...

Page 19: ...n setting indicated by a single illuminated air flow indicator The suction control should be set at the lowest practical setting to completely remove the surgical smoke from the operative site Pressin...

Page 20: ...hen the smoke evacuator is connected to a generator using the Generator Interlink Cable pressing the RapidVac button synchronizes the smoke evacuator with the use of an electrosurgical pencil When a p...

Page 21: ...del 8 AMP for 220V are located in a removable tray adjacent to the cord receptacle Fuses electrically protect the system from damage and the operator from injury If the system is overheated or if ther...

Page 22: ...cally initiates the pre set suction The Remote Switch Activator is a programmable switch that plugs into the smoke evacuator jack and is attached to an electrosurgical generator The remote switch is p...

Page 23: ...use Preparing for evacuation of dry smoke open procedure Preparing for evacuation of smoke and incidental fluids open procedure Caution Read all warnings cautions and instructions provided with this s...

Page 24: ...he power cord for any signs of visible damage If it is in good condition plug the power cord into a grounded wall receptacle 2 Insert a RapidVac SEA3700 filter into the square opening on the right sid...

Page 25: ...vator SEA3740 to the Remote Switch jack on the back panel of the smoke evacuator Use only the RapidVac Remote Switch Activator Other remote units are not compatible 6 Optional Connect the Generator In...

Page 26: ...tored on the filter s RFID tag Whenever a new or previously used filter is inserted the smoke evacuator reads the stored information from the tag The remaining filter life is visually displayed by the...

Page 27: ...EDs 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...

Page 28: ...o the next level of suction Verify that the level of suction noticeably increases with each progression 6 When all suction flow LEDs are lit steadily 100 motor speed press the down arrow button repeat...

Page 29: ...rogram Reset button continually for 10 seconds 9 Set the generator to cut mode 10 Activate the generator in cut mode until the smoke evacuator motor starts Depending on the generator this may take up...

Page 30: ...s 7 When the generator and smoke evacuator have completed their self tests set the level of suction to be used when the smoke evacuator is activated 8 Press press the up arrow button until reaching th...

Page 31: ...smoke and incidental fluids Open Procedure Evacuating Dry Smoke 1 Verify the installed filter has enough available filter life to complete the procedure 2 Connect your choice of tubing to the correspo...

Page 32: ...tal fluids 1 Verify the installed filter has enough available filter life to complete the procedure 2 Insert a fluid canister in line with the smoke evacuator tubing Notice Fluids may damage the filte...

Page 33: ...acuator User s Guide 4 1 4 3During Surgery This chapter covers the following topics Minimizing airflow noise Changing and adjusting airflow Checking the tubing Checking the prefilter Checking the spon...

Page 34: ...ecimens 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 pr...

Page 35: ...ssing the up arrow to increase or the down arrow button to decrease 2 Verify that the indicator illuminates for the speed setting you selected Periodic Checks During surgery periodically check the acc...

Page 36: ...Periodic Checks 4 4 RapidVac Smoke Evacuator User s Guide...

Page 37: ...RapidVac Smoke Evacuator User s Guide 5 1 5 3After Surgery This chapter covers the following topics Preparing the smoke evacuator for reuse Cleaning the smoke evacuator Chapter...

Page 38: ...d any biohazardous material Dispose of these items with other operative waste materials according to the procedures for your institution Warning Always turn off and unplug the smoke evacuator before c...

Page 39: ...uid cleaner into the filter ports 6 Clean the surface around the filter ports Do not spray liquid cleaner into the filter ports Follow procedures approved by your institution or use a validated infect...

Page 40: ...Cleaning the Smoke Evacuator 5 4 RapidVac Smoke Evacuator User s Guide...

Page 41: ...ubleshooting This chapter describes solutions to problems that may occur when operating the smoke evacuator If the smoke evacuator is not functioning properly use the information in this section to he...

Page 42: ...use Recommended Action Smoke evacuator is on but there is minimal or no vacuum or airflow at the wand or tubing Improperly installed ULPA filter Ensure the ULPA filter is properly installed Reposition...

Page 43: ...ough from being over loaded or otherwise damaged Replace fuses if needed Malfunction in the smoke evacuator Contact Valleylab service Motor does not run but Power On LED illuminates Filter incorrectly...

Page 44: ...Correcting Specific Malfunctions 6 4 RapidVac Smoke Evacuator User s Guide...

Page 45: ...Evacuator User s Guide 7 1 7 10Maintenance and Repair Refer to this chapter for information on Routine maintenance The manufacturer s responsibility Returning the smoke evacuator for service Service c...

Page 46: ...r with other operative waste materials according to the procedures for your institution Responsibility of the Manufacturer Valleylab is responsible for the safety reliability and performance of the sm...

Page 47: ...vacuator thoroughly Follow the procedures approved by your institution or use a validated infection control procedure 3 Attach a tag to the smoke evacuator that includes the Return Authorization Numbe...

Page 48: ...Service Centers 7 4 RapidVac Smoke Evacuator User s Guide...

Page 49: ...lter SEA3700 Tubing 6 mm x 3 m 1 4 in x 10 ft sterile SEA3705 Tubing 10 mm x 3 m 3 8 in x 10 ft sterile SEA3710 Tubing with Sponge Guard 2 cm x 3 m 7 8 in x 10 ft sterile SEA3715 Laparoscopic Tubing K...

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