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PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE CHECKS
The TOBI SUCTION ASPIRATOR does not need maintenance or lubrication.
It is, however, necessary to inspect the unit before each use. With regard to training, given the information
contained in the user manual and since it is easy to understand the said device, it doesn’t appear to be nec-
essary.
Unpack the instrument and always check integrity of plastic parts and feeding cable, they might have been
damaged during previous use. Connect the cable to electrical network and turn the switch on.
Close the aspirator outlet with your finger and with suction regulator at maximum check that the vacuum
indicators reaches at least -75kPa (-0.75 bar). Rotate the knob from right to left. The vacuum indicator should
go down -25kPa (-0.25 bar).
Check that no loud noises are present. A protection fuses (F 1 x 1.6 A L 250V) reachable from exterior and
situated in the plug protects the instrument. For fuses replacing, always the type and the range.
Before changing the fuse, disconnect the plug from the power supply socket.
If the overfill security system it’s activated, don’t proceede with the liquid aspiration.
If the overfill security system doesn’t work there are two cases:
1° case – If the overfill security system doesn’t work the aspiration will be stopped by the bacteriological filter
who avoid the liquid penetration inside the device.
2° case – If both the security system doesn’t work, there is the possibility that liquid comes inside the device,
in this case return the device to GIMA technical service.
Gima S.p.A. will provide upon request electric diagrams, components list, descriptions, setting in-
structions and any other information that can help the technical assistance staff for product repair.
BEFORE EVERY CHECKING OPERATION, IN CASE OF ANOMALIES OR BAD FUNCTIONING,
PLEASE CONTACT GIMA TECHNICAL SERVICE. GIMA DOES NOT GIVE GUARANTEE IF INSTRU-
MENT, AFTER THE TECHNICAL SERVICE CHECKING, APPEARS TO BE TAMPERED.
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Fault type
Cause
Solution
1. The suction unit doesn’t
work
Cable is damaged External power
source failure
Replace the cable Check the external power
source
2. No aspiration
Jar Cap not screwed on correctly
Unscrew the cap, and re-screw it
3. No aspiration
Lid seal not in its seat
Unscrew the cap and insert the seal properly
in its seat
4. The Vacuum power on the
patient side is either very low
or absent
• Vacuum regulator set
to minimum
• Protection filter blocked or damaged
• Connection tubes blocked, kinked
or disconnected
• Shut-off valve blocked or
damaged
• Pump motor damaged
• Turn the vacuum regulator clockwise and
check the value of the vacuum on the gauge
• Replace the filter
• Replace or reconnect the tubes, check the jar
connections
• Empty the jar, or disconnect the tube from the
jar and unblock the shut-off valve. The unit
twill only work in the upright position
• Refer to authorised service personnel
5. The float doesn’t close
If the cap has been washed, ensure
that the float is not partially detached
Fit the float into it’s place
6. The float doesn’t close
The float it’s covered by dirty material Unscrewed the cap, leave the and put in on
autoclave
7. Low suction
Foam inside the jar
Fill the jar to 1/3 full of ordinary water
8. No aspiration due to flow
leakage of mucus
Filter blocked
Replace filter
Faults 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6
- 7 - 8
None of the procedures have
achieved the desired results
Contact GIMA customer service
