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4. Place the patient tubing to the appropriate position of patient and start to suck
sputum.
5. When the sputum reaches the safe full level of collection bottle (800 cc), the
suctioning will stop sucking automatically (float shut-off).
Figure 7
6. Switch the power switch to “O” position (off), shut off the suction motor.
7. Collection canister and sputum should be disposed of per medical waste
disposing regulations.
8. Install a new collection canister and start to run the suction unit again.
Note
1. If the unit sustains a severe drop, validity of the gauge must be checked. Inspect
if the float shut-off is still functioning properly when the liquid in the collection
bottle reaches the safe full level.
2. Always transport unit with vacuum adjust knob rotated fully clockwise in case
unit is dropped.
Safe Full
Level
Collection Bottle
