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2.0
CONNECTION, START-UP AND OPERATION
2.1 Functions
2.2 Start-up
The Rationed AC 20/AC 30 is a particularly compact
suction unit for use in hospital, medical practice and at
home. The unit is driven by an electromotive,
maintenance-free piston pump. During operation, the
pump generates a vacuum in hose system and collection
jar; secretions or fluids are thus removed from the body
(e.g. by means of a suction catheter). The fluid is
collected in the
collection jar
. An
mechanical overflow
safety
(on the inner part of the collection jar lid) avoids
inadvertent suctioning of fluid into the pump head. The
final vacuum and, following, the air-flow rate can be
controlled by means of the supplied
finger tip
and the
vacuum fine adjustment
. The vacuum value is shown
on the vacuum gauge. A
bacterial filter
avoids
penetration of bacteria and sucked fluid into the pump
chamber.
The Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30 is delivered ready for
operation. Prior to connecting the power plug, make sure
that the
main voltage
specified on your unit corresponds
with the in building voltage. First, insert the power cable
into the
IEC power socket
on the rear of the unit and
then into the
wall socket
. Set
main switch
to ‘I’. The
green pilot lamp in the switch must flash. Attach
suction
hose
to the connection on the collection jar lid (marked
with ‘patient’). Close the hose with the finger to check
whether vacuum is generated.
CAUTION!
The unit may be operated with inserted bacterial filter
and in upright position only.
Once the collection jar contains liquid the unit must be
placed into upright position. The inserted overflow safety
can function in upright position only, no matter whether
the unit is being used or not.
Before transporting the unit, make sure that the collection
jar lid fits properly.
Ratiomed AC 20
(view of
AC 30
is identical)
Bacterial filter
Suction hose
Collection jar lid
Collection jar
Main switch
Vacuum
fine adjustment
Vacuum gauge
