SUCTION PUMP KV--5
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3.4
Use with reusable suction system
NOTE
The standard set supplied is a 2 litre suction system. If a 1 litre system is required, a 1 litre suction jar and a
340mm filter connecting tube will be required. These items are optional and are detailed in Section 1.3.
(1) Push the float fully onto the vacuum spigot inside the lid (see Figure 3-6).
(2) Position the suction jar lid with float mechanism onto the jar with the word PATIENT on the lid facing the front of the
jar, then press the lid down firmly and secure the two fasteners, see Figure 3-6.
FIGURE 3-6
Suction jar lid with float
(3) Referring to Figure 3-7, locate the suction jar into the suction jar holder located on the front panel of the unit.
NOTE
The suction jar holder will only accommodate the 1 litre suction jar. 2 litre suction jars should be mounted on
the workstation and require the use of a suction jar mounting bracket (see Section 1). Fitting instructions for the
suction jar mounting brackets are provided with the brackets.
FIGURE 3-7
Suction jar holder
1 litre suction jar
(4) Remove the transit bung from the filter housing on the front of the unit and insert the microbial filter with the word
“Olympus” facing outermost (see Figure 3-2)
FIGURE 3-8
Microbial filter
Filter housing
(5) Connect the patient tube between the suction jar lid (Figure 3-9) and endoscope or other equipment as required.
