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Automatic Vacuum Switch [AVS] (Option)
The AVS is used to control the vacuum flow in the gas scavenger breathing circuit and assure
that the scavenging system is activated as soon as N
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O / O
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is turned ON. Adjust the vacuum
flow using the control knob. Vacuum flow is most effective when the ball float is set within the
green bar area. Installation of AVS to Flowmeter: Screw AVS 5000 knurled seal nut down tight
onto flowmeter making sure the rubber washer is inside the seal nut. When tight, the AVS should
not rotate. Then, screw the bag tee seal nut onto the AVS. Bag tee should not rotate.
Connecting AVS to Vacuum Hoses: Attach one end of the vacuum hose to the vacuum hose “Y”
connector and the other end to the MASK port of the AVS. Attach a second vacuum hose to the
VAC port of the AVS and the other end to the vacuum source. Refer to FM-809 for User
Instructions, Assembly, Installation and Cleaning.
Porter recommends that effective scavenging can be achieved with the ball float in the green bar
area of the acrylic sight glass, however NIOSH publications conclude that higher vacuum flows of
up to 45 L/min are most effective. To meet the NIOSH recommendation of 45 L/min adjust the
ball above the green bar area.
C A U T I O N :
D O NOT PROCESS ANY LIQUIDS OR DEBRIS THROUGH THE AVS. This
contamination can cause damage and affect the function of the unit. The AVS is designed to
regulate the vacuum flow level for scavenging of Nitrous Oxide / Oxygen gas only.
C A U T I O N :
The vacuum system should be equipped with a back flow shutoff device to prevent
carryover of fluids into equipment attached to the piping systems. It is recommended that a
separate vacuum trap be used between the piping system and the vacuum station inlet or any
equipment that is attached to the system.
In-line Vacuum Control Kit (Option)
The kit includes a vacuum control block with sight glass, vacuum tube holder, adapter “T” and
straight fitting. The vacuum control block can be inserted directly into the High Volume Evacuation
(HVE) line or may be placed “in-line” by cutting the vacuum hose and attaching the cut ends of
the tubing to both ends of the vacuum control block. Adjust the vacuum flow using the control
knob. Vacuum flow is most effective when the ball float is set within the green bar area. Refer to
FM-809 for User Instructions, Assembly, Installation and Cleaning.