1.
Lubrication: The
unit must be lubricated with good quality oil (Mobile oil No.40 ) as soon
as oil container on the top gets empty. This way not only you get good
suction but good service for years together.
2. Negative
Pressure: Before
the unit is put to use, vacuum must be set at the required level. Fully
tightened (clockwise) vacuum control knob means full vacuum. Even
otherwise, replacing of gauge/ refill is suggested every 06 months.
3. Jars:
As the flow rate is high. ½ filling of jar is recommended; otherwise
splash droplets might enter the filter and if not cleaned regularly, might
enter the pump.
4. Cleaning:
After each use lids, overflow cut-off value, suction cannulae,
catheters etc. should be cleaned thoroughly. When sterilization is
necessary after infective fluid has been sucked, the jars, the lids,
cut-off value and metal cannulae can be sterilized by autoclaving and the
tubing by sterilizing solution.
5. Filter:
Filter element
(refill) MUST be changed after every normal day's work and immediately it
wetted by froth, splash droplets of the infective material. The filter can
be pulled out upwards and the cup unscrewed. Use Non-Absorbent Cotton weal
as refill. However, if accidentally the fluid enters the pump,
pullout the filter and run the unit by keeping a thumb on the suction
inlet for a minute or two. Unscrew and take out the pin from the vacuum
control knob and with the pump still on, gradually pour, 15-20 drops of
oil it. Block the Inlet "OFF" and "ON" for a couple of
times. Put the knob pin and the filter in their respective places.
If it doesn't start, please consult the hospital engineer or the
electrician. If this exercise is not done immediately after the accidental
entry of blood in the pump the blood will stick dry inside the pump
housing and the whole pump will have to be opened, cleaned, lubricated and
set again. For this open the side door, remove plastic tubing (Intel
point) and exhaust silencer (outlet point with metal "L" lube).
To dilute the dried blood, pour few drops of kerosene oil/diesel and make
the unit on-off. After it takes a start keep the unit running and
gradually pour 10-20 drops of mobile oil in the running unit. After say a
run of 30 minutes or more put the tubing, exhaust outlet and door back to
its original position.
The outlet point (exhaust) inside the housing can be opened, cleaned and
gauze/refill replaced in it. Even otherwise, replacing gauze/refill is
suggested every six months.
6.
In long duration operations, if possible, put off the unit even if for a
few minutes.
Trouble Shooting
Lack of Suction - the possible reason could be:-
a.
Tubing, lids filter are not tightly placed.
b.
The jars are cracked or tubing is worn or leaks
c.
The vacuum control knob is not tight
d.
Lack of Lubrication
If the blood entered the pump, the remedy is given above under FILTER. If
the unit makes more noise, it needs lubrication . Also clean the exhaust
outlet as per 5 above. But it is still persists, the sleeve bearing (bush)
of the motor is worn out and needs replacement.
This unit is for use by a trained person only. For all the explanation
given above, the final responsibility is that of the user. The unit has
not to be tampered with by any mechanic other than our factory engineer or
the person authorized.
The above instructions have to be followed to maintain our warranty.
7.
For any Further information, you are welcome to contact us at any time on
our Customer Care
Email: care@suctioninfo.com
