Periodical Maintenance Checks - Gima TOBI Mode D'emploi

The TOBI suction equipment does not need maintenance or lubrication.
It is necessary to check functioning and instrument before every use. Unpack the instrument and always check integrity of plastic parts and
feeding cable, they might have been damaged during previous use. Connect cable to electrical network and turn switch on. Close the aspirator
outlet with your finger and with suction regulator in maximum vacuum position check that the vacuum indicators reaches -75kPa (-0.75 bar)
minimum.
Rotate the knob from right to left and check the aspiration regulating control. The vacuum indicator should go down -25kPa (-0.25 bar). Verify that
loud noises are not present, these can indicate wrong functioning. A protection fuses (F 1 x 1.6 A L 250V) reachable from exterior and situated in
the plug protects the instrument. For fuses replacing, always the type and the range.
Type of fault
1. The suction unit doesn't work
2. No aspiration
3. No aspiration
4. The Vacuum power on the
patient side is either very low or
absent
5. The float doesn't close
6. The float doesn't close
7. Low suction
Faults 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7
If the overfill security system it's activated, don't proceede with the liquid aspiration.
If the overfill security system doesn't work there are two cases:
1° case – If the overfill security system doesn't work the aspiration will be stopped by the bacteriological filter who avoid the liquid penetration
inside the device.
2° case – If both the security system doesn't work, there is the possibility that liquid comes inside the device, in this case return the device to
GIMA technical service.
BEFORE EVERY CHECKING OPERATION, IN CASE OF ANOMALIES OR BAD FUNCTIONING, PLEASE CONTACT GIMA TECHNICAL
SERVICE. GIMA DOES NOT GIVE GUARANTEE IF INSTRUMENT, AFTER THE TECHNICAL SERVICE CHECKING, APPEARS TO BE
TAMPERED.

PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE CHECKS

Cause
Cable is damaged
External power source failure
Jar Cap badly screwed down
Lid seal not in its seat
• Vacuum regulator set to minimum
• Protection filter blocked or damaged
• Connection tubes blocked, kinked or
disconnected
• Shut-off valve blocked or damaged
• Pump motor damaged
If the cap has been washed, ensure that
the float is not partially detached
The float it's covered by dirty material
Foam inside the jar
None of the remedies has achieved the
desired results
Remedy
Replace the cable
Check the external power source
Unscrewed the cap, then rescrew it correctly
Unscrew the cap and insert the seal properly in its seat
• Turn the vacuum regulator clockwise and check the
value of the vacuum on the gauge
• Replace the filter
• Replace or reconnect the tubes, check the jar
connections
• Empty the jar, or disconnect the tube from the jar
and unblock the shut-off valve. The unit twill only
work in the upright position
• Refer to authorised service personnel
Insert the float into it's place
Unscrewed the cap, leave the and put in on autoclave
Fill the jar to 1/3 full of ordinary water
Contact the seller or GIMA After-sales Assistance
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