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Figure 6
2. Turn the mode selector switch to | (CONT).
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Figure 7
3. Rotate the suction control knob until the
vacuum gauge indicates the required
setting.
WARNING
⚠ The regulator fitting port or patient connector must be
Pre-Use Checkout Procedure
WARNING
⚠ The Pre-Use Checkout Procedure must be performed before
All tests must be performed with the regulator in its normal (vertical) operating
position and with a minimum supply vacuum of 500 mmHg (66.7 kPa).
1.
Turn the mode selector switch to O (OFF).
2.
Rotate the suction control knob one full turn clockwise (increase).
3.
Clamp the connective tubing to occlude the fitting port. The gauge needle should
not move.
4.
Unclamp the connective tubing.
5.
Turn the mode selector switch to | (CONT).
6.
Rotate the suction control knob fully counter-clockwise (decrease).
7.
Clamp the connective tubing. The gauge needle should not move.
8.
With the connective tubing clamped, increase the suction to 12.0 kPa (90 mmHg).
9.
Slowly open and close the clamped tubing to create various flow rates through
the regulator. Check that the suction level is maintained when the tubing is
clamped.
0
(INTER)
0
0
(OFF)
(CONT)
0
(INTER)
0
0
(OFF)
(CONT)
occluded when setting the prescribed suction level so that
the patient does not receive higher than required suction.
using the equipment on each patient. If the regulator fails any
part of the Pre-Use Checkout Procedure, it must be removed
from service and repaired by qualified service personnel.
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0
(INTER)
0
0
(OFF)
(CONT)
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