User Instructions; Check Before Each Use; Power Source Options; Control Panel And Indicator Symbols - Laerdal LCSU 4 Manuel D'utilisation

4 User Instructions

Check Before Each Use

1 The suction unit should not be damaged.
2 The suction unit should be clean.
3 All parts should be properly assembled (Canister, Tubes etc.).
4 Check that a suction catheter is attached to the patient
suction tube or suction adapter. Do not use the suction
tube or suction adapter without a suction catheter attached.
5 Perform Device Test after each reassembly (see Chapter 6).
6 Check Battery level: While performing the Device Test the
Battery level should not illuminate RED. If the Battery
level illuminates RED, the Battery should be charged. See
Charging Instructions (Chapter 5).
Note
Always have an extra Canister available in case the first
Canister is filled completely, or the suction unit tips on
to its side and the Filter becomes saturated and stops the
suction/flow.
Warning
If the Canister fills and the shut-off mechanism
activates, and you have no spare Canister ready for
immediate replacement, shut off LCSU 4 and utilize
alternative methods according to local protocol to clear
patient's airway. Continued efforts to suction with a full
canister may cause overflow that will prevent suctioning,
damage the pump, void the unit warranty, and lead to
prolonged downtime.

Control Panel and Indicator Symbols

Suction Level Setting

Suction Level Setting
• The Scale illuminates 'Green' to indicate the level of
vacuum/suction strength
• The 'Light Blue' area indicates reduced suction levels for
infants and small children
The LEDs have two brightness levels. Half illuminated
indicates a halfway vacuum level, e.g., 175 is indicated by a fully
illuminated 150 and a half illuminated 200 LED.
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ON / OFF switch
External
power
connected
Battery
charging
Battery low
Warning
If the Low Battery symbol illuminates, immediately
switch to an external power source to avoid interrupted
operation. If the LCSU 4 does not receive external
power, the Low Battery indicator will remain on and the
unit performance will drop rapidly leading to complete
LCSU 4 shutdown.

Power Source Options

Internal Battery Operation
LCSU 4 is equipped with an internal Battery, NiMH 12 volt
1.6 Ah.
The LCSU 4 will run on battery power, unless connected to
mains. Unplugging the external power source whilst running
will stop the unit from operating. To restart, press the on/off
switch.
External AC Operation
To run on mains power, use the AC/DC Adapter Charger.
Plug the smaller DC output cord power connector into the
LCSU 4 12V DC Power Input Connection. Plug the AC/
DC Adapter into mains power. It is normal that the adapter
becomes warm when in use.
AC/DC Adapter Charger (Cat. No. 886111)