Stroke Adjustment - Laerdal V-Vac Manual De Instrucciones

E N G L I S H
The V-Vac Suction Unit is a manual portable unit designed to provide quick and effective suction.
Fully assembled, it weighs less than one pound and can be adjusted to accommodate different hand si-
zes or to provide a range of suction pressures from no more than ~170mmHg up to ~380mmHg.
1. CAUTIONS/WARNINGS
• Read these Directions for Use carefully and
become familiar with the operation and
maintenance before you use the unit.
• Training should take place before the device
is used on a patient.
• The use of suction devices may require
appropriate infectious disease precautions be
taken during use, cleaning of the device,
and disposal of the cartridges.
• Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale
by or on the order of a physician.
• Do not block exhaust outlet during use.
• Replacement cartridges are not intended
for reuse.
• Keep cartridge compressed until installed
in handle. Remove retaining strap just prior
to installation.
The intake valve (cartridge tip) was designed to pre-
vent the backward flow of suctioned matter back
through the tip when cartridge tip is
pointed downward.
2. COMPONENTS
Handle Exhaust Valve
Cat. No. 98 50 30
To avoid clogging
the exhaust filter
when the device
is partially filled,
do not point
the cartridge tip up.
Replacement Cartridge
3. CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
1. Hold the handle as shown in your left hand.
Holding the cartridge at a right angle, insert the
oval-shaped hole firmly into the fitting on the handle
(see inset).
2. Keeping the cartridge in the fitting, pivot it towards
the handle and then snap it into place with your
thumbs.The intake valve is protected by a plastic cap.
Be sure to remove this protective cap before using
the unit (see inset).

4. STROKE ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the stroke of the handle (and thereby adjust
the suction pressure that can be generated), squeeze
the handle and flip the stroke stop over (see inset).
The front position provides maximum suction pressu-
re of ~380 mmHg.The rear position offers a lower
suction pressure with a maximum of ~170 mmHg.To
secure the stroke stop, push down until it snaps into
place.
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