Set-Up; How To Operate Your Suction Unit; Control Panel Symbols - DeVilbiss Healthcare Vacu-Aide 7310 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

SET-UP

1. Your unit was shipped with the battery disconnected. Connect battery and charge before first use. Refer to Battery
Replacement section for instructions.
2. Place clear side of filter labeled IN directly into container's lid.
3. With filter attached to container, directly insert into the front port. Both the filter and the bottom support secure the
container to the unit (FIG. 1 & 2).
4. The 6' (1.8m) patient tubing can now be connected to the container lid at the outlet labeled <Patient>.
5. Ensure that all connections are secure before use to prevent leaks.
6. Verify that the unit is at the desired suction level before beginning patient suctioning.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR SUCTION UNIT

Control Panel Symbols

On/Off
External power: Supplied from AC or DC power cord. Illuminates in GREEN when power is supplied.
Battery charging: Illuminates in YELLOW. The light will go out when the battery is fully charged.
Low battery: illuminates in RED when battery reaches a discharge state.
Suction level setting: Scale/strength illuminates in GREEN. This scale shows the level of suction strength
mmHg
in mmHg.
Power Source Options
AC OPERATION - Plug the 90° power connector of AC to DC adapter/charger into DC power input (FIG 3) and attach the
line cord. Plug the AC end into a wall-outlet power source.
12V DC OPERATION - Plug the small 90° power connector of DC power cord into DC power input (FIG 3). Plug large end
of cord into 12V DC power receptacle of vehicle.
BATTERY OPERATION - Your unit is equipped with a high capacity rechargeable battery. For initial charge on new unit,
fully charge the battery for a minimum of 5 hours (see Battery Charging). To operate unit from the rechargeable battery,
ensure that no external power sources are plugged into the suction unit.
NOTE– During charging or operating, the power supply may become warm to touch; this is normal.
WARNING
If the unit does not receive external power or the battery has not been charged, the low battery indicator light will
remain on and the performance of the unit will drop rapidly. If Low Battery symbol lights, switch to another power
source to avoid an interrupted suction procedure.
How to adjust the vacuum level
1. Once power source is selected, turn the unit on by pressing the "On" button. The GREEN light, indicating external
power, will remain lit when external power is connected.
2. Occlude (block) the patient end of the tubing, then adjust vacuum level from 50-500 mmHG +/- 10% by turning the
vacuum regulator knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the vacuum (FIG 4). Release and
occlude once more to confirm setting. The desired level of vacuum can be viewed on the LED display.
NOTE– The LEDs have two brightness levels. As the vacuum level is adjusted, the LEDs will illuminate in progression.
When an LED is at half brightness, it indicates that the vacuum level is halfway between the previous fully lit LED and the
half brightness LED. EXAMPLE: If the 150 mmHg LED is fully illuminated and the 200 mmHg LED is at half brightness, the
suction level is 175 mmHg. When the 200 mmHg LED illuminates at full brightness, the unit has reached 200 mmHg.
3. Connect suction tip or catheter as appropriate.
NOTE– The vacuum (negative) pressure should be set as directed by a physician or other appropriate health care
professional. Published expert consensus suggests the suction vacuum pressure should be set as low as possible to
effectively clear secretions.
mmHg in infants, less than 120 mmHg in children and less than 150 mmHg in adults has been recommended.
NOTE– If the unit does not maintain vacuum, refer to Troubleshooting.
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