7.3
Alternative: functional
check with the
optional vacuum
gauge
Altitude above
Max�
sea level:
Vacuum:
+ 2000 m
– 63 kPa
– 471 mmHg
+ 1000 m
– 71 kPa
– 532 mmHg
+ 500 m
– 76 kPa
– 566 mmHg
0 m
– 80 kPa
– 600 mmHg
(Tolerance: – 15 %)
1�
2�
3�
4�
5�
If the vacuum is ok, proceed with step 6� If not, see
chapter 13�
6� Attach the fingertip tubing�
7� Use catheter and vacuum setting as prescribed by a
physician�
1�1 Attach the optional
vacuum gauge to the
suction port�
2�1 Press the On / off button to
switch on the pump�
3�1 Set vacuum regulator to
position "max�"�
4�1 Compare the vacuum with
the values in the table on
the left�
Operating instructions
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