Daily Operation; Device Set Up; Operation - Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Vacu-Aide 7325 Serie Guía De Instrucciones

DAILY OPERATION

Device Set Up

1. 7325P series only - Fully charge battery for 3 hours before first use. Refer to Battery – Initial Battery
Charge. NOTE– Battery will charge in less than 3 hours from fully discharged state.
NOTE– If Charge Indicator LED is Red, battery is out of temperature range and not charging. If
Yellow, battery is charging.
2. Ensure power switch is Off.
3. If using AC or DC power, attach the power supply to the power input on the back of the unit and a wall
outlet or DC receptacle using the appropriate Power Cord.
warm to the touch during charging or use. This is normal.
NOTE– Ensure the power cord is fully inserted into the device power input and the power cord plug is
completely inserted into a fully functioning outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electrical safety hazard.

Operation

Always perform a Functional Test of the device connections prior to beginning a suction procedure. Refer to
Overview and Assembly - Functional Test section for details.
NOTE– Before using the device on battery power for the first time, the battery needs to be fully charged.
Refer to Battery – Initial Battery Charge for details.
1. Ensure battery is fully charged or attach to external power.
device is in use. Do not operate the unit more than a few minutes if the low battery indicator light is lit.
Recharge as soon as possible.
NOTE– There is an intentional delay after the device is switched off before it will turn back on again. The
delay is approximately 0.25 seconds. If the Power Switch is turned back on too quickly after switching the
device off, the suction device will not start. Wait at least 0.25 seconds after switching the suction device off
before turning the Power Switch back on.
2. Turn the unit On. Adjust the suction level and verify.
beginning by occluding open end of patient tubing while observing gauge. Rotate knob to desired level
by turning clockwise to increase vacuum and counter-clockwise to decrease vacuum.
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.
(negative) pressure of less than 100 mmHg in infants, less than 120 mmHg in children and less than 150
mmHg in adults has been recommended.
NOTE– Gauge is for reference only. If the unit sustains a severe drop, accuracy of the gauge must be
checked.
WARNING
If the unit is not receiving power from an external source or the battery was not recharged, the low battery
indicator light will remain on and the performance of the unit will drop off rapidly. Switch to another power source
immediately after the low battery light appears to avoid an interrupted suction procedure.
WARNING
This device is rated for intermittent operation use as noted in the specifications. Do not operate device with no flow
or suction port blocked. Continuous operation under this condition may cause the unit to thermal shut off or
damage the device.
CAUTION
Suction at the patient is automatically obstructed when liquid level reaches the float shut-off located on the
underside of the container lid. When automatic float shut-off is activated, contents of the collection container
should be emptied. Further suctioning could cause damage to the vacuum pump.
CAUTION
Should fluid be aspirated back into the unit, equipment provider servicing is necessary as possible vacuum
pump damage may result.
3. When suctioning procedure is complete, turn unit off and allow vacuum to drop.
4. Disconnect from power source.
5. Clean the container - refer to Cleaning Instructions.
6. 7325P series only – Fully recharge battery after each use.
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NOTE– The power supply may become
NOTE– Battery will not charge while
NOTE– Always verify suction level before
For tracheal and/or endotracheal suctioning, a vacuum
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