Ohio Medical Amvex Rx Only Manual De Operación Y Mantenimiento página 6

Setting the Level of Vacuum for Patient use:
1. Complete Procedures Prior to Use.
2. Move the selector switch to the "REG" position.
3. Kink the vacuum tubing.
4. Set the required vacuum level.
WARNING: The vacuum tubing must be kinked to
ensure that the patient is not exposed
to a higher level of vacuum than what
is required.
5. Move the selector switch to the "OFF" position.
6. Attach the vacuum tubing to the vacuum canister.
Cleaning Instructions
The following internal cleaning procedure may be followed if your unit becomes contaminated.
1. Connect the supply port of the Vacuum Regulator to
the patient port of a collection canister.
2. Attach the vacuum port of the collection canister to a
vacuum source.
3. Connect a hose from the patient port of the Regulator
to be cleaned and place the other end into a container
containing 100cc of a cold sterilant.
4. Fully increase the regulating knob of the vacuum
regulator (clockwise).
5. Turn on the Vacuum Regulator to the "REG" mode.
Wait until all of the cold sterilant is passed through the
regulator.
6. Repeat steps 3,4 & 5 for all modes of the Vacuum
Regulator.
7. Repeat steps 3, 4 & 5 using 100cc of isopropyl alcohol to purge the Vacuum Regulator of the sterilant.
8. The Regulator should run for 30 sec. in each mode with its patient port open to atmosphere to dry
internal parts.
CAUTION:
Ethylene oxide is not recommended. Sterilization using an ethylene mixture may cause small surface
cracks to some of the plastic parts that may not be apparent to the user.
CAUTION: Do not steam autoclave, immerse in liquid or gas sterilize the Vacuum Regulators. This may damage
the unit.
CAUTION: If Vacuum Regulator becomes contaminated internally, warranty is voided. Do not send Vacuum
Regulator back to the manufacturer. Follow your facilities procedures for handling contaminated
products.
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Amvex Vacuum Regulator Operating & Maintenance Manual
VR-MANUAL (Rev. 1) 07/2023
Vacuum Regulator
Suction Filter
Overflow
Vacuum
Trap
Vacuum
Tubing
Mode Selector Switch
Regulating Knob
Patient Port
Container with cold sterilizer/alcohol
Collection
Canister
Supply Port
To Vacuum Source