Valleylab RapidVac 1009803 Service Manual

Valleylab RapidVac 1009803 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Service Manual RapidVac ™ Smoke Evacuator...
  • Page 2 1009803 Effective Date May 2008 Trademark acknowledgements RapidVac™, is a trademark of Valleylab. All trade names referenced are the trademarks, registered trademarks, or products of their respective manufacturers. Manufactured for Valleylab, a division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP Boulder, Colorado 80301-3299 USA European representative Tyco Healthcare UK Ltd.
  • Page 3 This warranty does not apply to any product, or part thereof, which has been repaired or altered outside Valleylab’s factory in a way so as, in Valleylab’s judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, or accident.
  • Page 4 District Court of the County of Boulder, State of Colorado, USA. Valleylab, its dealers, and representatives reserve the right to make changes in equipment built and/or sold by them at any time without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on equipment previously built and/or sold by them.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caution Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Notice Indicates a hazard which may result in product damage. Important Indicates an operating tip or maintenance suggestion.
  • Page 6 RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Forward i-ii Chapter 1. Introducing the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Parts Shipped with the Smoke Evacuator About the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Features RapidVac+ System Operating Modes Service Personnel Safety General Maintenance Chapter 2. Controls, Indicators, and Receptacles Front Panel Power On/Off Switch Air Flow Controls Turbo Button...
  • Page 8 Chapter 4. Setup, Tests, and Maintenance Cleaning the Smoke Evacuator Testing the Smoke Evacuator Checking the Remaining Filter Life Changing the Filter Testing the Airflow Controls Installing and Testing the Footswitch (optional) Installing and Testing the Remote Switch Activator (optional) Installing and Testing the Generator Interlink Cable (optional) Maintenance Motor Brush Replacement...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introducing The Rapidvac Smoke Evacuator

    S e c t i o n Introducing the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the ForceTriad energy platform. Caution Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with smoke evacuator accessories before use.
  • Page 10: Parts Shipped With The Smoke Evacuator

    • Stage 3 - The highest grade virgin activated carbon, designed specifically for Valleylab for the removal and adsorption of odors and toxic gases produced by burning tissue. These harmful gases may constitute a health hazard to healthcare professionals who are subjected to prolonged exposure.
  • Page 11: Features

    RapidVac+ System The RapidVac Smoke Evacuator incorporates The RapidVac+ mode which controls the flow of the smoke evacuator when using a Valleylab electrosurgical pencil. When the electrosurgical pencil is activated, the smoke evacuator operates in the preselected flow setting. When the pencil is deactivated, the air flow reduces to a low-flow purge setting.
  • Page 12: Service Personnel Safety

    Failure to install a fluid collection device could cause filter blockage and electrical damage. Contact Valleylab Service for additional information. Do not connect a wet power cord to the wall receptacle.
  • Page 13 Connecting multiple lengths of tubing together may cause the smoke evacuator to overheat. The RapidVac Smoke Evacuator has been specially designed to fit on Valleylab mounting carts only. Do not install the smoke evacuator on a cart other than a Valleylab cart.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Service Personnel Safety Maintenance Warning Always turn off and unplug the smoke evacuator before cleaning. The ULPA filter captures potentially hazardous particles. Handle used filters as you would any biohazardous material. Dispose of filters with other operative waste materials according to the procedures for your institution. Caution Do not reuse or resterilize smoke evacuator accessories labeled “disposable,”...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Controls, Indicators, And Receptacles

    S e c t i o n Controls, Indicators, and Receptacles This section describes the front and rear panels of the smoke evacuator, including all controls, indicators, receptacles, and ports. RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Front Panel Front Panel RapidVac Smoke Evacuator 1/4" 6 mm 3/8" 10 mm 7/8" 22 mm RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Filter 1 Power On/Off switch 2 Air-flow indicators (LED) 3 Turbo button 4 Air-flow controls 5 Power on indicator (LED centered in fan symbol) 6 Filter life indicators (LED) 7 RapidVac+ button 8 Service required indicator...
  • Page 17: Power On/Off Switch

    IEC 60601-1-1. The user is responsible for verifying that accessory equipment connections comply with the system requirements of IEC 60601-1-1. If in doubt, contact Valleylab. The electronic system controls on the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator are easy to understand and simple to use. The control panel contains the suction on/off switch, suction power adjustment, filter life indicator, and service indicator light.
  • Page 18: Filter Life Indicator

    Front Panel Filter Life Indicator The filter life indicator provides a visual indication of the status of the life of the filter in use. Each illuminated LED represents five hours of remaining time on the 25-hour filter. The RapidVac Smoke Evacuator tracks the time each filter has been used allowing for an accurate display of remaining use for new or previously used filters.
  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Rear Panel 250V, T10.0A-(100-120V) 250V, T8.0A-(220-240V) Remote Activator 1 Cord brackets 2 Carrying handle 3 Power-cord receptacle/fuse tray 4 Remote Activator jack 5 EPROM jack 6 Equipotential grounding lug Power Cord Receptacle/Fuse Tray The cord receptacle provides power to the smoke evacuator using a removable cord appropriate for regional power supplies.
  • Page 20: Eprom Jack (Covered)

    Rear Panel The Generator Interlink Cable is compatible with the Valleylab Force FX™, ForceEZ™, and ForceTriad™ generators. It attaches to a generator’s RF activation port and to the smoke evacuator’s Remote Activator jack. When the generator is activated, the smoke evacuator automatically initiates the pre-set suction.
  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Technical Specifications

    S e c t i o n Technical Specifications All specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice. RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
  • Page 22: Performance Characteristics

    Performance Characteristics Performance Characteristics Dimensions and Weight Width 36 cm (14 in.) Depth 48 cm (18.75 in.) with cord wrap and handle Height 20.5 cm (8 in.) Weight 9.9 kg (20.5 lbs.) without filter Filter ULPA filter 0.12 micron particulate size at 99.9995% efficiency; activated charcoal for gas and odor adsorption Airflow 0 - 1.25 m...
  • Page 23: Power

    EMC for the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Power This unit is equipped from the factory with either a 110 VAC hospital grade NEMA 5-15 power cord or a 220 VAC CEE7/7 power cord. Should the AC power cord need replacing to match another plug configuration, the replacement plug/cable/receptacle configuration must meet or exceed the following specifications.
  • Page 24: Description Of Symbols

    Description of Symbols • Harmonic distortion (IEC 60601-1-2 sub-clause 36.201.3.1 and IEC 61000-3-2) • Conducted disturbances (IEC 60601-1-2 sub clause 36.202.6 and IEC 61000-4-6) • Power frequency magnetic fields (IEC 60601-1-2 sub-clause 36.202.8.1 and IEC 610004-8) • Voltage dips, short interruptions and variations (IEC 60601-1-2 sub- clause 36.202.7 and IEC 61000-4-11) Description of Symbols Front Panel...
  • Page 25: Rear Panel

    Description of Symbols Rear Panel Fuses Remote Activator Connector Manufacturer Authorized European Representative Do not discard equipment in trash Latex-Free product. Date of product manufacture, year - month. Standards and IEC Classifications Type CF applied part. Complies with IEC 60601-1 IPX1 Protect against dripping water Alternating current...
  • Page 26 Description of Symbols ATTENTION Consult accompanying documents Classified with respect to electrical shock, fire, and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL60601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 Product complies with European Product Directives RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Setup, Tests, And Maintenance

    S e c t i o n Setup, Tests, and Maintenance After unpacking the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator, set it up and verify that it functions correctly by performing the tests described in this section. Maintenance of the smoke evacuator requires replacing motor brushes every 500 hours of operation.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Smoke Evacuator

    Cleaning the Smoke Evacuator Cleaning the Smoke Evacuator Clean the smoke evacuator before servicing or testing to minimize the risk of coming in contact with contaminants present from previous use. Warning Always turn off and unplug the smoke evacuator before cleaning. The tubing and filter capture potentially hazardous particles.
  • Page 29: Testing The Smoke Evacuator

    • RapidVac ULPA filter • Airflow controls • Valleylab footswitch (as applicable) • RapidVac Remote Switch Activator (as applicable) • Generator Interlink Cable (as applicable) Checking the Remaining Filter Life RapidVac Smoke Evacuator filters have a use duration of 25 hours. As a filter is used, information about the amount of time the individual filter has been used is stored in the filter’s RFID tag.
  • Page 30: Changing The Filter

    Testing the Smoke Evacuator Changing the Filter Warning The ULPA filter captures potentially hazardous particles. Handle used filters as you would any biohazardous material. Dispose of filters with other operative waste materials according to the procedures for your institution. Remove the filter by depressing the locking tab on the top edge of the filter while pulling the filter straight out of the opening.
  • Page 31: Installing And Testing The Footswitch (Optional)

    ) button repeatedly to regress through the settings to the lowest setting. Installing and Testing the Footswitch (optional) Only use the Valleylab Footswitch with the smoke evacuator. Other footswitches are not compatible. Turn on the smoke evacuator. Connect the footswitch cord to the footswitch jack on the front panel.
  • Page 32: Installing And Testing The Generator Interlink Cable (Optional)

    The Generator Interlink Cable attaches to a RapidVac Smoke Evacuator and a compatible Valleylab generator to synchronize smoke evacuation with the activation of the generator. The cable is compatible with the Valleylab generator models Force FX™, ForceEZ™, and ForceTriad™. Turn power off and unplug the smoke evacuator and generator from the power source.
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance Plug the generator and smoke evacuator into outlets of proper voltage. Turn power on to both devices. When the generator and smoke evacuator have completed their self tests, set the level of suction to be used when the smoke evacuator is activated. Press press the up-arrow ( ) button until reaching the desired pre-setting.
  • Page 34 Maintenance Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screw securing each of the two brushes to the motor. Gently lift the rear of the brush assembly to extract the metal spade on the bottom of the assembly from its receptacle. Remove the brush from the motor.
  • Page 35 Maintenance Lower the rear of the brush assembly to insert the metal spade into the receptacle. Secure the brush assembly with a screw. Remove and replace the second brush using the same procedures. After both brushes have been replaced, reassemble the foam housing around the motor.
  • Page 36 4-10 RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
  • Page 37: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    S e c t i o n Troubleshooting This section describes solutions to problems that may occur when operating the smoke evacuator. If the smoke evacuator is not functioning properly, use the information in this section to assist in identifying and correcting the malfunction.
  • Page 38: Inspecting The Rapidvac Smoke Evacuator

    Clogged tubing Unclog/replace the tubing. Clogged ULPA filter Replace the filter. Obstructed or malfunctioning motor Contact Valleylab service for and/or blower assistance. Smoke evacuator does not adsorb Charcoal component of the filter has Replace the filter.
  • Page 39 Reinstall the filter. Ensure that the filter is fully seated in the smoke evacuator and the securing tab locks into place. Malfunction in the smoke evacuator Contact Valleylab service. Indicator LEDs do not illuminate No electrical power Refer to electrical utility maintenance. Fuses damaged...
  • Page 40 RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
  • Page 41: Chapter 6. Return Policy And Procedure

    S e c t i o n Return Policy and Procedure Refer to this section for information about: • The manufacturer’s responsibility • Returning the smoke evacuator for service • Service centers RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
  • Page 42: Responsibility Of The Manufacturer

    Responsibility of the Manufacturer Responsibility of the Manufacturer Valleylab is responsible for the safety, reliability, and performance of the smoke evacuator only under the following circumstances: • Installation and setup procedures in this manual are followed. • Readjustments, modifications, or repairs to the unit are carried out by persons authorized by Valleylab.
  • Page 43: Service Centers

    When you receive the Return Authorization Number, ship the smoke evacuator prepaid according to Valleylab's instructions. Service Centers For a complete list of service centers worldwide, please refer to the Valleylab website: http://www.valleylab.com/valleylab/international/service-world.html RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
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  • Page 45: Chapter 7. Rapidvac Schematic

    S e c t i o n RapidVac Schematic This section contains a schematic drawing for the RapidVac Smoke Evacuator. RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator Service Manual...
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