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VACUTRON
SUCTION REGULATORS
Vacuum Regulators for Continuous or Intermittent Drainage
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OFF
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REG
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INT
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Intermittent
Continuous/Intermitt
Pediatric
ent
CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT
INTERMITTENT
PEDIATRIC CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT
MODEL
MODEL
MODEL
THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL APPLIES TO THE
CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT, INTERMITTENT, AND PEDIATRIC
CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT MODELS
FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY
CAUTION
OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN.
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
WARNING
S168-319-001
Rev. P
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- Page 1 VACUTRON SUCTION REGULATORS Vacuum Regulators for Continuous or Intermittent Drainage OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Intermittent Continuous/Intermitt Pediatric CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT INTERMITTENT PEDIATRIC CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT MODEL MODEL MODEL THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL APPLIES TO THE CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT, INTERMITTENT, AND PEDIATRIC CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT MODELS FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY CAUTION OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN.
- Page 2 SYMBOL DEFINITION: READ DECREASE (COUNTER CLOCKWISE) INCREASE (CLOCKWISE)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Section Page General Information Description Features User Responsibilities Specifications (General) Selector Switch Modes Available Regulated Vacuum Range Maximum Flow Safety Relief Valves Vacuum Gauge Materials of Construction Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Source Vacuum Range Intermittent ON and OFF Time Overall Dimensions Weight Assembly and Set-Up... -
Page 4: General Information
PERSONNEL General Information: Description: Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. offers three models of intermittent suction regulators in both ISO and USA versions. All models allow the user to control the delivered vacuum levels, and can be flushed with isopropyl alcohol. The INTERMITTENT model functions as an intermittent suction regulator while the CONTINUOUS- INTERMITTENT and PEDIATRIC CONTINUOUS-INTERMITTENT models can be selected to operate in either a continuous or intermittent suction mode. -
Page 5: Specifications (General)
Specifications (General): FEATURE MODE PEDIATRIC INTERMITTENT CONT/INTER CONT/INT Selector Switch Modes Available Continuous Intermittent 0-110 mm Hg 10 0-150 mm Hg 10 0-150 mm Hg 10 Regulated Vacuum Range Intermittent 0-14.7 kPa 1.3 0-20 kPa 1.3 0-20 kPa ... -
Page 6: Assembly And Set-Up
ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP: The Vacutron suction regulator can be used with reusable or disposable suction canisters. A wide variety of suction systems can be configured, depending on the specific configuration of the suction regulator and the canister. Generally speaking, the Vacutron suction regulator should be connected to the vacuum source via the connection on the rear of the unit. -
Page 7: Operating Procedure
OPERATING PROCEDURE: After assembling the suction system, a simple adjustment and test is required as follows: Continuous Mode: Turn the mode switch to REG. Occlude the hose connected to the patient connection of the collection bottle. Wait for the vacuum reading on the gauge to rise and stabilize, then adjust the large knob to the maximum desired level. -
Page 8: Maintenance And Service
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE: Cover Removal and Replacement: To remove the cover, loosen setscrew in vacuum level knob (large lower knob) and remove the knob. Remove the two screws labeled “cover screw” on the back of the unit. Turn the selector knob (small upper knob) to “OFF”. -
Page 9: Flushing
Figure 6 Flushing: FLUSH THE UNIT IN EACH FUNCTIONAL MODE. WARNING 6.6.1 Turn the mode selector switch to OFF. Attach two vacuum hoses as shown in Figure 8. The collection bottle will trap the liquid and keep it out of the hospital vacuum system. Place the patient connection of the Vacutron®... -
Page 10: Filters
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLUSH THE UNIT EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED IN SECITON 6.6. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS CAUTION MAY RESULT IN SEVERE IMPAIRMENT OF CAUTION THE UNIT. Filters: There are two small filters on the back of the unit (See Figure 10). They should be visually inspected regularly and replaced as needed. - Page 11 Clockwise Increases The Time And Counterclockwise Decreases The Time “ON” Timing Control Timing Module “OFF” Timing Control Figure 9...
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Page 12: Vacutron Suction Regulator Drawing
7.0 VACUTRON SUCTION REGULATOR DRAWINGS: Figure 10 NOTE: SEE SECTION 8.0 FOR ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING INFORMATION. -
Page 13: 8.0 Replacement Parts List
8.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST: Item Description Qty Per Catalog Number Order Number Pre-Tested Regulator Assembly , Cont./Intermittent, Cont. & Surgical 22-95-2057 Pre-Tested Regulator Assembly , Pediatric Cont./Intermittent 22-95-2058 Cover Assembly , Cont. / Intermittent 22-95-2011 Cover Assembly , Intermittent 22-95-2016 Cover Assembly , Pediatric 22-95-2032 Gauge, USA, With O-Ring, 0 To 300 mm Hg... -
Page 14: Vacutron Suction Regulator Catalog Numbers
ISO & USA MODELS:... -
Page 15: 10.0 Warranty
10.0 WARRANTY: Limited Warranty: Allied warrants for a period of two years from date of shipment that the products in this manual are free from defects in material and workmanship. Allied makes no warranty with respect to products manufactured by others and furnished hereunder, provided, however, Allied shall extend to Buyer any warranties, which it received, from such vendors. - Page 16 Cidex is a Registered Trademark of Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ Krytox is a Registered Trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, DE Vacutron and Chemetron are Registered Trademarks of Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. 2001 Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.