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Ingenuity in
infection control
since 1830
VPX35 &
VPX45
Advanced
Portable
Suction
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Ingenuity in infection control since 1830 VPX35 & VPX45 Advanced Portable Suction User Manual...
  • Page 2 Failure to do so could result in injury to patients and/or users, or damage to the equipment. The product must be serviced, at least, annually. Eschmann products must be serviced and maintained by Eschmann trained engineers only. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Usability Introduction 2.1 Technical Lifetime 2.2 Product Liability 2.3 Safety Instructions 2.4 Symbols 2.5 Compatibility of Materials Instruction for use 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Deliverables 3.3 Pre Use Checks 3.4 Setting the Required Vacuum 3.5 Fitting/ Removing the Collection Jar 3.6 Overfill Protection 3.7 Replacing the Hydrophobic Bacterial Filter 3.8 Replacing the Intemediate Tube...
  • Page 4: Usability

    Patient Population The VPX35 and VPX45 can be used irrespective of a patient’s details, for example; weight and height. Care should be taken when using suction on a child. The vacuum should be adjusted to take into account the type of procedure and the size of the patient.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Disregarding this information could result standards but as with all other electro-mechanical products, in injury to the patient or user. the Eschmann VPX35/ VPX45 is subject to ageing and wear, and even though the product may have undergone •...
  • Page 6: Symbols

    2.4. Symbols WARNING! Any potentially contaminated waste materials produced during use should be disposed of safely Symbol Meaning and carefully, taking into account any National, Local or Hospital procedures which cover the Refer to warnings and cautions in manual disposal of potentially contaminated liquid or solid waste.
  • Page 7: Instruction For Use

    DETAIL C MATERIAL DRAWN BY SCALE 1 : 1 SEE NOTES DATE XX/XX/XX FINISH CHECKED SEE NOTES Figure 1: VPX35/VPX45 Suction Unit TITLE VOLUME DATE ISSUE CHANGE DETAIL DATE CHG.BY 1 = ‘On’ / ‘Off’ Switch 2 = Vacuum Control Knob...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    The vacuum gauge (4) should rise to a • Disposable Liners reading of at least 660 mmHg or above for the VPX35 or 720 mmHg for the VPX45. The following item is supplied by the user:...
  • Page 9: Setting The Required Vacuum

    Once the unit is no longer required, switch it off using the ‘On / Off’ switch (1). Note: The VPX35 or VPX45 may be Footswitch enabled. This is a latching system such that the pump will continue to operate when the footswitch is released with the mains switched to the ‘On’...
  • Page 10: Replacing The Hydrophobic Bacterial Filter

    3.7. Replacing the Hydrophobic 3.9. Using a Footswitch Bacterial Filter Use only the Eschmann approved Footswitch (see appendix 3 for part number). CAUTION Note: A Footswitch can only be fitted to a unit that has been footswitch enabled from the factory.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    However, it is who have been trained by Eschmann. Training, a service, or recommended that the unit be wiped down after a service contract can be arranged through the Eschmann every procedure with a detergent wipe or anti- Customer Service Department.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Should the pump stop it is essential to disconnect the electrical supply to the unit before attempting any form of maintenance. Any maintenance should be carried out by a trained Eschmann Service Engineer, or an Eschmann trained third party Engineer.
  • Page 13: Appendix 1: Technical Data

    Appendix 1. Technical Data Feature VPX35 VPX45 Connectivity Up to 4 Disposable Liner System Jars Up to 4 Disposable Liner System Jars Maximum jar capacity 2000ml per jar 2000ml per jar Intermediate Tube 6.35mm inner diameter 6.35mm inner diameter Nominal mains voltage...
  • Page 14: Appendix 2: Emc Information

    Table 1 - Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The VPX35 and VPX45 pumps are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of these pumps should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 15: Appendix 3: Parts List

    2 litre jar standard Disposable Liner System 8292357 Standard (8.5mm) 2 litre Liners for standard Disposable Liner System (Box of 30) 8296185 Sealed, disposable Hydrophobic Bacterial Filters for VPX35 and VPX45 series (Pack of 10) 8260021 Pneumatic Footswitch, white, with 5 meter tube 714188...
  • Page 16 Repairs performed by Eschmann carry a 3-month parts and labour warranty. Trade Marks The Eschmann name and Logo are trade marks of Eschmann Technologies Limited. Eschmann Equipment is a trading name of Eschmann Technologies Limited. Copyright © 2021 Eschmann Equipment All rights reserved.

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