Page 1
SA 2 & SA 2 IU Medical Suction Collection Containers Operating and Maintenance Manual M.G. Electric (Colchester) Ltd Altbarn Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9HY, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1206 842244, Fax: +44 (0) 1206 845849 e-mail: sales@mgelectric.co.uk www.mgeworldwide.com...
Page 2
SA 2 & SA 2 IU Operation and Maintenance Manual Dear Customer, We take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing a SA Medical Suction Unit. Please read the operating instructions and listed precautions thoroughly before attempting to operate the unit. MG...
Page 3
SA 2 & SA 2 IU Operation and Maintenance Manual Return of Medical Equipment Should you wish to return any equipment to MG Electric (Colchester) Limited (MGE), or one of our designated distributors, Health Service Guideline HSG (93) 26 Decontamination of equipment prior to inspection, service or repair) must be adhered to.
When replacing a full SA 2, be aware of its weight and ensure handling the container is • comfortable to avoid the possibility of spillage. • Transport of the suction unit with a full SA 2 or SA IU collection container attached is not advised. Manual 160 Issue 06 Page 4 of 16...
Intra-Uterine procedures. All further references of SA 2 in this manual refer to both SA 2 and SA 2 IU connection containers. The SA 2 includes a sealed top with integral shut-off valve, an integral handle and tube connections.
The silicon service tube (∅6mm I/D with 3mm minimum wall thickness) must be connected between the filter and the vacuum port on the SA 2 lid. The tube has an elbow connector on each end for fitting to the filter and for fitting to the ‘VACUUM’ port of the SA 2. The silicon tubing used in conjunction with this equipment is a replaceable item.
It should be noted that even after the overflow valve has shut off, fluid might continue to be drawn into the SA 2 to an extent dependent upon the level of vacuum in the SA 2 at the time when the valve closed.
Page 8
Care must be taken to ensure that the SA 2 parts are not damaged by substances added to the boiler feed water, such as alkaline corrosion inhibitors, and that the SA 2 jar is positioned in such a way that no condensation can accumulate inside it as this may also cause damage.
Page 9
SA 2 & SA 2 IU Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.7 Transport The SA 2 will be adequately boxed and protected to ensure no damage occurs during normal transportation of goods, providing the ambient conditions are within the following parameters: Temperature max +60°C min -20°C Humidity max +80% min +30% -20°C...
Operation and Maintenance Manual 4. MAINTENANCE With the need for hospitals to be able to ensure SA 2 collection containers are compatible with their Sterile Services Department prior to purchase - the following information is provided for guidance and the procedure outlined may be adapted to suit current practise.
5. RECOMMENDED SPARES 5.1 Recommended Spares Only original and approved spare parts must be used with all SA 2 collection containers – failure to use original spares will invalidate the warranty and may cause injury and/or damage to suction unit.
High vacuum High flow (ISO 10079-1) Nominal collection container capacity: 2 Litres Patient Connection: ∅6mm I/D bore – SA 2 ∅9mm I/D bore – SA 2 IU *Measurements are quoted at sea level 6.2 End of Life IMPORTANT INFORMATION Correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC directive 2012/19/EU At the end of its life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
Page 13
SA 2 & SA 2 IU Operation and Maintenance Manual 7. NOTES Manual 160 Issue 06 Page 13 of 16...
Page 14
SA 2 & SA 2 IU Operation and Maintenance Manual Manual 160 Issue 06 Page 14 of 16...
Page 15
SA 2 & SA 2 IU Operation and Maintenance Manual Manual 160 Issue 06 Page 15 of 16...
Page 16
SA 2 & SA 2 IU Operation and Maintenance Manual 8. OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE RANGE Mains Powered Suction SA 12 - General ward high vacuum suction unit SA 14 – Twin jar minor operating theatre high vacuum suction unit SA 15 - Intra-uterine aspirator suction unit SA 16 –...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SA 2 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers