MGE UPS Systems SAM Operating And Maintenance Manual page 5

Preparation for Use
Connect the unit to a suitable supply mains using the cable provided. The green charging lamps and the
yellow external supply lamp will light on the fascia panel. Fully charge the unit. Initially this may take up to a
maximum of 3 hours, but subsequent charging times will be much reduced.
After the initial charge - The SAM e.p.s may be used whilst the batteries are charging through an external
supply mains but the charging process will provide trickle charge only.
Ensure the Fluid Collection Container is connected to the filter – Connect the desired equipment to the patient
inlet port on the collection container top.
Filter
Housing
External
Power
Vacuum
Setting
Control
Knob
Operator Controls
The SAM e.p.s employs a single operating knob, which combines both ON/OFF and vacuum selection for
operation of the unit.
Control Knob – The unit is switched ON by selecting the required setting. Each setting indicates the maximum
achievable vacuum level for the selected position – 80, 120, 200, 350, 500, and 550+ mm hg. The value of
the free airflow changes with the vacuum setting – see the maintenance section for details.
The unit is switched OFF by returning the control knob to 'Off'. The unit is reset by turning the unit to 'Off'.
Vacuum Setting – Indicates the selection of vacuum settings available.
Service Indicator – The indicator is illuminated when the unit has completed 500 hours of running or 500
fast-charge cycles, and requires servicing. It may be cancelled by resetting internally (during a maintenance
service) or externally using the illumination lamp button. Refer to the maintenance section before resetting.
Vacuum Indicator – The indicator shows the actual level of vacuum during use.
Battery Indicator – This indicates the level of charge in the battery.
4 Green LED's lit static– Battery is fully charged.
3 Green LED's lit static – reduced charge.
4 Green LED's cycle in sequence – Battery is on 'Fast Charge'.
2 Amber LED's lit static – requires charging.
1 Red LED – Battery power about to expire.
4 Red LED's – flashes 5 times – Low voltage - the unit goes into 'Stop' mode.
Illumination Lamp – The unit has a lamp to illuminate the working area when in reduced lighting.
Press once for ON – the lamp will switch OFF automatically after 1 minute.
Press once for ON – wait 2 seconds – Press once for OFF.
Press twice for ON – the lamp will remain on until turned off or the unit is reset from the
control knob.
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Manual 156 - Issue 08
SAM e.p.s – UK
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Control Panel
Service
Indicator
Vacuum
Indicator
Battery
Indicator
Illumination
Lamp
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