Responsibility of the Manufacturer ……………………………….……………….………5 General Cautions and Warnings…….……..……………………….……….………………7 Contact Information……..……………………………………………….………….……………7 Symbols Used in this Manual ……………………………………………………………….…8 Abbreviations Used in this Manual…………….……………………………………………9 Purair 80 System Overview…………………….…………………………….………………..9 Prior to User…………………………………………………………………………………………10 Installation……………………………….…………………….……………….………………..…11 System Control ……………………………………………………………….……………………13 Operations …………….……..……………………………………………….…………………….13 Purair 80 Alarm System……..……………………………………….………….……..………14 Cleaning………......…….…………………………….………….……………15...
Introduction The Purair 80 contains all the pneumatic circuitry, required to remove anaesthetic gases from an anaesthesia system fitted with an appropriate air break receiving unit system and dispose of them diluted with air to a safe appropriate place of discharge.
Responsibilities of the User The Purair 80 conforms to the specifications and operating procedures described in this manual and any accompanying notices and labels only if it has been installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the instructions. MEC Medical can only guarantee the safe function of the machine if it is regularly checked and serviced at or above the standards specified in this manual.
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MEC Medical Ltd. recommends that the machine should be serviced at intervals not exceeding one year. Qualified Service Personnel and genuine spare parts should be used for all servicing and repairs. MEC Medical Ltd. will not otherwise assume responsibility for the materials used, the work performed or any possible consequences of the same.
Keep this manual with the system to refer to and to answer any questions that arise about the system’s operation, maintenance or, if necessary, repair. The Purair 80 is latex free, note that any replacement parts must not use latex.
1200 disposed as unsorted municipal waste and 1500 must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment. P80UM MEC Medical Ltd Issue 11 Page 8 of 16 20/03/2016...
In a number of smaller establishments and isolated places in general hospitals no such outlet exists. The use of the MEC Purair 80 is to provide the same facility and is installed in the room where that anaesthesia system is to be used and the exhaust taken to a safe outside disposal location.
Gently rotate the unit upright Remove warning label from the top of the unit. *It is recommended that the transit bolts and spanner are retained for any potential transportation needs. P80UM MEC Medical Ltd Issue 11 Page 10 of 16 20/03/2016...
Installation Table 4 - Fixed Installation Bill of Material for the Purair 80 Scavenging System Product Description Part Number Quantity 113833 12 meters Push fit Waste Pipe 32mm x 2m White 131812 Purair 80 Pipe Fixing Kit 131811 Exit Kit A typical installation should follow diagram 1 on page 12 using the material shown in table 4 above.
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Diagram 1 – Installation This is a typical installation and may be varied to suit the local environment. P80UM MEC Medical Ltd Issue 11 Page 12 of 16 20/03/2016...
Connect to an to an external vent To release IEC plug from the socket. Slide the red button on the plug towards the cable and remove the plug from the unit. P80UM MEC Medical Ltd Issue 11 Page 13 of 16 20/03/2016...
Amber Inlet Occlusion Alarm triggered Fan Failure Alarm triggered When the unit is switched off or disconnected from the mains the alarm will sound for more than 8 seconds. P80UM MEC Medical Ltd Issue 11 Page 14 of 16 20/03/2016...
The components and materials of the PA80 are not compatible with autoclaving and Ethylene Oxide sterilization processes. When cleaning surfaces do not allow water ingress into the cabinet, it could damage the electrical components and cause a fire risk P80UM MEC Medical Ltd Issue 11 Page 15 of 16 20/03/2016...
Training of hospital service staff can be provided by MEC Medical Ltd. Isolate from electrical supply before removal of the cover by disconnecting the plug. Parts used in service or repair must be recognised MEC parts to avoid any potential system malfunction. P80UM...
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