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- Page 1 For 3700 Series Suction Regulators: 3700 3704 3710 3714 3740 Boehringer Laboratories, LLC 300 Thoms Dr. Phoenixville, PA 19460 800-642-4945...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of a Boehringer Suction Regulator. We consider our Suction Regulators to be the best in the world. We are confident it will provide you with reliable, trouble- free, safe patient care and low cost of operation. This product is intended for use by individuals properly trained in suctioning procedures by or on the order of a physician. -
Page 3: Definition Of Terms/ Symbology
Involuntary pneumatic biopsy, or tissue damage, can occur when high levels of vacuum are applied to delicate tissue. With a Boehringer regulator, you can depend on very low “spike” compared to our competitor’s models. -
Page 4: Safety Information
See Accessories at the end of this manual. CLINICAL USE The 3700 Series Continuous Suction Regulators are designed to provide accurate control of wall suction for use in suction therapy procedures in the operating, recovery, intensive care unit, labor and delivery, neonatal, pediatrics, patient bedside, and emergency room. -
Page 5: Operation
Operation FEATURES Continuous Models 3700, 3710, 3740 Patented Linear Gauge: Allows accurate readings from 180° field of view and never requires calibration. Each range has unique color-coding Safety Release: Thumb spring that must be depressed to turn Mode Selector Valve to LINE DECREASE Mode Selector Valve: Adjusting Knob: Extra large, easy grip... -
Page 6: Installation
All Boehringer suction regulators are supplied with 1/8” NPT female ports. The standard port facilitates simple adaptation to any quick disconnect system. Fittings are available from Boehringer to adapt to your quick connect system. We recommend you purchase the appropriate fittings with your regulator at the time of purchase. The fittings will then be factory installed prior to shipping. -
Page 7: Mode Selection
OFF: With control valve in the OFF position, suction is off and the collection circuit is returned to atmospheric pressure by an internal vent port, a special feature of the Boehringer design. REG: With control valve in the REG position, wall suction may be controlled to a specific level by turning the large adjusting knob in the direction indicated. -
Page 8: Test
MAINTENANCE Your Boehringer Regulators have been designed to provide years of trouble free operation. Most service activity is the result of aspiration of bodily fluids or other materials into the regulator. The routine use of an appropriate collection canister greatly reduces needed service. -
Page 9: Cleaning & Disinfection
Cleaning & Disinfection Cleaning & Disinfection Please refer to Boehringer document 7700.192, Boehringer Suction Regulator Recommendations for Decontamination and Autoclaving for guidance. This information is available online at www.boehringerlabs.com, or toll-free at 1-800-642-4945. DISASSEMBLY Continuous Models 3700, 3710, and 3740 (See Fig. -
Page 10: Assembly
Assembly and Lubrication – Continuous Models 3700, 3710, 3740 (See Fig. 1) After disassembling and cleaning the instrument, assemble and lubricate as follows. Parts are available from Boehringer Laboratories, LLC and may be ordered by part number (P/N). Part numbers are found in figure 1 at the end of this manual. - Page 11 After disassembling and cleaning the instrument, assemble and lubricate as follows. Parts are available from Boehringer Laboratories and may be ordered by part number (P/N). Part numbers are found in Fig. 1 at the end of this manual. Intermitter Control Valve 1.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Boehringer Suction Regulators have been designed for years of trouble-free service. Should you experience difficulty that is not the result of damage to the instrument, the most likely cause is aspiration of dirt and/or fluids into the Regulator. -
Page 13: Specifications
• Intermit Ratio: Fixed, nominal 2:1 On:Off @ 500 mmHg supply Operating and Storage Limits We recommend that Boehringer Suction regulators be operated and stored at controlled conditions that typically reflect the medical facility environment. ACCESSORIES Integral Trap Bottle – Model 9100 This device will protect your regulators and suction system from fluid overflow. -
Page 14: Warranty
All regulators returned for repair shall be clean and free from contamination prior to shipment to Boehringer Laboratories. This requirement is for the safety of our employees as well as to comply with Federal Law prohibiting the shipment of unmarked biohazard materials. -
Page 15: Diagram, Continuous Regulators
FIGURE 1 Models 3700 (pictured), 3710, and 3740 Description Description 1465BF Lens Cap Retaining Ring 1458HC Reg Body , Models 3700, 3710, & 3740 33916 Lens Cap Disc, Model 3700, 3701,3710, 1462 Thumb Spring 3711, 3740 33909 Lens Cap Backing, Model 3700, 3701,3710, 1480 Thumb Spring Retaining Screw 3711, 3740... -
Page 16: Diagram, Intermitting Regulators
FIGURE 2 – Models 3704 (pictured) and 3714 Description Description 33418AN Dashpot Body 1465BK Lens Cap Retaining Ring 33038 Retaining Ring 33916 Lens Cap Disc, Model 3704, 3714 33040 Gauge View Tube 33909 Lens Cap Backing, Model 3704, 3714 33042 Gauge Diaphragm 1466 Regulating Diaphragm... - Page 17 Boehringer Laboratories, LLC 300 Thoms Dr. Phoenixville, PA 19460 Customer Service Technical Support 800-642-4945 www.boehringerlabs.com A free trial evaluation of any of our suction regulators can be arranged by calling (800) 642-4945 or 610-278-0900. 3700.017 Rev Q P/N 33057 17 of 17...
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