1.2 Warnings. Ohio Medical Push-To-Set Continuous Vacuum Regulator
Below you will find brief information for Vacuum Regulator Push-To-Set Continuous Vacuum Regulator. The Push-To-Set Continuous Vacuum Regulator is a lightweight, compact unit used throughout the hospital primarily for pharyngeal/tracheal suctioning (airway management). Various models provide regulated or full-line vacuum for hospital suction procedures.
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1/Precautions 2/Scope
1.2 Warnings
This service manual contains service, maintenance and parts information on all models of the Push-To-Set TM Continuous
Vacuum Regulator.
After patient use, regulators may be contaminated. Handle in accordance with your hospital’s infection control policy.
North American
Clean and sterilize all suction equipment before shipment or service to ensure transportation personnel and/or service personnel are not exposed to any hazardous contamination.
International
Connect the Vacuum Regulator to the vacuum source only and check its operation before attaching the patient connection.
Connection to pressure sources even momentarily could injure the patient or operator and damage the equipment.
2.1 North American (ANSI) Vacuum
Regulators
Note: Part numbers given are for PTS-CVR without fi ttings or adapters.
Do not use this device in the presence of fl ammable anesthetics. Static charges may not dissipate and a possible explosion hazard exists in the presence of these agents.
If the Vacuum regulator is repaired or disassembled in any manner, the Service Checkout Procedure must be performed before using the equipment on a patient.
1.3 Cautions
Do not lubricate any internal components of the regulator module.
Do not use any Loctite® products to seal the fi tting and adapter port threads (or products which contain Methacrylate
Ester as an active ingredient).
Only competent individuals trained in the repair of this equipment should attempt to service it.
To help prevent aspirate from entering the regulator, as a result of misuse, an Overfl ow Safety Trap and suction fi lter should be attached prior to its use. Aspirate in the regulator will impair the operation. The use of the Overfl ow Safety
Trap and suction fi lter will help prevent this and extend the life of the suction equipment.
Use of lubricants other than recommended may degrade plastic or rubber components.
Prior to placing the unit back into service after repair or disassembly, perform the Service Check-out Procedure.
Not for Field or Transport use**
®Loctite is a registered trademark of the Loctite Corp.
** The categories of Field and Transport Use are specifi cally defi ned in ISO
10079-3. “Field” means use at accidents or emergencies outside a hospital.
“Transport” means use in ambulances, cards and airplanes. These situations may expose the equipment to uneven support, water, dirt mechanical shock and temperature extremes. Ohio Medical suction equipment has not been tested to comply with the specifi c requirements of these categories.
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Key Features
- Lightweight and compact
- Provides regulated or full-line vacuum
- Includes vacuum gauge
- Features positive pressure safety relief valve
- Low models have vacuum relief valve to limit maximum suction
- Operates in regulated or non-regulated mode
- Automatically adjusts suction level
- Easy to use and adjust
- Safe and reliable
