4.1 Equipment Set-up. 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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4/Operation
4.1 Equipment Set-up
Locking Gland Fitting
Insert the probe into the vacuum wall outlet. If the regulator is mounted elsewhere, connect a vacuum supply hose between the regulator’s probe adapter and the wall outlet.
1. Raise the sleeve and insert the trap into the regulator fi tting.
2. Turn the trap clockwise about one and a half turns to engage the threads. The trap does not need to be
WARNING Connect the vacuum regulator to the
screwed tight; an O-ring in the regulator fi tting provides
vacuum source only and check its operation
a vacuum seal. The trap should rotate freely to allow the
before attaching the patient connection.
desired tubing positioning.
Connection to pressure sources, even
3. Lower sleeve to lock trap in position.
momentarily, could injure the patient or operator and damage the equipment.
Regulator
Note: For proper installation of Adapters/Probes and Fittings see Appendix.
Connect the collection bottle’s vacuum port to the regulator’s fi tting port or Overfl ow Safety Trap with the appropriate suction fi lter and vacuum tubing.
An Ohio Medical High Flow Suction Filter should be used between the collection container and regulator to prevent contamination of the regulator.
Use hospital-supplied suction tubing between the end piece and the collection container, and between the patient port and the patient (minimum inside diameter is 6 mm [0.25 in.]).
ISO 10079-3 (BS 7259: Part 2, section 5.1.2) states that “the usable volume of the collection container shall not be less than 500 ml.”
DISS fi tting
Suction Filters
Hydrophilic:
Pkg of 20
Pkg of 200
Nipple
6730-0350-800
6730-0351-800
1. Insert trap into the regulator fi tting. Situate the tubing in the desired position.
2. Turn the DISS wing nut clockwise to engage threads and tighten (there is no O-ring, so the vacuum seal depends on a tight connection).
Hydrophobic:
Pkg of 3
Pkg of 10
Pkg of 100
Nipple Threaded
6730-0570-800 6730-0580-800
6730-0571-800
6730-0572-900
6730-0581-800
6730-0582-800
Regulator
Wing Nut
4.2 Attaching the Overfl ow Protection Device
(OPD)
CAUTION: To help prevent aspirate from entering the regulator, wall outlet and pipeline system as a result of misuse, an Overfl ow Safety Trap should be attached prior to its use. Aspirate in the regulator, wall outlet and pipeline system may impair their operation. The use of the Overfl ow Safety Trap and suction fi lter will help prevent this and extend the life of suction equipment.
5 8700-0006-000 Rev.3
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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
