Buffalo Filter Porta PlumeSafe 604 - Manual (Page 13)

BUFFALO FILTER®
Porta PlumeSafe® 604 Smoke Evacuation System – Rev B
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3.1 General Maintenance Information
This section contains information for ordinar y upkeep of the BUFFALO FILTER Plu meSafe Smoke
Evacuation System. While the system has been designed and manufactured to high industry standards, it
is recommended that periodic inspection and pe rformance testing be perf ormed by a qualified
Biomedical Technician to ensure continued safe and effective operation.
3.2 Cleaning
The exterior of the sy stem may be cleaned by wiping it with a cloth that has been da mpened (not
dripping) with a mild detergent such as Windex® or Formula 409®. Windex® is a registered trademark
of the Drackett Products Company. Formula 409® is a registered trademark of the Clorox Corporation.
3.3 Periodic Inspection
The PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuation System should be visually inspected at least every year. This
inspection should include checks for:
• Damage to the power cord.
• Damage to the power plug.
• Tightness of the power plug.
• Proper mating, cleanliness and absence of damage to the filter inlet.
• Obvious external or internal damage to the system.
3.4 Troubleshooting the System – see below.
PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Smoke Evacuation
System is ON but suction is
minimal or none
1. Filter not seated
completely
2. Filter clogged
3. Vacuum hose clogged
4. Motor/blower obstructed
1. Re-install ViroSafe Filter, press firmly into
place
2. Replace filter – use ViroSafe EY filter and
pre-filters for Erbium:YAG laser procedures
3. Check or replace Smoke Evacuation Tubing.
4. Call BioMed or BUFFALO FILTER
Technical Services at: 1-800-343-2324 or
(716) 835-7000
2. Smoke Evacuation
System does not function
even though suction ON
button is depressed
1. Not plugged into
electrical outlet
2. Fuses blown
3. Footswitch plugged in
4. Electronic system failure
5. Main power switch in
OFF position
6. Filter life expired or
invalid filter
1. Check power outlet and connection to rear or
side panel of machine
2. Replace fuses located within the power entry
module.
3. Unplug footswitch
4./5.Check main power switch on rear or side of
system to ensure that it is in on the ON (|)
position
6. Call BioMed or BUFFALO FILTER
Technical Services at: 1-800-343-2324 or
(716) 835-7000
Maintenance
Section 3.0