Precision Medical PM60 EasyVac Aspirator - Manual (Page 10)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Easy Vac Aspirator fails to function, consult the Troubleshooting
Guide below. If the problem cannot be corrected, consult your Provider.
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
Aspirator will not
operate
1. On/Off switch in
“OFF” position
2. Power Cord not
connected properly
3. Thermal limit
exceeded
1. Push On/Off switch
to “ON” position
2. Check plug at outlet
3. Shut Aspirator off,
wait 15 minutes; be
sure vents are clear
NO vacuum
on gauge / NO
vacuum at Patient
Connection Tubing
1. Hydrophobic Filter
not connected
properly
2. Suction Canister
not connected or
assembled properly
3. Defective Suction
Canister
4. Defective Regulator
1. Confirm and tighten
connections
2. Confirm and tighten
3. Replace Suction
Canister
4. Contact your
Provider
NO vacuum on
gauge / vacuum
at Patient
Connection Tubing
1. Defective vacuum
gauge
1. Contact your
Provider
Vacuum on gauge
/ NO vacuum at
Patient Suction
Tubing
1. Clogged
Hydrophobic filter
2. Canister overfilled
1. Replace
Hydrophobic filter
2. Empty canister
Unable to adjust
vacuum
1. Defective regulator 1. Contact your
Provider