Precision Medical PM61 PowerVac Aspirator - Manual (Page 8)

ASPIRATOR
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7. Connect one end of Patient Suction Tubing to the port on the Canister
marked Patient Tubing.
8. Connect other end of Patient Suction Tubing to suction catheter and
begin procedure as instructed by healthcare Provider.
9. When procedure is completed, press the on/off switch to the “oFF”
position.
• dO NOT overfill the canister.
10. Empty the Suction Canister as follows:
• disconnect all suctioning tubing.
• Remove the canister from its bracket and empty as instructed by
your Physician or healthcare Professional.
• Replace Suction Canister and reconnect all suctioning tubing.
CAUTION
Canister is single patient use only.
CLeANING / mAINTeNANCe
wARNING
• Turn the Power Vac Aspirator off and disconnect from power source
before cleaning.
• dO NOT attempt to repair. There are no serviceable parts inside.
The Inline hydrophobic Filter cannot be cleaned. If it becomes contaminated
or clogged, it must be replaced.
To replace Inline hydrophobic Filter:
1. disconnect filter assembly from Suction Canister and remove Suction
Canister from the Aspirator.
2. Remove filter assembly from the Aspirator.
3. dispose of filter only.
4. Install new Inline hydrophobic Filter (Part #1690) and reconnect tubing
and elbow.
Tubing is single patient use only. dO NOT clean.
To replace Air Filters:
CAUTION
• Excessive dust build-up on air filters will reduce performance of
Aspirator. If this occurs, filters should be cleaned or replaced.
• dO NOT use where saline mist could be drawn into the Aspirator.
The Air Filters do not filter out saline.
saline causes rapid deterioration of the Aspirator and will void
the warranty.