Never use any petroleum based lubricants in an Oxygen environment,
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as these materials are highly combustible in the presence of Oxygen.
The only Oxygen service lubricants recommended for this equipment are
Sentinel OPG (6700-0067-200) or Vac Kote
Do not use this device in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
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Explosion hazard may result.
This manual covers the operation of the venturi/ejector suction module
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only. Follow vacuum regulator pre-use checkout and patient set up
procedures also.
The Venturi backpack is capable of producing high levels of vacuum.
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Unregulated vacuum can cause injury to patients. Only use this device
with an approved medical vacuum regulator.
CAUTIONS
Only trained individuals should attempt to service this device.
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Complete repair information is provided in the service manual.
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Not for field or transport use. *
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Definitions
CAUTION:
= Possibility of damage to the equipment exists.
WARNING:
= Possibility of injury to the patient or the operator exists.
Note:
= Provides additional information to clarify a point in the text.
Important:
= Similar to a note but of greater emphasis
= Attention. Alerts you to a warning or caution in the text.
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= Pull knob out for | (ON)
= Push knob in for O (OFF)
= Supply gas inlet pressure
= Do not use petroleum based lubricants
= Vacuum
VAC
PTFE
= Polytetrafluoroethylene
mmHg
= Millimeters of Mercury
kPa
= Kilopascal
mL
= Milliliter
mm
= Millimeter
PTS
= Push-To-Set
ISU
= Intermittent Suction Unit
CVR
= Continuous Vacuum Regulator
* The categories of Field and Transport Use are specifically defined in ISO 10079-3 (Secton
5.1.2.) "Field" means accidents or emergencies outside the hospital. "Transport" means use
in ambulances, cars and airplanes. These situations may expose the equipment to uneven
support, dirt, water, mechanical shock and temperature extremes. Ohio Medical suction
equipment has not been tested to comply with the specific requirements of these categories.
TM
Definitions
®
37951M (0220-0091-300).
6700-0382-000 (Rev. 7) 08/2020
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