Set-Up And Operation - Buffalo filter Porta PlumeSafe 604 Manuel De L'opérateur

Particle size, μm
Filter life
Filter life indicator
ViroSafe Filter P/N
Note: Before installing or removing any filter, be sure that the system is turned off.
Filter Installation Instructions:
The installation of the ViroSafe Filter into the BUFFALO FILTER PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuation
System(s) is quick and simple.
1. Remove the ViroSafe Filter from the shipping box and discard any protective wrapping.
Examine all filters for damage during shipping and storage. Do not install any filter with visible
signs of structural damage.
2. Insert the ViroSafe Filter into the filter receptacle. Be sure that the filter is seated completely
against the bottom of the filter chamber.
3. Your Porta PlumeSafe 604 Smoke Evacuation System will automatically sense and set your filter
life dependent on the type of ViroSafe filter used.
WARNING: This device is not intended for evacuation of fluid. If fluid is expected to be
aspirated using the ViroSafe Filter or the BUFFALO FILTER PlumeSafe system, fluid
collection devices must be installed with the vacuum hose assembly. Fai lure to install a
fluid collection device may cause filter blockage and/or electrical damage.
Filter Removal Instructions:
1. After the ViroSafe Filter has been exhausted and requires changing, turn the smoke
evacuation system off and disconnect any accessory tubing attached to the filter.
2. Pull the ViroSafe Filter from the smoke evacuation system and dispose of in accordance with
hospital policy. The ViroSafe Filter may be disposed of or incinerated.
3. Clean the unit with appropriate germicide prior to re-use. Follow the indicated instructions for
maintenance and installation of a new ViroSafe Filter.
CAUTION: Using any other filter or accessory not supplied by BUFFALO FILTER may cause
damage to the system and/or cause the system to be inoperable and may void the warranty.
WARNING: The ViroSafe Filter should be changed when the Filter Life Indicator shows red
flashing LED (replace). Failure to change this filter may result in decreased efficiency and
contamination of the electric motor, vacuum pump, and sound absorbing media within the
system, or non-operation of smoke evacuator.

2.3 Set-Up and Operation

The operation of the PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuation System is as follows:
1. Install the ViroSafe Filter.
BUFFALO FILTER®
Porta PlumeSafe® 604 Smoke Evacuation System – Rev C
0.1 to 0.2 microns at 99.999% efficiency
Automatic Factory Set Filter Sensor
Timed replacement
Virosafe 6 Filter – 6 hours filter life
VS06002 (2-PK)
VS06004 (4-PK)
VS06012 (12-PK)
ViroSafe OH Filter – 24 hours filter life – VSOH001
ViroSafe EY Filter – 12 hours filter life
VSEY1-4 (ViroSafe Erbium: YAG filter w/4 prefilters)
ViroSafe Vet Filter – 24 hours filter life – VSVET01
ViroSafe XLL Filter – 18 hours filter life – VSXLL02 (2-pk)
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