2. Attach unit power cord to the receptacle on the rear or side panel of the system. Plug the pronged
power cord into an appropriate grounded power outlet.
3. Optional: Attach either Remote Activator Switch or Footswitch plug into appropriate jack on rear
or side of machine.
4. Ensure that the evacuation tubing is fully seated in the inlet of the filter.
5. Turn on unit main power by placing the power switch on the rear or side panel of the machine in
the "ON" position.
6. Activate the power unit by:
a. Pressing the suction ON/OFF switch on the membrane panel,
b. Depressing and releasing the footswitch (if connected), or
c. Activating either CUT or COAG on the Electrosurgical Pencil (if Remote Activator is
connected).
7. Adjust the suction level to the desired setti ng by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys while
the unit is activated. Noise created by the smoke excavation power unit may be minimized by
selecting the lowest vacuum setting that effectively clears the operative field of surgical smoke.
When two indicators are illuminated on the suction control scale, the suction control setting is the
value between the two illuminated percentages.
8. Deactivate the unit by:
a. Pressing the suction ON/OFF switch on the membrane panel,
b. Depressing and releasing the footswitch (if connected), or
c. Releasing either the CUT or COAG button on the Electrosurgical Pencil (If Remote Activator
is connected).
9. Replace the ViroSafe Filter when the Filter Life Remaining Scale FLASHES RED (0% Life
Remaining). Failure to change the filter will effect the performance of the system.
BUFFALO FILTER®
Porta PlumeSafe® 604 Smoke Evacuation System – Rev C
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