Air Liquide AIDAL Instructions D'utilisation page 5

Do not wash or immerse the aspirator under water.
The aspirator must always be turned off and disconnected from the mains while
cleaning.
14 - CLEANING & STERILIZATION OF REUSABLE COLLECTION JAR
The jars must be cleaned and sterilized after each use, as described below:
Cleaning
Separate the main components of the jar such as the graduated vessel, the lid and
the float. Wash all surfaces of the device thoroughly with hot water at a temperature
not exceeding 60°C. Dry the parts thoroughly with a clean, soft non-abrasive cloth.
Sterilization
Place the parts in an autoclave for a sterilization cycle with a steam temperature of
121°C for at least 15 minutes (preferably not exceeding 30 minutes) taking care to
position the graduated jar upside down (with its bottom upward).
Steam sterilization may be performed for a maximum of 15 cycles without adver-
sely affecting the characteristics of the component materials used and therefore
functionality. Sterilization may alter the colour or appearance of the components,
but this will not affect operation of the device. However, a visual inspection of all the
components is recommended before each assembly following sterilization. Sterili-
zation can also be carried out cold by ethylene oxide or gamma rays following the
instructions supplied with respective equipment.
15 - ANTIBACTERIAL FILTER & CONNECTION TUBES
The antibacterial filter and the PVC connection tubes are not steam-sterilizable and
must be considered single-use. The bacterial filter must be replaced in case of con-
tamination, yellowing or decrease in performance of the vacuum system. The filter
must be replaced whenever the vacuum system is used on multiple patients. In any
case, the filter should be replaced at least once every two months.
16 - SAFETY FLOAT
During cleaning and sterilization of the reusable jar, it is essential that the float
inside the lid of the jar is removed and later reassembled for use. The operations
to be performed are:
Disassembly (Fig. B)
e.1) Open the jar, remove the float guide (9) from its lodging in the jar lid (12).
e.2) Remove the float body (10) from the guide (9) and remove the rubber stopper.
Assembly
e.3) Insert the rubber stopper (11) onto the float body (10) with the widest part of the
stopper facing upward.
e.4) Insert the float body (10) with the stopper (11) into the float guide (9).
e.5) Insert the float guide (10) onto its lodging in the lid of the jar (12).
e.6) Check that the float and stopper move freely inside the float guide.
17 - DISPOSAL OF THE ASPIRATOR
The aspirator and its components are made with plastic and metal materials. Their
disposal must comply with all applicable regulations.
PART MATERIAL
Base unit Waste from electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE)
Battery Lead
Outer shell of the base unit ABS V0
Liquid collection tray Polycarbonate
Tray lid Polypropylene
Single-use tube PVC
Cannula reducer Nylon
Transport bag Nylon
Box Cardboard
Leaflet Paper
Accessory bag and blue bag Low density polyethylene (PE-LD)
Other accessories See information on the packaging
18 - PROBLEMS & POSSIBLE CAUSES & SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
• The device does • Power button not acti-
not power on. vated.
• Battery out of charge.
• Power supply cord not
connected.
• No suction. • Connector tubes or anti-
bacterial filter not installed
properly.
• Jar lid not closed
properly.
• Disposable bag not fitted
properly in the collection
jar.
• Vacuum adjustment dial
rotated fully anticlockwise.
• Jar float stuck.
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SOLUTION
• Press the power button.
• Recharge the battery.
• Connect the power supply
cord.
• Install tubes and filter as
indicated in the instructions.
• Close the jar lid properly.
• Fit the disposable bag
properly.
• Rotate the dial clockwise.
• Free the float and check that
it can move freely in its lodging.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
• The performance • Low battery charge.
of the device is • Power adapter not pro-
different from that perly connected to mains
stated. or aspirator.
• Vacuum adjustment dial
rotated fully anticlockwise.
• Jar lid not closed
properly.
• Disposable bag not fitted
properly in the collection
jar.
• Jar float stuck.
• Connection tubes faulty.
If, after checking the above, the aspirator does not work properly, inspection at an
authorized laboratory is necessary.
The following maintenance operations must be carried out by qualified technical
assistance staff at an approved laboratory, at the intervals specified:
• replacement of the battery whenever the life of the latter is not optimal or at least
every two years.
• replacement of air filter, each time the performance of the suction unit (vacuum
rate and flow rate) is lower than the rated value or at least every two years.
19 - TECHNICAL DATA
Power supply adapter output 15V DC 4.0A 60W
Voltage AIDAL 12V DC
Definition according to high vacuum / High flow
UNI EN ISO 10079-1
Consumption at 12V DC 36 W
Maximum vacuum -80kPa (- 0.80 bar)
Maximum air flow 30±4 l/min
Battery charging time 7 hours approx.
Battery type Pb 12V DC
Battery powered 40 minutes (depending
operating time on use)
Type of operation Continuous
Noise level pursuant to 55,5 dBA
UNI EN 10079-1:2009
Standard jar capacity 1000ml
Weight with 1000ml jar 3,8 kg
Dimensions: length 350mm
width 140mm
height 280mm
Classification according • Class II device.
to CEI EN 60601-1 • Device with internal power source.
• Device with Type BF applied part.
• Device not suitable for use with anaesthetic
Classification according • Device for high vacuum and high flow.
to UNI EN ISO 10079-1 • Device suitable for use in the field and in ambulances.
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SOLUTION
• Recharge the battery.
• Connect the power adapter
properly.
• Rotate the dial clockwise.
• Close the jar lid properly.
• Fit the disposable bag
properly.
• Free the float and check that it
can move freely in its lodging.
• Replace the tubes.
AIDAL AIDAL DUAL BATTERY
(version with two
batteries)
2 x Pb 12V DC
60 minutes (depending
on use)
4,6 kg
mixtures with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.