Fahl TRACHEOPORT COMPACT Mode D'emploi page 39

8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
This TRACHEOPORT COMPACT device has been subjected to a thorough inspection at the factory. Should a malfunction
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nevertheless arise, you may possibly be able to rectify it yourself if you observe the following instructions.
Symptom of malfunction
Device fails to start
operating
Insufficient power
1. Weak vacuum or no
vacuum is indicated
2. Strong vacuum is
indicated
Possible cause
Rechargeable battery discharged
Mains plug of the power supply is not well
seated
Vacuum in the container
Rechargeable battery discharged
Filter is obstructed
Leak in the tubing or the secretion container
lid
1.1 Bacterial filter is missing
1.2 Leak in the tubing or on the secretion
container lid
1.3 Secretions or blood have been aspirated
into the device and the valve platelets of the
unit are sticking
2.1 Bacterial filter is obstructed
2.2 The float of the overflow protector is
blocking the secretion container lid inlet
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Remedy
Connect the power supply. To enable the
device to be operated without being connec-
ted to the mains power supply, the battery
should be charged for 1-2 hours.
Check all plug connections. Observe the
indicator light; this must be lit if connection
has been correctly established.
De-aerate container
Charge battery
Replace filter
Check secretion container lid and tubing for
firm seating
Insert bacterial filter
Check connections of connecting tube/
bacterial filter
Check assembly position of the secretion
container lid
Check secretion container lid and tubing for
firm seating
If this is the case, the device must be sent
in for repair
Replace bacterial filter
Check inlet of secretion container lid. If
necessary, empty container, clean overflow
protector and check float for free movement
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