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AER DEFENSE TM
S M O K E E V A C U A T O R
CONMED
TM
E L E C T R O S U R G E R Y
LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of two years following the date of delivery,
CONMED Corporation warrants the CONMED
AER DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator against any defects in
material or workmanship and will repair or replace (at
CONMED’s option) the same without charge, provided
that routine maintenance as specified in this manual has
been performed using replacement parts approved by
CONMED. This warranty is void if the product is used in
a manner or for purposes other than intended.
EC REP
STERILE EO
© 2008 CONMED Corporation
MdSS GmbH
525 French Road41
USASTERILE R
Schiffgraben
Utica, NY 13502-5994
D-30175 Hannover
Germany
EC REP
STERILE EO
European Authorized
MdSS GmbH Representative
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben
D-30175
41
STERILE R
Hannover 41
Schiffgraben
Germany
D-30175 Hannover
Germany STERILE A 9083
9083
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Table of Contents
& List of Illustrations
S M O K E E V A C U A T O R
S M O K E E V A C U A T O R
General Information
Section 1.0
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1.3 Cautions and Warnings • The mains disconnect device is the AC power
cord.
Please note that all Cautions and Warnings should
be read and understood before any use of this
equipment. This smoke evacuation system should • If outside cover of the AER DEFENSE™
only be operated by personnel who have been is removed, there is a possibility of electrical
properly trained in its operation. shock if internal components are contacted.
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All adapters, tubing, ClearVac and GoldVac smoke pencils attach to the front nozzle on the FilterOne™.
Image Shown: 60-7510-005, GoldVac Pencil, Push Button
ConMed ESU
Suction Automatic Mode
9083
Expired Filter
9083 Continuous Mode
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Remote Vacuum
CAUTION: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment is connected
to a receptacle marked “Hospital Grade” or “Hospital Only”.
CAUTION: Electrical
9083 shock hazard. Do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
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Consult accompanying documents prior to placing equipment in service.
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9083 9083
UL Classification
9083
9083
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Enclosure resists entry of vertically falling water
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Operation
Section 2
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Power Standby
Continuous
Mode
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Footswitch
Mode Increase
Suction Button
Decrease
Suction Button
Filter Life
Indicator
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ESU ACTIVATION
IPX1 CORD TO ESU
RS232 Connector
OIOIO
Remote Vacuum
Controller
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Pneumatic Footswitch
Connector
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• Reading the Filter Life Indicator: Install a installed. This feature insures that operating
new CONMED FilterOne™ into the AER room personnel are protected against smoke
DEFENSE™ per the installation instructions plume contamination.
contained in Section 2.2. When the system
is turned on, the filter life indicator will light
• Remote Vacuum Control (optional): An
up all the GREEN LED’s. This indicates full
optional Remote Vacuum Control Assembly
filter life. The GREEN LED’s will diminish
is available that allows the user to adjust the
as the life of the FilterOne™ is exhausted until
suction level from The System™ 5000 Mobile
an Orange LED indicator light is illuminated.
Pedestal. See Figure 2.1.2
When the filter has reached 7/8 or 88% of
its useful life, the Orange LED indicator
will turn on continuously to indicate that 2.2 FilterOne™ Installation
the FilterOne™ needs to be replaced. After
the filter is fully expired, the Orange LED The installation of the FilterOne™ into the
indicator will start flashing and there is an CONMED AER DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator
audible warning (5 beeps) to indicate that is quick and simple.
the FilterOne™ has expired its useful life and
requires replacement. 1. Remove the CONMED FilterOne™ from
the shipping box and discard any protective
• The CONMED AER DEFENSE™ Smoke wrapping. Examine filter for damage during
Evacuator will continue to operate until the shipping and storage. Do not install any filter
power switch is turned off. Once the smoke with visible signs of structural damage.
evacuator is turned off, a new filter MUST 2. Insert the CONMED FilterOne™ into the
be installed to activate the unit. If the AER opening in the front of the smoke evacuation
DEFENSE™ is turned back on, the Orange system. Ensure that the filter is in the correct
LED in the filter life indicator will flash and orientation. See Figure 2.2.1.
there is an audible warning (5 beeps) to 3. Turn the power switch on and ensure that all
indicate that a new filter must be installed. of the Green LED’s in the Filter Life indica-
The unit will not operate until a new filter is tor are illuminated.
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WARNING: If fluid is to be aspirated using the 2.3 Set-up and Operation with Instant
CONMED AER DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator, ESU Activation
fluid collection devices must be installed in line
with the vacuum hose assembly. Failure to install The operation of the CONMED AER
a fluid collection device may cause filter blockage DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator is as follows:
and/or electrical damage.
1. Install the CONMED FilterOne™. See
Section 2.2
FilterOne™ Removal Instructions:
2. Attach unit power cord to the AER
DEFENSE™ Mains Inlet on the lower right
1. After the CONMED FilterOne™ has expired of the rear panel of the unit. See Figure 2.3.1
and requires changing; remove any fluid col- Plug the three prong power connector into an
lection device or accessory tubing attached to appropriate power outlet.
the FilterOne™. 3. Attach the male end of the ESU Activation
2. Remove the FilterOne™ from the smoke evac- Cord into the AER DEFENSE™ ESU
uation system by gripping the round handle Activation Outlet located on the upper right
around the filter nozzle. Dispose of in accor- of the rear panel. See Figure 2.3.1 Attach the
dance with hospital policy. The CONMED female end of the ESU Activation Cord into
FilterOne™ may be disposed of or inciner- the ESU Mains Inlet on rear panel of the
ated. ESU. See Figure 2.3.1
3. Clean the unit with an appropriate germicide NOTE: If using Excalibur Plus PC with
prior to re-use. Follow the indicated instruc- fixed cord, see Section 2.5 for configura-
tions for maintenance and installation of a tion kit.
new CONMED FilterOne™. 4. Optional: The pneumatic footswitch may
also be attached by pushing the end of the
tubing over the pneumatic fitting on the back
CAUTION: There is a potential for the pres-
panel of the Smoke Evacuator.
ence of pathogens and by-products of smoke
plume in the filter nozzle, smoke tubing, and/or 5. Optional: Connect the Remote Vacuum
other accessories that attach to the nozzle of the Control Assembly.
FilterOne™. Use hospital guidelines for handling 6. Optional: Install fluid collection device if
contaminated material. needed.
7. Attach the CONMED Smoke Evacuation
CAUTION: Using any other filter or accessory Pencil or tubing set to the inlet of the
not supplied by CONMED may cause damage to CONMED FilterOne™. Ensure that the evac-
the system and may void the warranty. uation tubing is fully seated on the inlet of the
FilterOne™.
8. Turn on the unit’s main power by depressing
WARNING: The CONMED FilterOne™
the power button on the control panel. See
should be changed when the Orange LED
Section 1.4.1 The unit will default to the last
is illuminated and flashing in the Filter Life
settings used. If a different specialty mode
Indicator. Failure to change this filter may
is desired, press the desired specialty mode
result in decreased efficiency and contamina-
button(s) on the control panel.
tion of the electric motor, vacuum pump, and
sound absorbing media within the unit. 9. Activate the unit by:
a. Depressing and releasing the footswitch
(if connected), select Continuous
Activation Button on front panel or
b. Activating CUT, COAG or BIPOLAR
on the ESU.
NOTE: Do not activate before both the
AER DEFENSE™ and ESU have been
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ESU ACTIVATION
IPX1 CORD TO ESU
OIOIO
AER DEFENSE™
Power Cord
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Power Cord
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2.4 Specifications
Flow Rate: 25 SCFM max with 10’ (3.05m) x 7/8” (22mm) hose (Normal Mode)
20 SLPM max with 10’ (3.05m) x ¼” (6.4mm) hose (Lap Mode)
Filter: ULPA grade with Carbon Filtration Efficiency: 99.999% , 0.12µm particles
Regulatory Compliance:
Units conform to UL60601-1
60-8080-120 100-120 VAC 50/60 Hz
60-8080-230 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
UL 60601-1 Classifications: Class I Type CF, IPX1
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Maintenance
Section 3
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Service
Section 4
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