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Service Manual
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5.1 Cleaning.................................................................... 13
This device is to be used ONLY by persons who
5.1.1 Routine Exterior Cleaning & Disinfection......... 13 have been properly trained on the operation of the
5.1.1.1 Approved Cleaning Solutions.............. 13 device. Incorrect use of this device may cause
serious injury to a patient.
5.1.2 Internal Component Cleaning & Disinfection... 13
5.1.2.1 Approved Flush Solutions.................... 13 ⚠ DO NOT operate this device in the presence of
flammable anesthetics. Static charges may not
5.1.3 Cold Flush Procedure ..................................... 13 dissipate and a possible explosion hazard exists
5.2 Sterilization................................................................ 13 in the presence of these agents.
Technical Competence
The procedures described in this service manual should Genuine replacement parts manufactured or sold by Ohio
be performed by trained and authorized personnel only. Medical must be used for all repairs.
Maintenance should only be undertaken by competent
individuals who have a general knowledge of and Read completely through each step in every procedure
experience with devices of this nature. No repairs should before starting the procedure; any exceptions may result
ever be undertaken or attempted by anyone not having such in a failure to properly and safely complete the attempted
qualifications. procedure.
⚠ CAUTION: A CAUTION statement is used when the Do not use this device in the presence of flammable
possibility of damage to the equipment exists. anesthetics. Static charges may not dissipate and a possible
explosion hazard exists in the presence of these agents.
⚠ WARNING: A WARNING statement is used when the
possibility of injury to the patient or the operator exists. Following sterilization with ethylene oxide, quarantine parts
in a well ventilated area to allow dissipation of residual
1.2 Warnings ethylene oxide gas absorbed by the material. Aerate for 8
hours at 130°F (54°C).
This device is to be used only by persons who have been
If the vacuum regulator is repaired or disassembled in any
adequately instructed in its use.
manner, the service checkout procedure (Section 8 Service
After patient use, regulators may be contaminated. Handle Checkout Procedure) must be performed before using the
in accordance with your hospital’s infection control policy. equipment on a patient.
Clean and disinfect all suction equipment before shipment The pre-use checkout procedure (Section 4.2.3 Pre-use
for service to ensure transportation personnel and/or service Checkout Procedure) must be performed before using this
personnel are not exposed to any hazardous contamination. equipment on each patient. If the regulator fails any part of
the pre-use checkout procedure, it must be removed from
Clamping the tubing between the patient and the collection service and repaired by qualified service personnel.
bottle may result in pressure buildup in the catheter and
tubing.
With the patient tubing occluded, all the bubbling in the water
seal system should stop. If bubbling does not stop, check all
connections to troubleshoot and eliminate leaks.
* The categories of Field and Transport Use are specifically defined in ISO
10079-3 (Section 5.1.2), “Field” means use at accidents or emergencies
outside a hospital. “Transport” means use in ambulances, cars or airplanes.
These situations may expose the equipment to uneven support, dirt,
water, mechanical shock and temperature extremes. Ohio Medical suction
equipment has not been tested to comply with the specific requirements of
these categories.
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2.4 Spanish
Thoracic Vacuum Regulator
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6700-1278-901
Thoracic
6700-1276-901
Mode
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Switch
Adapter/
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Control
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Thoracic
Patient
Port
Positive Pressure Safety Relief Valve: Located in patient circuit to prevent pressurization of
patient chest cavity in excess of 10 cmH2O (1.0 kPa)
Weight: 24 oz (680 g)
(less fittings)
3.2.3 Standards
ISO 10079-3 (Section 5.1.2)
⚠ WARNINGS: Always connect the regulator to a ⚠ When using a disposable system, the atmospheric
vacuum source and check its operation before vent at the top of the suction control chamber must
attaching the patient connection (Section 4.2.3 be occluded for proper suction regulation with the
Pre-use Checkout Procedure). Thoracic Vacuum Regulator.
⚠ Connection to positive pressure sources such as Important: Once the atmospheric vent is occluded,
oxygen and medical air, even momentarily, could the Thoracic Vacuum Regulator controls vacuum level
injure the patient or operator. regardless of the presence or amount of water in the suction
control chamber.
⚠ CAUTION: Connection to positive pressure sources Note: A positive pressure relief valve in the disposable
such as oxygen and medical air, even momentarily,
collection system will prevent pressure buildup in the system
could damage the equipment.
if the system is clamped between the vacuum regulator and
Use hospital-supplied suction tubing between the end piece the collection device.
Vacuum Port
Patient
Drainage Suction Control
Port Chamber (shown
with no water in
chamber)
Collection
Drainage Chamber
Water
Collection
Seal
Bottle with
Bottle
Shut-off
Valve
Regulator
Sleeve
| (ON).
4.2.1 Mode Selection 5. Rotate the suction control knob
| (ON) - Suction can be adjusted with the suction control fully counter-clockwise (decrease).
knob.
6. Clamp the connective tubing. The
gauge needle should not move.
| (On)
O (Off)
⚠ WARNING: A water seal system must be used 10. Turn the mode selector switch to | (ON).
with the Thoracic Vacuum Regulator to prevent
11. After a brief period, all bubbling in the water seal should
atmospheric air from entering the pleural cavity,
stop.
and to show the presence of air movement into the
collection system. ⚠ WARNING: With the patient tubing occluded, all
5. Fill the water seal to its designated level. bubbling in the water seal system should stop. If
bubbling does not stop, check all connections to
6. Connect the regulator to a reusable water seal or a troubleshoot and eliminate leaks.
disposable system with a water seal.
12. Release the clamp on the patient tubing.
7. Connect the water seal to the collection bottle’s vacuum
port. ⚠ WARNING: When a leak-free collection system
connected to a patient is turned on, and after initial
8. Attach the patient tubing to the collection bottle’s patient air in the system is eliminated, only thoracic air
port. should produce bubbles in the water seal.
O(Off)
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Clamp
Release
Clamp
2. All internal components, with the exception of the gauge, ⚠ CAUTION: Sterilization with ethylene oxide mixtures
may be cleaned with a solution of warm water and mild may cause crazing (minute superficial cracking) of
detergent. some plastic parts. Crazing will be more pronounced
when mixtures containing Freon® are used.
3. Dry all components with a lint free cloth before assembly.
Dry internal passages using vacuum flow or compressed Note: The vacuum regulator should only be sterilized if it is
air. contaminated or maintenance is to be performed.
B. No gauge indication but 1. Blocked gauge pressure sensing 1. Clean orifice and/or gauge tubing
suction is being delivered orifice and/or gauge tubing
2. Dust in gauge mechanism 2. Gently blow out dust
3. Gauge mechanism jammed 3. Replace gauge
• Water manometer or calibrated vacuum gauge, 0 to 70 ⚠ CAUTION: Use care when unhooking the tension
cmH2O (± 1 cmH2O) spring from the regulator. Excessive tension on the
spring can crack the plastic at the base of the mounting
• Water manometer or calibrated pressure gauge, 0 to 70 post.
cmH2O (± 1 cmH2O)
6. Remove the mounting screw and spring washer from the
• Dow Corning No. 111 lubricant (6700-0074-200) center of the mode selector switch. Lift the switch from
• Pliers the unit and unplug its connecting line to the regulator
assembly. Use a toothpick to remove the O-ring from its
• Loctite® 242 removable thread locker (6600-0058-300) recess in the back plate.
• 1/4 inch flathead screwdriver 7. Unbolt the adapter/probe connector from the back plate.
Use a tooth pick to remove the O-ring.
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
8. Pull the vacuum relief valve off its mounting vent (cup
• Internal snap ring pliers your hand under the valve to catch the ball as it falls out
• 5/16” and 9/16” open end wrenches while unscrewing the adjustment screw).
• Positive pressure source delivering 10 LPM open flow 9. Remove the regulator assembly mounting screws and
lift the assembly off the back plate.
• Toothpick (O-ring removal)
10. Take the diaphragm off the back plate.
7.2 Disassembly Note: The metal disc at the center of the diaphragm may
be removed for further cleaning if necessary.
⚠ WARNINGS: If the vacuum regulator is repaired or
disassembled in any manner, the service checkout 11. Separate the regulator assembly and remove the large
procedure (Section 8 Service Checkout Procedure) O-ring seal.
must be performed before using the equipment on
a patient. 12. Unscrew the patient port fitting from the regulator
assembly, and remove the O-ring.
⚠ After patient use, regulators may be contaminated.
Handle in accordance with your hospital’s infection 13. Using the snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring that
control policy. retains the control shaft in the regulator assembly. Pull
out the control shaft, and remove the spring, nut and
⚠ To reduce service personnel exposure to hazardous O-ring.
contamination, clean and disinfect all suction
Note: The spring button and piston should be left
equipment before disassembly.
assembled in the baffle guide plate.
⚠ CAUTION: The gauge assembly must be handled
with utmost care to retain its precision. If the lens is
removed, do not rest the gauge on its face.
1. Remove the four cover mounting screws and lift off the
front cover.
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1. Vacuum Tube.........................................0211-0072-300
2. Adapter/probe Mounting Screws (2)..... 0140-6624-108
3. Adapter/probe connector...................... 0206-5149-300
4. O-ring.................................................... 6700-0131-500
5. Nuts (2)................................................. 6700-0175-400
6. O-ring.................................................... 6700-0131-500
7. Mode Selector switch
(International – I/O)............................... 6700-0092-701
(Domestic – ON/OFF)........................... 6700-0092-700
8. Spring washer....................................... 0202-3030-300
9. Screw.................................................... 6700-0208-400
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1. Snap ring................................................0203-5213-300
2. O-ring.....................................................6700-0131-500
3. O-ring.....................................................6700-0132-500
4. Brass nut................................................0402-1659-500
5. Spring.....................................................0203-3054-300
6. Spring Button.........................................0212-0800-100
7. Spring Case Cover.................................0221-6365-300
8. O-ring.....................................................6700-0100-400
9. Baffle-Guide Plate..................................0212-0804-100
10. Piston.....................................................6700-0099-400
11. O-ring.....................................................0210-0527-300
12. Flapper Valve......................................... 0211-1451-100
13. Control Shaft..........................................0221-6351-500
⚠ Over-tightening of the screws may results in stripped ⚠ WARNING: If the vacuum regulator is repaired or
threads.. disassembled, the service checkout procedure
(Section 8 Service Checkout Procedure) must be
When installing the diaphragm, orient it with its metal section performed before using the equipment on a patient.
towards the metal piston of the regulator assembly. The rim
of the diaphragm should fit over the outside of the diaphragm Important: This entire Service Check-out Procedure MUST
seat for a good seal. Do not lubricate the diaphragm. Tighten be performed in numerical order.
the regulator assembly mounting screws in an “X” pattern to
prevent warpage (do not over tighten the screws).
Before placing the front cover on a reassembled unit connect
it to a functioning vacuum source and adjust the vacuum
relief valve. Refer to Section 8.5 Vacuum Limit Test.
Mode Selector
Switch | (On)
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Vacuum
-cm Supply Vacuum
Regulator 300 mmHg (40.0 kPa)
Open flow of 80 LPM
Suction
Control
Knob
Thoracic
Occluded
Water Manometer or
Calibrated Pressure Gauge
Water Manometer or
70 cmH2O (6.9 kPa)
Calibrated Vacuum Gauge
70 cmH2O (6.9 kPa)
Flowmeter
50 LPM
2. The supply open flow must be at least 80 LPM. 2. Set the vacuum level on the gauge to 30 cmH2O (2.9
kPa).
3. Connect the supply vacuum to the adapter/probe port of
the regulator. 3. Open and close the patient port several times.
3. Turn the mode selector switch to | (ON) and verify that 2. Turn the suction control knob fully counter-clockwise
the flow rate is at least 40 LPM. (full decrease).
4. Turn the mode selector switch to O (OFF) and disconnect 3. Slowly increase the vacuum and observe the gauge.
the flowmeter.
4. The vacuum relief valve should open at 55 cmH2O ±
5 cmH2O (5.4 kPa ± 0.5 kPa). The gauge needle may
8.3 Gauge Test oscillate, but the vacuum should not increase beyond 60
Note: All Ohio Medical gauges are supplied with an accuracy cmH2O (5.9 kPa) as the suction control knob is turned
of ± 5% of full scale deflection throughout their range. further clockwise.
Note: All gauge needles should come to rest at the stop pin 5. If adjustment is required, grip the vacuum relief valve
when no suction is being supplied. Gauges which do not firmly with pliers and rotate the screw about 1/8 turn with
comply may be out of calibration. a screwdriver. Repeat the previous step and check the
suction level at which the valve opens.
When checking gauge accuracy, be sure that the calibration
gauge has an accuracy of ± 1 cmH2O (± 0.1 kPa) or better. Note: Clockwise rotation will increase the suction level
at which the relief valve opens. Counter-clockwise
1. Connect the regulator’s patient port to the calibration rotation will decrease the suction level at which the relief
gauge with tubing. valve opens.
2. Turn the mode selector switch to | (ON). 6. When the desired limit is reached, lock the screw with a
drop of removable thread locker Loctite® 242.
3. Check that the regulator gauge is in agreement with the
vacuum calibration gauge within the ± 3 cmH2O (± 0.3 ⚠ WARNING: Excess Loctite® may seal the steel ball
kPa) tolerance. Recommended test points are 15, 30, to the seat. This will disable the vacuum relief valve
and 45 cmH2O (1.5, 2.9, and 4.4 kPa). and may allow suction to exceed the pre-set limit.
7. Repeat the steps one through four if the relief valve does
not open within the specified range.
Valve
Body
O-ring
Screw with
Magnet
Mode
Selector
Switch
O (Off)
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45 Port B
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Vacuum
Regulator Sealed
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Control
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1.0 in Water
Thoracic
Bubble Leak Tester
⚠ If the unit has been contaminated, clean and Check Elastometric Replace, lubricate and
disinfect all suction equipment before disassembly. Components repair as necessary to
• Positive pressure minimize in-use failures.
Protection of the vacuum piping system is as important as safety relief (flapper)
maintenance of the suction equipment. The use of collection valve
canisters with reliable shut-off valves, overflow safety trap • Switch O-ring
assemblies and disposable suction filters will protect the • Low vacuum relief
regulator, wall outlet, and piping system. valve sleeve
Routine maintenance and inspection are important to • Control shaft O-rings
the performance of suction equipment. The following is a • Patient port O-ring
recommended list for care of suction equipment after each • Adapter/probe
patient use. connector O-ring
9.5 Return Instructions The torque range for installing adapters/probes is 4.0 ft-lb
(5.4 N-m) minimum to 10.0 ft-lb (13.6 N-m) maximum.
1. Call for a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
Adapters/probes which are not keyed for specific orientation,
number before sending any items for warranty and/
should be torqued to approximately 6.0 ft-lb (8.1 N-m).
or non-warranty repair. (1-866-549-6446)
Adapters/probes that are keyed to specific orientation, must
2. Clean and disinfect the vacuum regulator.
be torqued initially to 4.0 ft-lbs. Additional torque is applied
3. Package the vacuum regulator securely for protection, only until orientation is correct.
preferably in the original container.
9.7 Disposal Instructions
4. Include a letter describing in detail any difficulties
experienced with the vacuum regulator. Include the Dispose of vacuum regulator in accordance with local
person, title, and telephone number to contact for regulations.
questions.
North America
United States
2797
EMERGO EUROPE
Prinsessegracht 20 2514 AP
The Hague The Netherlands
EMERGO AUSTRALIA
Level 20, Tower II Darling Park 201 Sussex
Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
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