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GENERAL START-UP AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

ANAESTIVAC 1 & ANAESTIVAC 2

Automatic pressure controlled
Automatic vacuum relief valve P.I.D
Anaesthetic gas removal system
SAFETY: see instructions no. 511927

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1.  INTRODUCTION 2 
1.1.  THE DATA PLATE .......................................................................................................................................... 2 
1.2.  THE DATA CHART ......................................................................................................................................... 2 
SECTION 2.  OPERATING CONDITIONS 2 
2.1.  LOCATION.................................................................................................................................................... 2 
SECTION 3.  LAYOUT DIAGRAMS 3 
3.1.  ANAESTIVAC 1 LAYOUT DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................. 3 
3.2.  ANAESTIVAC 2 LAYOUT DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................. 3 
SECTION 4.  DESCRIPTION 4 
4.1.  INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 4 
4.2.  SIDE CHANNEL TURBINE ................................................................................................................................ 4 
4.3.  THE AUTOMATIC VACUUM RELIEF VALVE ......................................................................................................... 4 
4.4.  LOWEST-LEVEL DRIP POT .............................................................................................................................. 4 
4.5.  THE ISOLATING NON-RETURN VALVE ............................................................................................................... 4 
4.6.  THE CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................................................................... 5 
4.7.  AUTOMATIC START ....................................................................................................................................... 7 
4.8.  WALL-MOUNTED TERMINAL UNIT .................................................................................................................... 8 
SECTION 5.  INSTALLATION 8 
5.1.  DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 8 
5.2.  POSITION ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 
5.3.  ELECTRICITY SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................. 10 
5.4.  SUCTION/EXHAUST CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................ 10 
SECTION 6.  PREPARING THE SYSTEM FOR USE 10 
6.1.  SETTING OF THE TERMINAL UNIT FLOW .......................................................................................................... 11 
6.2.  TESTING THE VACUUM FAILURE ALARM ......................................................................................................... 11 
SECTION 7.  MAINTENANCE 11 
7.1.  MONTHLY MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................. 11 
7.2.  YEARLY MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................... 11 

EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS FOUND IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The following symbols have been included to make these instructions easier to follow and to point out specific
details that need to be observed or taken into consideration

Book symbol: Indicates special steps and information.

Warning symbol: Indicates that failure to observe the information given next to this symbol may result in injury
or damage to the machine. Special reminder of regulations and/or the proper procedure for the implementation
of certain safety precautions.

Hazard symbol: Shows the symbol of the DIN 4844 standard (hazard warning). Alerts users to a hazard that
may result in death or injury if the machine is damaged. The information given next to this symbol must be
followed by anyone carrying out work on the machine. Work safety regulations must be observed.

Environmental protection symbol: Reminds users of the importance of sorting waste when carrying out
maintenance work, of storing the waste in a safe place and disposing of it in an environmentally friendly way.

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General remark:

When used for their intended purpose, machines bearing the marking will meet the requirements of machinery
directive 2007/47/ regarding medical devices.

In order to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to equipment, the instructions given
herein and in all other documents accompanying the machine, in particular the "Safety Measures",
must be observed.

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

Please read the starting instructions carefully before starting the equipment. Our warranty does not
extend to damage that may arise as a result of the equipment being located or installed in a way that
does not conform to recommendations.

1.1. The data plate

To help us process any requests for spare parts quickly or provide you
with information about your product, we recommend that you make a note
below of the information shown on the data plate as soon as you take
delivery of your machine.

1.2. The data chart

Type Voltage Flow rate in m³/h Power [kW] Noise level [dB(A)]
in 50Hz
Y006 V 400V 3-phase + N + E 75 0.38 58
Y011 V 400V 3-phase + N + E 144 0.9 64
Y020 V 400V 3-phase + N + E 210 1.5 68
Y030 V 400V 3-phase + N + E 306 2.2 70
X06B2 400V 3-phase + N + E 312 5.5 75
in 60Hz
Y006 V 460V 3-phase + N + E 96 0.42 60
Y011 V 460V 3-phase + N + E 180 1.15 65
Y020 V 460V 3-phase + N + E 250 1.75 70
Y030 V 460V 3-phase + N + E 370 2.55 74

SECTION 2. OPERATING CONDITIONS

2.1. Location

The room chosen for the installation of the ANAESTIVAC unit must be in conformity with the requirements of the EN 737-
2 standard. Also, this room must clean, be correctly ventilated and quite enlightened. The ANAESTIVAC unit should not
be installed in the same room as the compressors and the vacuum pumps. The temperature inside this room must be
maintained between +10°C and +40°C.

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SECTION 3. LAYOUT DIAGRAMS
3.1. ANAESTIVAC 1 layout diagram

REFOULEMENT Coffret de commande

Capteur de vide
C1V

ASPIRATION

clapet d'isolement

Soupape casse-vide automatique

Turbine à canal latéral

Vigitherme
T°C

Pot point bas

3.2. ANAESTIVAC 2 layout diagram

Coffret de commande
Soupape casse-vide automatique Capteur de vide

C1V

REFOULEMENT

ASPIRATION
clapet d'isolement

Clapet

Turbine à canal latéral

Vigitherme
T°C T°C

Pot point bas

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SECTION 4. DESCRIPTION
4.1. Introduction

The ANAESTIVAC station removes anaesthetic gases that have not been absorbed or have been rejected by the
patient away from the operating theatre.
The system is centralised and can be connected to several wall-mounted evacuation ports. Gases that have not been
absorbed or have been rejected by the patient are diluted in air and removed by a vacuum created by a side channel
turbine before being discharged outside the building by exhaust ducting. A vacuum relief valve controls the vacuum level
and the output to each wall-mounted port.

The ANAESTIVAC 1 station consists of a turbine and a control unit.

The ANAESTIVAC 2 station consists of two turbines: a primary turbine and an auxiliary.

4.2. Side channel turbine

A side channel turbine consists of an impeller connected directly to an electric motor.

The impeller turns at high speed, compressing the air and creating negative pressure at the intake and overpressure at
the exhaust end. The compression that is generated is dry and oil-free. The turbine is cooled by air blown by the electric
motor and by air passes through the turbine. The bearings are lifetime lubricated and the turbine has been designed to
provide continuous operation.

The turbine’s intake and exhaust must not be blocked as this may cause excessive overheating and
possibly result in irreparable damage.

Each turbine is fitted with the following:

 At the intake: a vacuum-resistant hose and a check valve (on the ANAESTIVAC 2 model only),
 At the exhaust: a temperature breaker to check the temperature and prevent the turbine from overheating, a
lowest-level drip pot and a heat-resistant hose.

4.3. The automatic vacuum relief valve

According to the vacuum in the network and to a pressure instruction, the valve will open or be closed more or less in
order to fix its position by admitting air in the network to respect the pressure instruction.
The value of pressure instruction is adjusted in the automated system. See §
It also means that the turbine is guaranteed not to operate if the intake is closed, and also reduces the risk of the turbine
overheating.
The automatic vacuum relief valve is equipped with a silencer filter.

The station may cease to operate correctly if the valve is blocked.

This value of pressure instruction must only be adjusted by qualified personnel.

4.4. Lowest-level drip pot

A lowest-level drip pot has been included to collect condensation that may build up in the exhaust tower. A shutoff valve
is fitted so that the drip pot can be removed safely.

4.5. The isolating non-return valve

The isolating non-return valve is a flapper valve.

With the stop turbines, the non-return valve isolates the network from the station.

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4.6. The control panel

4.6.1. ANAESTIVAC 1 panel

4.6.1.1. Overview

1. On/Off switch:
"Off" position: the turbine is switched off.
"On" position: the turbine will run according to the position of
the auto/manual switch or the pressure level in the system.
2. Auto/Manual switch:
"Auto" position: the pressure level in the system determines
when the turbine starts.
"Manual" position: force starts the turbine.
3. Master switch: cuts the electricity supply to the station.
4. Green "power on" light: comes on when power is being
supplied to the switch box.
5. Green "operating" light: comes on when the turbine is operating in either manual or automatic mode.
6. Orange "malfunction" light: comes on if one of the following situations occurs:
 The current to the turbine has been cut,
 The temperature at the turbine exhaust is unusually high and has triggered the temperature breaker.
 This fault triggers the malfunction light if it lasts for at least 30 seconds,
 The pressure has not reached the low-pressure alarm setting after the turbine has been started (see § 6.1 for
this setting and § 4.5.1.3 for information on altering this setting on the MILLENIUM system),
 The pressure exceeds the high-pressure alarm setting while the turbine is turning (see § 6.2 for this setting
and § 4.5.1.3 for information on altering this setting on the MILLENIUM system),
This fault triggers the malfunction light after a 1-minute delay.

4.6.1.2. The recoverable voltage-free contact

A general alarm change-over contact (C, NO, NC) can be carried over remotely.
This contact is provided for 250 Vac maxi tension and 6A maxi intensity.
This contact is switched when a fault occurs:
 Voltage is present,
 Loss of current,
 Temperature breaker,
 Pressure.

4.6.2. ANAESTIVAC 2 panel

4.6.2.1. Overview

1. Turbine A or B On/Off switch:

"Off" position: the turbine is switched off.
"On" position: the turbine will run according to the
position of the auto/manual switch or the pressure
level in the system.
2. Auto/Manual switch:
"Auto" position: the pressure level in the system
determines when the turbine starts.
"Manual" position: force starts the turbine.
3. Green "turbine A or B operating" light: comes on when the turbine is operating in either manual or automatic
mode.
4. ANAESTIVAC 2 MILLENIUM automated system: see § 4.5.2.3.
5. Master switch: cuts the electricity supply to the station.
6. Green "power on" light: comes on when power is being supplied to the switch box.
7. Green "station operating" light: comes on when the station is functioning and goes off if the two turbines have
come to a stop normally or if a pressure fault occurs lasting more than 1 minute.
8. Orange "malfunction" light: comes on if turbine A or B develops a problem, in one of the following situations:
 The current to the primary turbine has been lost,
 The temperature at the primary turbine exhaust is unusually high and has triggered the temperature breaker.
This fault triggers the malfunction light if it lasts for at least 30 seconds,
 The pressure has not reached the low-pressure alarm setting following a 1-minute delay after the primary
turbine has been started (see § 6.1 for this setting and § 4.5.2.3 for information on altering this setting on the
MILLENIUM system).

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 When the primary turbine causes one of the malfunctions described above, the auxiliary turbine will cut in.
9. Red "pressure fault" light: comes on when the pressure level does not reach the default vacuum pressure level
following a 2-minute delay after the primary and auxiliary turbines have been started.
This light comes on if the pressure exceeds the high-pressure alarm setting (see 4.5.3.2) after a 1-minute delay.

4.6.2.2. The carry-over voltage-free contact

A general alarm change-over contact (5 – 6 - 7) can be carried over remotely.

This contact is provided for 250 Vac maxi tension and 6A maxi intensity.
This contact is switched when a fault occurs:
 Voltage is present,
 Loss of current to turbine A or B,
 A or B temperature breaker,
 Pressure.
An NC contact (10 - 11) is linked to the orange “malfunction” light.
An NC contact (8 - 9) is linked to the red “pressure fault” light.

4.6.3. How the MILLENIUM system operates

Line 1: control pressure in mbar.

Line 2: “gas evac. ready”
waiting for the turbines
to be activated.
"turbine: A” or “turbine: B” or “turbine: A B”.
Line 3: “manual mode”
when the switch is on manual mode
or “** ALARM **”
if an alarm has been activated.
Line 4: shows either:
 current alarms, or
 settings.

4.6.3.1. Alarms management

If an alarm has been activated, “** ALARM **” will appear on line 3.
Line 4 will then show the type of alarm that has been generated, in
sequence:
 Power loss A: electrical current to the turbine has been lost,
 Temperature breaker A: The temperature breaker for turbine
A has been triggered. The fault will disappear automatically.
 Power loss B: electrical current to the turbine has been lost,
 Temperature breaker B: The temperature breaker for turbine
B has been triggered. The fault will disappear automatically.
 Low press.: the pressure in the system is below the low-
pressure alarm setting. Hysteresis: 20 mbar.
 High press.: the pressure in the system is higher than the high-
pressure alarm setting.
 If no alarm has been activated: “condition OK” will be displayed
on line 4.

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4.6.3.2. Settings management

The following information will be displayed consecutively on line 4 each time button is pressed:

C H A 00000: Turbine A hour meter.

C H B 00000: Turbine B hour meter.

Low Pressure -00020: Threshold for the default low-pressure

alarm in relative mbar. This threshold can be changed (the
hysteresis remains 20 mbar).
To change this setting, press and keep pressed in for 1
second.
Press and to increase and decrease the setting.

When you have entered the new setting, press to confirm.

Relief Valve Pressure -00160: Instruction pressure threshold of the vacuum relief valve in relative mbar. This
threshold can be changed (hysteresis ±10). To change this setting, press and keep pressed in for 1 second.

High Pressure -00190: Threshold for the default high-pressure alarm in relative mbars. This threshold can be
changed (the hysteresis remains 20 mbar). To change this setting, press and keep pressed in for 1 second.

Press and to increase and decrease the setting. When you have entered the new setting, press to
confirm.

FLEXO Time 03000: This is the FLEXO time in seconds [3000 (x100 ms) = 5 minutes]. To change this setting,
press and keep pressed in for 1 second. Press and to increase and decrease the setting. When you

have entered the new setting, press to confirm.

M 3124 V0: This is the programme number, and V0 is the version (example shown is version 0).

Recommended settings for each turbine type

Y 011 V Y 006 V Y 020 V Y 030 V X06B2

Low pressure (mbar) -80 -30 -80 -80 -160
High pressure (mbar) -200 -120 -240 -260 -430
FLEXO Time (x100 ms) 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Relief valve pressure -150 -80 -180 -200 -340

Thresholds must only be changed by approved qualified personnel

The max. vacuum level in the system must never exceed the max. permitted level for each turbine.

Turbine Three phase 400V / 50 Hz Y 006 V Y 011 V Y 020 V Y 030 V X06B2

P maxi. in mbar -90 -170 -210 -230 -400

These settings are affected by altitude. Contact us for further information.

4.7. Automatic start

When set to automatic mode, the primary turbine begins operating when the pressure in the system reaches a certain
level. The primary turbine is started when the pressure level reaches the “Low pressure” threshold. The primary turbine
operation is forced during “FLEXO” time (5 minutes).
If the pressure level comes back to the “Low pressure” threshold, the primary turbine is switched on again for “FLEXO”
time (5 minutes).

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4.8. Wall-mounted terminal unit

The wall-mounted terminal unit links hoses to a gas discharge system.

A spring-operated shutter will ensure the terminal unit remains sealed if the connector is removed from the wall terminal
unit.

Use preferably a terminal unit allowing the flow control.

SECTION 5. INSTALLATION
5.1. Dimensions

5.1.1. The ANAESTIVAC 1 station

1 Extractor
2 Automatic vacuum relief valve
3 Extractor no return valve
4 Transparent lowest-level drip pot
5 Switch box
6 Temperature regulator (temperature breaker)
7 Network no return valve
Refoulement
Exhaust
ØE

2 1

C
3

4
Aspiration
5
Suction
ØD

A B

Weight
A B C ØD øE
kg
Y 006 V 420 750 800 1"1/4 35
Ø44
Y 011 V 420 720 800 1"1/2 45
Y 020 V 485 780 815 55
2" Ø60
Y 030 V 485 850 815 70

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5.1.2. The ANAESTIVAC 2 station

3 2 5

Refoulement
Exhaust
ØE

7
Aspiration
Suction
ØD C

A
B

A B C ØD øE Weight kg
Y 006 V 800 540 1450 1"1/4 110
Ø44
Y 011 V 800 540 1450 1"1/2 120
Y 020 V 970 580 1520 140
2" Ø60
Y 030 V 970 580 1520 160
X06B2 970 814 1620 2" Ø60

5.2. Position

Attach the station securely on level ground. The turbine has been pre-fitted to its base using shock mounts to minimise
the transfer of vibrations.
Leave enough room around the station to allow access for maintenance work, etc.

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5.3. Electricity supply

Work must not be carried out on the station unless the power has been switched off.
Electrical wiring work must be done by a qualified electrician.

Check that the voltage rating on the motor plates or the station’s data plate matches the mains supply voltage.
Use a power cord with a gauge equal to the total combined power of all the motors in the station (see table below), to the
L1 – L2 – L3 – N + Earth terminals for the ANAESTIVAC 2 station and directly to the master switch for the ANAESTIVAC
1 station.
Make sure that the mains power supply voltage and frequency match the ratings shown on the identification plate.

The supply leads are to be protected upstream by an over-current in accordance with applicable
regulations in the country of use.

Check all the electrical connections and tighten if necessary before switching on the system.

Turbine 400 V three-phase 50Hz Y 006 V Y 011 V Y 020 V Y 030 V X06B2

Power per pump in kW 0.38 0.9 1.5 2.2 5.5
Line intensity in A 1.1 2.5 4.3 5.7 11.3
For 1 turbine (ANAESTIVAC 1 station)
Cable gauge mm² 1 1.5 1.5 2.5 2.5
Protection system to be installedin A 4 6 10 16 20
For 2 turbines (ANAESTIVAC 2 station)
Cable gauge mm² 1.5 2.5 4 4 6
Protection system to be installedin A 6 10 16 25 32

The sections of cables specified in the table above are given as an indication and remain recommended by MIL' S SAS
company
 Connect the remote control units to the station.
 Connect the dry alarm contact(s) to the monitoring station.

5.4. Suction/exhaust connections

 Connect the station to the extraction system with a hose. The hose gauge must be at least the same as the suction
intake.
 Gather together the exhaust hoses outside the room. The gauge of the master exhaust hose holding the 2 exhaust
hoses must be at least the same as the combined gauges of each exhaust hose.

Waste anaesthetic gases must be piped out of the building as required by EN 737-2 standard. The point of
discharge must be located so as to prevent any risk of the gases entering occupied buildings, compressed air
intakes, ventilation systems, etc. The point of discharge shouldn't be near hot surfaces or heat sources.
Measures must be taken to prevent insects and particulate matter from entering the ducting.

SECTION 6. PREPARING THE SYSTEM FOR USE

 Switch the On/Off button(s) to Off.
 Turn the master switch to I (On): the green "power on" light will come on.
 Switch the Manual/Auto button(s) to manual and switch on turbine A: check the direction of rotation of turbine A
immediately. If it is turning the wrong way, switch it off. Turn the master switch to 0 (Off) to isolate the station, and
invert 2 of the station’s supply phases.
 Repeat as above on turbine B.
 Switch to automatic mode: check that each control unit switch starts and stops a turbine turning.

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6.1. Setting of the terminal unit flow

 Use a terminal unit allowing the adjustment of the flow.

 Make sure that the adjustment of the vacuum on the network is stabilized and fixed at its value of normal operation.
 Connect a flowmeter with an adapted coupling to the terminal unit. (see MIL'S accessory : 621182)
 Set the expected flow by the adjustable screw.
 Block the adjustable screw.
 Start again the operation on each terminal unit.

6.2. Testing the vacuum failure alarm

 Switch on a turbine.
 Create a large leak (e.g. by disconnecting the system) so that the vacuum is below the vacuum fault setting.
 On an ANAESTIVAC 2 station: Check that the second turbine cuts in after 1 minute.
 ON ANAESTIVAC 1 and 2 stations: Maintain the leak so that the vacuum stays below the alarm setting. After 2
minutes check that the vacuum failure alarm has gone off.

SECTION 7. MAINTENANCE
7.1. Monthly maintenance

7.1.1. The turbine

Inspect the turbine visually and clean off dust from the body to maximise the cooling action. Check the noise emission
level while the turbine is turning. Empty the lowest-level drip pots at the exhaust if necessary.

7.1.2. The automatic vacuum relief valve

Check the vacuum level in the network in respect to the instruction pressure value specified in the automated system.
If necessary, change the filter cartridge of the silencer filter.

7.2. Yearly maintenance

 Check that the station is operating properly.

 Inspect the condition of the electrical connections.
 Fit a new vacuum relief valve filter cartridge.
 Check the flow-rate performance levels for the 1 kPa – 50 l/min and the 2 kPa – 25 l/min couplings and, if necessary,
use the vacuum relief valve to adjust the vacuum level.
 Inspect the condition of the suction and exhaust hoses

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