Allied DC Portable User and service manual

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DC PORTABLE ASPIRATOR

OPERATION/SERVICE MANUAL

1720 SUBLETTE AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 U.S.A.

DC MODELS:

L190/L190CE: EMERGENCY PORTABLE SUCTION UNIT, HI – LOW CONTROLS, W/ DOCKING
STATION ADAPTER
L190-GR/L190-GRCE: EMERGENCY PORTABLE SUCTION UNIT, GAUGE AND REGULATOR, W/
DOCKING STATION ADAPTER
G180/G180CE: GOMCO PORTABLE ASPIRATOR, GAUGE & REGULATOR

FOREIGN LANGUAGE MANUAL: SEE S168-507-001-INT FOR FRENCH, GERMAN, AND SPANISH

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SYMBOL DEFINITIONS:

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WARNING: READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING ASPIRATOR.

WARNING: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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INCREASE (CLOCKWISE)

Attention, Consult Accompanying Documents

“OFF” (only for a part of EQUIPMENT)

“ON” (only for a part of EQUIPMENT)

FUSE

DECREASE (COUNTER CLOCKWISE)

PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND)

ALTERNATING CURRENT

DIRECT CURRENT

TYPE B EQUIPMENT

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Purpose:

The Portable Suction Unit is designed to provide general suction.

Bacteria Filter:

The high efficiency bacteria filter is custom engineered to prevent fluid and aerosol
contamination of mobile and portable suction units. This filter features a hydrophobic,
microporous membrane, which filters air with maximum efficiency (0.3 micron particles in
air), while blocking the flow of aqueous fluids and aerosol contaminants. The Allied high
efficiency filter protects the suction pump from canister overflow.

Operating Principle

The reciprocating motion of the diaphragm inside the pump head develops the negative and
positive pressures of a diaphragm pump. These pressures are maintained by the motion of the
piston and the pressure and suction flapper valves. On the up-stroke, the pressure valve will
open to allow air flow through the exhaust or pressure port. On the down stroke the pressure
valve closes and the suction valve opens which draws a vacuum, or creates a negative pressure,
at the suction side.

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS:

1.1 Vacuum Range:

L190: 4.9 to 21.6 in Hg. (125 mm Hg and 550 mm Hg) @ STP.
L190-GR & G180: 2.0 to 21.6 in Hg. (25 mm Hg to 550 mm Hg.) @ STP.

1.2 Flow Rates:

Open flow > 30 LPM @ STP.

1.3 Electrical Requirements:

Charging: 12.0 – 16.0 VDC, 1.0A max.
Operating: 12.0 – 16.0 VDC, 3.4A max.
AC Power Supply: 115 VAC 50/60 Hz., 3.8 A max. – 230 VAC 50/60 Hz., 1.9 A max.

1.4 Motor & Pump Description:

DC, 1/32th H.P. Permanent Magnet, single cylinder oil-less diaphragm pump.

1.5 Dimensions:

a. L190 & L190-GR:

7.5” (W) X 10.6” (L) X 9.4” (H) (15.5” (L) to end of DCU Holder)

b. G180

6 .8” (W) X 10.6” (L) X 9.4” (H) (16.8” (L) to end of DCU Holder)

1.6 Weight

a. L190 & L190-GR: 10.6 lbs.
b. G180: 11.4 LBS.

1.7 Operating Time:

a. L190 & L190-GR: 75 minutes @ max. load
b. G180: 180 minutes @ max. load

1.8 Recharge time (DC unit):

L190 & L190-GR: 6 hours.
G180:8 hours.

1.9 Battery type (DC unit):

Sealed lead – acid, rechargeable.

1.10 Environmental Conditions:

a. Operating Temperature: -4 ºF to 120 ºF (-20˚ C to 50˚ C)

Operating Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% Non Condensing

b. Storage & Transport Temperature: -40 ºF to 140 ºF (-40˚ C to 60˚ C)

Storage & Transport Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% Non Condensing
Storage & Transport Pressure: 1 ATM + .5 ATM

1.11 Electromagnetic Interference:

Classified per UL 60601-1. This unit is not MRI compatible.

1.12 Classification:

Class I, Type B Equipment

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2.0 SET-UP

WARNING: You should not attempt to clean and reuse items which are labeled “SINGLE PATIENT

USE” or “DISPOSIBLE” such as plastic tubing, filters, disposable collection containers,

ect. The plastic and filter material used in these items may degrade when cleaned with
some cleaning agents making the unacceptable for further use. Replacement part
numbers are listed in the “REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST”

CAUTION: Collection containers must be used in a vertical position +/-10˚ so that the float / or

hydrophobic filter shuts off properly.

WARNING: Do not touch exposed docking station terminals and the patient simultaneously.

WARNING: Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.

2.1 Disposable Collection Container: The G180 and G180CE use part number 20-08-0016 a 1500 ml

DCU with a hydrophobic filter shut off. The L190, L190CE, L190-GR, and L190-GRCE use part
Number S1160BA-RPL an 800 ml DCU with a float shut off.

1. Snap the lid onto the container firmly.

2. Check canister and tubing for damage.

3. Insert the container into the canister ring and seat firmly.

4. Connect the 72” length of (1/4” I.D. PVC) tubing to the 90 degree tubing connector in the lid marked

“PATIENT”

5. Connect the 8” length of (1/4” I.D. PVC) tubing to the vertical connector on lid marked “VACUUM”.

6. The bacteria filter may now be placed in-line by cutting the 8” length of tubing in half and inserting the

barbed fittings into hose ends, making sure that the side marked “FLUID SIDE” is toward the container.

7. Connect the remaining end of the length of tubing to the short vacuum inlet on top of housing.

2.2 1200 ml (cc) Collection Container (Glass or Polycarbonate)

1. The bottle and cap assembly should be sterilized prior to use.

2. Check that the cap gasket is properly positioned inside the cap cover and that the gasket seals. Check that

the float moves freely.

3. Place the bottle in the bottle holder of the unit.

4. Connect the 72” length of (1/4” I.D.) clear (PVC) tubing to the collection bottle stem marked “To Patient”.

5. Connect the 13” length of (1/4” I.D.) clear (PVC) tubing to the collection bottle stem marked “ Vacuum

Source”.

6. The bacteria filter may now be placed in-line by cutting the 13” length of tubing in half and inserting the

barbed fittings into hose ends, making sure that the side marked “FLUID SIDE” is toward the container.*

7. Connect the remaining end of the length of tubing to the short vacuum inlet on top of housing.

2.3 Activate Battery Connection
The aspirator is shipped with the battery disconnected to prevent the battery from becoming discharged during
storage. To connect the battery, the fuse that is attached to the outside of the aspirator must be installed. Place
the fuse into the fuse holder located on the back of the unit above the AC power connection. Use a flat blade
screwdriver and rotate the fuse holder clockwise approximately 1/8 turn to lock in place. Connect the unit to
one of the approved power sources and allow to fully charge.

3.0 OPERATING PROCEDURE

3.1 Activate unit from one of the three power sources listed:

 115 or 230 Volt AC line current
 Internal rechargeable battery
 External 12 Volt DC automotive supply

3.2 Press power switch “I” to turn unit on and “O” to turn it off.

3.3 To check the degree of vacuum for all models equipped with a gauge and regulator (L190-GR,L190-

GRCE,G180 & G180CE), do the following: