laerdal LCSU 4 User Manual

Cat. No. 880051/880052

Cat. No. 880061/880062

LCSU 4

User Guide

EN

www.laerdal.com

Contents

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1 LCSU 4 Overview

– Important Information 4

– LCSU 4 - 800 ml (Cat. No. 880051/880052) 4

– LCSU 4 - 300 ml (Cat. No. 880061/880062) 4

2 Description and Intended Use

– Intended Use 5

– Cautions and Warnings 5

– Limited Warranty 5

3 LCSU 4 Setup

– Prepare the LCSU 4 for Operation 6

– Assemble 800 ml Version 6

– Operation with High Efficiency Filter Kit 6

– Assemble 300 ml Version 7

4 User Instructions

– Check Before Each Use 8

– Power Source Options 8

– Control Panel and Indicator Symbols 8

– Suction Level Setting 8

– How to Operate and Adjust Suction level 9

5 Battery Information

– Battery Charging 10

– Battery Test 10

– Charging Operations 10

– External Battery Charger 10

6 Cleaning and Maintenance

– Cleaning 11

– Device Test 11

7 Troubleshooting 12

8 Glossary of Symbols 13

9 Specifications 14

10 Regulatory Information 16

1 LCSU 4 Overview

English

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Important Information

This User Guide covers two main versions of LCSU 4; one configured with 800 ml Canister, and one with 300 ml Canister. Both
versions can be purchased with or without RTCA compliance. Unless otherwise specified, the information in these User Guides
applies to all versions.

Note

Inspect all parts when unpacking. If there are signs of damage or parts are missing - immediately notify the seller. Do not
attempt to use the LCSU 4 if parts are damaged or missing.

LCSU 4 - 800 ml (Cat. No. 880051/880052)

Items Included:

• LCSU 4 Main Unit

• 800 ml Disposable Canister

• Patient Tube 1.8 m (6')

• Vacuum Tube

• AC/DC Adapter charger

• Battery

• User Guide

• Carry Bag (for 800 ml version)

• Wire Stand

LCSU 4 - 300 ml (Cat. No. 880061/880062)

Items Included:

• LCSU 4 Main Unit

• 300 ml Disposable Canister

• Patient Port

• Patient Tube 0.9 m (3')

• AC/DC Adapter charger

• Battery

• User Guide

• Carry Bag (for 300 ml version)

• The LCSU 4 Main Unit is the same for both versions. Each version can easily be converted to the other Canister option by
ordering additional parts.

• For latest version of Spare Parts, Accessories and Consumables, visit www.laerdal.com

Control Panel

Vacuum
Regulator

Battery Cover

12V DC
Power Input

Patient Port

Disposable Canister
(300 ml

) with Internal Filter

Vacuum Port
Connector
(Canister - white)

Vacuum Inlet
Connector
(LCSU 4 )

Vacuum Tube

Wire Stand

Vacuum Inlet

Disposable
Canister (800 ml)
with Internal Filte

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2 Description and Intended Use

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Intended Use

The LCSU 4 is a portable, electrically powered, medical suction device intended for field and transport use. It is intended for
intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient’s airway to allow ventilation. Higher vacuum levels are
generally selected for oropharyngeal suction, and lower vacuum levels are usually selected for tracheal suctioning and the suctioning
of children and infants.

Notes

• Do not use this unit until you have carefully read and fully understood these User Guides. Contact Laerdal Medical or its

authorized distributor for additional information if required.

• Federal law (USA) restricts the LCSU 4 to sale by or on the order of a physician or other licensed medical authority.

• Use only Laerdal accessories supplied directly by Laerdal Medical or one of its authorized distributors to ensure that the

LCSU 4 operates satisfactorily.

• When using the LCSU 4 at home, take care to keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not store the LCSU 4 next to a

heater.

Cautions and Warnings

Cautions

• The LCSU 4 is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases; danger of explosion or fire.

• Do not use the LCSU 4 under environmental conditions that are outside ranges specified. This can endanger safety and

adversely affect device operation.

• Ingress of suctioned material into the pump can damage and/or disable the device. If suctioning of liquid from the Canister or

patient into the pump is suspected, do not use the LCSU 4. Contact Laerdal Medical or your authorized distributor for advice.

Warnings

• The LCSU 4 should only be used by persons trained in the use of medical suction equipment, and according to local protocol.

• Unauthorized service attempts, opening or tampering with the LCSU 4 or its electrical components can damage or disable the

device, and will void the Limited Warranty.

• Cat. No. 880052/880062 are approved according to RTCA/DO-160G Section 21 Category M but limited to battery operation

use only. Use of the AC/DC Adapter charger (Cat. No. 886111) or DC Power cord (Cat. No. 884500) for charging or operation
inside an aircraft must be avoided.

• Cat. No. 880051/880061 are not approved for use in aircrafts.

• Not intended for use in MRI environments.

• Disconnect the LCSU 4 from external power prior to cleaning.

Limited Warranty

The LCSU 4 comes with a two (2) year limited warranty, excluding the Canisters, Tubing systems and Battery. Refer to the
Laerdal Global Warranty for terms and conditions. For more information visit www.laerdal.com. The Battery is warranted for 90
days. Laerdal does not provide Service Parts for this product. Excluding the internal Battery, there are no user-serviceable/user­replaceable parts inside the LCSU 4 Main Unit.