Ohio Medical Suction Unit User manual

MULTIPURPOSE

SUCTION UNIT

OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE

M A N U A L

Ohio Medical Corporation

1111 Lakeside Drive

Gurnee, Illinois 60031-4099

1-800-662-5822/847-855-0800

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Fax: [phone]

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLASSIFIED BY
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRIC SHOCK,
FIRE, MECHANICAL AND OTHER
HAZARDS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
UL 2601-1, AND CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.601.1

ATTENTION, CONSULT ACCOMPANYINGDOCU­MENTS

TYPE B EQUIPMENT

1. Protection against electric shock (5.1, 5.2) Class I,
type B equipment.

2. Protection against harmful ingress of water (5.3)
ordinary equipment

3. Degree of safety in the presence of a flammable
anesthetics or oxygen.
NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF
FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS OR OXYGEN.

4. Mode of operation (5.6). Models 757000 and
767000 - continuous; Model 756000 and 766000

- intermittent and continuous.

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The purpose of the Moblvac® III is to perform all routine suctioning procedures. These may include
tracheal and oral aspiration, wound drainage, gastrointestinal, and thoracic drainage.

The Ohio Medical Moblvac
surgery center, and physicians offices. Because of the Moblvac
as a back up to wall vacuum system. The Moblvac®’s constant and intermittent suction capabilities are
driven by a fan cooled, rotary carbon vane pump. It comes equipped with a disposable exhaust filter, an
in-line suction filter with 14” of tubing, a disposable 1200cc collection canister with mounting bracket,
and a preventative maintenance kit.

This manual covers Moblvac

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE................................................................... Page 5

2. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. Page 9

3. PERFORMANCE TEST & ADJUSTMENTS........................................ Page 13

4. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... Page 15

5. DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. Page 17

6. DETAILED DRAWINGS....................................................................... Page 18

If, after reading this manual you require additional information, please contact Ohio Medicals’ Customer
Service Department at 800-662-5822 or your local Ohio Medical distributor.

® III is a multipurpose suction unit designed for general use in the hospital,

® III’s capacities, it can also be utilized

® III in the following sections:

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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: This device is for use only by persons properly trained in medical suction

techniques and in the operations of suction equipment. Improper use could cause injury.

Thoroughly read this operations manual to familiarize yourself with the Moblvac® III

before using the device.

DANGER: POSSIBLE EXPLOSION HAZARD IF USED IN THE PRESENCE

OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS.

PRIOR TO INITIAL USE

Upon receiving your new Moblvac
good working order and that no damage has occurred during shipment.

SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Visually inspect all components for physical damage that may have occurred during shipping.

2. After removing all components from their cartons, insert the backpole assembly into the back
of the Moblvac

® III base.

3. Align the two “collection mounting brackets” located at the top of the backpole assembly to­wards the front of the unit.

4. Tighten the 10-32 set screw located at the back of the base assembly with a 3/32” Allen
wrench.

5. Connect the tubing from the bottom of the backpole to the safety overflow trap assemb ly.

6. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Depress the “POWER” switch and listen to verify
that the pump starts.

7. Verify that the vacuum port, located at the top of the backpole, is pushed down in the “OFF”
position.

8. Switch the unit to “CONSTANT” suction with the “MODE SELECTION” switch.

9. Adjust the vacuum level by turning the vacuum regulator knob. Verify that the vacuum gauge
reflects a change in vacuum level while turning the regulator knob.

10. Depress the “POWER” switch to turn the unit OFF (O).

NOTE: 220V unit comes with a detachable power cord. Attach power cord to the appliance out­let located on the bottom of the unit before plugging unit in.

® III, perform the following initial tests to ensure that your unit is in

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11. Place a collection canister bracket (ring) in the mounting bracket of the backpole assembly or
pedestal stand and insert a collection canister.

The Moblvac
1200cc disposable collection canister, make sure that the collection device that is being used is
equipped with a safety overflow mechanism to protect the pump from accidental overflow.

Ensure that you have the appropriate collection device and suction tubing. Depending on the proce­dure, be sure that to have the appropriate Chest Drainage Unit, Nasal Gastric tube, aspirating tip, or
wound drain for patient use. The Moblvac

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Verify that a clean bacteriostatic exhaust filter, in line suction filter, collection canister, and the neces­sary tubing are installed on the Moblvac® III.

ORAL, NASAL AND TRACHEAL ASPIRATION

1. Place a clean collection canister in the upper bracket, located on the backpole assembly of your
Moblvac® III. Ensure that tubing is connected from the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” of
the Moblvac® III to the “vacuum port” of the collection canister and from the “patient port” of
the collection canister to the aspirating tip that is being used.

2. Verify that the vacuum port located on the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” is pushed down,
in the “OFF” position.

3. Turn the Moblvac® III ON (I).

4. Switch the unit to “CONSTANT” suction with the “MODE SELECTION” switch.

5. Adjust the vacuum to the desired vacuum level by using the “VACUUM REGULATOR”
Knob.

6. Open the vacuum port of the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” by pulling out the release knob
and proceed with the suction procedure.

NASOGASTRIC INTERMITTENT SUCTIONING.

1. Place a clean collection canister in the upper bracket, located on the backpole assembly of your
Moblvac
the Moblvac
the collection Canister to the Nasogastric tube that is being used.

2. Verify that the vacuum port located on the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” is pushed down,
in the “OFF” position.

® III will use any collection device. However, if you are not using an Ohio Medical

® III is now ready to place into service.

® III. Ensure that tubing is connected from the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” of

® III to the “vacuum port” of the collection canister and from the “patient port” of

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3. Turn the Moblvac® III ON (I).

4. Switch the unit to “CONSTANT” suction with the “MODE SELECTION” switch.

5. Adjust the vacuum to the desired vacuum level by using the “VACUUM REGULATOR” knob.

6. Switch the unit to “INTERMITTENT” suction with the “MODE SELECTION” switch.

7. Open the vacuum port of the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” by pulling out the release knob
and proceed with the suction procedure.

PLEURAL DRAINAGE

Moblvac
Some chest drainage units come with a built in flow adjustment valve and some do not. The Ohio
Medical Needle Valve Assembly is available for those units that do not offer this feature.

Follow all manufacturers’ directions on the Chest Drainage Unit for its setup and use.

Chest Drainage Units Without Built In Flow Adjustment Valves.

Place the Chest Drainage Unit in the “optional” Ohio Medical Chest Drainage Unit Bracket. Ensure
that tubing is connected from the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” of the Moblvac® III to the Ohio
Meidcal Needle Valve Assembly which is mounted in the collection canister bracket of the backpole.
Connect tubing from the Needle Valve Assembly to the vacuum port tubing of the Chest Drainage
Unit.

Chest Drainage units With Built In Flow Adjustment Valves.

Place the Chest Drainage Unit in the “optional” Ohio Medical Chest Drainage Unit Bracket. Ensure
that tubing is connected from the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” of the Moblvac® III to the vacuum
port tubing of the Chest Drainage Unit.

1. Verify that the vacuum port located on the “VACUUM PORT ASSEMBLY” is pushed down,

2. Turn the Moblvac

3. Switch the unit to “CONSTANT” suction with the “MODE SELECTION” switch.

4. Adjust the Moblvac

NOTE: the Chest Drainage Unit regulates the vacuum level provided to the chest cavity. Setting the
Moblvac® to a low vacuum level ensures that you are producing sufficient vacuum to properly operate

® III can be utilized with any “Disposable Chest Drainage Unit” available on the market.

OR

in the “OFF” position.

® III ON (I).

® III to a low vacuum setting by using the “VACUUM REGULATOR”

knob.

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the chest drainage unit.

REPROCESSING AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Discard all contaminated parts after any suctioning procedure. These components may include
the collection canister, disposable chest drainage unit, in-line filter, exhaust filter, and all suc­tion tubing.

2. Wipe the surface of the unit clean with a mild antiseptic and a clean soft cloth.

3. Place a new collection canister, suction tubing, and filters with the Moblvac® III.

4. Check the air inlet filter at the back of the unit to see that it is clear of any dirt. If cleaning is
necessary, vacuum the filter or, if dirt is excessive, wash in a mild antiseptic and thoroughly
rinse in water. After the filter is completely dried, reinstall the filter.

5. Inspect the overflow trap assembly for any evidence of an accidental overflow. If an overflow
has occurred, use the following guidelines.

OVERFLOW - Aspirant has contaminated the overflow trap assembly. Replace and/or clean

parts according to procedures described in OVERFLOW CLEANING PROCEDURE below.

SEVERE OVERFLOW - Aspirant has contaminated the overflow trap assembly and the vac-

uum port tubing. Replace and/or clean external parts according to procedure described in
OVERFLOW CLEANING PROCEDURE below. In addition, open the unit to assess the ex­tent of the internal over flow.

OVERFLOW CLEANING PROCEDURE
NOTE: THESE PROCEDURES ARE ONLY REQUIRED WHEN AN OVERFLOW

HAS OCCURRED.

1. Discard all external contaminated tubing.

2. Clean the overflow trap assembly by unscrewing the cap and disassembling the various compo-

nents. Wash all parts with mild antiseptic, dry, reassemble and verify that the float is in the
down position and the cap seals tightly on the glass jar.

3. Replace all discarded tubing.

4. If the vacuum port tubing was contaminated, open the unit and inspect the following parts for
contamination (see MAINTENANCE section below for opening the unit):

All Internal Tubing: If contaminated, replace.
Regulator Assembly: If contaminated, clean according to procedure on page 10.
Solenoid Manifold Assembly: If contaminated, clean according to procedure on page 11.

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Pump Assembly: If contaminated, clean according to procedure on page 12.

2. MAINTENANCE

Tools required to service the Moblvac III.
(1) Pliers (1) Phillips screwdriver
(1) 11/32” nut driver (1) 5/64” Allen wrench
(1) Adjustable wrench (1) 1/16” Allen wrench
(1) Flathead screwdriver

To access the internal components of the Moblvac III, remove the two (2) Phillips head screws located
in the rear of the unit near the back assembly. Tilt the cover forward.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: NEVER DISASSEMBLE THE MOBLVAC III WHEN THE POWER CORD

IS CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

Preventative maintenance is recommended every six months. It is up to the user’s discretion to clean
the unit more often after frequent use or to lengthen the schedule if use is infrequent.

A Preventative Maintenance Kit is available which contains all necessary items and instructions for
performing the preventative maintenance procedure.

VACUUM REGULATOR REPLACEMENT

1. Tilt the shroud assembly forward off of the Moblvac® III base (make note of the orientation of
all tubing and the regulator body).

2. Disconnect all three (3) tubing connections from the regulator body.

3. Use a small flathead screwdriver to loosen the set screw on the vacuum regulator knob. Un­screw and remove the vacuum regulator knob from the control panel.

4. Remove the outside locknut that secures the regulator to the control panel. The regulator can
now be removed.

5. To mount the new regulator, first remove the knob from the body by loosening the set screw on
the Vacuum regulator knob (Use a flathead screwdriver).

6. Mount the new regulator body to the control panel making sure the fittings are in the same ori­entation as the original, by re-installing the outside locknut.

7. Insert the regulator knob fully onto regulator adjusting shaft.

8. Tighten the set screw onto flat of shaft, until regulator knob is secure to shaft and cannot be
pulled off by hand.

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