Precision Medical Continuous Intermittent Vacuum Regulator User Manual

USER MANUAL

CONTINUOUS INTERMITTENT

MODEL SERIES: PM3300 (shown)
PM3400

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or
on the order of a physician.

CONTENTS

RECEIVING / INSPECTION .......................................................... 2

INTENDED USE ............................................................................ 2

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ............................. 2

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS ......................................... 2

SAFETY INFORMATION - WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ............ 2

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 4

PARTS DESCRIPTION ................................................................. 5

PARTS LIST .................................................................................. 5

REPAIR KITS ................................................................................ 6

DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 6

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 6

VACUUM REGULATOR CLEANING ILLUSTRATION .................. 7

CLEANING / DECONTAMINATION .............................................. 8

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 8

RETURNS ..................................................................................... 8

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 9

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 9

LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................ 10

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................ 11

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RECEIVING / INSPECTION

Remove the Precision Medical, Inc. Vacuum Regulator from the packaging
and inspect for damage. If there is any damage, DO NOT USE and contact
your Provider.

INTENDED USE

The devices are intended to control and show the amount of vacuum from
a central vacuum system used in various medical suctioning procedures.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

This manual instructs a Professional to install and operate the Vacuum
Regulator. This is provided for your safety and to prevent damage to the

Vacuum Regulator. If you do not understand this manual, DO NOT USE
the Vacuum Regulator and contact your Provider.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS

l/min Liters Per Minute
mmHg Millimeters of Mercury
inHg Inches of Mercury
kPa Kilopascal

SAFETY INFORMATION - WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.

CONSULT ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS

Symbol indicates the device complies with the
requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical
devices and all applicable International Standards.

(On CE marked Devices ONLY)

There are no components in this product made with
natural rubber latex.

WARNING

• DO NOT use this Vacuum Regulator for anything other than its Intended

Use. Personal injury and/or damage to Regulator may result from misuse.

• Only personnel instructed and trained in its use should operate this

Vacuum Regulator.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GAUGE RANGE:

GAUGE ACCURACY:

Analog: ± 5% of MAX
Digital/Analog, Dual Gauge:

Digital Display: ± 1% of Full Scale
Analog Gauge: ± 5% of MAX within ref. Indicator

VACUUM PORTS: 1/8 NPT Female

MODES:

PM3300: 0 - 200 mmHg - Full Vacuum

*PM3300E: 0 - 200 mmHg (0 - 26 kPa)
*PM3300EHV: 0 - 300 mmHg (0 - 40 kPa)

PM3300HV: 0 - 300 mmHg - Max Vacuum

PM3400: 0 - 150 mmHg

*PM3400E: 0 - 150 mmHg (0 - 20 kPa)

*Counterclockwise direction

REG. - (Regulated) provides an adjustable,

continuous vacuum level
OFF - No Vacuum
INT. - (Intermittent) provides an adjustable vacuum

level that cycles between ON and OFF

FLOW: Models

PM3300:

PM3400: 50 l/min

MAXIMUM FLOW

IS OBTAINED WITH A VACUUM SOURCE OF 21” Hg (71.1 kPa)

Mode Max Flow

REG

51 l/min

MAXIMUM VACUUM:

PM3300: REG. Mode @ Full Vac-396 mmHg (53 kPa)

PM3300HV: REG. Mode @ Max Vac-396 mmHg (53 kPa)

PM3400: Restricted to 170 mmHg ± 10 mmHg (1.3 kPa)

INTERMITTENT CYCLE TIME: Factory set at sixteen (16) seconds ON

and eight (8) seconds OFF ( Reference only)

Operating Environmental Limits: 0°F to 122°F (-18°C to 50°C)

Recommended Environmental Operating Limits:

Storage Environmental Limits:
Temperature Range: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)

Humidity: Max 95% Noncondensing

Battery: 3 Volt Lithium, AA (Digital Vacuum Gauge Models ONLY)

Specications are subject to change without prior notice.

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55°F to 85°F (13°C to 29°C)

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