Remove the Precision Medical Easy Go Vac Aspirator from
packaging and inspect for damage. If there is any damage, DO
NOT USE and contact your Equipment Provider.
INTENDED USE
The Easy Go Vac Aspirator provides a portable, AC/DC powered
medical vacuum source. It is intended for use in the homecare/
healthcare environment.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
This manual instructs a Professional to install and operate the Easy
Go Vac Aspirator. This is provided for your safety and to prevent
damage to the Easy Go Vac Aspirator. If you do not understand
this manual, DO NOT USE the Easy Go Vac Aspirator and contact
your Equipment Provider.
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS
mmHg Millimeters of Mercury
inHg Inches of Mercury
kPa Kilopascal
lpm Liters per Minute
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SAFETY INFORMATION - WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
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.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
CONSULT ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS.
Type BF equipment.
Suction "OFF" (Battery Charging mode
when plugged into charger.)
Suction "ON"
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DANGER
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Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of flammable
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anesthetic.
Caution must be exercised when operating the Easy Go
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Vac Aspirator where oxygen is being administered.
DO NOT use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive
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substances.
DO NOT
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allow Aspirator to exceed Operating or Storage
Temperature specifications.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION:
Always unplug the Easy Go Vac Aspirator after using,
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except when battery is being recharged.
DO NOT
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DO NOT place or store the Easy Go Vac Aspirator where
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use while bathing.
it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
DO NOT immerse into water or other liquid.
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DO NOT
reach for the Easy Go Vac Aspirator that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
DO NOT attempt to repair the Easy Go Vac Aspirator. Any
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attempt could result in electrical shock.
WARNING
TO REDUCE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTROCUTION, FIRE, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS:
Close supervision is necessary when this Easy Go Vac
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Aspirator is used by, on, or near children or invalids.
Use this Easy Go Vac Aspirator only for its "Intended Use"
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as described in this manual
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
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DO NOT use when sleepy or drowsy.
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DO NOT
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use attachments not recommended by the
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Precision Medical, Inc.
DO NOT
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use if the Easy Go Vac Aspirator has a damaged
cord or plug.
DO NOT use if the Easy Go Vac Aspirator has been dropped
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or damaged.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (in Carry Bag): Length: 12” (30 cm)
Width: 9.5” (24 cm)
Height: 10” (25 cm)
Weight (with Carry Bag and all Accessories): 9.6 lbs (4.4 kg)
Shipping Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
Suction Canister: 800cc Max Volume
Vacuum is not to exceed 25 inHg (84.7 kPa).
that protects the Aspirator from overfill.
The Canister Lid has a float shut off valve,
Patient Tubing:
1/4" ID Non-Conductive PVC tubing, 6 ft.
long, with 1/4" - 3/8" ID female connectors,
or equivalent
Operating Temperature Range: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
Storage/ Transport Requirements
Temperature Range: -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)
Maximum Humidity: 95% Non-condensing
Equipment Classification:
Class I - with respect to protection from electrical shock
Type BF - degree of protection against electrical shock
IPX0 - degree of protection against ingress of liquids
Mode of Operation - continuous
The Easy Go Vac Aspirator meets the EMC requirements of EN 60601-1-2.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
CAUTION
If for any reason any label becomes illegible or lost, contact
Precision Medical, Inc..
On/Off Switch
Vacuum
Gauge
Yellow Low Battery
Light
AC Power
Cord
External
Power
Jack
Patient
Suction
Tubing
Vacuum Control
Knob
Auto DC
Power Cord
(optional)
Inline Hydrophobic Filter
Patient
Tubing
Connection
Suction Canister
(Built in overfill pro-
tection device)
Battery Charger/
Power Supply
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The Battery Charger Power Supply should be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical
current. This Battery Charger Power Supply is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
DANGER
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electrical shock.
WARNING
Ground reliability can only be achieved when the power
cord is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked
"Hospital Grade".
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Inspect the Easy Go Vac Aspirator for visual damage, DO
NOT USE if damaged.
1. Place the Easy Go Vac Aspirator in the upright position on a
level surface.
2.
Make sure the On/Off (/) Switch is in the “OFF” position.
3. Ensure the Inline Hydrophobic Filter and tubing is properly
connected to the vacuum port on the Suction Canister lid.
CAUTION
DO NOT
Hydrophobic Filter. This will void the warranty.
4. Select appropriate Mode of Operation.
run the Easy GO Vac Aspirator without the Inline
A. AC ELECTRICAL RECEPTICLE OPERATION
(100-240 Volts AC)
a.
Insert the small plug on the cord from the Battery
Charger/Power Supply into External Power Jack on the
Easy Go Vac Aspirator.
b. Connect the female end of the AC Power Cord into the
Battery Charger/Power Supply.
c. Plug the male end (3 prong plug) into a grounded
receptacle.
5. Push the
6. Block the patient connection on the Suction Canister and
adjust the Vacuum Control Knob to the desired vacuum.
To INCREASE vacuum - Turn knob CLOCKWISE
To DECREASE vacuum - Turn knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Vacuum should be set as prescribed by your Physician
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or Healthcare Professional.
7. Connect one end of the Patient Suction Tubing to the port
on the canister marked Patient Tubing.
8. Connect the other end of the Patient Suction Tubing to
the suction catheter and begin procedure as instructed by
Healthcare Provider.
On/Off (/)
Switch to the “ON” position.
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9. When procedure is completed, press the
Switch to the “OFF” position.
DO NOT overfill the Canister.
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10. Empty the Suction Canister as follows:
Remove the canister from its bracket and empty as
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instructed by Physician or Healthcare Professional.
CAUTION
Canister is single patient use only.
11. Replace Suction Canister and reconnect all suction tubing.
On/Off (/)
B. INTERNAL BATTERY OPERATION
1. Steps 1 thru 4, see Operating Instructions on page 6.
CAUTION
Battery should be fully charged before using; to charge
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battery see Charging Battery.
When the yellow Low Battery Light is on continuously during
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normal use, the battery needs to be charged.
If automatic shut off occurs during battery operation, the
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Easy Go Vac Aspirator cannot be restarted until the battery
has been recharged, or until the Aspirator is connected to
either of the external power source options.
5. Push the On/Off (/) Switch to the “ON” position. If yellow
Low Battery Light stays on continuously, battery needs
charging. Charge battery or use another Mode of Operation.
WARNING
Operating Easy Go Vac Aspirator after yellow Low Battery Light
has been on continuously, will cause automatic shut down.
6. Block the patient connection on the Suction Canister and
adjust the Vacuum Control Knob to the desired vacuum.
To INCREASE vacuum - Turn knob CLOCKWISE
To DECREASE vacuum - Turn knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Vacuum should be set as prescribed by your Physician
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or Healthcare Professional.
7. Connect one end of the Patient Suction Tubing to the port
on the canister marked Patient Tubing.
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8. Connect the other end of the Patient Suction Tubing to
the suction catheter and begin procedure as instructed by
Healthcare Provider.
9. When procedure is completed, press the
Switch to the “OFF” position.
DO NOT overfill the Canister.
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10. Empty the Suction Canister as follows:
Remove the canister from its bracket and empty as
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instructed by Physician or Healthcare Professional.
CAUTION
Canister is single patient use only.
11. Replace Suction Canister and reconnect all suction tubing.
On/Off (/)
C. AUTO DC OPERATION
(Auto Power Port)
1. Steps 1 thru 4, see Operating Instructions on page 6.
a. Insert small plug on the Auto DC Power Cord into the
External Power Jack
b.
Plug the other end into the auto power port receptacle.
on the Aspirator.
CAUTION
DO NOT
port when not in use. Failure to follow these instructions can
cause severe battery failure and will VOID THE WARRANTY,
see CHARGING BATTERY instructions.
5. Push the On/Off (/) Switch to the “ON” position. If yellow
Low Battery Light stays on continuously, battery needs
charging. Charge battery or use another mode of operation.
Operating Easy Go Vac Aspirator after yellow Low Battery Light
has been on continuously, will cause automatic shut down.
6. Block the patient connection on the Suction Canister and
adjust the Vacuum Control Knob to the desired vacuum.
To INCREASE vacuum - Turn knob CLOCKWISE
To DECREASE vacuum - Turn knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE
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leave the Aspirator connected to the auto power
WARNING
Vacuum should be set as prescribed by your Physician
or Healthcare Professional.
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7. Connect one end of the Patient Suction Tubing to the port
on the canister marked Patient Tubing.
8. Connect the other end of the Patient Suction Tubing to
the suction catheter and begin procedure as instructed by
Healthcare Provider.
9. When procedure is completed, press the
Switch to the “OFF” position.
DO NOT overfill the Canister.
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10. Empty the Suction Canister as follows:
Remove the canister from its bracket and empty as
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instructed by Physician or Healthcare Professional.
CAUTION
Canister is single patient use only.
11. Replace Suction Canister and reconnect all suction tubing.
On/Off (/)
CHARGING BATTERY
1. Insert small plug on cord from the Battery Charger/Power
Supply into External Power Jack on the Easy Go Vac Aspirator.
2. Connect the female end of AC Power Cord into the Battery
Charger/Power Supply.
3. Plug male end (3 prong plug) into a grounded receptacle.
Amber light on Battery Charger/Power Supply will come on.
When amber light changes to green, battery is fully charged.
Average charging time is 2-4 hours.
(A new battery may take longer to fully charge the first time.)
Note: No damage will occur if the charger is left connected.
4. Disconnect AC Power Cord from AC receptacle.
5. Disconnect cord from External Power Jack on Aspirator. When
fully charged, battery will provide approximately 120 minutes of
operation in 8, 15 minute intermittent duration periods.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Turn the Easy Go Vac Aspirator off and disconnect from any
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external power source before cleaning.
DO NOT clean the Easy Go Vac Aspirator with Alcohol,
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Acetone or other solvents.
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Inline Hydrophobic Filter:
This filter cannot be cleaned. If it becomes contaminated or
clogged, it must be replaced.
To replace Inline Hydrophobic Filter:
1. Disconnect filter assembly from Suction Canister and
remove Suction Canister from the Aspirator.
2. Unscrew filter assembly from the Aspirator.
3. Dispose of filter.
4. Install new filter (Part # 502438) by screwing filter into the
Aspirator, until hand tight. Then reconnect tubing and elbow.
CAUTION
DO NOT
Tubing is single patient use only. DO NOT clean.
Easy Go Vac Case:
Use a cloth or sponge dampened with soap and water.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
use sealing material on the filter threads.
RETURNS
Returned products require a Returned Goods Authorization
(RGA) number, contact Precision Medical, Inc. All returns must
be packaged in sealed containers to prevent damage. Precision
Medical, Inc. will not be responsible for goods damaged in transit.
Refer to Precision Medical, Inc. Return Policy available on the
Internet, www.precisionmedical.com.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Dispose of Bio-waste products as described by your Healthcare
Professional or Healthcare Facility protocol.
WARNING
The Easy Go Vac Aspirator contains a sealed lead acid battery.
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DO NOT dispose with normal trash. Consult your local waste
management authority for proper disposal procedures.
If Aspirator is used for treatment of infectious disease, consult
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your Physician or Healthcare Professional for
procedures for proper disposal.
recommended
Please Recycle
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Easy Go Vac Aspirator fails to function, consult the
Troubleshooting Guide.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. DO NOT open case.
If the problem cannot be corrected, consult your Equipment
Provider.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ProblemProbable CauseRemedy
Easy Go Vac
Aspirator will
not operate on
battery
1.
On/Off (/)
in “OFF” position
2. Battery not charged
(Low battery light on)
Switch
1.
On/Off (/) Switch
to “ON’’ position
2. Recharge battery
3. If battery will not
charge, contact your
Equipment Provider
Easy Go Vac
Aspirator will not
operate when
connected to AC
Power Source
Easy Go Vac
Aspirator will not
operate when
connected to
Auto DC Power
Cord
1.
On/Off (/) Switch
in “OFF” position
2. AC Power Cord not
connected
1.
On/Off (/) Switch
in “OFF” position
2. Auto DC Power
Cord not connected
properly
3. Defective auto
power port
receptacle
4. Defective Auto DC
Power Cord
Continued on the next page.
1.
2. Check connection
1.
2. Check connections
3. Connect to a known
4. Contact your
On/Off (/) Switch
to “ON” position
at both AC Power
Source and
Aspirator
On/Off (/) Switch
to “ON” position
at both ends of cord
working auto power
port
Equipment Provider
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ProblemProbable CauseRemedy
Battery will not
charge
1. Not connected to
Battery Charger /
Power Supply
Carry Bag502956
AC Power Cord (65)503106
Auto DC Power Cord502954
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LIMITED WARRANTY
AND
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Precision Medical, Inc. warrants that EASY GO VAC Aspirator
(the Product) and the following component parts thereof will be free of
defects in workmanship and/or material for the following periods:
Easy Go Vac Aspirator Two (2) years from shipment
Battery Six (6) months from shipment
Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the
applicable period, Precision Medical, Inc. shall, upon written
notification thereof and substantiation that the goods have been stored,
installed, maintained and operated in accordance with Precision
Medical, Inc.’s instructions and standard industry practice, and that
no modifications, substitutions, or alterations have been made to
the goods, correct such defect by suitable repair or replacement at
its own expense.
ORAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES.
The representatives of Precision Medical, Inc. or any retailers are not
authorized to make oral warranties about the merchandise described
in this contract, and any such statements shall not be relied upon
and are not part of the contract for sale. Thus, this writing is a final,
complete and exclusive statement of the terms of that contract.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED.
Precision Medical, Inc. shall not under any circumstances be liable for
special, incidental or consequential damages including but not limited
to lost profits, lost sales, or injury to person or property. Correction
of non-conformities as provided above shall constitute fulfillment of
all liabilities of Precision Medical, Inc. whether based on contract,
negligence, strict tort or otherwise. Precision Medical, Inc. reserves
the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or change product
materials, designs, or specifications without notice.
Precision Medical, Inc. reserves the right to correct clerical or
typographical errors without penalty.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer: Precision Medical, Inc.
300 Held Drive, Northampton, PA 18067, USA
CONTACT: Quality Manager
Phone: 610-262-6090
Authorized European Representative: Emergo Europe
Molenstraat 15
2513 BH, The Hague
The Netherlands
Product: Easy Go Aspirator
Model(s): PM65HG, PM65E
MDD Class: IIa
Classification criteria: Clause 3.1 Rule 11 of Annex IX of MDD
As delivered, the object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the
requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC Annex II.3 and the following documents:
Document Title Edition
MDD-EEC/93/42 Council Directive Concerning Medical Devices 1993
BS EN 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment-General requirements 1990
for safety
BS EN 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment-Collateral Standard: 2002
Electromagnetic compatibility
EN ISO 10079-1 Medical Suction Equipment-Part 1: Electrically 2000
Powered Suction Equipment-Safety Requirements
EN 1441 Risk Analysis 1998
Notified Body: TÜV Rheinland Products Safety GmbH CE 0197