Cogswell Mobivac III
OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE
M A N U A L
CONSTANT SUCTION UNIT
Squire-Cogswell/Aeros Instruments Inc
1111 Lakeside Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031-4099
1-800-662-5822/847-855-0800
Fax: 847-855-6218
www.aerosinstruments.com
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The purpose of the Moblvac
®
III-cs is to perform all routine constant suctioning procedures. These may
include tracheal and oral aspiration, wound and thoracic drainage. The Moblvac
®
III-cs is also ideal for
use within the G.I. lab as well as for backup suction in the O.R. and E.R. departments.
The Squire-Cogswell/Aeros Moblvac
®
III-cs is a constant suction unit designed for use in the hospital,
surgery center , and physicians offices. Because of the Moblvac’ s constant suction capacities 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
®
III-cs in the following sections:
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE................................................................... Page 3
2. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. Page 6
3. PERFORMANCE TEST & ADJUSTMENTS........................................ Page 9
4. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... Page 10
5. DEVICE SPECIFICA TIONS ................................................................. Page 11
6. DET AILED DRA WINGS (120 VAC).................................................... Page 12
7. DET AILED DRA WINGS (220 VAC).................................................... Page 16
If, after reading this manual you require additional information, please contact Squire-Cogswell/Aeros
Instruments’ Customer Service Department at 800-662-5822 or your local Squire-Cogswell/Aeros
distributor .
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IMPORTANT : This device is for use only by persons pr operly 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-cs
before using the device.
DANGER: POSSIBLE EXPLOSION HAZARD IF USED IN THE PRESENCE OF
FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS.
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PRIOR TO INITIAL USE
Upon receiving your new Moblvac
®
III-cs, perform the following initial tests to ensure that your unit is
in good working order and that no damage has occurred during shipment.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Y our Moblvac
®
III-cs has been shipped with some minor assembly required. A 3/32” Allen wrench is
the only tool required.
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-cs 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 assembly .
6. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Depress the “POWER” switch and listen to verify
that the pump starts.
7. Plug the vacuum port located at the top of the backpole and adjust the vacuum level by turning
the vacuum regulator knob. V erify that the vacuum gauge reflects a char ge in vacuum level
while turning the regulator knob.
8. Depress the “POWER” switch to turn the unit OFF (O).
9. Place a collection canister bracket (ring) in the slide mounting bracket of the backpole assembly
or pedestal stand and insert a collection canister.
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The Moblvac
®
III-cs will use any collection device. However, if you are not using an Aeros 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,
ensure that you have the appropriate Chest Drainage Unit, Nasal Gastric tube, aspirating tip, or wound
drain for patient use. The Moblvac
®
III-cs is now ready to place into service.
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS
V erify that a clean bacteriostatic exhaust filter , in-line suction filter , collection canister, and the neces-
sary tubing are installed on the Moblvac
®
III-cs.
ORAL, NASAL AND TRACHEAL ASPIRA TION
1. Place a clean collection canister in the upper bracket, located on the backpole assembly of your
Moblvac
®
III-cs. Ensure that tubing is connected from the “V ACUUM POR T ASSEMBLY” of the
Moblvac
®
III-cs 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. Open the vacuum port located at the top of the backpole assembly and place your finger over the
outlet.
3. Turn the Moblvac
®
III-cs ON.
3. Adjust the vacuum to the desired vacuum level by using the “VACUUM REGULATOR” Knob.
5. Open the vacuum port located at the top of the backole and proceed with the suction procedure.
PLEURAL DRAINAGE
Moblvac
®
III-cs can be utilized with any “Disposable Chest Drainage Unit” available on the market.
Some chest drainage units come with a built in flow adjustment valve and some do not. The Aeros Needle
V alve Assembly is available for those units that do not of fer 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” Aeros Chest Drainage Unit Bracket. Ensure that tubing is
connected from the “VACUUM POR T ASSEMBLY” of the Moblvac III-cs to the Aeros Needle Valve
Assembly which is mounted in the collection canister bracket of the backpole. Connect tubing from the
Needle V alve Assembly to the vacuum port tubing of the Chest Drainage Unit.
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Chest Drainage Units With Built In Flow Adjustment Valves.
Place the Chest Drainage Unit in the “optional” Aeros Chest Drainage Unit Bracket. Ensure that tubing is
connected from the “VACUUM POR T ASSEMBL Y” of the Moblvac
®
III-cs to the vacuum port tubing of
the Chest Drainage Unit.
1. Open the vacuum port located at the top of the backpole assembly and place your figer over the
outlet.
2. Turn the Moblvac
®
III-cs ON.
3. Adjust the Moblvac
®
III-cs to a low vacuum setting by using the “VACUUM REGULATOR”
knob.
NOTE: The vacuum level provided to the chest cavity is regulated by the Chest Drainage Unit.
Setting the Moblvac to a low vacuum level ensures that you are producing sufficient vacuum to properly
operate the chest drainage unit.
4. Open the vacuum port located at the top of the backpole. Adjust the Aeros needle valve or Chest
Drainage Unit (per the manufacturers’ instructions) as necessary and proceed with the suction
procedure.
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-cs.
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 simply “pop off” the filter cover so the filter can be vacuumed or , if the dirt is excessive,
washed in a mild antiseptic and thoroughly rinsed in water. After the filter is completely dried,
reinstall the filter and snap the cover back into place.
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 on page 6.
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SEVERE OVERFLOW - Aspirant has contaminated the overflow trap assembly and the vacuum
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. W ash 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. Replaces 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 T ubing: If contaminated, replace.
Regulator Assembly: If contaminated, clean according to procedure on page 7.
Pump Assembly: If contaminated, clean according to procedure on page 8.
2. MAINTENANCE
T ools required to service the Moblvac III-cs.
(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
CAUTION: NEVER DISASSEMBLE THE MOBL VAC III-cs WHEN THE POWER
CORD IS CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
T o access the internal components of the Moblvac
®
III-cs, remove the two (2) Phillips head screws located
in the rear of the unit near the back assembly . Tilt the cover forward.
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