Stephan MedAir User manual

MedAir

Mobile Compressed Air Unit

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Operating and service Instructions

F. STEPHAN GmbH ⋅ Medizintechnik ⋅ D-56412 Gackenbach ⋅ Kirchstr. 19 ⋅ Tel. [phone] ⋅ Fax [phone] ⋅ [e-mail] ⋅ www.stephan-gmbh.com

Preface

The present Operating and service Instructions
are written to give the operator a clear and
concise guide as to the operation and care of

the MedAirs mobile compressed-air unit, and

to answer any questions that might arise.

This manual does not contain any information
as to repair and assembly of the system.

Should there arise any problems with the
functioning of the system, please get in touch
with the Technical Support team at F. Stephan
GmbH, or the authorized dealer from whom
you have received the equipment and received
training in its use.

The manufacturer guarantees the safety and

reliability of the MedAirs, only when the

equipment is operated in compliance with the
Operating Instructions.

F. Stephan GmbH

- Medizintechnik ­Kirchstraße 19

56412 Gackenbach, Germany

Technical data subject to change.

Status: February 2007

Version: V1.1

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3

1. General Information....................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Product combinations ................................................................................................................ 4

1.2. Equipment designation and manufacturer ................................................................................. 4

1.3. Designated application............................................................................................................... 4

1.4. Packaging and waste disposal................................................................................................... 4

1.5. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 4

1.6. Abbreviations and technical terminology ................................................................................... 4

1.7. Technical Data ........................................................................................................................... 5

2. Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 6

2.1. Danger warnings........................................................................................................................ 6

2.2. Caution warnings ....................................................................................................................... 6

3. Description of the Design and Functioning.................................................................................... 7

3.1. Front view................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2. Side view, left ............................................................................................................................. 8

3.3. Rear view ................................................................................................................................... 8

4. Preparing the Equipment for Operation......................................................................................... 9

4.1. Setting up the MedAir ................................................................................................................ 9

4.2. Connection to the mains power supply...................................................................................... 9

5. Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 10

6. Problems, Causes and Remedies ............................................................................................... 11

7. Care and Servicing ...................................................................................................................... 12

7.1. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 12

7.2. Safety technical inspections..................................................................................................... 12

7.3. Servicing .................................................................................................................................. 12

8. Accessories / Replacement Parts................................................................................................ 13

9. Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Operating Instructions MedAir, February 2007

1 General Information

1. General Information

1.1. Product combinations

F. Stephan GmbH will not consider any
warranty claims in the event of use of
unauthorized equipment combinations with
products not licensed by the manufacturer or
approved for compatibility.

Use only those accessories and replacement
parts as found in Section

8 on page 13.

1.2. Equipment designation and manufacturer

Equipment designation: MedAir
Article number: 1 610 61 000

Manufacturer:

F. Stephan GmbH

- Medizintechnik ­Kirchstraße 19
D – 56412 Gackenbach, Germany

 +49 (0)6439 / 9125 – 0

Fax [phone] / 9125 – 11

 [e-mail]
 www.stephan-gmbh.com

1.3. Designated application

The MedAir generates compressed-air for use

in ventilating and anesthesia equipment that
operate with an inlet pressure of 3 to 6 bar and
producing compressed-air at 45 l/min.
The quality of the medical compressed-air
meets the requirements of DIN EN 12021

The MedAir is designed for use in dry areas

free from spray and dripping water. Moist or
wet ambient conditions can greatly impair the
functioning of the equipment.

1.4. Packaging and waste disposal

The packaging used to pack this system
consists primarily of recyclable or reuseable
materials.

The cardboard cartoning can be reused or
disposed of as waste paper.

The immediate wrapping around the system is
of CFC-free material. It can be disposed of
along with the foil using the recyclable waste
bin.

1.5. Introduction

The German Equipment Regulations (MPG),
the Medical Products Operations Act
(MPBetreibV) and the law governing technical
materials stipulate that the attention of the
user/operator must be drawn to the following
points:

• Operation of the equipment should be
carried out only by trained and
authorized personnel. A thorough
knowledge of the Operating
Instructions is a prerequisite for
operating this equipment.

• Carefully read and comply with the
Operating Instructions. Flawless

functioning of the MedAir and the

safety of the patient and operator can
only be guaranteed when these
instructions are carefully observed.

• Use the MedAir only for the purpose

as stipulated in these Operating
Instructions.

• Insufficient care and operating error
can lead to operational failure and
accidents.

• The Operating Instructions must
always be at hand where the
equipment is being used.

Warranty claims arising from improper
operation, insufficient servicing and
maintenance shall not be acknowledged by the
manufacturer.

The manufacturer guarantees the safety and

dependability of the MedAirs, only when it is

operated in accordance with the Operating
Instructions.

1.6. Abbreviations and technical terminology

AIR medical quality compressed air

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1.7. Technical Data

Ambient conditions

Operation: Temperature: 15 –40 °C

Operating pressure: max. 3.5 bar

Storage: Temperature: 15 – 40 °C

rel. humidity: 10 – 65 %

protect against moisture and humidity

store dust-free and free from frost

Electrical supply

Mains power: 230V / 50Hz

Power consumption: 250 W

Current consumtion: approx. 5A

Power output: 600 VA

1 General Information

Fuse protection: 3.15 AT

Noise level: 45 dB (A)

Operating pressure: 3.5 bar

Output flow: 0 – 45 l/min

General

Protection rating: I

Inspection / maintenance: annually or every 3500 operating hours

Dimensions (L x W x H): 500x510x1150

Weight: 50 kg

Operating position: up-right

Operating Instructions MedAir, February 2007