Anand HI – Vac (JR) Suction Unit – Ms Body (Mild Steel)

GUIDELINES FOR USE:

1. LUBRICATION : The unit must be lubricated with good quality oil (Mobil oil no.40) as soon as container gets empty. This way not only you get good suction but good service for years together.

2. NEGATIVE PRESSURE : Before the unit is put to use, vacuum must be set at the required level. Fully tightened (clockwise) vacuum control knob means full vacuum. Even otherwise, replacing of gauze/refill is suggested every six months.

3. JARS : As the flow rate is high, 3/4th filling of jar is recommended; otherwise splash droplets might enter the filter and if not cleaned regularly might enter the pump.

4. CLEANING : After each use, lids overflow cut-off valve, suction cannulae, catheters etc. should be cleaned thoroughly. When sterilization is necessary after infective fluid has been sucked, the jars, the lids, cut-off valve and metal cannulae can be sterilized by autoclaving and the tubing, by sterilizing solution.

6. PUMP : But if accidentally the fluid enters the pump, pullout the filter and run the unit by keeping a thumb on the suction inlet for a minute or two. Unscrew and take out the pin from the vacuum control knob and with the pump still on, gradually pour, 15-20 drops of mobil oil in it. Block the inlet “OFF” and “ON” for a couple of times. Put the knob pin and the filter in their respective places.

If it does not start, please consult the hospital engineer or the electrician. If this exercise is not done immediately after the accidental entry of blood in the pump, the blood will stick dry inside the pump, housing and the whole pump will have to be opened , cleaned, lubricated and set again. For this open the side door, remove plastic tubing (inlet point) and exhaust silencer (outlet points with metal point ‘L’ tubes). To dilute the dried blood, pour few drops of kerosene oil/diesel and make the unit on-off. After it takes a start keep the unit running and gradually pour 10-20 of mobil oil in the running unit. After say a run of 30 minutes or more put the tubing exhaust outlets and door back to its original position. The outlet point (exhaust) inside the housing can be opened cleaned and gauze/refill replaced in it. Even otherwise, replacing of gauze/refill is suggested every six months.