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3.1. Introduction
The Eschmann VPX35 and VPX45 Suction Units are mobile,
mains powered surgical Suction Units for the removal of
uids from patients.
The basic product, as supplied, comprises a Suction
Unit, Hydrophobic Bacterial Filter and Intermediate Tube
Assembly.
The Suction Unit is compatible with seperately supplied
collection jars and Disposable Liners. (Collection Jars and
Disposable Liners are covered by seperate manufacturer’s
Instructions.
Suction Tubing between a Disposable Liner and patient is
not supplied by Eschmann and is the responsibility of the
user.
When the unit is fully connected up and switched on, the
vacuum pump produces a vacuum in the Intermediate Tube
(5) and tted, compatible Jar (6)/ Disposable Liner (7), which
exert suction on patient body uids via a user supplied
Suction Tube.
The Liquids are drawn and collected into a compatible Jar/
Disposable Liner. The tted Jar / Liner should be monitored
and replaced in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Compatible Disposable Liners incorporate a mechanical
overow valve in the lid which shuts o the vacuum if the
maximum uid level is exceeded.
The suction level is set by means of the vacuum control
knob.
The unit may be footswitch enabled by the factory. These
units can be operated by a footswitch connected to the unit
A safety cut out at high temperatures prevents over-
heating of the Suction Unit and ensures that it switches o
automatically.
Note: All accessories should be used in line with their
instructions, where supplied.
Note: The four castors on the unit each have wheel
protectors (two per castor). After unpacking, and
before rst use, remove the wheel protectors by
rmly pulling the tab at the centre of each side
of the castors until the protectors come o.
3.2. Deliverables
The following items are delivered:
• Suction Unit
• User Manual
• Mains cable
• Intermediate Tube Assembly
• Hydrophobic Bacterial Filters
• Footswitch and hose (optional)
The following items are compatible with the VPX35 & VPX45
but sold separately. (Refer to Appendix 3).
• Collection Jars
• Disposable Liners
The following item is supplied by the user:
• Suction Tube (To patient)
3.3. Pre Use Checks and Set Up
Note: The Suction Unit must only be operated and used
by fully trained sta.
Note: Before using the Suction Unit for the rst time,
please familiarise yourself with these instructions
and how the unit works.
To ensure the Suction Unit operates eciently, the following
checks should be performed prior to each procedure:
1. Ensure the VPX35 or VPX45 is clean.
2. Inspect the pump casing for damage.
3. Check the mains lead prior to connection to the unit or
power source. Check the plug, and the entire length of the
cable for damage. Change the mains lead immediately
if any damage is found. An Eschmann mains lead will be
supplied with the unit and must be used with the unit.
4. Plug the mains lead into the unit and ensure the
connection is not loose or likely to fall out of the mains
inlet socket(3) during use.
5. Check that the two locking casters(10) function as
expected, and that when unlocked all castors are free
running.
6. Refer to manufacturer’s Instructions for pre use checks
and set up applicable to compatible Collection Jars and
Disposable Liners.
7. Inspect the Collection Jars and Intermediate Tube for any
damage.
8. Ensure that a Disposable Suction Liner is tted to
a Collection Jar in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
9. Ensure that the Intermediate Tube is connected from
the Hydrophobic Bacterial Filter elbow connection to a
compatible Disposable Suction Liner vacuum port using
the Taper Connector.
10. Inspect the Vacuum Gauge(4) and Vacuum Control
Knob(2).
11. Where applicable check the Footswitch for damage.
12. Ensure a Hydrophobic Bacterial Filter (8) is tted.
13. Plug the mains lead into a power source.
14. Turn the unit to ‘On’. Check the ‘On / O’ switch(1) is
illuminated when in the ‘On’ position.
15. Check the pump is now running. If a Footswitchis in use,
the Footswitch will need to be pressed to activate the
pump.This is a latching system such that the pump will
continue to operate when the footswitch is released. If
the footswitch is pressed again the pump will cease to
operate.
WARNING!
If the Suction Unit is footswitch enabled, it is
possible for the pump to be disabled even when
mains power is applied. In this circumstance
the orange “footswitch override” light will be
illuminated.
16. To re-enable the pump, should the footswitch be
unavailable, use the footswitch override (13). Once the
pump is running again, the override light will no longer be
illuminated.
17. Check the suction performance of the unit. Turn the
vacuum control knob(2) fully clockwise. This will give
maximum vacuum. Blank o the suction either at the
lter or at the jar. The vacuum gauge (4) should rise to a
reading of at least 660mmHg or above for the VPX35 or
720 mmHg for the VPX45.
Note: A stock of Eschmann accessories and spares should
always be available.