SAM e.p.s – UK
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Manual 156 - Issue 08 Page 8 of 28
Vac-Sax Disposable Suction Container System
he system comprises the Suction Bag (A), he Canister (B), and the
connector (C). Before autoclaving, rinse the canister well to remove
any detergent.
•Place the canister (B) in the cradle. Connect the tubing from
the SAM filter to the connector (C) via the guide lip.
•Push down the suction bag (A) into the suction canister.
•Connect the patient tube to the patient connection.
•urn on the SAM unit.
•Check the desired vacuum is established and the suction bag
is fully inflated by occluding the patient tube.
•After the suction procedure – disconnect the patient tube and
close the connection with the plug provided on the lid.
•urn OFF the SAM unit.
If necessary, the suction canister only, may be washed (85°C) and autoclaved (121°C). Before washing,
disconnect the angle connector.
Internal Battery
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries have been selected for their
durability and longevity. he battery will be maintained in a
charged state provided the following points are observed:
•
Switch off the SAM e.p.s after the pump has stopped
due to a discharged battery.
•
o charge the battery following discharge - switch off
the SAM e.p.s unit – connect and switch on an
external power supply. he cable must be positioned
to avoid becoming a trip hazard.
•
If the SAM e.p.s is required during charging or whilst
being powered by the power supply - Switch on the
SAM e.p.s.
•
he SAM e.p.s must be connected to an external supply mains when available and on a regular basis.
he battery will lose useable charge over several days if not connected to an external supply mains.
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he SAM e.p.s will always require a reset after the battery is disconnected or reconnected. Reset by
turning the unit ON and then OFF.
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Whenever possible, the unit should be stored in a cool, dry environment to help maintain battery life.
he battery will, when fully charged, operate the SAM e.p.s continuously for up to approximately 120 minutes
(at 500+mm hg. Free flow) see maintenance section. he battery indicator will light as a warning when the
battery requires charging. he SAM e.p.s unit (battery) can be left on permanent charge, but as a minimum,
should be charged once a week.
Power source
he unit has supplied with it, a Mains AC power cord.
he unit can be operated from the internal 12Vdc battery or
operated and charged from the following external supply
mains –
AC mains – AC power cord – 100-240Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz
DC supply – DC power cord – 12-28Vdc±10%.
Note DC supply – the unit can only be run directly from a
12Vdc supply mains – other dc voltages will only charge the
battery.
When connected to an external supply mains the external power indicator
lamp will illuminate.
If the unit is to be without external power for more than one week – disconnect the battery by
accessing the battery connection via the battery compartment. Disconnect the grey battery connector
only.
DC power
connector
socket
AC mains
connector
socket
