How To Operate Your Suction Unit; Power Source Options - Laerdal LCSU 3 Manual Del Usuario

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Control Panel Symbols
On/Off
External power: Supplied from AC to DC Adapter/Charger or 12V DC Power
Cord� Illuminates in GREEN when power is supplied�
Battery charging: Illuminates in YELLOW� The light will go out when the battery is
fully charged�
Low battery: Illuminates in RED when battery reaches a discharged state�
mmHg Suction level setting: Scale/strength illuminates in GREEN� This scale shows the level of suction strength in mmHg�

Power Source Options

AC OPERATION - Plug the 90 degree power connector of AC to DC Adapter/Charger into DC power input (FIG 11) and
connect the line cord� Plug the other end of AC to DC Adapter/Charger into a grounded AC supply�
12v DC OPERATION - Plug the small 90 degree power connector of 12V DC power cord into DC power input (FIG 11)�
Plug large end of cord into 12V DC power receptacle of vehicle�
BATTERY OPERATION - Your unit is equipped with a high capacity rechargeable battery� For initial charge on new unit,
fully charge the battery for a minimum of 5 hours (please see Battery Charging)�
NOTE
– To operate unit from the rechargeable battery, ensure that no external power sources are plugged into the
suction unit.
NOTE
–During charging or operating, the power supply may become warm to touch; this is normal.
WARNING
If you get the Low Battery Warning symbol, immediately switch to an external power source to avoid an interrupted suction procedure.
If the unit does not receive external power or the battery does not get recharged immediately, the low battery indicator light will
remain on and the performance of the unit will drop off rapidly and then shut down.
how To Adjust The vacuum Level
1� Once power source is selected, turn the unit on by pressing the "On" button� The GREEN light, representing
external power, will remain lit when external power is connected�
2� Occlude (block) the patient end of the tubing, then adjust vacuum level from 50 to 550 mmHg by turning the
vacuum regulator knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the vacuum (FIG 12)� Release and
occlude once more to confirm setting� The desired level of vacuum can be viewed on the LED display (FIG 10)�
NOTE
– The LEDs have two brightness levels. As the vacuum level is adjusted the LEDs will illuminate in
progression. When an LED is at half brightness, it indicates that the vacuum level is halfway between the
previous fully lit LED and the half brightness LED. EXAMPLE: If the 150 mmHg LED is fully illuminated and
the 200 mmHg LED is at half brightness, this indicates that the suction level is 175 mm Hg. When the 200
mmHg LED illuminates at full brightness, this indicates the unit has reached 200 mmHg. Attention should be
taken when setting the different vacuum levels; and it might be necessary to adjust the suction level to local
protocol during use.
3� Connect suction tip or catheter as appropriate�
NOTE
– If the unit does not maintain vacuum, refer to Troubleshooting.
NOTE
– For 88 00 50 Model, suction ceases when liquid level reaches float shut-off valve located on underside of 800 ml canister lid.
For 88 00 60 Model, suction ceases when liquid level reaches filter located inside 300 ml canister.
NOTE
– Dispose of canister and/or contents according to local protocol.
CAUTION
– Further suctioning attempts with a full canister may cause damage to the vacuum pump and voids warranty. Equipment service
is required if fluid content is aspirated back into the unit.
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(Figure 10)
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Figure 11
Figure 12