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MAINTENANCE
The HOSPI PLUS SUCTION ASPIRATOR suction equipment does not need maintenance or lubrication. It is,
however, necessary to inspect the unit before each use. With regard to training, given the information contained
in the user manual and since it is easy to understand the said device, it doesn't appear to be necessary. The
device must be checked before each use in order to detect malfunctions and / or damage caused by transport
and / or storage. Always check the integrity of the footswitch power cord. Connect cable to electrical network
and turn switch on. Close the aspiration outlet with your finger and with suction regulator in maximum vacuum
position check that the vacuum indicators reaches -90 kPa (-0.90 bar) maximum. Rotate the knob from right
to left and check the aspiration regulating control. The vacuum indicator should go down -40 kPa (-0.40 bar).
Verify that loud noises are not present, these can indicate wrong functioning. A protection fuses (F 1 x 4A L
250V) reachable from exterior and situated in the plug protects the instrument. For fuses replacing, always the
type and the range. Before changing the fuse, disconnect the plug from the power supply socket. Internally,
the device (only for devices fitted with a circuit board) is protected by a fuse (F 500mA L 250V)
Fault type
1. The suction unit doesn't work
2. No aspiration
3. No aspiration
4. The Vacuum power onthe
patient side is either very low
or absent
5. The float doesn't close
6. The float doesn't close
7. Low suction
8. No aspiration due to flow
leakage of material and fluid
Faults 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8
If the overfill security system it's activated, don't proceede with the liquid aspiration. If the overfill security
system doesn't work there are two cases:
1° case – If the overfill security system doesn't work the aspiration will be stopped by the bacteriological filter
who avoid the liquid penetration inside the device.
2° case – If both the security system doesn't work, there is the possibility that liquid comes inside the device,
in this case return the device to GIMA technical service.
Gima S.p.A. will provide upon request electric diagrams, components list, descriptions, setting instructions and
any other information that can help the technical assistance staff for product repair.
BEFORE EVERY CHECKING OPERATION, IN CASE OF ANOMALIES OR BAD FUNCTIONING,
PLEASE CONTACT GIMA TECHNICAL SERVICE. THE MANUTACTURER DOES NOT GIVE GUARANTEE
IF INSTRUMENT, AFTER THE TECHNICAL SERVICE CHECKING, APPEARS TO BE TAMPERED.
Cause
Cable is damaged
External power source failure
Jar Cap badly screwed down
Lid seal not in its seat
a) Vacuum regulator set to minimum
b) Protection filter blocked or dama-
ged
c) Connection tubes blocked, kinked
or disconnected
d) Shut-off valve blocked or damaged
e) Pump motor damaged
If the cap has been washed, ensure
that the float is not partially detached
The float it's covered by dirty material
Foam inside the jar
Filter blocked
None of the remedies has achieved
the desired results
ENGLISH
Solution
Replace the cable Check the external power
source
Unscrewed the cap, then rescrew it correctly
Unscrew the cap and insert the seal properly
in its seat
a) Turn the vacuum regulator clockwise and
check the value of the vacuum on the gauge
b) Replace the filter
c) Replace or reconnect the tubes, check the
jar connections
d) Empty the jar, or disconnect the tube from
the jar andunblock the shut-off valve. The
unit twill only work in theupright position
e) Refer to authorised service personnel
Insert the float into it's place
Unscrewed the cap, leave the and put in on
autoclave
Fill the jar to 1/3 full of ordinary water
Replace filter
Contact the seller or GIMA After-sales
Assistance Service