Direct Supply Attendant User manual

Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Thank you for purchasing a Direct Supply®Attendant®aspirator from Direct Supply®
Equipment & Furnishings™. Please read this entire guide carefully and keep it for
future reference. This guide will provide you with instructions, warnings, warranty
information and other important information about your Direct Supply Attendant
aspirator. Share this information with your housekeeping, nursing and maintenance
staff to help ensure the aspirator is used and cared for properly.
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Direct Supply®Attendant®Aspirator
Owner’s Manual

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Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Definitions and Symbols ................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Indications for Use ............................................................................................................. 3
Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 4
Directions for Use............................................................................................................... 5
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 6
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 7
Product Specifications....................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 9
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................. 10
Customer Service ............................................................................................................ 11

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Definitions and Symbols,
Introduction & Indications for Use
Definitions and Symbols
NOTE: Indicates a tip.
CAUTION: Indicates correct operating or maintenance procedures in order to
prevent damage to or destruction of the equipment or other property
WARNING: Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct procedures
or practices in order to prevent personal injury.
•:Attention. Read the instructions.
DEVICE: Your Direct Supply Attendant aspirator
YOU and YOUR: The facility, community or other entity that has purchased the device.
WE, US and OUR: Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc.
Introduction
Your Direct Supply Attendant aspirator is a medical suctioning device that
produces a maximum vacuum of 560 mmHg. The unit is equipped with an 800cc
collection and has been designed for convenient and reliable usages. Following
the recommended operating and maintenance procedures outlined in this
owner’s manual will maximize the life of this product.
This device is a tool to assist the caregiver as part of an overall care plan, and not
a substitute for appropriate monitoring, diagnosis, training, care or treatment.
Other devices may be required. This device is intended for use by trained and
licensed healthcare providers in normal, indoor conditions.
Please note that, to the extent this device is considered an FDA classified
prescription medical device, you agree to use such device only under the order of
a healthcare practitioner licensed by your state.
Indications for Use
The Direct Supply Attendant aspirator is intended for professional use to remove
infectious materials from wounds or fluids from a resident’s airway or respiratory
support unit. The intended large population for this device is both adult and
pediatric patients.

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Warnings
Warnings
• WARNING – Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted,
DO NOT use. Contact Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings for further instruction.
• WARNING – To reduce the risk of electrocution:
• Donotusewhilebathing.
• Donotplaceorstoreproductwhereitcanfallorbepulledintoatuborsink.
• Donotplaceinordropintowaterorotherliquid.
• Donotreachforaproductthathasfallenintowater.Unplugimmediately.
• WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury to persons:
• Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthisproductisusedby,onornearchildren
or invalids.
• Usethisproductonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedinthisguide.
• Neveroperatethisproductif:
a) It has a damaged power cord or plug.
b) It is not working properly.
c) It has been dropped or damaged.
d) It has been dropped into water.
• Returntheproducttoanauthorizedmedicalequipmentservicecenterfor
examination and repair.
• Keepthepowercordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Neverusewhiledrowsyorasleep.
• WARNING – TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICALSHOCKORINJURYTO
PERSONS,DONOTDISASSEMBLETHISUNIT.DISASSEMBLYORATTEMPTED
REPAIRSIFACCOMPLISHEDINCORRECTLYCANCREATEELECTRICALSHOCK
HAZARD.ONLYQUALIFIEDTECHNICIANSSHOULDPERFORMSERVICINGOFTHIS
SUCTIONUNIT.
• WARNING – The Attendant Aspirator is a vacuum suction device designed
for the collection of nonflammable fluid materials in medical applications only.
Improper use during medical applications can cause injury or death.
For all medical applications:
• Allsuctioningshouldbedoneinstrictaccordancewithappropriateprocedures
that have been established by a licensed medical authority.
• Someattachmentaccessoriesmaynotfitthetubingsupplied.Allattachments
accessories should be checked prior to use to assure proper fit.
• WARNING – Proper operation of this product is necessary to avoid physical
harm. Improper use can cause personal injury. This product should not be used
unless the operator has been instructed by a physician or other qualified health
care professional.
• Familiarizeyourselfwiththisunit.
• Placeunitontableandpushdownhardsothatsuctionfeetholdunitfirmlyinplace.
• Beforepluggingpowercordintoelectricaloutlet,checkiftheON/OFFswitchis
in the OFF position.
• WARNING – The waste in collection bottle may cause respiratory infection
which must be handled according to medical waste disposing regulation. Operator
must wear gloves and medical class mask before cleaning the collection tubing and
handlethewastingunitand/oraccessories.

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Directions for Use
Directions for Use
Set-Up:
• Connecteitherendoftheconnectingtubingtothetopofthecollectionbottle
connector. Then connect other end to the bacteria filter.
• Thepatienttubingshouldbeconnectedtocollectionbottleattheoutletlabeled
‘Patient.’ Please make sure that all connections are secure and without leaks
before using.
Operation:
• Beforeuse,checkthespecificationlabelonthesideofthesuctionunittoensure
that the voltage and current indicated on the unit correspond with the voltage
and current available. Make sure the power switch located on the side of the unit
is in the “Off” position before connecting the unit to a power source.
• Switchthepowerswitchto“I”position(on).Theunitwillstartrunning.
• Placethepatienttubingintheappropriatepositiontopatientandstartto
suck sputum.
• Whenthesputumreachesthesafefulllevelofcollection(800cc),thesuctioning
willstopsuckingautomatically(floatshutoff).
• Switchthepowerswitchto“O”position(off),shutoffthesuctionmotor.
• Removethesputumfromcollectionbottleafterthemotorstopsturning
completely.(Pleaserefertothe“CLEANING”sectionforthedirectionsonhow
to clean the collection bottle.)
• Turnontheunitandstarttorunthesuctionunitagain.
• NOTE - If the unit sustains a severe drop, validity of the gauge must be
checked. Inspect if the automatic float shut-off is still functioning properly when the
liquid in the collection reaches the safe full level.
• NOTE - Always transport unit with vacuum adjust knob rotated fully clockwise
in case unit is dropped.
• CAUTION-Whenautomaticfloatshutoffisactivated,contentsinthe
collection bottles should be emptied. Power should be turned off, otherwise may
cause damage to the vacuum pump.
• CAUTION - Should fluid be aspirated back into the unit, send your suction to
an authorized service center for a detailed inspection as the vacuum pump may
have been damaged.

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Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning collection bottle:
• Turnoffthesuctionunitandallowvacuumtodrop,thendisconnectAC
power source.
• Withthecollectionbottlestillintheholder,removethecollectionbottlelid.The
bottle can now be taken out of the holder to be emptied.
• NOTE: Collection bottle should be emptied after each usage.
• Collectionbottleshouldbethoroughlycleanedaftereachusagebyoneofthe
following three methods:
 a) Washinahotwater/dishwashingdetergentsolutionandrinsewithclean,
hot tap water. Then wash in mixed one part vinegar to three parts hot water
solution. Rinse with hot tap water then air dry.
 b) Washwithrubbingalcoholthenairdry
 c) Washwithacommercial(bacterial-germicidal)disinfectant(follow
disinfectant manufacturer’s recommended instructions and dilution
rates carefully).
Cleaning suction unit and collection bottle lid:
• Disconnectthesuctionunitfromallexternalpowersources.
• Wipethesuctionunithousingandcollectionbottlelidwithcleanclothandany
commercial(bacterial-germicidal)disinfectant.
• CAUTION: Do not submerge the vacuum pump in water as this will result in
severe damage to the vacuum pump.
Cleaning tubing:
• Disconnectthetubingfromtheunit.
• Tubingshouldberinsedthoroughlyaftereveryusebyrunninghottapwater
through it followed by a mix of one part vinegar to three parts hot water.
• Rinsewithhottapwaterthenairdry.
• Keeptheoutersurfaceofthetubingcleanbywipingwithacleandampcloth.

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Maintenance
Maintenance
• NOTE: Inspect suction tubing and collection for leaks, cracks, etc. before each use.
• NOTE: Do not attempt to open or remove the suction cabinet. If a service is
required then return your suction to an authorized service center. Opening or
tampering with the unit will void warranty.
Bacteria Filter Change:
• Bacteriafiltershouldbereplacedasneeded.Ifoverflowoccurs,changethefilter
immediately.
• Removefilterbydisconnectingitfromtubingconnectedtopressureadjusting
valve and tubing connected to collection lid assembly.
• Replacewithanewbacteriafilterandconnecttoabovetubing.Additionalfilter
can be purchased from an authorized dealer.
• Donotsubstituteanyothermaterialforthisbacteriafilter.Impropersubstitution
may lead to contamination or poor performance.
Fuse Change:
• Useonlythesametypeoffusetoreplacethebrokenfuse.
• Fusespecification:MiniatureGlassFuse5x20mm,FastBlow(QuickActing),
F2A/250V.
• NOTE:Whenthisunitoraccessoriesreachtheendoftheirusefullives
(dependsonusingconditions),residuesincollectionbottle,tubingandfiltermay
cause respiratory infection. Dump the waste collection bottle, tubing and filter into
a specific waste bin labeled with medical waste.

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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
Dimensions 14.8"(375mm)x6.8"(175mm)x9.8"(250mm)
Weight 12.1lb(5.5kg)
Maximum Vacuum 560mmHg(56cmHg,23"Hg)+/-3%
Flow Range > 40 LPM
Sound Level < 58 dBA
Electrical Requirements AC115V,60Hz
Power Consumption 70watts
Bacteria Filter Pore Size 0.45 microns
Collection Capacity 800ml(cc)
Operating Temperature 32°~104°F(0°~40°C)
Operating Humidity 95%RH
Operating Atmospheric
Pressure 10.2~15.4psi(70~106kpa)
Storage Temperature 14°~158°F(-10°~70°C)
Storage Humidity 0~95%
Storage Atmospheric Pressure 7.3~15.4psi(50~106kpa)
Fuse Specification MiniatureGlassFuse5x20mm,FastBlow(Quick
Acting),F2A/250V
Electrical Classifications Withrespecttoprotectionfromelectricshock,ClassI
UL Classified E250875

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Your suction machine contains no user-serviceable parts. If you believe your unit
isnotworkingproperly,BEFOREYOURETURNITTOTHEMEDICALEQUIPMENT
PROVIDERWHEREYOUPURCHASEDIT,pleasetakeafewmomentstocheckfor
these possible causes:
PROBLEM ACTION
Unit does not turn on 1. Check power source and connection
2.Ensurethatthewalloutletislive
3.Checkpowercordisnotdamage
Motor runs,
no vacuum
1.Verifytubingconnectionsecurity
2.Checkforleaksortubingkinks
3.Ensurethatfloatshut-offisnotactivated
4. Check for leaks and cracks
Low Vacuum 1.Usevacuumadjustknobtoincreasevacuumlevel
2.Checksystemforleaks
3.Adjustvacuumadjustknobandrelease

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Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
Weoffertoyou,astheoriginalpurchaser,awarrantyfortheAttendantaspirator.
Our warranty applies for the limited warranty period stated below. If any device
or device part listed below is defective in material or workmanship during the
applicable limited warranty period, we will repair or replace it at our cost. Please
note that the decision to repair or replace a device or device part will be at our
discretion. Our warranty applies only if the device is properly maintained by
the original purchaser for normal, indoor use and does not cover normal wear
and tear, modification of the device, or damage caused by abuse, improper use,
failure to maintain, use which exceeds the published device limitations, or the
combination of any device with another product. In addition, our warranty does not
cover fading, characteristics or natural variations in fabric, texture, colorfastness,
stains, spills, or exposure to chemicals, odors, heat or light. In certain cases, we
mayprovideyourepairoradjustmentinstructionsand/orreplacementparts,and
ask you to perform a repair or adjustment or replace a defective part. Our warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary,
from state to state. Please note that our limited warranty period begins when we
ship the device to you. The limited warranty period and our obligations under the
warranty end once you transfer the device to someone else, or at the end of the
applicable limited warranty period identified below, whichever is earlier.
Warranty Period
(Parts)
Anticipated
Useable Device Life
Direct Supply Attendant Aspirator
(excludingaccessories) 2years 2years
DIRECTSUPPLYMANUFACTURING,INC.MAKESNOIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE;THESEANDALL
OTHERIMPLIEDWARRANTIESARESPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMED.TOTHEFULLEST
EXTENTALLOWEDBYLAW,DIRECTSUPPLYMANUFACTURING,INC.WILLNOT
BELIABLEFORANYINCIDENTAL,SPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIALORPUNITIVE
DAMAGESORLOSTPROFITSTHATMAYRESULTFROMTHEDEVICEORYOUR
USEOFORINABILITYTOUSETHEDEVICEEVENIFADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITY
OFSUCHDAMAGES.OURTOTALLIABILITYTOYOU,IFANY,ISLIMITEDTOTHE
PRICEOFTHEDEVICEORSERVICEGIVINGRISETOYOURCLAIM.
Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. If implied warranties are not excluded, and to the
extent allowed by law, we limit any and all implied warranties to the applicable
warranty period identified above. Except for rights under any applicable state law,
the remedies provided under this warranty are your sole and exclusive remedy for
any breach of our warranty and state the entire limit of our responsibilities.

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Customer Service
Customer Service
Our promise to you is that you will have a convenient and easy ordering
experience, receive a quality device and enjoy outrageous customer service. If
you have any questions about the aspirator you have purchased or would like
to request warranty service, please contact us at: Direct Supply®Equipment &
Furnishings™,1-800-634-7328,6767NorthIndustrialRoad,Milwaukee,WI53223,
[email protected]

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