Medline HCS7000 User manual

VAC-ASSIST
SUCTION UNIT
HCS7000
CAUTION:
Rx only.
NOTE:
Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use.
Contact medical equipment provider for further instruction.

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Index
1. Safety Information........................................................................................................3
2. AC Power Source...........................................................................................................4
3. Electrical..........................................................................................................................4
4. Introduction ...................................................................................................................5
5. Illustration of Important Parts....................................................................................5
6. Set-Up..............................................................................................................................6
7. How to operate your VAC-ASSIST Suction Unit......................................................6
8. Cleaning Instructions....................................................................................................9
9. Maintenance...................................................................................................................9
10. Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................10
11. Disposables and parts for reorder............................................................................11
12. Specifications/Classifications...................................................................................12
13. Warranty.......................................................................................................................12

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1. Safety information
When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using.
Important information is highlighted by these term
Danger
Urgent safety information for hazards that will cause serious injury or death.
Warning
Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury.
Caution
Information for preventing damage to the product.
Note
Information to which you should pay special attention.
Read all user’s manual before using.
Danger
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Do not use while bathing.
2. Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
4. 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:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children
or invalids.
2. Use this product only for its intended use as described in this guide.
3. 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.
4. Return the product to an authorized VAC-ASSIST medical equipment service
center for examination and repair.
5. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Never use while drowsy or asleep.

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Specific warnings
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.
Danger
The VAC-ASSIST Suction Unit 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:
1. All suctioning should be done in strict accordance with appropriate procedures
that have been established by a licensed medical authority.
2.Some attachments or accessories may not fit the tubing supplied. All attachments
or accessories should be checked prior to use to assure proper fit.
2. AC Power source
Caution
The Model HCS7000 is used with a power supply allowing operation on AC voltage
(115 VAC, 60 Hz). However the correct power source must be used to connect to
adaptable wall power.
3. Electrical
Compressor:
If the overload protector shuts off the motor frequently, you may have a low
voltage situation. Low voltage can also be suspected when:
1. The motor does not get up to full power or speed.
2.Other motor operated appliances fail to operate properly. Too many motor
operated appliances on same circuit.
Note
The motor of this compressor has a thermal overload protector. If the motor
overheat, the overload protector will shut off the motor. If this occurs, turn the ON/
OFF switch to the OFF position and allow the motor to cool (approximately 5
minutes). Restart compressor. If the compressor fails to start, wait an additional 5
minutes before attempting to restart. If this fails, inspect the fuses on your suction
unit. If the unit still does not restart, call your medical equipment provider
immediately.

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Warning
Proper operation of this product is necessary to avoid physical harm. Improper use
can cause personal injury and/or tissue damage. This product should not be used
unless the operator has been instructed by a physician or other qualified health
care professional.
1. Familiarize yourself with this unit.
2. Place unit on table and push down hard so that suction feet hold unit firmly in
place.
3. Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, check if the ON/OFF switch is
in the “O” OFF position.
Note
Before attempting to start a cold unit, let the unit reach room temperature in a
heated area.
4. Introduction
Your VAC-ASSIST Suction Unit is a professional medical suctioning device that
produces a maximum vacuum of 560 mmHg. The unit is equipped with an 800 ml
collection bottle and has been designed for convenient and reliable usages.
Features:
• New hydrophobic filter design helps contamination.
• High quality vacuum regulator and anti-vibration vacuum gauge setting.
• Oil-less, permanent lubrication.
• Collection bottle with overflow protection.
• Superior performance and high reliability for continuous operation design.
• Easy carry and easy cleaning.
Following the recommended operating and maintenance procedures outlined in
this user’s manual will maximize the life of this product. Refer to the diagrams on
page 6.
5. Illustration of Important Parts
1. Vacuum Adjust Knob
2. Vacuum Gauge
3. Hydrophobic Filter
4. Connection Tubing
5. Patient Tubing Connector
6. Patient Tubing
7. 800cc Collection Bottle
8. Holder
9. Base
10. Cord Fixed Support
11. Power Switch
12. Power Cord
13. Fuse
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Figure 1

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6. Set-Up
1. Connect either end of the connecting tubing (item# 4) to the top of collection
bottle connector then connect the other end to the hydrophobic filter.
2.The patient tubing should be connected to collection bottle at the outlet labeled
(patient). Please assure that all connections are secure and without leaks before
using.
7. How to operate your vac-assist suction unit
1. 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.
"Off" position
Figure 2
Figure 3

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2. Switch the power switch to “I” position (on), the unit start running.
"On" position
Figure 4
3. Adjust the vacuum level from 0 to 560 mm Hg by turning the vacuum adjust
knob (clockwise to increase vacuum and counter-clockwise to decrease vacuum).
Referring to the vacuum gauge while setting the desired level of vacuum. To
accurately read the gauge, block the patient end of the hose or cap off the
collection bottle and allow the gauge to reach a stable vacuum reading.
Patient End of the Hose Cap Collection Bottle
Vacuum Gauge
Figure 6
Vacuum Adjust Knob
Figure 5

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4. Place the patient tubing to the appropriate position of patient and start to suck
sputum.
5. When the sputum reaches the safe full level of collection bottle (800 cc), the
suctioning will stop sucking automatically (float shut-off).
Figure 7
6. Switch the power switch to “O” position (off), shut off the suction motor.
7. Collection canister and sputum should be disposed of per medical waste
disposing regulations.
8. Install a new collection canister and start to run the suction unit again.
Note
1. If the unit sustains a severe drop, validity of the gauge must be checked. Inspect
if the float shut-off is still functioning properly when the liquid in the collection
bottle reaches the safe full level.
2. Always transport unit with vacuum adjust knob rotated fully clockwise in case
unit is dropped.
Safe Full
Level
Collection Bottle

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8. Cleaning instructions
Figure 8
Clean Suction Unit
1, Disconnect the suction unit from all external power sources.
2, Wipe the suction unit housing, handles, and knobs with any commercial
(bacterial-germicidal) disinfectant.
Caution
Do not submerge in water as this will result in severe damage to the vacuum pump.
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 disposing of the collection bottle, tubing and
handle the wasting unit and/or accessories.
9. Maintenance
Suction canister and tubing are disposable.
Inspect suction tubing and collection bottle for leaks, cracks, etc. before each use.
Danger
Electric shock hazard
Do not attempt to open or remove the suction cabinet. If a service is required,
return your suction to an authorized service center. Opening or tampering with the
unit will void warranty.
Hydrophobic Filter Change:
1. Hydrophobic filter should be replaced every two month. If overflow occurs,
Collection
Bottle Lid
Holder
Collection
Bottle

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change the filter immediately.
2. Remove filter by disconnecting it from tubing connected to pressure adjusting
valve and tubing connected to collection bottle lid assembly.
3. Replace with a new VAC-ASSIST Hydrophobic filter and connect to above two
tubing. Additional filters can be purchased from an authorized dealer.
4. Hydrophobic Filter should be replaced every 2 months of use or if canister
overflow occurs, dispose of suction filter assembly and replace with new
assembly.
Figure 9
Note
Use only VAC-ASSIST filters. Do not substitute any other material for this
hydrophobic filter. Improper substitution may lead to contamination or poor
performance;
Fuse Change:
1. Use only the same type of fuse to replace the broken fuse.
2. Fuse specification: Miniature Glass Fuse 5x20mm, Fast Blow (Quick Acting),
F2A/250V.
10. Troubleshooting
Your VAC-ASSIST Suction Unit 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 OR TO VAC-ASSIST, please
take a few moments to check for these possible causes:
Pressure
Adjusting
Valve
Tubing
Tubing
hydrophobic Filter
Collection Bottle Lid