Smiths Medical SurgiVet AES User manual

AES Gas Evacuation System
OPERATION MANUAL
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Table of Contents
AES Gas Evacuation System ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Set-Up Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................................................1
AES Installation Guide............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Mounting the Evacuation System ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
AES Installation......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

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AES Gas Evacuation System
Set-Up Instructions
After unpacking the gas evacuation system, inspect the canister and verify that the unit has not been damaged in transit.
The canister system is designed to mount on either the pole of your anesthesia machine or the wall. If mounting to a pole
remove the bolts, wrap around the pole and tighten down.
NOTE: You may need to use the spacers, which are provided, for smaller diameter poles. If mounting to a wall, simply remove the
screws and spread the brackets, four (4) self-tapping screws will be needed to put into the wall.
The AES comes standard with two inlet ports and one outlet port. This system can either be used with two anesthesia
machines or an anesthesia machine/ventilator combination.
NOTE: If using the AES on two anesthesia machines be sure the anesthesia machines are no more than 10’ apart. If only using
one port, there is no need to cap the other inlet port.
All systems come standard with one set of standard hoses: an 18”hose and a 10’ hose. If mounted to the pole, connect the
short hose from the pop-o valve of the anesthesia machine to one of the yellow ports. Next, take the longer hose and
attach one end to the red port and the other end to a connection vented to the outside of your facility. A ½” PVC coupler/
adapter is provided to connect to ½” PVC pipe if PVC pipe has been used to run to the outside of your facility.
Plug the electrical cord into the grounded receptacle. Turn the unit on by using the bottom toggle switch. The power
light will illuminate and the AES is ready for use.
Upon completion of your surgical cases, let the AES continue running for approximately two minutes. This will allow the AES
to completely evacuate the house line. The AES is completely self - contained and requires no routine maintenance other
than occasional inspections of the electrical cord for any cuts or breaks, cleaning of the top vent port, and replacement of the
fuse if it blows during operation.
NOTE: Fuse (0.5 amp 250 volt fuse) can be purchased at most hardware or electronics stores.
If you have any questions when setting up the AES please call:
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
St. Paul, MN 55112 USA
1 800.258.5361 (USA)
1 214.618.0218
www.smiths-medical.com
AES Installation Guide
The AES canister can be installed in dierent ways, pole or wall mount. Most customers use the AES mounted on the pole of
the anesthesia machine.
With either set up they can then run the evacuation hose up to a ceiling drop (Figure D) or to a wall outlet (Figure A). From
there a plumber should install PVC piping through the ceiling or attic to an outside wall, vent , or to a bathroom stack.
It is important to remember that the AES is both passive and active system. It is passive from the anesthesia machine to the
tank and then active from the tank to the outside. Therefore, the maximum distance from the anesthesia machine to the AES
is 20 feet (this is the most that an animal can push a breath) and the maximum distance from an AES to the outside is 150 feet
(this is the maximum that the fan can push the air/gas mixture). It is also important to remember that gas is heavier than air
so the AES should be installed to a pole or wall below the level of the pop-o valve.

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Mounting the Evacuation System
Maximum
distance
between AES
and outside
wall,150 feet.
Maximum distance
between anesthesia
machine and Active
Gas Evac. System,
20 feet.
Max. 20 feet
Max. 150 feet
AES includes:
18 in. Hose 19mm Diameter
10 ft. Hose 17mm Diameter
1/2 in. PVC Adapter

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C. Evacuation Ceiling Plate Assembly Kit, PN V7166

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V7166
Cover with
mesh screen
Anesthesia Machine
AES
1/2” PVC
19mm
Tubing
D. Vent to the outside wall.
AES
Anesthesia
Machine
Bathroom Stack
Seal with silicone caulk
19mm
Tubing
1/2” PVC
V7166
E. Vent through the bathroom stack
AES Installation

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WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
Smiths Medical (Seller) warrants to the original purchaser that the Products, not including accessories, shall be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, if maintained by Seller and in accordance with Seller’s guidelines,
and used in accordance with its labeling, for the period specied in the Operator’s Manual, the package inserts or other
documentation packaged with the Product.
AES WARRANTY PERIOD IS 1 YEAR.
Disclaimer of Warranties THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY, AS CONDITIONED AND LIMITED, IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Seller disclaims responsibility for the suitability of the Product for any particular medical treatment or for any medical
complications resulting from the use of the Product. This disclaimer is dictated by the many elements, which are beyond
Seller’s control, such as diagnosis of patient, conditions under which the Seller Product may be used, handling of the Product
after it leaves Seller’s possession, execution of recommended instructions for use and others.
Conditions of Warranty
This warranty is void if the Product has been altered, misused, damaged by neglect or accident, tampered with, not properly
maintained, not installed in strict compliance with applicable codes and ordinances, or repaired by persons not authorized
by Seller. Misuse includes, but is not limited to, use not in compliance with the labeling, removal of the product serial number
and use with accessories not manufactured by Seller. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and maintenance
items and specically excludes accessory items and any other equipment used with the Products.
Limitation of Remedies
The original purchaser’s exclusive remedy shall be, at Seller’s sole option, the repair or replacement of the Product. THIS IS
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IN NO EVENT WILL SELLER’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER (WHETHER SUCH
CAUSE IS BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT
AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS, REVENUES AND PROFITS.
Warranty Procedure
To obtain warranty service in the USA, you must request a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from Clinical
Support. Reference the RMA number when returning the Product, freight and insurance prepaid, to:
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
St. Paul, MN 55112 USA
1 800.258.5361 (USA)
1 214.618.0218
www.smiths-medical.com
Seller will not be responsible for unauthorized returns or for loss or damage to the Product during the return shipment.
The repaired or replaced Product will be shipped, freight prepaid, to the original purchaser.

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SmithsMedical ASD, Inc.
St. Paul, MN 55112 USA
1 800.258.5361 (USA)
1 214.618.0218
www.smiths-medical.com
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