Weinmann ACCUVAC Basic Manual

Description and
Operating Instructions
ACCUVAC Basic
Aspirator
WM 10700
WM 10709

Contents
1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Special symbols on the
appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Assembly with wall bracket . . . 8
3.2 Fitting a re-usable collection
canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Fitting an accessory bag . . . . 11
3.4 Fitting a rinsing glass . . . . . . 11
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Preparing for aspiration . . . . . 13
4.2 Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 After aspiration . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Charging ACCUVAC Basic . . 16
5. Hygienic preparation . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Cleaning, disinfecting and
sterilizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3 Reassembling the disposable
collection canister . . . . . . . . . 22
6. Functional check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 Performing the functional check 25
7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.1 Power pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2 Changing fuses . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.3 Changing the muffler . . . . . . . 31
8. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.1 Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9. Product and accessories . . . . . . . . . 33
9.1 Standard product . . . . . . . . . 33
9.2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.3 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.1 Safe distances . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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-0,2
0
ACCUVAC Basic from front with disposable collection canister
7 Disposable
canister
2Vacuum control
3Voltage indicator
8Motor unit
6Release catch
4On/Off
switch
9Tube holder plate
1Pressure gage
5Membrane keyboard
ACCUVAC Basic from rear without collection canister
13 Muffler
(hidden)
11 Adapter/charger
plug
14 Suction port
12 Power socket
(hidden) 10 Loops for
accessory bag

ACCUVAC Basic interior
18 Plug X1 17 Power pack
15 Fuse F116 Fuse F2 (hidden)
Disposable collection canister
24 Collection canister
21 Disposable bag
19 Aspiration tube
with fingertip
23 T-piece
20 Intermediate tube
25 Holder 11 Adapter/charger plug
22 Vacuum
tube
Accessories
38 Holder set WM 15271 Connection cable
WM 10650
Accessory bag
WM 10655
Wall bracket
WM 15208
13,8 V
Mains / charger unit
WM 2645
27 Vent tab
28 Filter cover
29 Bacteria filter
30 Locking tab
32 Secretion cover
33 Ball (overfill guard)
37 Collection canister
36 Aspiration tube
35 Fingertip
26 Re-usable collection canister WM 15269
34 Sealing ring
31 Bracing

2Description
1. Description
1.1 Purpose
ACCUVAC Basic is a mobile and portable electrically
powered aspirator (suction pump).
It is used for:
•aspirating accumulations of blood, secretions and
food from the oral cavity, the nose and throat
region and the bronchial system;
• deflating vacuum matresses and inflatable splints.
ACCUVAC Basic:
• can when used by a skilled operator eliminate
obstruction of the respiratory tract and hence the
risk of respiratory failure;
• cuts energy consumption by reducing power
output on reaching the necessary vacuum;
• can optionally be powered by a rechargeable
internal power pack;
• or by an external DC source supplying 12.0 -
13.8 V;
• is also suitable for use in wards.
ACCUVAC Basic must not be used:
• in medical rooms where potential equalization is
necessary (e.g. heart surgery);
• in explosion-risk areas.

Description 3
1.2 Function
An electrically operated diaphragm pump generates
the vacuum necessary for aspiration.
Use the vacuum control 2to set the desired vacuum,
which is continuously variable between –0.05 bar
and –0.8 bar. You can read off the set value on the
pressure gage 1.
The aspirated material passes via the aspiration tube
19 into the disposable collection canister 7.
Disposable collection canister
The disposable collection canister 7consists of the col-
lection canister 24 itself, the disposable collection bag
21, the aspiration tube with fingertip 19, the interme-
diate tube 20, the T-piece 23 and the vacuum tube 22.
The disposable collection canister 7is inserted in the
holder 25 screwed on the side of the motor unit 8.
The vacuum tube 22 of the disposable canister 24 is
pushed onto the suction port 14 of the motor unit 8.
The aspirated material passes through the aspiration
tube 19 into the disposable collection bag 21. The dis-
posable collection bag is intended for once-only use.
When it is full, you can remove it from the collection
canister 24 and dispose of it complete with contents.
An overflow valve filter is integrated in the disposable
collection bag 21. This prevents secretions and liquid
from finding their way into the motor unit 8and passing
into the environment via the muffler 13.
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4Description
Power supply
Power for operating the appliance and charging the
power pack can be drawn:
• from the built-in power pack 17.
• from a 12-volt electrical cable system, using the
connecting cable WM 10650 which is available
as an accessory.
• from the mains and charger unit WM 2645
which is available as an accessory.
Important The AC adapter/charger plug 11 supplied with the
appliance is only designed for charging the power
pack with the appliance switched off. It must not be
used to operate the appliance itself, as this will over-
load it and cause it to overheat.
The voltage indicator 3shows the charge status of the
power pack.
Charging of the power pack starts automatically as
soon as the appliance is switched off and connected
to an external power supply (see “10. Technical Data”
on page 37).

Safety 5
2. Safety
2.1 Special symbols on the appliance
2.2 Safety rules
For your own safety and the safety of your patients,
and in accordance with the requirements of the
93/42/EEC, we would draw your attention to the
following points:
•Please read these operating instructions carefully.
They belong to the appliance and must be kept
available at all times.
• Before working with ACCUVAC Basic, you must
understand how to use it.
• Be sure to observe these operating instructions
when working with ACCUVAC Basic.
Rating plate ACCUVAC Basic
Do not dispose of the unit in domestic
waste!
Protection class BF
Protection class II, safety insulation
Year of manufacture

6Safety
•To avoid infection or contamination with bacteria
please read section “5. Hygienic preparation” on
page 19.
• ACCUVAC Basic may only be used by trained
staff instructed in aspiration techniques. Incorrect
use can cause serious bodily harm.
•ACCUVAC Basic must be used for the designated
purpose only (see “1.1 Purpose” on page 2).
• Maintenance operations such as inspection and
repair work must be performed by expert person-
nel or by the manufacturer Weinmann.
• Malfunctions and a lack of biocompatibility may
result if third-party articles are used. Please bear in
mind that in these cases any warranty entitlement
and liability shall lapse where the accessories rec-
ommended in the instructions for use or original
spare parts are not utilised.
•During the aspiration process, take particular care
not to cause injuries to the patient’s mouth or
throat, e.g. to mucous membrane.
The suction can be interrupted by briefly opening
the fingertip, for example if the nozzle becomes
firmly attached to the skin.
• Ensure sterile conditions during bronchial aspira-
tion, and always use sterile catheters.
Important! • The disposal of liquids such as blood and secre-
tions and any items contaminated with such liquids
should be carried out according to the national
guidelines for hygiene.
• The ACCUVAC Basic should only be operated in
the upright position, in order to prevent liquid from
wetting the overflow valve filter integrated in the
disposable collection bag 21. If this happens, the
overflow valve filter becomes impermeable to air
and the disposable collection bag 21 has to be
changed.