Weinmann LIFE-BASE Series User manual

LIFE-BASE portable systems
LIFE-BASE Mini II, LIFE-BASE III, LIFE-BASE 3 NG
Instructions for use

2Contents
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Contents
1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Accessories bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Removing LIFE-BASE III/3 NG out of the
protective bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4 Oxygen supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Using the portable system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 Hanging the portable system on a stretcher
or a hospital bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 OMNIVAC secretion aspiration. . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.4 After use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6. Hygienic preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7. Functional checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8. Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1 Sending in components and accessories. . . . 24
8.2 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9. Supply schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9.1 General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9.2 Accessories and replacement parts. . . . . . . . 26
10. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
12. Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Overview 3
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1. Overview
O/I
LIFE-BASE Mini II, example of typical range of equipment
13 MEDUMAT
11 Accessories bag
1Frame
10Oxygenbottle
14 Lug for carrying strap
16 Handle
4Patient hose
3Patient valve
12 Module CapnoVol
-0,2
-0,3
-0,6
0
bar
MODUL
Suction
Medium
Vac
O/I
0
5
10
15
l/min
O2
MODUL
Combi
O
2
LIFE-BASE III with bag / LIFE-BASE III, examples:
10Oxygen
bottle
16 Handle
3Patient valve
12 Module
13 MEDUMAT
4Patient hose
1Frame
9Oxygenbottle
clamp
5Pressurereducer
6Aspiratebottle
7Holderfor
aspirate
bottle
8Extensiontube
17 Protective bag

4Overview
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*Two variants of the bag for MEDUCORE Standard2
are available, one with accessory bags permanently
attached and the other without accessory bags.
LIFE-BASE 3 NG with bag, example of equipment for MEDUCORE
Standard:
1Carrying strap
2Handle
3Accessories bag
(Ventilation)
4MEDUMAT Standard 2
5Oxygen bottle
6Protective bag
8Frame
9Accessories bag
(Defibrillation)
10 ECG connector
13 Hanger
12 MEDUCORE Standard
11 SpO2connector
7Patient hose
system
LIFE-BASE 3 NG with bag, example of equipment for MEDUCORE
Standard2:
10 ECG connector
11 SpO2connector
15 NIBP connecting tube
16 Pad connector
14 MEDUCORE Standard2
17 Accessories bag*
(defibrillation)

Description 5
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2. Description
2.1 Intended use
LIFE-BASE Mini II, LIFE-BASE III
LIFE-BASE Mini II, LIFE-BASE III and LIFE-BASE III with
bag portable systems are designed to accommodate
the MEDUMAT ventilator and/or additional modules
for oxygen inhalation or aspiration of secretion plus
the necessary accessories like an oxygen bottle, a
pressure reducer, an aspirate bottle and a capnome-
ter or pulsoximeter.
It provides you with a mobile unit for the treatment
of respiratory disturbances.
LIFE-BASE 3 NG
The LIFE-BASE 3 NG portable system is for storing a
combination of ventilators from the MEDUMAT,
MODUL and MEDUCORE series, together with the
required components (charging interface, hoses, ac-
cessories bag, protective bag and electrical cables).
This provides the user with a mobile unit for treating
respiratory and cardiovascular disorders.
The LIFE-BASE 3 NG can be latched into the associ-
ated BASE STATION 3 NG wall mounting to fix it se-
curely to the wall. The BASE STATION 3 NG can be
attached to various retaining devices in emergency
vehicles and in hospitals using a variety of attach-
ment sets.

6Description
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2.2 Function
• All the relevant equipment is securely mounted
on the portable system. This facilitates transport
and use.
• Snap closures make it possible to change the
oxygen bottle extremely quickly.
• In conjunction with a wall mounting the porta-
ble system can be installed as a fixture in a rescue
vehicle (note "9.2 Accessories and replacement
parts" on page 26).
• The portable system can be removed from the
wall mounting with a flick of the wrist.
• You can hang the portable system on a stretch-
er, a hospital bed, a standard hospital rail or in a
vehicle.

Safety precautions 7
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3. Safety precautions
For your own safety, the safety of your patients, and
to comply with the requirements of EU Directive 93/
42/EEC, please observe the following points:
• Please read the directions for use carefully. They
are an integral part of the ventilator and should
be available for reference at all times.
• Directions for use are supplied with the equip-
ment designed for installation on the portable
system. These and, in particular, the safety pre-
cautions recommended in them must always be
followed.
• Please comply with section "6. Hygienic prepara-
tion" on page 19 to prevent infection or
bacterial contamination.
• The portable system should only be used by
medically qualified personnel who have had
training in ventilation or aspiration techniques.
Incorrect use can cause severe physical injury.
• The portable system should only be used for the
purposes for which it is designed (note "2. De-
scription" on page 5).
• It is advisable for you to have servicing and re-
pairs carried out only by the manufacturers,
WEINMANN Emergency, or by qualified techni-
cians.
• If third-party items are used, functional failures
may occur and fitness for use may be restricted.
Biocompatibility requirements may also not be
met. Please note that in such cases, any claim
under warranty and liability will be voided if nei-
ther the accessories nor genuine replacement
parts recommended in the instructions for use
are used.

8Safety precautions
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Oxygen
Spontaneous explosive reactions can occur if high-
pressure oxygen comes into contact with flammable
substances (fat, oil, alcohol etc.).
• All screw connections and other components
must be kept absolutely free of oil and grease.
• Avoid ingress of fluids.
• Always wash your hands before starting to work
on the oxygen supply.
• Smoking and naked flames are strictly prohibited
in the vicinity of all fittings containing or trans-
porting oxygen.
• During assembly and when changing the oxygen
bottle, use only hand pressure when tightening
the screw connections to the bottle and to the
pressure reducer.
Never use tools for this purpose. Excessive
tightening damages the screw threads and seals
and can cause leaks.
Important note! • Always open the valve of the oxygen bottle
slowly to prevent pressure damage to the other
fittings.
• The oxygen bottle should never be completely
emptied as this may allow moisture-containing
air to enter the bottle and cause corrosion.

Installation 9
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4. Installation
4.1 Wall mounting
LIFE-BASE Mini II:
BASE STATION Mini II (not shown) WM 8160
BASE STATION 1 NG (not shown) WM 67070
BASE STATION Mini II with
charger interface WM 8164
LIFE-BASE III with bag:
BASE STATION 3 NG (not shown) WM 8190
BASE STATION 3 NG with
charger interface WM 8195
Note: the portable systems described here can only
be inserted in the wall brackets mentioned above.
1. Look for a suitable place for mounting the brack-
et, which is plane and vertical.
2. Mark all drill-holes on the place for fitting.
3. Drill the holes using a 3-mm drill bit.
4. Screw on the wall bracket using the screws
provided.
The portable system must be fitted level.
5. Only for wall mountings with charger interface:
Use the vehicle plug to connect the charger in-
terface to the vehicle’s electrical system.
Important: the surface to which the appliance is be-
ing attached must be sufficiently firm for it to hold
the wall bracket and the portable system securely in
accordance with EN 1789, the standard covering
ambulances.
WM 8164
WM 8195

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4.2 Accessories bag
The accessories bag can
only be adapted to
LIFE-BASE Mini II.
LIFE-BASE Mini II
Accessories bag is designed to hold aspiration
catheters and other small items.
1. Fasten accessories bag to the portable system
with the press-studs.
2. The accessories bag can be removed for
cleaning.
LIFE-BASE III with bag
You can store accessories in the inside pocket of the
protective bag. The loops in the inside bag can be
used to safely secure the accessories.
LIFE-BASE 3 NG with bag
You can keep accessories in an inner pocket. You
can close the inner pocket to keep the accessories
safe.
1. Press the accessories bag against the Velcro tabs
on the rear wall of the portable system.
2. You can take off the accessories bag for
cleaning.