Amico Scout Series Istruzioni operative
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Operating and Maintenance Manual
Scout and Sentinel
Vacuum Regulators
Contents
Models 1
User Responsibility 2
Receiving Inspection 3
Operating Instructions 4-5
Procedures Prior to Use 5-6
Instructions for Setting the Intermittent Timing 6
Cleaning Instructions - Scout 7-9
Cleaning Instructions - Sentinel 10-12
Recommended Maintenance 12
Battery Replacement - Sentinel 13-14
Test & Calibration/Reset Guide - Sentinel 15-16
Troubleshooting Guide 17-18
Vacuum Regulator Assembly Drawing - Scout 19
Vacuum Regulator Assembly Drawing - Sentinel 20
Warranty Policy - Vacuum Regulators 21
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Models
SCOUT SERIES:
SENTINEL SERIES:
*** If no color is specified, grey is the standard for Sentinel vacuum regulators
SSX-XXXX-XX(X)
Model Number
Vacuum Regulator Type
CI = Continuous/Intermittent
C2 = Continuous 2 Mode
C3 = Continuous 3 Mode
CH = Continuous High/Surgical
PI = Pediatric/Intermittent
P2 = Pediatric 2 Mode
NI = Neonatal/Intermittent
N2 = Neonatal 2 Mode
Inlet Connection
F2 = 1/8" FNPT
DH = DISS Handtight
DN = DISS Nut
OM = Ohmeda Male
CM = Chemetron Male
PB = Puritan Bennett
MS = Medstar
OX = Oxequip
BM = British Male
GM = German Male (DIN)
FM = French Male
DO = DISS Outlet
Color Coding
U = USA
I = ISO
***Color Coding
W = White
R = Red
B = Blue
G = Green
P = Purple
Y = Yellow
N = Pink
Z = Baby Blue
Display
A = Analog
D = Digital
Patient Connection
2 = 1/8" FNPT
D = DISS Male
T = Tubing Nipple
* For MRI compatible please add “-M”to the end of the part number (Available for
Adult/Analog units only)
** If no color is specified, white is the standard for Scout vacuum regulators
Model Number
SRX-XXXX-XX(X)-C*
Vacuum Regulator Type
CI = Continuous/Intermittent
C2 = Continuous 2 Mode
C3 = Continuous 3 Mode
CH = Continuous High/Surgical
PI = Pediatric/Intermittent
P2 = Pediatric 2 Mode
NI = Neonatal/Intermittent
N2 = Neonatal 2 Mode
Inlet Connection
F2 = 1/8" FNPT
DH = DISS Handtight
DN = DISS Nut
OM = Ohmeda Male
CM = Chemetron Male
PB = Puritan Bennett
MS = Medstar
OX = Oxequip
BM = British Male
GM = German Male (DIN)
FM = French Male
DO = DISS Outlet
Color Coding
U = USA
I = ISO
**Color Coding
R = Red
B = Blue
G = Green
P = Purple
Y = Yellow
N = Pink
Z = Baby Blue
Display
A = Analog
D = Digital
Patient Connection
2 = 1/8" FNPT
D = DISS Male
T = Tubing Nipple
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User Responsibility
CAUTION: United States federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
physician.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
This manual instructs a professional to install and operate the Vacuum Regulator. This is provided for
your safety and to prevent damage to the Vacuum Regulator. If you do not understand this manual,
DO NOT USE the Vacuum Regulator and contact your provider.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING AND CAUTION
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol ( ) indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
CONSULT ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
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Vacuum Ports: 1/8" NPT Female
Modes: REG (Regulated) – provides an adjustable, continuous
vacuum level
OFF – no vacuum
INT (Intermittent) – provides an adjustable vacuum level
that cycles between
REG and OFF
FULL - provides full suction
Intermittent Cycle Time: Factory set at approximately 16 seconds ON and 8
seconds OFF (for reference only). All units come pre-set
in the OFF setting.
Operating Environmental Limits: 0°F to 122°F (-18°C to 50°C)
Recommended Environmental
Operating Limits: 55°F to 85°F (13°C to 29°C)
Storage Environmental Limits: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C). Max 95%, Non-condensing
Standard Flow Rate: 0 - 70 LPM
Pediatric Flow Rate: 0 - 40 LPM
Remove the Amico Patient Care Corporation Vacuum Regulator from the packaging and inspect it
for damage. If there is any damage, DO NOT USE and contact your provider.
INTENDED USE
WARNING: DO NOT use this Vacuum Regulator for anything other than its intended use.
Personal injury and/or damage to the Vacuum Regulator may result from misuse.
WARNING: Only personnel instructed and trained in its use should operate this Vacuum
Regulator.
SPECIFICATIONS
Vacuum Regulator Model Gauge
Gauge Accuracy
Analog Digital
Continuous / Intermittent 0 – 300 mmHg ± 3% F.S.* ± 1% F.S.*
Continuous High 0 – 750 mmHg ± 3% F.S.* ± 1% F.S.*
Pediatric Continuous Intermittent 0 – 160 mmHg ± 3% F.S.* ± 1% F.S.*
Neonatal Continuous Intermittent 0 – 100 mmHg ± 3% F.S.* ± 1% F.S.*
*F.S. = Full Scale
Receiving Inspection
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CAUTION: Inspect the Vacuum Regulator for visual damage before use. DO NOT USE if
damaged.
NOTE: Overflow protection should be used with the Vacuum Regulator (e.g., Filter, Vac Trap, Canister
equipped with float shutoff).
1. Turn the Selector Switch to the OFF position.
2. Attach the Vacuum Regulator to the Vacuum Source.
REG Mode (Regulated Mode) – allows user to set a continuous vacuum level.
a. Turn the Selector Switch to the REG position.
b. Block the Bottom Port of the Vacuum Regulator or kink the vacuum tubing.
c. Using the Regulator Knob, set the desired vacuum level:
• To INCREASE vacuum level, turn knob CLOCKWISE
• To DECREASE vacuum level, turn knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE
CAUTION: Do not continue to turn the Regulator Knob once resistance is felt. Doing so
could damage the Vacuum Regulator.
INT Mode (Intermittent Mode) SELECT MODELS ONLY – vacuum cycles ON and OFF automatically
at a fixed interval.
a. Follow REG Mode steps a, b and c to set desired vacuum level.
b. Turn the Selector Switch to the INT position.
NOTE: Intermittent cycles start in the OFF phase; therefore, a delay occurs before the intermittent
cycle begins.
FULL Mode (Full Vacuum Mode) SELECT MODELS ONLY – regulator is bypassed to achieve
maximum vacuum.
a. Turn Selector Switch to the FULL position.
b. Block the Bottom Port of the Vacuum Regulator or kink the vacuum tubing to see the
full vacuum reading.
NOTE: Full vacuum can only be as high as the supply vacuum. If full vacuum is low, check the supply
vacuum.
3. Turn the Selector Switch to the OFF position to turn the Vacuum Regulator off when not in use.
WARNING: ALWAYS make sure to connect the Vacuum Regulator to the Vacuum Source
only. Connection to a Pressure Source could injure the patient or operator and damage the
equipment.
Operating Instructions
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WARNING: ALWAYS confirm the vacuum setting prior to performing procedures.
WARNING: When turning the Vacuum Regulator to REG or INT from any position, the
vacuum level will return to its previously regulated setting.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the Vacuum Regulator when the Collection Canister is full. This
may cause loss of vacuum and damage to the Vacuum Regulator. This will void the
warranty.
Operating Instructions
WARNING: The following tests are recommended prior to use on each patient. If the
Vacuum Regulator does not pass one or more of the following tests, it should be evaluated,
repaired and/or replaced by a qualified individual.
REGULATOR TESTING:
The following tests must be done with a minimum supply vacuum of -53 kPa (-400 mmHg):
1. Move the Selector Switch to the OFF position. Turn the Regulator Knob one complete turn
in the clockwise direction. Kink the vacuum tubing to block the outlet. There should be no
movement of the gauge reading.
2. Move the Selector Switch to the REG position. Turn the Regulator Knob fully in the
counterclockwise direction. Kink the vacuum tubing. Again, there should be no movement of
the gauge reading.
3. Kink the vacuum tubing and set the regulator as follows:
Standard: Increase the vacuum to -12 kPa (-90 mmHg)
Pediatric and Neonatal: Increase the vacuum to -5 kPa (-40 mmHg)
REGULATOR SETTING:
1. Open and close the kinked vacuum tubing slowly to reach various vacuum rates. Ensure that
the level of vacuum remains consistent when the vacuum tubing is kinked.
For Intermittent Regulators only:
a. Move the Selector Switch to INT.
b. Kink the vacuum tubing.
c. Timing cycles are approximately 16 seconds ON and 8 seconds OFF.
NOTE: The intermittent mode starts in the OFF phase.
d. Decrease the vacuum level to zero and move the Selector Switch to the OFF position.
Procedures Prior to Use
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Instructions for Setting the Intermittent Timing
1. Turn over the Vacuum Regulator so that you are looking at the back of the unit.
2. Connect the Rear Port of the Vacuum Regulator to a Vacuum Source.
3. Occlude the Bottom Port.
4. Switch the Vacuum Regulator to INT mode.
5. The unit will begin in the OFF phase of the
intermittent cycle. To increase the off time, turn
the OFF needle valve clockwise using a slotted
screwdriver. To decrease the off time, turn the OFF
needle valve counterclockwise.
6. To increase the on time, turn the ON needle
valve clockwise using a slotted screwdriver. To
decrease the on time, turn the ON needle valve
counterclockwise (see Figure 1).
CAUTION: Do not continue to turn the needles
once resistance is felt. Doing so could damage
the Vacuum Regulator.
For Pediatric and Neonatal Regulators only:
e. In the REG position, kink the vacuum tubing and turn the Regulator Knob fully in the
clockwise direction to ensure that the vacuum level does not go over -21 kPa (-160
mmHg) for Pediatric, and -13 kPa (-100 mmHg) for Neonatal. The Vacuum Regulator
is equipped with a Safety Relief Valve that triggers and emits an audible vibration
once the maximum allowable vacuum is reached. To reset the Safety Relief Valve, turn
the Regulator Knob counterclockwise to reduce the vacuum level. If the Safety Relief
Valve fails to trigger when the maximum allowable vacuum is reached, do not use the
Vacuum Regulator and contact your service provider.
NOTE: This feature is only present for the Pediatric and Neonatal models.
For Sentinel Regulators only:
f. On the back side of the Vacuum Regulator, press the TEST button using the test tool
and hold for 1 second. The Amber BATT LED will light up. This indicates that the
batteries are not dead. If the Red CHECK LED doesn’t turn on, this means that the unit
is not contaminated.
NOTE: This feature is only present for the Sentinel models.
NOTE: Amico Patient Care Corporation recommends that the user complete the Procedures Prior to
Use (pages 5-6) to ensure that the Vacuum Regulator is operating correctly.
Procedures Prior to Use
Figure 1: Adjusting Intermittent Timing
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OPTION #1: Reverse Flush with Cidex Solution (see Figures 2 & 3)
1. Connect the Rear Port of the Vacuum Regulator to the Patient Port of a Collection Canister.
2. Attach the Vacuum Port of the Collection Canister to a Vacuum Source.
3. Connect a hose from the Bottom Port of the Vacuum Regulator and place the other end into a
container containing 100cc of a Cidex solution.
4. Fully turn the Regulator Knob of the Vacuum Regulator in the clockwise direction.
5. Turn the Selector Switch to the REG position. Wait until all of the Cidex solution has passed
through the Vacuum Regulator. Allow time for the Cidex solution to fully dry.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for all modes of the Vacuum Regulator.
7. The Vacuum Regulator should run for 60 seconds in each mode with its Bottom Port open to
the atmosphere in order to dry internal parts.
Figure 2: Reverse Flush Setup for Scout - Front View Figure 3: Reverse Flush Setup for Scout - Rear View
Cleaning Instructions - Scout
Vacuum
Source
Vacuum
Regulator
Vacuum Hoses
100cc Cidex
Solution
Collection
Canister
Vacuum
Source Vacuum
Regulator
Vacuum Hoses
100cc Cidex
Solution
Collection
Canister
NOTE: Amico Patient Care Corporation highly recommends replacing the Disposable Body to ensure
it is completely free of contamination.
CAUTION: Ethylene Oxide is not recommended as a sterilant. Sterilization using an ethylene
mixture may cause small surface cracks to some of the plastic parts that may not be readily
apparent to the user.
CAUTION: Do not steam autoclave, immerse in liquid or gas sterilize Vacuum Regulators.
This may damage the unit.
CAUTION: If the Vacuum Regulator becomes contaminated internally, replace the
Disposable Body and follow your facility's procedures for handling contaminated products.
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OPTION #2: Replace the Disposable Body (see Figure 4)
Figure 4: Replace Disposable Body - Scout
Cleaning Instructions - Scout
Item # Part # Related
Steps
1 Front Housing 1, 12
2 Vacuum Gauge 2, 7, 11
3 Regulating Module 3, 10
4 Intermittent Module 4, 9
5Control Knob Screw 4, 9
6 Disposable Body 5, 7, 8, 10
7 Disposable Back Screws 5, 7, 8
8 Port Gasket 6, 7, 8
9 Back Housing 5, 8
10 Disposable Body Back Screws 5, 7, 8
11 Housing Screws 1, 12
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