Model 605 Portable Aspirator

CAUTION: USA Federal law restricts this

device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

#P1000 Rev. 11/02

Table of Contents
Specifications 2

Important Parts of the VacuMax 3

Operating Instructions 4

Battery Charging and Maintenance 6

SPECIFICATIONS
Compressor Cleaning 7
SIZE
10" L x 7" W x 8" H
25 cm x 18 cm x 20 cm
Maintenance 7
WEIGHT
7 lbs. 3 oz. (3.26 kg)

ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Information 8
for 120V models
120V AC 60Hz or
12V DC external/battery
for 230V models Warranty 9
230V AC 50/60Hz or
12V DC external/battery

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Ambient conditions
(min 10°C to max 40°C)

STORAGE CONDITIONS
Room temperature preferred

BATTERY SPECIFICATION
12V DC, 2000mAh,
6 cell sealed lead acid

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 Important Parts of
the VacuMax System

1 Suction Jar Inlet

1 2 Gauge

3 Switch

3
2
4 DC Jack

5 AC Cord

6 Catheter Tube
Connection
FRONT VIEW 4

7 Suction Regulator

8 Filter Cap

6
9 Fuse

BACK VIEW 9
Operating Instructions
POWER OPTIONS
You have either purchased a 110V AC only,
230V AC only, or a switchable 110V/230V
AC unit. These units are not interchangeable.
Please refer to the serial number tag on the
bottom of the unit for unit identification.
Please read instructions in this manual
regarding operation for these different types
of devices.
AT HOME (Using AC Power)
1 Attach the suction catheter to the outlet on
the suction jar.
2 Make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
3 Connect the AC power cord located on the
back of the unit to a standard 110V AC or
230V AC wall outlet (voltage depending on
type of unit you own.)
4 Turn the switch to the ON position.
WARNING 5 Adjust the regulator to achieve the desired
To avoid the risk of suction.
possible electrical 6 Proceed with the treatment.
shock, VacuMax must
be operated on the 7 At the conclusion of the treatment, turn the
specified power source. switch to the OFF position.
NOTE AWAY FROM HOME
If you have a switchable (Using internal/external DC power)
110V/230V AC model,
please look for the switch External DC Power
on the bottom of the unit
1 Attach the suction catheter to the outlet on
and position it on either
110V or 230V based on the suction jar.
the power supplied to 2 Make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
your home.
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3 Connect the DC power cord to the DC jack
located on the front of the unit.
4 Connect the auto adapter plug of the
DC cord to the auto adapter receptacle in
your vehicle.
5 Turn the switch to the ON position.
6 Adjust the regulator to achieve the desired
suction.
7 Proceed with the treatment.
8 At the conclusion of the treatment, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
Internal DC Power: Battery
Follow instructions in the Battery Charging
section of this manual to learn about the proper
procedure to optimize the life of your battery.
Please make sure the battery is charged before
each treatment.
1 Attach the suction catheter to the outlet on NOTE
the suction jar. Cold temperatures may
result in poor compressor
2 To use this option, simply turn the device performance. Bring
switch to the ON position while the device is machine up to room
temperature for best
not plugged into any other power source.
results.
3 Adjust the regulator to achieve the desired
NOTE
suction.
A flashing switch light
4 Proceed with the treatment. during battery operation
indicates a low battery
5 At the conclusion of the treatment, turn the and device performance
switch to the OFF position. may drop quickly. Refer
to the Battery Charging
section for more
information.
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Battery Charging
& Maintenance
To properly charge the internal battery, giving it
the longest life possible, please read and follow
the directions below.

1 To charge the battery, connect the unit to

an external power source (either a 110V AC,
a 230V AC or a 12V DC external power
source). Set the power switch to the OFF
position. The OFF position is also the charg-
ing position. The power switch will not light
while the battery is charging.
2 To fully charge the battery, eight hours of
charging is necessary. However, if the user
does not have time to fully charge the
battery, the unit should still be charged as
long and as often as time permits. Full
discharge will shorten battery life. The
battery will not be damaged by overcharg-
ing.
3 It is not recommended for the battery to
stay discharged or unused for a long period
of time (60 days or more). Charge the
battery at least once every two months.

POWER SWITCH CONSIDERATIONS

While in use, a flashing power switch alerts the
user that the battery is exhausted and another
power source must be used in place of the
NOTE
Charging the battery in battery. A new, fully charged battery should last
your vehicle without the about one hour.
engine running may drain
the vehicle’s battery.
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 Compressor Cleaning
1 Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF
position. WARNING
Do not remove the
2 Unplug the compressor from the wall outlet. compressor case/cabinet.
3 Wipe the compressor with a clean, damp Failure to comply could
cloth every 2-3 days. This will keep the unit result in electrical shock.
All disassembly must
dirt and dust free.
be performed by an
authorized Medical
Industries America Inc.
service center.

Maintenance
All maintenance on your VacuMax system must
be performed by an authorized Medical
Industries America Inc. service center.
NOTE
FILTER CHANGE Maintenance manual and
VacuMax contains an external filter located on technical information with
part lists is available
the back of the device. This filter requires peri- through Medical Industries
odic replacing to ensure the proper function of America Inc. upon request.
the device. It is recommended that this filter be
changed monthly or sooner, depending on the NOTE
Should fluid be aspirated
cleanliness of the operating environment. back into the unit, dealer
To replace the filter, follow the steps below: service is necessary as
possible compressor
1 Remove the filter cap by unscrewing damage may result.
counterclockwise. WARNING
2 Remove the filter from the cap and replace To reduce the risk of
electric shock, always
it with a new one.
unplug the power cord
3 Screw the cap back on. from the power source
before servicing.
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 SUCTION JAR
The suction jar supplied with the VacuMax is
recommended for single patient use and should
be replaced as per physician order.
FUSE CHANGE
A 2A fuse is located on the back of the device.
It protects the device from power surges that
can occur in the home and from exposing this
device to a wrong power source. To replace the
fuse, unscrew the fuse holder on the back of
the device. Take out the old fuse, insert the
new fuse and screw the holder back on.

TUBING
1 Verify the device is turned OFF and allow
the suction to drop off.
2 Disconnect the tubing from the collection
jar and from the device.
3 Rinse the tubing thoroughly with three parts
hot tap water and one part vinegar.
4 Rinse the tubing with hot tap water and
allow it to air dry.
5 Reconnect the tubing between the
collection jar and the device.

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 Safety Information
This Medical Industries America Inc. product is
an electrical device. Always follow basic safety
precautions when using this device, including
but not limited to the following:

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrocution,

or other bodily harm or injury to persons:

1 Always unplug this device after each use.

2 Never submerge this product in water.
3 Never use this product while bathing,
showering, washing dishes, or around a
water source of any kind.
4 Never leave this product unattended.
5 Use this product only for its intended use as
described in the operating manual.
6 Closely monitor and supervise use by
invalids and children.
7 Never block the air vent openings or allow
objects to fall or to be inserted into the air
vent openings.
8 Observe caution when using this product
where oxygen is being administered.
9 If this product is being used in a life threat-
ening situation,a backup unit is necessary.

WARNING
This equipment is not
suitable for use in the
presence of a flammable
anaesthetic mixture with
air or with oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
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Warranty Information
Medical Industries America Inc. warrants the
VacuMax portable aspirator to be free from
defective workmanship and materials for a
period of 1 year from the date of purchase.
The internal battery shall be warranted for a
period of 3 months from the date of purchase.
Check with your dealer for more details.
This warranty is limited to the original purchas-
er of the compressor. Any defective part or
assembly will be repaired or replaced, at the
sole discretion and determination of Medical
Industries America Inc. if the unit has not been
misused or tampered with during the warranty
period. Normal maintenance items, as outlined
in this manual and disposable components are
not covered by this warranty. Shipping charges,
if any, shall be paid by the purchaser.
NOTE
There is no other express
warranty. Implied war-
ranties, including those of
merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose,
are limited to the duration
of the express limited
warranty and to the extent
permitted by law and all
implied warranties are
excluded. This warranty
does not cover providing
a loaner compressor,
compensating for costs
incurred for compressor
rental, or labor costs
incurred in repairing or
replacing defective part(s).
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