Returns, Disposal instructions, Warning – Precision Medical Continuous Subglottic Suction Regulator User Manual
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PM9100 Continuous
Subglottic Suction Regulator
RETURNS
Returned products require a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) Number,
contact Precision medical, Inc. All returns must be packaged in sealed containers
to prevent damage. Precision medical, Inc. will not be responsible for goods
damaged in transit. Refer to Precision medical, Inc. Return Policy available on
the Internet, www.precisionmedical.com.
Manuals available on our Website; www.precisionmedical.com
dISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Dispose of the
Continuous Subglottic Suction Regulator
in accordance with
the local regulations.
Please Recycle
wARNING
Product should be cleaned before being disposed of. Potential for Biohazard.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Suction Regulator fails to function, consult the Troubleshooting Table. If
problem cannot be solved, consult your Provider.
Problem
Probable Cause
Remedy
No vacuum at bottom
port (float ball not
visible)
• Regulator turned
“OFF”
• Loose connection
• Subglottic port / tube
clogged
• Collection Container full
• No vacuum to
Regulator
• Clogged vacuum Port
• Adjust Vacuum Control
Regulator knob
• Tighten connection
• Refer to manufacturers
recommendation to
unclog
• Replace Container
• Connect to a known
working vacuum source
• Disassemble and clean
Float Ball will not
return to No Flow
position
• Float ball wet
• Defective flow
indicator
• Set vacuum level to
maximum and allow to
dry
• Contact Precision
medical, Inc. for repair
Vacuum Regulator
erratic
• Dirty Regulator Module
• Defective Regulator
module
• Clean Regulator per
Cleaning Instructions
• Contact Precision
medical, Inc. for repair
Stiff movement of
Vacuum Control Knob
• Dirty Regulator Module • Clean Regulator per
Cleaning Instructions
Set Vacuum Level is
not accurate
• Dirty Regulator Module
• Filter is clogged
• Clean Regulator per
Cleaning Instructions
• Replace Filter
Replacement Filter (10-pack): Part # 1396-10