Drive Medical Design 18605 user manual Maintenance, Troubleshooting Problem Action

maintenance & troubleshooting 10

MAINTENANCE

Inspect suction tubing and collection bottle for leaks, cracks, etc. before each use.

DANGER

Electric shock hazard. Do not attempt to open or remove cabinet, there are no user-serviceable internal components. If service is required, return unit to a qualified Drive Medical provider or an authorized service center. Opening or tampering with the unit will void warranty.

Filter Changing:

1.Change bacteria filter if overflow occurs or every two months, whichever comes first.

2.Remove filter by disconnecting it from suction unit and lid assembly.

3.Replace with a clean Drive bacteria filter (non-sterile) (10/pack) and remount to suction unit and lid. Additional filters may be purchased from your authorized Drive Medical provider.

NOTE

Do not substitute any other material for this bacteria filter. Substitution may lead to contamina- tion or poor performance; use only Drive filters.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: Your Drive Suction Unit contains no user-serviceable parts. If you believe your unit is not working properly, BEFORE YOU RETURN IT TO THE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT OR TO Drive MEDICAL, please take a few moments to check for these possible causes:

PROBLEM	ACTION
Unit does not turn on.	1. Check power sources and connections.
(Green external power indicator	2.	Ensure wall outlet is live by plugging in a lamp.
should be illuminated when	3.	If running from an internal battery, ensure that your
power is applied.)		unit has a battery installed.
	4. If battery is installed, check that it is fully charged.
Pump runs,	1. Check that all tubing is connected properly.
but no vacuum.	2. Check tubing connections for breaks or leaks.
	3.	Ensure that flow shut-off is not activated.
	4. Check for leaks or cracks in bottle assembly.
Low vacuum.	1. Use vacuum adjustment knob to increase vacuum level.
	2.	Check system for leaks.
	3. Push vacuum adjustment knob and then release.
Battery will not hold a charge.	1. Ensure that unit is equipped with an internal battery
(Charge indicator should be	by contacting your Drive Medical equipment provider.
illuminated if battery is connected	2.	Verify that charge light turns on.
during charge mode.)	3.	Check electrical connections during charging.
	4. Ensure wall outlet is live by plugging in a lamp.