Troubleshooting

NOTE: The suction unit contains no user‐serviceable parts except the fuse.

PROBLEM

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Suction unit does not turn On.

1. Check that the plug is firmly fitted to the wall socket.

 

 

2.

Ensure the wall outlet is live. Try plugging in another device such as

 

 

a lamp.

 

 

3.

Check the power cord for damage.

 

 

4.

Contact your Invacare representative.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor runs but no vacuum

1. Verify tubing connection security.

 

 

2.

Check for leaks or tubing kinks.

 

 

3.

Ensure that float shut-off is not activated.

 

 

4.

Check for bottle leaks and cracks.

 

 

5.

If these solutions do not work, contact your medical provider.

 

 

 

 

 

Low vacuum

1. Use vacuum adjust knob to increase vacuum level.

 

 

2.

Check system for leaks.

 

 

3.

Adjust vacuum adjust knob and release.

 

 

 

 

 

Overload protector shuts off

Check number of motor operated appliances on same circuit and

 

the motor frequently

adjust for aspirator unit.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor overheats and overload

1. Turn power switch Off (O) and allow the motor to cool approxi-

 

protector shuts off motor

mately 5 minutes. Restart compressor.

 

 

2.

Inspect fuses and replace if necessary.

 

 

3.

Call your medical provider if unit still does not start.

 

 

 

 

 

Blown fuse

Replace the fuse with the same type of fuse (Miniature Glass Fuse

 

 

5x20 mm, fast blow (quick acting), F2A/250V).

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement Items/Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART NO.

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRC1140

 

 

Collection jar with 6 ft. suction tubing

 

 

 

 

 

 

1148804

 

 

Tube and filter kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aspirator Suction Unit

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Part No 636959

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Invacare 636959 instruction sheet Troubleshooting, Replacement Items/Accessories