VP35

SUCTION UNIT

Service manual
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 Read these Instructions before use
Introduction
Keep these ‘Instructions’ in a safe convenient place for future reference. Read in
Safety notes conjunction with the Publications detailed in Section 1.1.
Eschmann After Sales Service Department
Suction accessories

The Eschmann After Sales Service Department is staffed and equipped to provide advice and
General care assistance during normal office hours. To avoid delays when making enquires, please quote the
Model and Serial Number of your Suction Unit which is shown on the Serial Number plate, the
Maintenance location of which is shown below. Please ensure you include all alpha and numeric digits of the
Serial Number.
Parts list

Technical data
Serial Number
Plate

For further information visit www.eschmann.co.uk

All correspondence relating to the after sales service of Eschmann Equipment to be addressed to :
UK Customers
Eschmann Equipment, Peter Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8TJ, England.
Tel: +44 (0) 1903 765040. Fax: +44 (0) 1903 762006.
Overseas Customers
Service manual

Contact your local distributor. In case of doubt contact Eschmann Equipment.

Patents and Trade marks
The ESCHMANN name and logo are registered trade marks of Eschmann Holdings Limited.
“Eschmann Equipment” is a trading name of Eschmann Holdings Limited.
“VP35” is a trade mark of Eschmann Holdings Limited.
Patents : Patents Pending. (Application number 0124126.4)
Copyright © 2003
All rights reserved. This booklet is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise without written permission from Eschmann Holdings Limited.
The information in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. The Company, however,
reserves the right to modify or improve the equipment referred to.

NOTE: This Service Manual applies to Suction Units:

REF 82-201-66 2-Jar with Eschmann disposable suction liner system, 230V
REF 82-201-66-9999 2-Jar, with Eschmann suction jars, 230V
REF 82-201-31 2-Jar (traditional pattern), 230V
REF 82-201-80 Unit only with Receptal brackets, 230V
REF 82-201-74 2-Jar with Eschmann disposable suction liner system, 110V
REF 82-201-58 2-Jar (traditional pattern), 110V
with Serial Number V3? B 0 C 0000 or later for traditional pattern jars, or with Serial Number V3?
C 0 C 0000 or later for Eschmann disposable suction liner system, where ‘?’ indicates the model variant.

If the CE mark is affixed to the product, it indicates compliance with Council Directive
93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices.

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 VP35 Suction Unit - Service Manual

READ THIS SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE USE

Keep this Service Manual in a safe convenient place for future
reference during cleaning and maintenance procedures.

CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 4
General ........................................................................... 4
Pump and Motor ............................................................. 4

2. SAFETY NOTES ..................................................................... 5

3. SUCTION ACCESSORIES ..................................................... 5

4. GENERAL CARE .................................................................... 6

Cleaning ......................................................................... 6
Sterilisation ..................................................................... 6
Suction unit disinfection .................................................. 6
Daily checks ................................................................... 6

5. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 7
General ........................................................................... 7
Checking suction performance ....................................... 7
Checking pump oil .......................................................... 7
Pump blade replacement and pump cleaning ................ 8
Exhaust filter/silencer replacement ................................. 8
Fault diagnosis ............................................................... 10

6. PARTS LIST ........................................................................... 11

Pump/Motor unit ............................................................. 11
Suction unit ..................................................................... 12

7. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................. 14

APPENDIX A For units with traditional jar assemblies ............. 15

APPENDIX B For units with Eschmann Suction Jars ............... 16

FIGURES Fig.1 VP35 Mobile suction unit ........................................ 4

Fig.2 Pump motor assembly ........................................... 7
Fig.3 Pump and motor exploded view ............................. 9
Fig.4 Pump rotor blade replacement ............................... 9
Fig.5 VP35 Circuit diagram ............................................. 9
Fig.6 Oil lubricated vacuum pump - spares items ........... 11
Fig.7 VP35 Suction unit - identification for parts list ........ 12
Fig.8 Traditional jar and jar top assembly ....................... 15

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Section 1 VP 35 Suction Unit - Service Manual

1. INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
1.1 The VP35 is a high vacuum, high flow suction unit designed to conform with British
and International Standards EN 60601-1:1990+A1:1993+A2:1995, ISO 10079-1:1991,
BS 5724:Part 1:1979, IEC 601-1:1977, IEC 601-1-2:1993.
1.2 The suction unit can be supplied in three ways; either with a reusable jar and
disposable liner system as illustrated below in Fig. 1, or with Traditional Jars (see appendix
A), or with Eschmann Suction Jars (see Appendix B), or without jars and liners but
incorporating brackets to receive ‘Abbott Receptal’ style disposable items.
PUMP AND MOTOR
1.3 The vacuum pump is an oil lubricated electrically driven pump/motor unit of the rotary
vane type, with replaceable blades. The motor unit is designed to operate from the mains
electrical supply (see serial plate for unit voltage).
1.4 The pump/motor unit, its associated pipework and electrical connections are all
contained within a durable, hygienic plastic case. Controls are mounted on the top of the
case and comprise an illuminated* on/off power switch, a vacuum control valve and gauge.
(* On later units the switch is not illuminated.)
1.5 A silencer unit in the pump exhaust line ensures that the pump operates with the
minimum of noise, while the pump inlet is protected by an externally mounted sealed
bacterial or combined hydrophobic/bacterial filter, both of which are disposable.
1.6 All the information necessary to maintain the VP35 portable suction unit in a
serviceable condition will be found in this Service Manual.

Fig. 1 VP35 Mobile suction unit

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2. SAFETY NOTES

When servicing or maintaining the ESCHMANN VP35 SUCTION UNIT,

attention to the following points will prolong the life of the unit.

DO clean and disinfect all suction equipment DON’T start unit without removing the
and the unit thoroughly after use. transit bolt and washer.
DO change the disposable filter after each DON’T use substitute accessories (see
day’s use, or, IMMEDIATELY if wetted, available parts list).
or, after aspiration of infective fluids. DON’T continue to use unit, without
DO unplug and/or isolate power lead before attention, if vacuum or suction rate
cleaning suction unit and when not in use. is low.
DO treat receiver jars carefully, avoiding DON’T use the mains lead or suction tubing
mechanical or thermal shock. as a tow rope, use the unit’s handle.
DO examine condition of jars, lids (including DON’T use phenols or solvent based
float function) and suction tubing disinfectants to clean receiver jar,
regularly, replace if worn or damaged. use Savlon, Hibitane or similar
DO keep ‘sharps’ away from liners. (also see sections 4.1 - 4.3).

WARNING
The maintenance procedures described in this User Handbook should be made the
responsibility of the engineer in charge of services in the hospital. If maintenance is
neglected, suction performance could be found inadequate in an emergency situation.
It is also recommended that if placed on standby for emergency duty the unit is
tested by switching on, at regular intervals. Also consult the Instructions for Use for
additional warnings on safe use and the disposal of potentially contaminated liquid,
or solid, waste.

3. SUCTION ACCESSORIES
Filters (10, bacterial) ....................................................................... REF 82-961-68
Filters (10, hydrophobic/bacterial) ................................................... REF 82-961-85
Jar (traditional) ................................................................................ REF 82-901-13
Tapered connector .......................................................................... REF 82-923-88
Incineration box (pack of 25) ........................................................... REF 82-923-96
Suction tubing 6.35mm i.d. ............................................................. REF 82-929-14
Suction tubing (black) 12.7mm i.d. .................................................. REF 82-930-15
Suction tubing (clear) 12.7mm i.d. .................................................. REF 82-931-12
Disposable liner, standard bore 8.5mm (box of 25) ........................ REF 82-923-57
Disposable liner, wide bore 12.5mm (box of 25) ............................. REF 82-923-69
Disposable liner, Cascade, standard bore 8.5mm (box of 25) ........ REF 82-923-65
Critical measuring vessel (CMV) (box of 12) ................................... REF 82-929-77
Jar for disposable liner .................................................................... REF 82-923-61
Cascade connecting tube (box of 50) ............................................. REF 82-929-36
Pump oil .......................................................................................... Part No.744092
For all other spare part information see the Parts Lists in section 6, Appendix A and
Appendix B.

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4. GENERAL CARE
CLEANING method of sterilization for the jars is steam
WARNING autoclaving, if chemical techniques are to
be used only use aqueous based systems.
The equipment must be disconnected
from the mains electrical supply prior 4.3 Jars and lids should be thoroughly
to cleaning and disinfection. cleaned before autoclaving and all traces
of cleaning liquids removed by adequate
4.1 The following routine should be carried rinsing in water. (Also see section ‘vii’ of
out immediately after each period of use: section 4.1).
i. Disposable filters must be changed after SUCTION UNIT DISINFECTION
each day's use, or IMMEDIATELY if
wetted, or after aspiration of infective fluids. 4.4 The suction unit should be moved to a
well-ventilated area designed and used as
ii. All components likely to be in contact with
the disinfection area. Access to the area
aspirated body fluids should be thoroughly
should be restricted to those people involved
cleaned and sterilized after use, or
in the disinfection process. Initially the unit
whenever it is suspected that infective
should be cleaned as detailed above [4.1-
fluids have been in contact with the unit.
(iii)] and then disinfected as below:
iii. The outside of the suction unit should be
washed with hot (55°C) detergent i Wash down all surfaces and crevices with
solution, e.g. 0.1% Teepol or equivalent, a 70% solution of industrial methylated
rinsed with clean water, and wiped dry. spirit and water. Allow drying by
evaporation at room temperature.
iv. The jar inlet tube can be cleaned by
removing the jar lid and flushing the tube ii All infected or soiled cleaning materials
through with water under pressure. should be disposed of safely and carefully,
taking into account any National, Local or
v. In case of undue frothing, for example,
Hospital procedures covering the disposal
moisture could be sucked past the cutoff
of potentially contaminated waste.
valve. If wetting of the filter indicates that
this has happened, the cutoff valve DAILY CHECKS
assembly must be disinfected. 4.5 To ensure the VP35 Suction Unit
vi. Should the float cage, or rubber valve seat operates efficiently in an emergency, the
be damaged in any way, the complete following checks should be carried out daily:
cutoff valve assembly must be renewed.
i. Check jar cutoff valve for free movement.
vii. Phenol based disinfectants and solvent- If valve action is faulty, rectify or renew lid
based liquids should not be used for assembly.
cleaning receiver jars, use aqueous
ii. Check jar for cracks or chips in rim. Renew
based liquids at all times.
if damaged. Renew rubber bung if
STERILIZATION hardened, split or damaged.
CAUTION iv. With suction unit switched ‘on’, vacuum
To avoid cracking the jar by thermal control valve turned up to maximum and
shock, place it towards the rear of the suction line blocked off, check reading on
autoclave shelf and open the door vacuum gauge moves quickly to at least
slowly. Do not use phenols or solvent 600mm Hg (atmosphere at 760mm Hg).
based disinfectants to sterilise jars. Service unit if vacuum value low.
4.2 The jar lid assembly can be sterilized Note: Disposable filters, suction
by all normal methods including high tubing, jars and disposable liners are
pressure autoclaving. The most suitable relatively inexpensive items, and a stock of
spares should always be readily available.
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5. MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Maintenance of the vacuum pump/motor
unit and associated components will
necessitate removal of the suction unit
cover. SWITCH OFF AND DISCONNECT
electrical supply to suction unit before
removing cover.

GENERAL
5.1 Apart from cleaning and filter
replacement, the suction unit does not 1. Pump assembly
require frequent in-depth maintenance. The 2. Motor
pump oil level and condition need only be 3. Inlet non-return valve/adapter
checked after every 500 hours or 3 months, 4. Exhaust tube
unless contamination is suspected - in which 5. Exhaust filter/silencer
case the unit must be removed from service 6. Oil reservoir end cover
immediately, cleaned and replenished with 7. Oil filler plug
fresh oil (see section 5.7). Also the pump Fig. 2 Pump motor assembly
rotor blades should be examined for wear
every three months.
on vacuum gauge. Vacuum reading should
5.2 Should suction performance
be 600mm Hg (at least) (atmosphere at
deteriorate, it is strongly recommended that
760mm Hg) with vacuum control valve
an Eschmann service engineer be called to
turned to maximum position.
deal with the problem (see inside front cover
for details). If this is not possible, then Note: A low indicated vacuum could
provided that a competent engineer is also be due to a faulty vacuum gauge. If
available, items such as blades, oil seal there are no leaks and oil condition is
gasket, oil wick and exhaust filter/silencer satisfactory, check gauge before assuming
can be examined and, if necessary, renewed pump mechanical failure.
by hospital equipment maintenance staff. CHECKING PUMP OIL
CHECKING SUCTION PERFORMANCE 5.5 After 500 hours/3 months or if at any
5.3 If at any time suction performance is poor time pump performance deteriorates,
this can be due to an air leakage in the system proceed as follows:
(e.g. split tubing, poor connection, worn or ill- i. Switch off pump, remove oil filler plug
fitting jar lids, chipped jar rims), blockage of (item 7, Fig. 2) and observe level and
the disposable filter or exhaust filter/silencer, condition of pump oil.
or wear in pump blades or stator. ii. If the level of the oil has fallen appreciably,
5.4 If deterioration of suction performance add more of the high vacuum oil supplied
is due to a blocked filter, the pump will still until the oil reaches the oil filler hole, then
produce a satisfactory reading on the install the oil filler plug securely. If the oil
vacuum gauge, but if it is due to leakage in appears dirty or contaminated, the oil
the system or mechanical wear the vacuum reservoir should be disassembled,
reading will also be poor. To check vacuum cleaned out and replenished with fresh
performance of the suction unit, block off the oil (see under ‘Pump blade replacement
suction line by placing a finger over jar lid or and pump cleaning’ section 5.7).
liner inlet nozzle and check the reading
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5. MAINTENANCE
5.6 After 12 months use, the pump oil lubricate each blade with Eschmann
reservoir should as a matter of routine ‘Universal’ high vacuum pump oil before
servicing, be disassembled, cleaned and inserting blades into their slots.
replenished with fresh oil. v. If the oil was dirty or contaminated,
PUMP BLADE REPLACEMENT and thoroughly rinse-out the interior of the oil
PUMP CLEANING reservoir, the pump stator, the rotor slots
and the inside face of the end cover. Use
CAUTION
only disinfectant and warm water or mild
The pump oil reservoir (item 10, Fig. 3) organic solvents. When making up a
and its front cover (item 1, Fig. 3) can be disinfectant solution avoid the use of
removed for cleaning and blade hypochlorites, which could damage the
replacement purposes. Beyond this pump interior surfaces. If the pump interior
point, disassembly should only be has been badly contaminated, it may be
undertaken by an Eschmann Service necessary to carry out further
Engineer. If a situation occurs where this disassembly in order to gain access to all
is necessary, in the absence of internal surfaces; this should be the
Eschmann personnel, advice should first responsibility of an Eschmann Service
be sought from Eschmann Equipment engineer (see cautionary note above
or their local representative. section 5.7). Rinse and dry all washed
5.7 To gain access to the pump/motor unit, components thoroughly, before
disconnect the electrical supply to the unit reassembling.
and remove the suction unit top cover. In vi. Apply a film of clean high vacuum pump
order to carry out pump disassembly the oil to the stator bore, then reassemble the
pump/motor unit must be removed from the pump components, fitting a new cork
suction unit baseboard by removing the gasket (9) and, if necessary, a new oil wick
fixing screws from the motor feet. Now refer (11). Align oil reservoir (10) and end cover
to Fig. 3 and proceed as follows: (1) with stator (12) by means of the file
markings, insert the four long screws (8)
i. Remove the oil filler plug (4) and drain all
and tighten them evenly and securely.
the oil from the pump.
vii. Finally, add a charge (25ml) of fresh oil to
ii. Mark with a file the relative fixed positions
the oil reservoir, via the oil filler hole in the
of pump stator (12), oil reservoir (10) and
end cover, using Eschmann ‘Universal’
end cover (1).
high vacuum pump oil (see spares list).
iii. Release and extract the four long screws Install the oil filler plug securely.
(8) from the oil reservoir end cover (1),
then separate the end cover and oil EXHAUST FILTER/SILENCER
reservoir from the pump stator. REPLACEMENT
iv. Pump blades will eventually wear after a 5.8 The exhaust filter/silencer (item 7,
long period of use; the minimum root to Fig. 3) which serves the double purpose of
tip dimension which a blade should be arresting oil mist and reducing exhaust noise
allowed to reach is 11mm (Fig. 4). Note cannot be serviced. Whenever the pump is
the facing positions of the four pump disassembled for cleaning or blade
blades then extract each one, examine it inspection, or if it is noted that the filter/
for wear or signs of damage and if silencer has become choked or fouled, it
replacement is necessary change all four should be renewed as a complete item. If a
blades at the same time (refer to Fig. 3). filter/silencer is allowed to remain in this
Clean out rotor slots then clean and condition, this could also cause loss of flow.

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5. MAINTENANCE

Fig. 3 Pump and Motor exploded view

Fig. 4 Pump rotor blade replacement

Fig. 5 VP35 Circuit diagram

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5. MAINTENANCE
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
5.9 The following table lists faults, possible causes and remedies that can be rectified
during maintenance procedures. Other faults and possible causes, with remedies that
can be undertaken by the user, are dealt with in the suction units ‘Instructions for Use’.
Electrical faults should be traced and rectified in conjunction with circuit diagram (Fig.5).
For any causes not listed and which cannot be resolved, please contact the Eschmann
After Sales Service Department.

FAULT DIAGNOSIS CHART

Fault Possible Cause Remedy

1. Total loss of (a) Motor failure (a) Renew pump/motor unit
suction (also (b) Electrical wiring fault (b) Rectify as necessary
see 3 below) (c) Aspirated material in pump (c) Strip and clean, or
(pump seized) renew pump/motor
2. Vacuum gauge (a) Loss of vacuum (a) See (1) above
- no indication (b) Faulty gauge (b) Renew gauge
3. No power (switch (a) Burnt-out fuse in mains plug or unit (a) Check/replace fuses
indicator lamp* (b) Break in mains supply cable (b) Rectify or replace
fails to illuminate) (c) Indicator lamp failed (c) Renew power switch
4. On switching (a) Failure of pump inlet (a) Replace valve
pump off with non-return valve
inlet blocked
- immediate
loss of vacuum
5. Oil collecting (a) Failure of oil seals/O-rings (a) Renew
beneath oil reservoir
6. Oil mist escaping (a) Exhaust filter/silencer unit (a) Renew filter/silencer unit,
from exhaust outlet unserviceable or unit has check reservoir has not
in filter/silencer unit been tipped over. been overfilled.
7. Vacuum control (a) Faulty valve (a) Replace valve
valve not operating.

* On later models the power switch does not incorporate an indicator lamp.

Note: A thermal overload switch, which is self-resetting, is incorporated to protect the

motor in the event of pump seizure or excessive running temperatures. Should the
overload switch operate to stop the motor it is essential to disconnect the electrical
supply to the unit before attempting any form of maintenance.

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6. PARTS LIST

Fig. 6 Oil Lubricated vacuum pump - spares items

Fig. 6 Part Description No. Recommended
Item No. No. off Spares #
- 733584 Pump/Motor Unit, lubricated (230V a.c.) 1 -
or 733585 Pump/Motor Unit, lubricated (100/120V a.c.) 1 -
1 759241 . Cover, oil reservoir 1 -
2 759242 . Adapter, hose 1 -
3 759156 . Valve, non-return/adapter 1 -
4 640631 . Plug, 1/4-BSP 1 -
5 710794 . Washer, fibre 1 -
6 695026 . Hose, 1/4 in. i.d. 1 1
7 759243 . Filter/silencer unit, exhaust 1 1
8 710117 . Screw, pan hd. M5 x 60 long 4 -
9 759244 . Gasket, cork 1 1
10 759245 . Reservoir, oil 1 -
11 759246 . Wick, oil 1 1
12 759247 . Stator 1 -
13 710115 . Screw, pan hd., slotted, M4 x 20 long 2 -
- - . Rotor assembly 1 -
14 795248 . . Rotor 1 -
15 759153 . . Pad, brass 1 -
16 759158 . . Screw, skt, set, dog pt. M5 x 10 long 1 -
17 759249 . . Blade, fibre/resin 4 4
18 652326 . O-ring, 104.5 i.d. x 3.0 section 2 -
19 759250 . Plate, mounting 1 -
20 759161 . Screw, pan hd. slotted, M5 x 16 long 2 -
21 710763 . Washer, copper, M5 nom. 2 -
22 759251 . Joint, paper, mounting plate 1 -
23 759162 . Finger, felt 1 -
24 759238 . Motor 230V, a.c. 50/60Hz 1 -
Miscellaneous
744092 Oil, high vacuum, Eschmann ‘Universal’ (500ml bottle) 1 1
# The spares holding column indicates recommended spares
for one unit of equipment for one year only.

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6. PARTS LIST

11

15 2 Part rear view

5 9
25
1

A 27

A 3

26 22,23 10

A = Accessory see 'Suction accessories - Parts List', Appendix A and Appendix B.

14 3

13

13

13

16
8

22,23,24
19
20

18 21

17 7
6
Fixings for itemised parts,
are detailed in the parts list,
following each item.
Fig. 7 VP35 Suction unit - identification for parts list

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6. PARTS LIST

Fig. 7 Part Description No. Recommended

Item No. No. off Spares #
1 743077 Vacuum gauge and fixings 1 -
743033 . Vacuum gauge clamp 1 -
2 696499 Mains switch, on/off, (illuminated on early units only) 1 -
3 695068 Mount, filter unit 1 -
683821 . Filter mount locking rings 3 -
4 713114 Cabinet, moulded 1 -
710151 . M6 x 10mm soc. hd. screw 6 -
5 712949 Valve, vacuum control 1 -
6 646935 Castor (set of four, 2 left and 2 right) 1 set -
710847 . M8 half-nut 4 -
710703 . M8 washer 8 -
7 730031 Mount, AVA 6 -
710702 . M6 plain washer 6 -
8 733584 Pump/motor unit 230V a.c. 1 -
or 733585 Pump/motor unit 100/120V a.c. 1 -
9 - Reversible cleat for cable stowage comprising 2 of each:-
743081 .. Moulded arm 743082 . Moulded boss 745189 . Moulded insert
709834 .. M6x40mm screw 693107 . Special M6 washer 683184 . Spring
710702 .. M6 plain washer 710882 . M6 nut
10 744119 Cable, mains supply 5m -
696241 . Mains cable gland and clamp 1 -
710734 . M3 shakeproof washer 2 -
11 743053 Handle with locking nuts 1 -
12 743072 Spanner for handle (not illustrated) 1 -
13 718517 Hose assembly complete, with ‘T’ connections 1 -
14 713632 Backing plate 1 -
15 713638 Mounting bracket, ‘V’ shaped 2 -
710224 . M4 x 25mm soc. hd screw 4 -
16 718518 Exhaust filter/silencer assembly with hoses 1 1
17 713088 Motor mounting/transit plate 1 -
18 713601 Baseplate 1 -
19 743075 Exhaust filter support 1 -
20 696227 Terminal block 2-way (use insulation pad 713603) 1 -
710133 . M3 x 20mm ch.hd. screw 1 -
21 696228 Terminal block 4-way (use insulation pad 713604) 1 -
710133 . M3 x 20mm ch.hd. screw 2 -
22 744121 Neutral fuse holder (for fuse see Technical data) 1 -
23 744122 Live fuse holder (for fuse see Technical data) 1 -
24 697497 Fuse cover (boot) 2 -
25 695278 Exhaust nozzle 1 -
26 713654 Filter hose assembly 1 1
27 713582 Angled connector 1 5
Miscellaneous items and fixings used as required:-
606312 Cable tie base, self adhesive 670650 Screw retainer
695776 Cable tie, small 695777 Cable tie, large
Miscellaneous earth connections, cable assemblies and sleeving etc.:-
710841 M5 nut 709862 M5 plain washer
693640 Metway clamping washer 710802 M5 shakeproof washer
697395 Sleeving 710091 M5 x 10mm pan head screw
713218 Earth cable assembly 713127 Switch cable assembly
Miscellaneous items used on some models only:-
711481 Receptal holders 695233 2 litre jar pads
# The spares holding column indicates recommended spares for 1 unit of equipment for 1 year only.

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7. TECHNICAL DATA
GENERAL
Equipment Type ............................................ Mobile, medical suction unit.
Pump Type .................................................... High vacuum, high flow, oil lubricated
rotary vane type, mains operated.
Oil charge ............................................ 25ml (approx.), Part No. 744092.
Performance:
Maximum airflow rate - 38 litre/min Maximum vacuum - 600 mm Hg (80kPa)
Electric motor ................................................ Totally enclosed, fan cooled, 90W.
Duty Cycle continuous.
Mains input (see Serial Number plate) .......... 230V a.c. 50/60Hz, or 100/120V a.c. 50/60Hz
Fuses (2 off) for 230V supply ........................ T 2 A anti-surge (Part No. 696188)
(2 off) for 100-120V supply ................... T 5 A anti-surge (Part No. 696775)
Disposable Liner System:
Disposable Liner ..................................... PVC fabrication with 100 ml graduations
with integral handles, ‘patient’ and
‘vacuum’ connections.
Overflow protection................................. Float type cutoff valve (if applicable).
Capacity ................................................. 1500ml (approx.) working volume.
Disposal .................................................. By incineration.
Overall dimensions:
Height - 670 mm Width - 440 mm Depth - 410 mm
Net weight (typical) ........................................ 12.4 kg

SAFETY
Standards : EN 60601-1:1990+A1:1993+A2:1995, ISO 10079-1:1991,
BS 5724:Part 1:1979, IEC 601-1:1977
Classification : Class 1. Type BF Drip proof
Electromagnetic compatibility : IEC 601-1-2:1993
Filters: Sealed disposable Hydrophobic/bacterial type, designed to provide 100% pump
protection against aqueous fluids, or, Sealed disposable Bacterial type.
CLASS Class 1 denotes that the equipment must be earthed via the protective conductor
in the 3-core mains cable connected to a 3-pin plug.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
DRIP PROOF The symbol (drip proof) indicates that the equipment will withstand a
moderate quantity of water spilled from above the unit.

SAFETY CATEGORY The symbol denotes that the equipment is in the category type
BF, i.e. that it is manufactured to a safety standard commensurate with international
regulations for medical electrical equipment incorporating floating patient applied parts.
SUPPLY The symbol indicates that the equipment is for use on alternating current only.

VACUUM CONTROL The symbol indicates that vacuum is increased by clockwise

rotation of this control.

This symbol denotes ‘Single Use’

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APPENDIX A
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNITS WITH TRADITIONAL JAR ASSEMBLIES
INTRODUCTION
A1 This Appendix contains additional information for units with traditional jar assemblies.
DAILY CHECKS
A2 Additional checks (also see section 4.5) should be carried out on a daily basis as follows:
i. Check condition of ‘float valve rubber seat’ (item 7, Fig. 8) in underside of jar bung, if it is
torn, cracked or hardened, renew it.
ii. Check jar rubber bungs for condition. If hardened, split or damaged, it is advisable to
renew the complete jar top assembly.
CLEANING
A3 The following additional cleaning procedures (also see section 4.1) should be carried
out after each period of use:
i. Connector Block. Avoiding the use of phenol or xylenol based disinfectants, make up a
disinfectant solution in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Wearing protective
gloves, immerse connector block in the disinfectant ensuring all internal bends and all uneven
surfaces come into contact with the liquid for the required period of time. (Note: The ‘rubber
valve seat’ in the jar bung is a moulded insert and should be removed for cleaning).
STERILISATION
A4 See section 4.
PARTS LIST

Fig.8 Part Description No.

Item No. No. off
1 744029 Connector block, anticonfusion c/w inlet 1
nozzle, 6.5mm bore for standard use.
2 730010 Tube, rubber, antistatic, 12.7mm o.d. x 6.35mm i.d. As reqd.
4 - Jar, 2 litre, Traditional pattern, REF 82-901-13 2
5 712954 Jar top with inlet tube assembly for 2 litre jar 1
6 712956 . Bung, jar 1
7 733506 . Valve seat, rubber 1
8 712955 . Inlet tube 1
9 733589 . Float valve and cage assy. 1

6
7

8
9

Fig. 8 Traditional jar and jar top assembly

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APPENDIX B
ADDITIONAL PARTS FOR UNITS WITH ESCHMANN SUCTION JARS

Vacuum outlet Tapered connector

Lid
Patient inlet Raised lip on lid rim
Seal

Inlet tube
Float type
cut-off valve

‘V’ bracket

Cradle
Clip

Jar

AVAILABLE SPARES

The following spares are available:

Jar only ................................................... REF 82-923-10
Jar with cradle only ................................. REF 82-923-29
Jar with lid & cradle ................................ REF 82-923-02
Spare jar lid ............................................ REF 82-923-37
Spare cradle ........................................... REF 82-923-45
Tapered connector .................................. REF 82-923-88

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