Gomco 6036 - Operating Procedure; Operating Principle; Maintenance and Service

3.5 2100 ml Disposable Collection Container - Single Patient Use:
(See Illustration No. 6A)
1. Make sure the filter shut-off is in place in the underside of the lid.
2. Place the bottle on a flat surface and snap the lid on firmly.
3. Connect the 72-inch length of patient tubing, enclosed in the tubing package, to the 90°
tubing connector in the lid marked "patient".
4. Connect the 15-inch length of tubing to the vertical connector on the lid marked "vacuum".
5. Connect the other end of the 15-inch tubing to the barbed end of the bacteria filter beheath
the word "INTERMITTENT".
6. Install the container in the appropriate wire bracket located on the stand base.
4.0 OPERATING PROCEDURE:
(See Illustration No. 3)
1. The "On-Off" switch should be in the "Off" position.
2. Plug the line cord into a grounded electrical outlet, making sure that is is the same voltage as
indicated on the unit nameplate. The receptacle should be marked "Hospital Grade" to insure
grounding.
3. Be sure the length of the tubing from the bottle to the bacteria filter is dry.
4. Push the "On-Off" in the front control panel to the “On" position.
5. Select the type of vacuum service. Push the selector switch to the left for constant suction or to
the right for intermittent suction. The white lamps will indicate the selected service.
6. Set the desired vacuum level by pinching off the patient tubing and turning the vacuum regulator
knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease. The container on the left side is
used for constant suction and the container on the right side is used for intermittent suction.
7. If the intermittent suction is chosen the timing must be set.
a. To adjust the "On" time (applied suction), turn the adjustment knob on the front panel to the
desired time in seconds.
NOTE: The time selected should be long enough to all the unit to reach the vacuum level set in
step 6.
b. The "Off" time (vented to atmosphere) is factory set and needs no adjustment. The red lamp in
the front panel indicates the system is venting.
8. Your pump is now ready for patient use.
5.0 OPERATING PRINCIPLE:
The negative and positive pressures of a diaphragm pump are developed by the reciprocating motion of
the diaphragm inside the pump head. The pressures are maintained by the motion <Jf the diaphragm
and the pressure and suction flapper valves. On the up stroke, the pressure valve Will open to allow air
flow through the exhaust or pressure port. On the down stroke, the pressure valve doses and the
suction valve opens, which draws a vacuum or creates a negative pressure at the suction side.
6.0 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE:
6.1 Pump Lubrication:
The pump and motor are permanently lubricated and require no oiling or greasing. Do Not at
any time lubricate any of the parts with oil, grease or petroleum products.
6.2 Pump Maintenance:
6.2.1 The air filters and gasket should be checked or replaced at a minimum of at least once
a year (See Illustration No. 4).
6.2.2 To Replace Air Filters and Gasket
(Included in Parts Kit 01-90-2526, Two Kits Required)
1. Remove the four (4) phillips head screws from the top cover of the pump. The filter
The filters and gasket are located beneath this top cover (See Illustration No. 4).
NOTE: There are two heads on this pump. Both heads are maintained the same and
should be cleaned or replaced at the same time.
2. Remove the gasket and filters and replace the filters with new ones.
3. The gasket may be cleaned with water, but should be replaced yearly.
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