MGE UPS Systems SAM 35 - Maintenance; Daily Procedures

SA 35 and SA 36
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Manual 118 Issue 15 Page 13 of 28
4. MAINTENANCE
Warning! Other than for routine daily procedures, any maintenance or repairs to MGE
products must be carried out by fully trained and qualified engineers (EBME) or
an authorized MGE dealer. Such persons must be familiar with the relevant
standards, rules, accident prevention regulations, and operating conditions as a
result of their training, experience, and instruction. They are qualified to carry
out the required activities and in so doing recognize and avoid potential
hazards. All testing on SA suction units should be in accordance with ISO
10079-1
Warning! No modification of this equipment is allowed.
Warning! Contamination may be present on any components. When cleaning or
replacing any part of the SA suction unit appropriate protective clothing and
gloves MUST be worn to avoid contamination. Disposal of contaminated parts
must be according to local protocols.
Warning! Any dismantling and re-assembly of this equipment - for whatever purpose -
must be followed by testing in accordance with the manufacturers’
recommendations as specified for Monthly maintenance.
Warning! Isolate the SA suction unit from the mains power supply before carrying out
any maintenance or repairs. Electrical isolation of the SA suction unit is by
removal of the mains power cable from the mains power supply.
4.1 Daily Procedures
• The external filter capsule should be changed after any of the following:
o Each day’s use.
o If it becomes wetted by froth.
o After aspiration of any infective material.
o Before being used on a new patient.
• Examine the collection container for damage. Replace if necessary.
• Examine the external tubing for ageing, damage, or contamination. Replace if necessary
using equivalent tubing (∅6mm I/D with 3mm minimum wall thickness).
Elbow connector
External Filter
Filter Mount
External tubing