Checking the Smoke Evacuator
3-8 RapidVac™ Smoke Evacuator User’s Guide
Installing and Testing the Generator Interlink Cable
(optional)
The Generator Interlink Cable attaches to a RapidVac Smoke Evacuator and a
compatible Valleylab generator to synchronize smoke evacuation with the
activation of the generator. The cable is compatible with the Valleylab generator
models Force FX™, ForceEZ™, and ForceTriad™.
1. Turn power off and unplug the smoke evacuator and generator from the power
source.
2. Remove the metal cover plate in the center of the generator back panel to
access optional ports.
3. Plug the interlink cable into the generator RF Activation port.
4. Plug the interlink cable into the Remote Activator jack on the back panel of
the smoke evacuator.
5. Plug the generator and smoke evacuator into outlets of proper voltage.
6. Turn power on to both devices.
7. When the generator and smoke evacuator have completed their self tests, set
the level of suction to be used when the smoke evacuator is activated.
8. Press press the up-arrow ( ) button until reaching the desired pre-setting.
9. Press the RapidVac+ button.
The pre-set suction level is now selected. The smoke evacuator continues to run
and suction reduces to a minimal level. Use of the surgical pencil will
automatically activate the RapidVac to the pre-set suction level. When the pencil
is deactivated, the smoke evacuator will return to minimal suction.
Important
If the attached smoke evacuator is to be disconnected from the generator, unplug
the Remote Switch Activator from the smoke evacuator. The Remote Switch
Activator should remain affixed to the generator to which it was programmed. The
RapidVac Smoke Evacuator cannot be operated manually or with a footswitch
while the Remote Switch Activator is plugged into the smoke evacuator.
If the Remote Switch Activator is moved to another generator, it must be
reprogrammed using the steps in this section.
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