3.7. Environmental Considerations
Indoor use only. Altitudes up to 2000m. Air pressure 940-1030mb Temperatures 5
C to 40
C.
Maximum relative humidity 20-80% non-condensing/.
Mains supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed +/- 10% of nominal voltage
4. Operation
4.1. Instructions For Use
▪ Approach the macerator and open the automatic lid by placing your foot in the footwell.
▪ Place the single-use disposable pulp products into the macerator, please:
▪ do not exceed the following maximum capacities:
▪ x4 Medium sized pulp products, such as bedpans and bottles.
▪ x2 large sized pulp products, such as washbowls.
▪ x6 Small sized pulp products, such as bottle stops and kidney bowls.
▪ Any combination of pulp that exceeds 200g.
▪ To close the lid, insert your foot back into the footwell, the lid will automatically close and
commence the cycle. The progress of the cycle will be displayed as a percentage whilst the cycle
is underway. *Note that if the machine is not in auto-start mode, you will have to press the start
button to commence the cycle.
▪ When the cycle is complete the macerator will make an audible ‘beep’. After this the service and
cycle count will be displayed followed by the ‘insert foot to open’ prompt. The macerator is now
ready for the next cycle.
4.2. Do’s & Don’ts
DO run a cycle after each loading for infection control purposes, even for 1 item.
DO run a cleansing cycle once a day without products.
DO load a maximum of 6 small, 4 medium or 2 large single-use disposable
pulp products.
DON’T allow single-use disposable products to ‘nest’ inside one another within the macerator.
DON’T put non-maceratable wipes, dressings, plastic containers, incontinence pads, metal objects,
cotton wool, sanitary or paper towels, plastic gloves, aprons, syringes or any other non-maceratable
items into the Vortex Air.
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