22 Operation
For this purpose, close the fingertip with the
stopper and the suction opening with your
thumb. Wait until the pressure gage shows a
constant vacuum. Now use the vacuum control
to set the desired vacuum.
ACCUVAC Basic is now ready for operation, and you
can start aspiration.
5.2 Aspiration
• During the aspiration process, take care not to
cause any injury to the patient’s mouth and
throat region, and especially to mucous mem-
brane.
• The appliance can run for 60 minutes in contin-
uous operation (S2 mode). Switch the appliance
off after 60 minutes continuous operation to
prevent overheating. Allow the appliance to cool
off for at least 2 hours.
• The fingertip can be opened to interrupt suction
briefly, e.g. if the nozzle is clinging to the skin.
You can leave the fingertip open all the time and
keep your thumb over it. To release the suction
all you have to do is lift your thumb.
Important • When working with the re-usable collection can-
ister, the appliance must always be upright be-
cause otherwise the ball in the overflow cutout
cannot reliably block the connection to the aspi-
rator. This could result in secretion getting into
the aspirator and damaging it.
• When working with the disposable collection
canister, the appliance must always be upright
so that the overflow valve filter integrated in the
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