Troubleshooting - Surgimedics Surgifresh Turbo Benutzerhandbuch

6.

TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 General
If the SurgiFresh® Turbo smoke evacuation system is not functioning properly,
review the items in this section for assistance.
1. Inspect the unit for visible signs of physical damage.
2. Verify all tubing and cords are connected properly.
3. Verify that the power cord has no exposed wires.
4. Ensure both filters are securely seated.
5. Check to see if the power cord is plugged into an appropriate electrical receptacle at the
wall.
6. Check to see if the power switch is turned on.
7. Perform a filter test to verify the filter and motor are functioning.
6.2 Specific Conditions
If the solution is not readily apparent, these items may be of assistance:
Condition
Smoke evacuator does not operate
when you turn on the power switch.
No suction when footswitch is
depressed.
Smoke evacuator is operating but
there is inadequate or no vacuum.
System does not adsorb Smoke
Odors.
Above Normal Noise/Whining.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Causes
1. Disconnected or faulty power
cord.
2. No power from electrical
receptacle.
3. Footswitch control is in
footswitch mode, was turned off
with footswitch and no footswitch
is installed.
4. Circuit breaker needs to be
reset.
1. Improperly connected
footswitch.
2. Damaged footswitch.
3. Kink in footswitch cord.
1. Improperly installed filter.
2. Clogged or kinked tubing.
3. Clogged pre-filter.
4. Clogged ULPA filter.
5. Obstructed or malfunctioning
motor and/or blower.
6. Improper power supply.
1. The charcoal component of the
ULPA filter has expired.
1. Poorly seated filters.
2. Variation in line voltage.
3. Motor brushes worn,
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Correction
1. Check and correct power cord
connections. Check cord for damage and
replace as needed.
2. Connect power cord to functional
electrical receptacle.
3. Turn footswitch control to normal position
or install footswitch and turn unit on.
4. Press the circuit breaker switch on the
rear panel to reset the circuit breaker.
1. Check and correct footswitch cord
connection.
2. Check footswitch cord for damage and
replace as needed.
3. Straighten kinked section of cord.
1. Turn the smoke evacuator off (O). Ensure
pre-filter and ULPA filter are seated properly.
2. Unclog or replace tubing.
3. Replace pre-filter.
4. Replace ULPA filter.
5. Refer to your Bio-Engineering Dept. or
Surgimedics Service.
6. Confirm voltage and frequency are correct.
1. Replace the ULPA filter.
1. Check bottom of ULPA filter for condition
of seal. Seat ULPA filter properly inside unit.
Check seal around top of ULPA filter. Seat
pre-filter securely into ULPA filter.
2. Position motor speed control knob slightly
lower than maximum to ensure controlled
constant speed even with slight line voltage
fluctuations.
3. Return to Surgimedics for service.