Product Manual
MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance Information:
This section contains information for ordinary upkeep of the smoke evacuator system. While the system has been
designed and manufactured to high industry standards, it is recommended that periodic inspection and performance
testing be performed by a qualified Biomedical Technician to ensure continued safe and effective operation.
Cleaning:
The exterior of the system may be cleaned by wiping it with a cloth that has been dampened (not dripping) with a
mild detergent such as Windex
®
or Formula 409
®
. Windex
®
is a registered trademark of the Drackett Products
Company. Formula 409
®
is a registered trademark of the Clorox Corporation.
Periodic Inspection:
The smoke evacuator system should be visually inspected at least every year. This inspection should include
checks for:
• Damage to the power cord.
• Damage to the power plug.
• Tightness of the power plug.
• Proper mating, cleanliness and absence of damage to the filter inlet.
• Obvious external or internal damage to the system.
Troubleshooting the System:
10 Bovie Medical Corporation
PROBLEM
2. Smoke Evacuation System does
not function even though ON
button is depressed.
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Not plugged into electrical outlet
2. Fuses blown
3. Footswitch plugged in
4. Electronic system failure
5. Main power switch in OFF
position
6. Filter life expired or invalid filter
installed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check power outlet and connec-
tion to rear or side panel of machine
2. Replace the fuses
3. Unplug footswitch
4. Check main power switch on rear
or side of system to ensure that it is
in the ON (|) position.
PROBLEM
1. Smoke Evacuation System is ON
but suction is minimal or none.
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Filter not seated completely
2. Filter clogged
3. Vacuum hose clogged
4. Motor/blower obstructed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Re-install 18-hour filter, press
firmly into place
2. Replace filter use 18-hour
Erbium: YAG filter and pre-filters
for Erbium: YAG laser procedures
3. Check or replace Smoke
Evacuation Tubing.
Figure 2 - Troubleshooting Tables