Product Manual

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Please note that all Cautions and Warnings should be read and understood before any use of this equipment.
This smoke evacuation system should only be operated by personnel who have been properly trained in its
operation.
WARNINGS:
The 18-hour filter is completely disposable. Please handle these disposable filters according to
your local codes or regulations and hospital policy.
These filters may be disposed of or incinerated, whichever is appropriate for your institution.
The 18-hour filter should be changed according to the life of the filter. The 18-hour filter, used
with the smoke evacuator system, should not be used for more the time specified for each filter.
Failure to change the filter may result in decreased efficiency and contamination of the electric
motor, vacuum pump, and sound absorbing media within the unit.
This device is not intended for evacuation of fluid. If fluid is expected to be aspirated to the
18-hour filter, fluid collection devices must be installed with the vacuum hose assembly. Failure
to install a fluid collection device could cause filter blockage and electrical damage.
Do not operate this device in the presence of explosive gases.
Refer routine servicing to qualified biomedical technical personnel.
There are no user serviceable components in the smoke evacuator system. Refer service to
qualified service personnel.
Use only with the power cord provided and always plug into a grounded outlet.
CAUTIONS:
Do not block either the tubing or the filter. If either becomes occluded or significantly restricted,
the motor/blower may overheat and cause the unit to fail.
Care must be exercised in the installation of hoses, adapters and suction canisters. Failure to
follow the procedures outlined in this manual may result in overheating of the motor and may
void the unit warranty.
5User’s Guide • Bovie Smoke Shark ™ Surgical Smoke Evacuator