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HICOVAC 700 CH
0124

SUCTION UNITS
HIGH VACUUM / HIGH FLOW
Type A; Type B; Type C

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Art.-N° 502802 Rev. 2-04/06

I GENERAL DESCRIPTION
II SAFETY DIRECTIONS
III SETTING INTO OPERATION
IV CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
V TROUBLE SHOOTING
VI TECHNICAL DATA AND ACCESSORIES
VII MAINTENANCE
ELECTRIC LEVEL MONITORING / PUMPS
LIST OF PARTS 97
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

HIRTZ & CO. Hospitalwerk Köln • Bonner Str. 180 • D-50968 Köln • Tel. 0221/37678-0 • Fax 0221/37678-85
I GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The HICOVAC 700 CH is a robust, efficient and low-noise suction pump for continu-
ous use in many hospitals, especially in the operating theatre. The easy handling,
e.g. bottle connection by quick coupling, easy vacuum adjustment and a simple
cleaning contributes to a user-friendly overall impression.

Owing to its high suction capacity and the high vacuum (Type A: 46 l/min., 860 mbar;
Type B: 36 l/min., 800 mbar; Type C: 65 l/min., 920 mbar) the HICOVAC 700 CH is
classified as high efficient suction pump „high vacuum / high flow“ as per DIN EN
ISO 10079-1 and satisfies all important rules.

The vacuum is produced by a strong but low-noise diaphragm pump and is available
in the HICOVAC 700 CH at the two symmetrically fitted quick couplings below the
guide bar (Fig. 1.7). The membrane pump is fitted elastically and additionally sound
insulated. The panel plate integrates the mains switch (Fig. 1.9), the vacuum ma-
nometer (Fig. 1.10) and the vacuum regulating knob (Fig. 1.11). The lower part of the
suction unit offers two settings (Fig. 1.13) for the bottles. The appliance itself, a ro-
bust PUR-hard-foam casing, is mounted on four easy movable and electrostatically
conductive swivel castors (Fig. 1.2). The two front castors (Fig. 1.1) are lockable.

As the appliance is equipped with two bottle connections, you may choose the bottle
to be filled by means of a reversing switch (Fig. 1.14). Since two independently oper-
ating vacuum circuits for the suction process are available in this case, two patient
suction hoses should be used or, in case of need, one hose has to be changed ma-
nually.

Both bottles are fitted with a

special cover (Fig. 1.4), in-
cluding quick coupling, over-
flow safety device and han-
dle.

Fig. 1, Main unit

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II SAFETY DIRECTIONS

The HICOVAC 700 CH may not be used in hazardous locations.

Our guarantee and responsibility for safety, reliability and capacity of the appliance
can only be granted if

„ assembly, new settings, modifications and repairs are carried out by us or by a

person authorized by us.

„ the electrical installation of the room in question complies with the requirements of
the VDE- resp. IEC-regulations.

„ the appliance is operated in accordance with the operating instructions.

We particularly emphasize that the bacteria filter should always be used.

If fluid should penetrate into the controlling unit as a result of a defect, the device
should be returned to the manufacturer for servicing.

The device should not be used during transport (e.g. ambulance) or in the open air.

Normally the electronic and the hydromechanic overflow safety device are safety
functions which should not be used.

Prior to use and in order to prevent foaming, a defoaming agent should always be
given into the bottle

For the patient-side suction hose only suction catheters and end pieces are allowed
which, corresponding to the features and capacity (Cf. chapter VI) of the HICOVAC
700 CH, comply with the MedGV or which show the CE-mark.

III SETTING INTO OPERATION

Preparation:

The two different sizes of bottles (3 and 4 li-

tres) are equipped with the same connect-
ing, closing and safety devices. The bottle
cover consists of four parts, easily detach-
able for cleaning:

1. Inner cover (Fig. 2.4, 3.6) with connection

nipple for overflow safety and quick cou-
pling

2. Silicone gasket (Fig. 3.9), pulled over the

inner cover
Fig. 2

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3. Upper cover with handle (Fig. 2.3, 3.7)

4. Lock lever (Fig. 2.2, 3.8)

Opening and closing of the bottle should be done outside of the appliance, e.g. on a
table or on the floor.

For opening move the lock lever (Fig. 2.2) in direction away from the handle (the
word AUF = open is to be seen) and slide the cover off in this direction. Protect the
bottle with the other hand.

For closing the open cover (lock lever „AUF“) is to be slided over the bottleneck in di-
rection handle, after having put the overflow safety device into the bottle. Now the
bottle is to be locked with the lock lever in direction handle. The word „ZU“ = closed is
to be seen.

The vacuum-tight fixing of the bottle at the appliance will be achieved by sliding the
closed bottle with smooth pressure in the guide rail (Fig. 1.6) until the quick coupling
fastens. By doing this a little counter pressure should be given to the appliance with
the other hand.

Suction units without vacuum reversing switch (Fig. 1.14) can be operated only with
one bottle. The second bottle is to be put down in the provided setting place at the
bottom of the appliance (Fig. 1.13).

A suitable suction catheter or another end piece which correspond to the features
and the capacity of the HICOVAC 700 CH is to be attached to the suction hose.

Type CH/A and CH/C: If requested, the appliance can be equipped on the lower back
side with a foot pedal for practically stepless control of the vacuum during the suction
process. A foot switch can be mounted in order to switch the appliance „on“ and „off“.
The connections of the appliance are constructed in such a way that they cannot be
interchanged by mistake. The foot pedal is to be coupled by pulling back the metal
packing on the rear of the unit. The foot switch with its connector is to be plugged-in
at the socket on the side of the unit and to be fixed with the metal safety bow.

Setting into operation:

1. Prior to use the appliance is to be inspected for its outer condition. In case of
cracks on the bottle, bottle cover, floating chamber or connecting branch or in case
of damages on one of the hoses, rubber gaskets inside of the casing cover or the
floating chamber the damaged parts have to be exchanged.
2. Switch on the mains switch (Fig. 1.9) - the green control lamp in the mains switch
lights up. If available, the foot switch (type CH/A and CH/C) will be set in motion.
The vacuum pump will be working.
3. If the bottle is disconnected or the suction hose closed and the foot pedal (type
CH/A and CH/C) operated (if installed) the desired maximum vacuum can be ad-
justed by means of the vacuum regulating knob (Fig. 1.11). A left hand turn cre-
ates a low and a right hand turn a high vacuum. During the suction process the
vacuum will change in dependence on density and viscosity of the medium to be

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 sucked off but will, however, reach the maximum value adjusted before. The foot
pedal (type CH/A and CH/C) allows to vary the vacuum during the suction proc-
ess. The maximum value adjusted before cannot be exceeded.
4. The suction process should be terminated after the secretion has reached the
3000 or 4000 ml marking on the bottle. The exchange of the bottles can be done
without switching off the appliance. If the unit is equipped with reversing switch
(Fig. 1.14) the second bottle will be set into operation by simple change-over of the
switch. Otherwise disconnect the full bottle and put it down to the setting place of
the unit. Then change the suction hose with angle into the empty bottle and con-
nect it via the guide rail with the quick coupling.
5. Attention: The electronic and the hydromechanic overflow safety device are
safety functions which normally should not be used. The electronic overflow safety
device works contactless, switches off the pump and reacts prior to the hydrome-
chanic overflow safety device which interrupts the vacuum by means of a floating
valve. If, nevertheless, one of the safety devices should react, the changement of
the bottle is to be carried out as mentioned under item 4. The acoustic alarm of the
electronic overflow safety device will go on until the overfilled bottle has been
taken out of the guide rail.
6. Emptying of the bottles is done by pulling the bottle out of the guide rail and by
opening of the bottle cover as described under preparation. For cleaning of the
bottles please see chapter IV

IV CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

Attention: For cleaning and disinfection always remove the plug from the power
supply socket. The unit can be operated again only after total evapora-
tion of the cleansing agent.

When cleaning and disinfecting the surface of

the unit make sure that the plug is removed
from the power supply socket and no liquit can
enter the inside of the machine.

Only wipe off the device with a damp cloth!!

Any soiling can be easily cleaned in a solution

of warm or hot water and a mild commercial liq-
uid detergent (like Palmolive etc.). During
cleaning the parts should not be exposed to ex-
cessive pressure. After cleaning, rinse the parts
in clear water and rub them dry. Use decalcified
water to prevent sediments from building up.

For disinfection of the surface of the device we

recommend surface disinfection by wiping, ac-
cording to the suggestions of the RKI or DHHM
lists*, disinfectants such as “Mikrozid” pro-
duced by S&M or “Sanosil” from SANOSIL. Fol-
Fig. 3

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low strictly the user instructions of the manufacturer of the disinfectant. Restart the
device only after the disinfectant has completely evaporated.

All parts coming into contact with suction liquid like lids, plastic or glass bottles, tubes
and even tubes of the one-way system can be cleaned at 85°C or easily cleaned and
disinfected with customary methods. The bottle lid is to be dismantled.

For dismantling the lock lever is to be placed in an upright position and to be pulled
laterally out of its guiding. Now inner and upper part of the lid can be separated. You
should remove the silicone gasket in case it proves to be an obstacle.

The overlow safety device of the bottle lid should be treated separately, i.e. removed
from the lid, dismantled, cleaned and disinfected with a common disinfectant.

Take care of correct assembling !! (Fig. 2)

All parts who came into contact with sucked off liquids can be easily cleaned in a so-
lution of warm or hot water and a mild commercial liquid detergent (like Palmolive
etc.). During cleaning the parts should not be exposed to excessive pressure. After
cleaning, rinse the parts in clear water and rub them dry. Use decalcified water to
prevent sediments from building up.

Concerning disinfection of surfaces we recommend surface disinfection by wiping,

spraying or dipping (the latter as per users decision for hoses and lids) according to
the suggestions of the RKI or DHHM lists**, with disinfectants such as “Mikrozid” pro-
duced by S&M or “Sanosil” from SANOSIL. Follow strictly the user instructions of the
manufacturer of the disinfectant. Restart the device only after the disinfectant has
completely evaporated.

Use only disinfectants produced on the basis of aldehydes, ammonium components

or alcohols which do not affect synthetic materials like ABS or PVC. Do not use dis-
infectants based on phenol derivates as they may shorten the service life of such
plastic components.

After cleaning and disinfecting all parts must be carefully examined for any possible
damage, deformation and fissures. Damaged parts must be exchanged.

** Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie (DGHM)

Robert-Koch-Institut
Lists available at mhp-Verlag, Wiesbaden

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V TROUBLE SHOOTING

The following summary may help to eliminate possible interferences:

INTERFERENCE POSSIBLE REASONS REPAIR

Mains switch does not Mains supply interrupted Check fuses
light up; unit without
function
Mains switch lights up, 1. Bottle cover is leaky 1. Check rubber packing
but no vacuum is built 2. Actuate foot switch of the cover and lock
up 3. Vacuum regulation valve is cover including pack-
opened too wide ing correctly
4. Suction hose is open 2. Operate foot switch
5. Vacuum pump is faulty 3. Turn valve righthand
until limit stop
4. Close hose resp.
catheter
5. Ask for service staff
Vacuum display o.k. but Quick coupling not connected Fix the bottle at the quick
no vacuum at the suc- correctly coupling and press tight
tion hose
Max. vacuum will not be 1. Foot pedal connected 1. Operate foot pedal
reached 2. Bottle cover leaky 2. Check rubber packing
of the cover and lock
cover including pack-
ing correctly
Sound effects of the Foaming in bottle 1. Ask immediately for
pump caused by pene- service staff
tration of liquid into the 2. Add anti-foaming agent
interior

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VI TECHNICAL DATA AND ACCESSORIES

HICOVAC 700 CH / ... Type A Type B Type C

Operating voltage: 230 VAC 50/60 Hz 230 VAC 50/60 Hz 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
(115 VAC 60 Hz)
Current consumption: 0,5 A (1,7 A) 0,44 A 0,6 A
Power consumption: 115 W (170 W) 100 W 131W
Vacuum of: 0 mbar until ... 860 mbar ±5% 800 mbar ±5% 920 mbar ±5%
(830 mbar ±5%)
Suction capacity: 46 l/min (43 l/min) 36 l/min 65 l/min
Vacuum display range / - accuracy: -1000 - 0 mbar ±2.5%
Ambient / storing temperature: 5°C - 35°C
Dimensions (L x H x W) : ca. 480 x 900 x 480 mm
Weight: 26 kg 23 kg 25 kg
Classification (electr.): Protection Class I, Type BF, IP X1
Noise level: < 45 dBA / 1m
(Subject to alterations)

Electric Foot Switch:

Switch Microswitch (change-over contact)
Switching system Snap switch
Electrical connection Integral wire H05 VV-3G 0,75
System of protection IP X8
Temperature range -20°C bis +60°C
Electr. load 250 V AC; 5 A AC / 125 V DC; 0,6 A DC / 30 V DC; 2 A DC
Nominal current AC 5 A
(Subject to alterations)

The degree of electrical protection of the unit meets TYPE BF.

Attention: The notes and operating instructions must be followed.

This device meets the requirements of the 93/42/EC regulations and is as-
signed as a medical product to class II a.

Scope of Delivery: REF

HICOVAC 700 CH / A 50 00 00
(HICOVAC 700 CH / A (110V) 500023)
HICOVAC 700 CH / B 50 00 01
HICOVAC 700 CH / C 50 00 40
Operating Instructions 50 28 02
2 Lids for secretion bottle, cpl. 50 00 13
2 Secretion bottles according to order

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Accessories:

HICO-Multi-Way System REF

Secretion bottle, 3-litres, graduated, glass, autocl. 134°C 50 00 10

Secretion bottle, 4-litres, graduated, glass, autocl. 134°C 50 00 11

Secretion bottle, 3-litres, as above, polysulphone (plastic) 85 24 23

Secretion bottle, 4-litres, as above, polysulphone (plastic) 85 24 22

Lid for secretion bottle 50 00 13

(cpl. with overflow safety device, metal cone/bend,
O-ring and 1.5 m silicone hose Ø 8 mm)
Reversing switch 50 10 03
Bacteria filter (package of 100 pieces) 85 10 03

Guidelines and Declaration of Manufacturer – Electromagnetic Emissions

Tables for Medical Electric Devices – General Details: - Reduced Version
Table 201
Line
1 Guidelines and Declaration of Manufacturer – Electromagnetic Emissions
2 The [device or system] is destined for use in surroundings mentioned below. The customer or
user of the [device or system] should make sure that it is operated in such surroundings.
3 Interference Emission Measurement Accordance
4 RF-Emission Group 1
According to CISPR 11
6 RF-Emission Class B
According to CISPR 11
7 Generation of harmonics Class A
According to IEC 61000-3-2
8 Generation of voltage fluctuations / Not applicable .
flicker
According to IEC 61000-3-3
9 [see 6.8.3.201 a) 3) and figure 201]

Table 202

Susceptibility IEC 60601-Test Level Actual Level

Discharge of static ±6kV Contact discharge ±6kV Contact discharge

electricity (ESD) ±8kV Air discharge ±8kV Air discharge
Accord. to IEC 61000-4-2
Quick transient electric ±2kV for supply mains ±2kV for supply mains
bursts ±1kV for input and output lines ±1kV for input and output lines
Accord. to IEC 61000-4-4
Surges ±1kV push-pull voltage ±1kV push-pull voltage
Accord. to IEC 61000-4-5 ±2kV common-mode voltage ±2kV common-mode voltage

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Voltage drops, short-time <5% UT <5% UT
interruptions and fluctua- (>95% drop of UT) (>95% drop of UT)
tions of the supply volt- for ½ cycle for ½ cycle
age according to
IEC 61000-4-1 40% U 40% U
(60% drop of UT) (60% drop of UT)
for 5 cycles for 5 cycles
70% UT 70% UT
(60% drop of UT) (60% drop of UT)
for 25 cycles for 25 cycles

<5% UT <5% UT
(>95% drop of UT) (>95% drop of UT)
for 5s for 5s
Magnetic field at supply 3 A/m 3 A/m
frequency (50/60 Hz) ac-
cording to
IEC 61000-4-8

Table 204: NON Life Supporting Systems

Susceptibility IEC 60601-Test Level Actual Level

Conducted RF- 3Veff 3 V

troubles according 150 kHz to 80 MHz
to IEC 61000-4-6

Radiated RF- 3Veff 3 V/m

bursts according to 80 MHz to 2,5 GHz
IEC 61000-4-3

Table 206: Safety Distance to wireless Telecommunication Devices

Safety distance depending on Transmitter Frequency / m

Output power 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800MHz 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz
of transmitter

W d=P*exp0,5*3,5/E1
d=P*exp0,5*3,5/V1 d=P*exp0,5*7/E1

0,01 0,12 m 0,12 m 0,24 m

0,1 0,37 m 0,37 m 0,74 m

1 1,17 m 1,17 m 2,34 m

10 3,69 m 3,69 m 7,38 m

100 11,67 m 11,67 m 23,34 m

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VII MAINTENANCE

The appliance is easy to maintain. We recommend, however, a HICO-service-

contract in order to secure a long service life of the product. Our maintenance also
includes the technical safety controls according to the safety regulations VBG 4.

In dependence on the operating time of the suction unit the filter discs in the exhaust
connection on the back of the unit should be inspected regularly and replaced if nec-
essary. The white connecting piece is to be unscrewed manually thus giving access
to the filter disc. A replacement should be carried out if the filter shows a slight
change of colour.

The electronic overflow safety device should be inspected at least once a year. For
this the secretion bottle should be filled with water up to the 4000 ml (3000 ml) mark-
ing. Then the bottle is to be put along the guide rail of the unit to its limit stop. Atten-
tion: The bottle should be filled up only in such a way that the hydromechanic over-
flow safety device (floating valve) does not respond. If the appliance is now switched
on there will be an acoustic alarm which can only be stopped by removing the bottle.

If in spite of the overflow safety devices moisture or fluid should have penetrated into
the pump, the suction device should be given for safety reasons to the technical cus-
tomer service.

Disposal
All objects that have come into contact with suction fluid must be disposed of together with the hospi-
tal refuse.
The glass phials should be put together with recyclable materials.
The disposable systems available from HIRTZ & CO contain no PVC and may be incinerated. This
applies to the suction bags in particular.
In addition, the waste disposal regulations in force at the hospital and the regulations of the regional or
municipal administrative authorities must be followed.

Do NOT dispose this electronic device as unsorted municipal waste!

„Separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment“.

According to the Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
27 January 2003, this electronic device MUST be taken to a local collection facility or re-
turned to the producer.

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ELECTRIC LEVEL MONITORING / PUMPS

SENSOR BOARD SUPPLY BOARD

853600 Electric level monitoring 853624 Supply board, cpl.

853601 Bottle cut-off casing 853625 Supply printed circuit board
853602 Sensor board, cpl. 853626 Transformer
853603 Sensor printed circuit board 853627 Relais
853604 IC-HEF 4070 BP 853628 Buzzer F/CMB12
853605 Trim condensator 853629 Contact bank GSK 805/6Sch
853606 LED red 3mm 853630 Contact jack K2
853607 R1-10K 853631 Tr-BC 517
853608 R2-10K 853632 G1-B80 C1500
853609 R3-100K 853633 Voltage regulator MC7812CT
853610 R4-100K 853634 C1-10mF
853611 R5-10K 853635 IC HEF4093 BP
853612 C1-3n3 853636 C2-100mF
853613 C2-100pF 853637 C3-150mF
853614 C3-100pF 853638 R1-10K
853615 C4-100pF 853639 R2-500K poti
853616 D-1N4148 853640 R3-10K
853617 Connecting cable, 3pole 853641 D1-1N4148
853618 Coppler plate 90x11x0.5 853642 D2-1N4148
853643 Distance jack
853650 Pan head tapping
screw B2.9x13mm

sensor board

supply board

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 List of parts 97

Art.-N° Denomination Type A Type B Art.-N° Denomination Type A Type B

502101 Casing, type 1 X X 852403 Lock lever X X
852102 Lockable castors, D75, X X 852404 Quick coupling X X
Ser. 530
852103 Swivel castors, D75, Ser. 531 X X 852406 Metal cone, VA, cranked X X
852104 Semi shell for quick coupling X X 852407 O-ring for bottle, 9,1.5 X X
852105 Seeger ring G30 X X 852421 Bottle, 4 ltr., graduated X X
852106 Quick coupling, inside male, X X 852501 Floating chamber 25x75 X X
RU1UM-004-2
852107 Bottle holder X X 852502 Cover for float X X
502150 Equalizing vessel X X 852507 Floating body, hexagon X X
502151 Sintered metal, bronze X X 852508 Silicone disc for 07 X X
502152 Silencer, large, N° 29021430 X X 503253 Built-in coupling STAKAI 2 X X
502154 Pump 220V~/50Hz, X X 853601 Casing for level control X X
8050-ZV-IP-00
814175 Mains switch X X 804075 Sealing fitting 9mm X
502251 Vacuometer 0/1000 mbar X X 502155 Vibration absorber 45°SH X X
502260 Regulating valve, complete X X 804596 Headless screw, M5x20 St X X
502350 Back side X X 804320 Handle X X
804152 Mains cable, 3x1mm² X X 502250 Front plate, elox. Alu. X X
804160 Relais CK-W-10002 220V ~ X 852405 Silicone packing X X
804161 Relais socket X 804292 Fuse, T 0.8 A X
852301 Cable suspension, metal X X 804197 Fuse, T 0.63 A X
852303 Filter disc 024,0,0,75 thick X X 853602 Sensor board X X
852304 Filter casing X X 853624 Supply board X X
852305 Filter cover X X 804170 Fuse box X X
852306 Filter socket X X 382404 Button X X
852307 Nut, M12 PA X X 852410 Cover for secretion bottle, X X
cpl.
852401 Upper cover, pocan X X 852302 Filter mounting, cpl. X X
852402 Cover, lower part, with thread X X 852510 Overflow safety, cpl. X X

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Declaration of Conformity

HIRTZ & CO.

Hospitalwerk Köln
Bonner Str. 180
D-50968 Köln
Federal Rep. of Germany

herewith declares, that the medical product

HICOVAC 700 CH
in its verious types A, B und C, ifulfills the basic requirements under annex I as well
as the standards for conception, production and final check under annex II of the

EC directive 93/42/EEC
determined by the council on the 14th of June 1993. Obeying national standards serv-
ing the realization of harmonized standards, guarantee a.o. the conformity with the
mentioned rule.

The medical product belongs to class IIa and bears the conformity sign:
0124

The Technical Documentation is available in the form of a product file at the business
premises of HIRTZ & CO.

Cologne, 18th November 2004

HIRTZ & CO.

Hospitalwerk Köln

Dipl.-Ing. A. Hußmann
Regulatory Affairs Management

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