SUCTION UNIT NEW ASKIR C30

USER MANUAL

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NEW ASKIR C30 it’s an electrical powered surgical aspirator used for the nasal, oral and tracheal suction in man
and child of body liquids (mucus, catarrh or blood).
The unit is equipped with a trolley provided with 5 wheels (three of them are provided with locking system in order
to avoid the equipment can overbalance) and an external plastic enclosure.
Thanks to this characteristics and to the rating that it has, this product is particularly suitable for hospital use,
on the tracheotomized patients, minor surgical applications and post-operative therapy at home. Made of
highly heat resistant, electrically insulated plastic material in conformity with the latest European safety
standard, the product is supplied with a complete polycarbonate autoclavable jar with overflow valve and it is
equipped with aspiration regulator and vacuum indicator located on the front panel.
Available under request with different version for application and use (version with remote control, etc..)

GENERAL WARNING

READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF USE RESERVED
THE INSTRUMENT MUST NOT BE DISASSEMBLED. FOR A TECHNICAL SERVICE ALWAYS
CONTACT CA-MI
KEEP OFF THE REACH OF CHILDREN OR NOT CAPABLE PEOPLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION
FULL CONTAINERS MUST BE HANDLED WITH GREAT CARE DURING TRANSFER TO THE
DISPOSAL AREAS, FOLLOWING THE LOCAL PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

1. On opening the packaging, check the integrity of the appliance, paying particular attention to the
presence of damage to the plastic parts, which may make access possible to internal live parts and also
to breakage and/or peeling of the power supply cable. In these cases don’t connect the plug to the
electric socket. Carry out these controls before each use.
2. before connecting the appliance always check that the electric data indicated on the data label and the
type of plug used, correspond to those of the mains electricity to witch it’s to be connected.
3. If the plug supplied with the appliance is incompatible with the mains electricity socket, contact qualified
staff for replacement of the plug with a suitable type. The use of simple or multiple and/or extension
adapters is not generally recommended. Whenever their use is indispensable, use those in compliance
with safety regulations, however paying attention not to exceed the maximum power supply limits, which
are indicated on the adapters and extensions.
4. Respect the safety regulations indicated for electrical appliances and particularly:
 Use original components and accessories provided by the manufacturer CA-MI to guarantee the
highest efficiency and safety of the device.
 The device can be used only with the bacteriological filter.
 Never immerse the appliance into water.
 Avoid touching the aspirator with wet hands and always prevent the equipment from getting in touch
with liquids. Never leave the equipment near water or immerse it into a liquid. Should the equipment
fall into water, detach its power cable from the socket before touching it.
 None of the electrical and/or mechanical parts of the machine is designed to be repaired by the client
and/or by its user. Do not open the aspirator or disassembly its electrical and/or mechanical parts.
Always report to CA-MI Srl technical support.
 Using the equipment in environmental conditions other than those indicated in this manual may
seriously endanger its safety and technical parameters.
 Position the appliance on flat stable surfaces.
 Position the device in a way that the air inlets on the back aren’t obstructed.
 Never use the device in environments which have anaesthetic mixtures inflammable with air, oxygen
or nitric oxide.
 Don’t touch the device with wet hands and always prevent the appliance coming into contact with
liquids.
 Keep off the reach of children or not capable people without supervision.
 Don’t leave the appliance connected to the power supply socket when not in use.
 Don’t pull the power supply cable to disconnect the plug remove the plug from the mains socket
correctly.
 Preserve and use the medical device in environments protected from atmospheric factors and at a
distance from heat sources.
 Don’t use the device thoracic drainage.
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5. For repairs, exclusively contact CA-MI technical service and request the use of original spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above can jeopardise the safety of the device.
6. This medical device must be destined exclusively for the use for which it has been designed and
described in this manual. Any different use must be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous;
the manufacturer cannot be considered liable for damage caused by improper, incorrect and / or
unreasonable use or if the appliance is used in electrical plants that are not in compliance with the
regulations in force.
7. Particular precautions must be made concerning electromagnetic compatibility. The medical device must
be installed and used according to information supplied with the accompanying documents.
8. Instrument and accessories discharging must be done following current law regulations in every country
of use.
9. None of electric or mechanical parts have been designed to be repaired by customers or end-users.
Don’t open the device, do not mishandle the electric / mechanical parts. Always contact CA-MI technical
assistance.
10. Using the device in environmental conditions different than those indicated in this manual may harm
seriously the safety and the technical characteristics of the same.

CA-MI Srl cannot be held liable for accidental or indirect damages should the device be modified,
repaired without authorization or should any of its component be damaged due to accident or
misuse.
Any minimal modification / repair on the device voids the warranty and does not guarantee the
compliance with the technical requirements provided by the MDD 93/42/EEC Directive and its
normatives.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC

DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC:

In respect of art. 13 Decreto Legislativo 25 Luglio 2005, n.151 “Actuation of European directives
2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC, for reduction in use of dangerous substances in the electric
and electronic device and for garbage disposal”
The symbol as over applied on the device or its packaging means that at the end of its useful life the
product must not be disposed of with domestic waste. At the end of device useful, the user will must
deliver it to the able collecting centres for electric and electronic garbage, or give back to the retailer in
the moment of equivalent new device purchasing, one against one. Disposing of the product separately
prevents possible negative consequences for the environment and for health, deriving from inadequate
disposal. It also allows the recovery of materials of witch it’s made up in order to obtain an important
saving of energy and resources and to avoid negative effects to the ambient and health. In case of abusive
disposal of device by user, will be applied administrative endorsements in compliance with current
standard.

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 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

TYPOLOGY (MDD 93/42/EEC) Class IIa Medical Device

MODEL NEW ASKIR C30
UNI EN ISO 10079-1 HIGH VACUUM / HIGH FLOW
POWER FEEDING 230V~ / 50Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 110 VA
FUSE F 1 x 1.6A 250V
MAXIMUM SUCTION PRESSURE (without jar) -80kPa / -0.80 Bar / -600mmHg
MAXIMUM SUCTION FLOW (without jar) 40 l/min
WEIGHT 6.2 Kg
SIZE 320 x 995 (h) x 305 mm
DUTY CYCLE (to 35°C and 110% operating 120 ON / 60 OFF
voltage)
SICILICONE TUBE SIZE Ø 8 x 14 mm
ACCURANCY OF VACUUM INDICATOR ± 5%
WORKING CONDITION Room temperature: 5 ÷ 35°C
Room humidity percentage: 30 ÷ 75% RH
Altitude: 0 ÷ 2000m s.l.m.
CONSERVATION CONDITION AND TRASPORT Room temperature: -40÷ 70°C
Room humidity percentage: 10 ÷ 100% RH

SYMBOLS

Class II isolation equipment

CE marking in conformity with EC directive 93/42/EEC and

subsequent changes
Manufactured by: CA-MI Srl - Via Ugo La Malfa nr.31 – 43010
Pilastro (PR) Italia

Warning, consult the instruction manual

To Preserve in place coolness and dry land

Conservation temperature: -40 ÷ 70°C

Type B equipment

Fuse
~ Alternate Current
Hz Mains Frequency
I ON
0 OFF
II Remote Control

DEHP Phthalates (Suction catheter)

Please note technical specifications may vary upon the manufacturer’s discretion!

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 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions
The surgical aspirator NEW ASKIR C30 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customers or the user of the surgical aspirator NEW ASKIR C30 should assure that it’s used in such an
environment.
Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance
Power disturbance Group 1 The surgical aspirator NEW ASKIR C30 only used RF energy
CISPR11 only for its internal functioning. Therefore its RF emissions are
very low and are not cause interference in proximity of any
Electronic appliances.
Irradiated / Conducted Class [B] The surgical aspirator NEW ASKIR C30 can be used in all
emissions CISPR11 environments, including domestic and those connected directly
Harmonic emissions IEC/EN Class [A] to the public mains distribution that supplies power to
61000-3-2 environments used for domestic scopes.
Voltage fluctuations / flicker Complies
emissions
IEC/EN 61000-3-3

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity

The surgical aspirator NEW ASKIR C30 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customers or the user of the surgical aspirator NEW ASKIR C30 should assure that it’s used in such an
environment.
Immunity Test Compliance Electromagnetic environments - guidance
Electrostatic discharge ± 6kV on contact Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If
(ESD) ± 8kV in air floors are covered with synthetic material, the
IEC/EN 61000-4-2 relative humidity should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast transient / ± 2kV power supply Mains power quality should be that of a typical
burst commercial environment or hospital
IEC/EN 61000-4-4
Surge ± 1kV differential mode Mains power quality should be that of a typical
IEC/EN 61000-4-5 commercial environment or hospital
Loss of voltage, brief 5%UT for 0.5 cycle Mains power quality should be that of a typical
voltage interruptions and 40%UT for 05 cycle commercial environment or hospital If the user of
variations 70%UT for 25 cycle the surgical aspirator
IEC/EN 61000-4-11 <5%UT for 5 sec NEW ASKIR C30 request that the appliance
operates continuously, the use of a continuity unit is
recommended.
Magnetic field 3A/m The power frequency magnetic field should be
IEC/EN 61000-4-8 measured in the intended installation location to
assure that it’s sufficiently low.
Conducted Immunity 3Vrms 150kHz to 80MHz -
IEC/EN 61000-4-6 (for appliances that aren’t life
- supporting)
Irradiated Conducted 3V/m 80MHz to 2.5 GHz -
IEC/EN 61000-4-3 (for appliances that aren’t life
- equipment)
Note UT is the value of the power supply voltage

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 ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED

DESCRIPTION
N°2 COMPLETE ASPIRATION JAR 2000cc
CONICAL FITTING
TUBES SET 8 mm x 14 mm
ANTIBACTERIAL AND HYDROFOBIC FILTER
SUCTION PROBE CH20
FOOTSWITCH CONTROL cod. 52130 (for versions equipped with
footswitch control)

The filter is produced with (PTFE) hydrophobic material to prevent fluids entering the pneumatic circuit.
It should be changed immediately if it becomes wet or if there is any sign of contamination or discolouration.
If should also be changed if the unit is used with a patient whose risk of contamination is unknown.
Don’t use the suction unit without the protection filter. If the suction unit is used in an emergency or in a
patient where the risk of contamination is not know the filter must be changed after each use.
Suction catheter: Single-use device to be used on a single patient. Do not wash or re-sterilize after use.
Reuse may cause cross-infections. Don’t use after lapse of the sell-by date

CLEANING THE MAIN UNIT

To clean the device external parts always use a cotton cloth dampened with detergent.
Don’t use abrasive or solvent detergents.

PARTICULAR CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE
EQUIPMENT DO NOT GET IN TOUCH WITH LIQUIDS. NEVER CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT WITH
WATER.

During all clearing operations use protection gloves and apron (if need be, also wear a face mask and
glasses) to avoid getting in contact with contaminating substances (after each utilization cycle of the
machine).

CLEANING ACCESSORIES AND INTERNAL PARTS

At the end of the application switch the equipment off and clean all its accessories as follows:
 Wear protection gloves and apron (if need be, also wear a face mask and glasses) to avoid getting in
contact with contaminating substances;
 Disconnect the tank from the equipment removing any tubes connected to the container and paying
particular attention to avoiding accidental contaminations.
 Empty and dispose of the flacon content complying with hospital regulations as well as with any
provisions in force, including local regulations.
 Separate all the parts of the lid (float device and rings).

After disposing of disposable parts and disassembling the jar wash in running cold water and rinse
thoroughly.
Then soak in warm water (temperature shall not exceed 60°C). Wash thoroughly and if necessary use a non-
abrasive brush to remove incrustations. Rinse in running warm water and dry all parts with a soft cloth (non-
abrasive).
The jar and the cover can be autoclaved by placing the parts into the autoclave and running one sterilization
stem cycle at 121°C (1 bar relative pressure) making sure that the jar is positioned upside down. Mechanical
resistance of the jar is guaranteed up to 30 cycles of sterilization and cleaning at the indicated conditions (EN
ISO 10079-1). Beyond this limit the physical-mechanical characteristics of the plastic may decrease and
replacement of the part is therefore recommended.

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After sterilization and cooling at environment temperature of the parts make sure that these are not damaged.
Assemble the jar as follows:
 Place the overflow valve into its seat in the cover (under VACUUM connector)
 Insert floating valve keeping the o-ring towards the opening of the cage
 Place the o-ring into its seat around the cover
 After completing assembling operations always make sue that cover seals perfectly to avoid vacuum
leakages or liquid exit

The aspiration tubes can be sterilized on autoclave using a sterilization cycle at 120°C.
The conical connector can be sterilized on autoclave using a sterilization cycle at 121°C.
The device is ready for a new employment now.

DO NOT WASH, STERILIZE OR PUT IN AUTOCLAVE THE ANTIBACTERIAL FILTER

MAINTENANCE

The NEW ASKIR C30 suction equipment does not need maintenance or lubrication. It is necessary to check
functioning and instrument before every use.
Unpack the instrument and always check integrity of plastic parts and feeding cable, they might have been
damaged during previous use.
Connect cable to electrical network and turn switch on.
Close the aspiration outlet with your finger and with suction regulator in maximum vacuum position check
that the vacuum indicators reaches -80 kPa (-0.80 bar) maximum. Rotate the knob from right to left and
check the aspiration regulating control.
The vacuum indicator should go down -40 kPa (-0.40 bar).
Verify that loud noises are not present, these can indicate wrong functioning.
A protection fuse (F 1 x 1.6A 250V) reachable from exterior and it situated in the plug protects the instrument.
For use replacing, always check the type and the range indicated.

Fault type Cause Solution

1. The suction Cable is damaged Replace the cable
unit doesn’t work
External power source failure Check the external power source
2. No aspiration Jar Cap badly screwed down Unscrewed the cap, then rescrew it correctly
3. No aspiration Lid seal not in its seat Unscrew the cap and insert the seal properly in its seat
4. The Vacuum a) Vacuum regulator set a) Turn the vacuum regulator clockwise and
power on the patient to minimum check the value of the vacuum on the gauge
side is either very b) Protection filter b) Replace the filter
low or absent blocked or damaged c)Replace or reconnect the tubes, check the jar
c)Connection tubes blocked, connections
kinked or disconnected d) Empty the jar, or disconnect the tube from the
d) Shut-off valve jar and unblock the shut-off valve. The unit twill only
blocked or damaged work in the upright position
e) Pump motor e) Refer to authorised service personnel
damaged
5. The float doesn’t If the cap has been washed, Insert the float into it’s place
close ensure that the float is not
partially detached
6. The float doesn’t The float it’s covered by dirty Unscrewed the cap, leave the and put in on autoclave
close material
7. Low suction Foam inside the jar Fill the jar to 1/3 full of ordinary water
Faults 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - None of the remedies has Contact the seller or CA-MI After-sales Assistance
6-7 achieved the desired Service
results

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If the overfill security system it’s activated, don’t proceede with the liquid aspiration.
If the overfill security system doesn’t work there are two cases:
1° case – If the overfill security system doesn’t work the aspiration will be stopped by the bacteriological filter
who avoid the liquid penetration inside the device.
2° case – If both the security system doesn’t work, there is the possibility that liquid comes inside the device,
in this case return the device to CA-MI technical service.

CA-MI Srl will provide upon request electric diagrams, components list, descriptions, setting
instructions and any other information that can help the technical assistance staff for product repair.

BEFORE EVERY CHECKING OPERATION, IN CASE OF ANOMALIES OR BAD FUNCTIONING,

PLEASE CONTACT CA-MI TECHNICAL SERVICE.
CA-MI DOES NOT GIVE GUARANTEE IF INSTRUMENT, AFTER THE TECHNICAL SERVICE
CHECKING, APPEARS TO BE TAMPERED.

Filter Assembling /
Mod: NEW ASKIR C30

FLOW DIRECTION

IN

Suction pump Inlet Jar Air Tube

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 INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly of the device NEW ASKIR C30:

Take the 5 arm base and set up the 5 wheels that come with the above device. The wheels provided with
braking device must be placed one next to the order. Take the support bar that comes with the device NEW
ASKIR C30 and place it in the hole on the 5-arm base.
From under the base, lock the two parts by means of the supplied screw.
Eventually, place the device on the trolley.
 Connect the short silicon tube fitted with the antibacterial filter with the device suction union (you may
choose either the right or the left union).
 The other tube, by one end connected with the filter, should instead be connected with the union on the
tank lid marked as “VACUUM” in which the float (signalling when the device is too full) is fitted.
The float signals when the maximum level of volume is reached (i.e. 90% of the tank volume has
already been used) to prevent liquid from entering the machine (the float closes the lid junction). This
equipment should only be utilised on an horizontal working surface.

WARNING: Ensure that the IN marker on the filter is on the side facing the collection jar lid and fitted into
the “VACUUM”.
A wrong connection causes immediate destruction in case of contact with sucked liquids.

 Connect the long silicon tube with the lid union still free and marked as “PATIENT”.
 Connect the conical junction for probe insertion with the free end of the long silicon tube.
 Insert the plug of the equipment feeding cable into a power socket.
 Press the ON/OFF button to start the medical equipment.

 To deal with foam formation within the tank, unscrew the tank lid and fill 1/3 of the tank with water (to
make cleaning easier and speed up depression while operating the equipment), place the lid on the jar.
 While using the equipment, the suction tank should always be used vertically to avoid the intervention of
the antireflux valve. In case of intervention of this protection, switch the device off and disconnect the
tube connected with the suction tank (the one marked as “VACUUM”) on the same lid.
 Press the ON/OFF.
 You can then detach all accessories and perform cleaning operations as described under “Cleaning
accessories and internal parts” below.

Footswitch control device:

The equipment, on request, is provided with a footswich control device. It allows the continuous use of the
surgical aspirator.
In this case, the plug of the footswitch device shall be inserted into the appropriate socket outlet placed on
the back side of the equipment.

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Close to this socket, a white switch is placed. This switch shall be pushed on the position II, so start and stop
of the suction operation can be obtained by pressing and releasing the foot-swithc control device
Using the footswitch control and the flow deviator: If using equipment fitted with a flow deviator, users
may direct suctioned liquids in any of the two collection tanks provided. Flow deviator comes with two
complete suction kits (2 sets of tubes, 2 antibacterial and hydrophobic filters and two conical junctions).

NEVER USE THE DEVICE WITHOUT JAR AND / OR PROTECTION FILTER.

MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN AND/OR MENTALLY ILL PEOPLE DO NOT USE THE DEVICE
WITHOUT ADULT SURVEILLANCE

ALWAYS PLACE THE DEVICE IN POSITIONS FOR EASY DISCONNECTION.

RULES FOR RETURNING AND REPAIRING

COMPLYING WITH THE NEW EUROPEAN RULES, CA-MI INDICATES THE IMPORTANT POINTS TO PROTECT
INSTRUMENT AND OPERATORS HYGIENE.

THESE RULES MUST BE RESPECTED IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE HYGIENE AND SAFETY TO ALL THE PEOPLE
OPERATING WITH THE INSTRUMENT TO OBTAIN QUALITY AND WELL BEING.

CA-MI warrants it’s products for 24 months after purchasing date.

In front of this warranty, CA-MI will be obliged only to repair or substitute free of charge the products or parts of
them that, after verification effected on our factory, or our authorized Service Center, by the Technical Service,
results defective.
The product must be accompanied by a description of the defect.

The warranty, with exclusion of responsibility for direct and indirect damages, it is thought limited to the solos
defects of material or workmanship and it stops having effect when the device results however gotten off, tampered
or sheltered out of the Factory or from the Authorized Service center.
The commodity always travels to risk and danger of the buyer, without any responsibility of CA-MI for damages
caused by the transport or dismay from the vector.
Every returned instrument will be hygienically checked before repairing. If CA-MI finds instrument not suitable for
repairing due to clear signs of internal or external contamination, the same will be returned to customer with
specification of NOT REPAIRED INSTRUMENT, accompanied by an explanation letter.
CA-MI will decide if contamination is due to bad functioning or misuse. If contamination is due to bad functioning, CA-
MI will substitute the instrument, only if a SALE RECEIPT and STAMPED GUARANTEE accompany the same.
CA-MI is not responsible for contaminated accessories, they will be substitute at customer's expenses.

For this reason it is COMPULSORY to carefully disinfect the external part of the instrument and accessories with a
cloth soaked in methylated spirits or hypochlorite-based solutions. Put the instrument and accessories in a bag with
indication of disinfecting.
We also request to specify the kind of fault, in order to speed up repairing procedures.
To this end, please read the instructions carefully in order to avoid damaging the equipment through improper use.

Always specify the fault encountered so that CA-MI can establish whether it falls into the category of the faults
covered by the guarantee.

CA-MI Srl cannot be held liable for accidental or indirect damages should the device be modified, repaired
without authorization or should any of its component be damaged due to accident or misuse.

Any minimal modification / repair on the device voids the warranty and does not guarantee the compliance with
the technical requirements provided by the MDD 93/42/EEC (and subsequent changes) and its normatives

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