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PM Procedure - Wall-Mounted Vacuum Unit (General)

Physical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Functionality Tests
Med-Stat
05/08/2023

PM Procedure - Wall-Mounted Vacuum Unit (General)

Physical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Functionality Tests

    Control Number

    PM PROCEDURE

    Inspect exterior of unit for damage/corrosion/cleanliness, clean as needed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Clean tubing by passing cold disinfection solution through suction canister

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Turn regulator knob and test correlating needle response

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Test regulator at 60mm/hg with calibrated external vacuum gauge (+/-5%)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Test regulator at 140mm/hg with calibrated external vacuum gauge (+/-5%)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Test regulator at 200mm/hg with calibrated external vacuum gauge (+/-5%)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Test regulator at 180mm/hg on "INT" setting; timing module engages between 6-10s; needle moves to and remains at 180mmHg for 14-18s

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Additional Notes

Source: Med-Stat (Community Member)

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