MEDICAL SURGICAL VACUUM SYSTEM

• Inspected Vacuum exhaust.
Location — away from fresh air intakes
Environmental Considerations

• Inspected Vacuum source equipment for proper design, installation, and function.
Sizing and Capacity

• Inspected required source and riser valves.
Location/Labeling                                  Valve Handles Locked or Secure

• Tested all area and master alarm functions.

• Inspected proper pressure switch and area alarm sensor locations.

• Inspected minimum of 12 inches of Vacuum Hg at source and at each zone.

• Tested each Vacuum inlet for maximum available flow rate SCFM.
All inlets shall draw 3.0 scfm without reducing the vacuum pressure below 12 inches Hg at any adjacent station inlet.

• Tested all Vacuum zone valves for proper function, identification, and mechanical integrity.

• Checked Vacuum system components for proper installation (i.e.: Brazing, Labeling, Hanging, etc.).

• Checked for cross-connections.

• Tested each Vacuum inlet for proper function, identification, and mechanical integrity.
Identified leaking/malfunctioning Inlets
Identified Inlets delivering substandard vacuum/flow rate