Aspeed suction pump technical guide
This troubleshooting guide offers a series of films that show you how to identify and resolve the technical faults that can affect the Aspeed suction pump.
Suction pumps clear a baby’s airways by removing excess secretions, to help them to breathe more easily. But these machines must be maintained and kept in a good state of repair to be safe and effective for the babies that need them.
The footage in this guide was filmed by technicians and film makers in a hospital setting in Africa.
Index of Aspeed suction pump technical films
The following set of technical films offer instructions on how to access, check, repair and replace various components of the machine.
Troubleshooting guide for Aspeed suction pump
If you can find the issue you’re experiencing from the following suggestions, you can click to be directed to the most relevant video to help you solve the problem.
The suction pump machine does not turn on
The suction pump motor runs but the pump is not suctioning properly
Watch ‘The motor runs but the suction pump is not suctioning‘
Watch ‘Testing & replacing the pump assembly‘
Watch ‘Testing & replacing the float valve and bacterial filter‘
Watch ‘Testing & replacing the collection reservoir & lid or internal and external tubing‘
Watch ‘Replacing the reciprocating piston vacuum pump diaphragm‘
The suction pump is making strange noises and foul smells
The suction pump has been damaged by water
Watch ‘Cleaning and testing the pump assembly after water damage‘