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2 lists · 11 items · 14 photosMedical-surgical vacuum pump maintenance checklists
Medical-surgical vacuum pump maintenance checklists for the quarterly and annual rounds: 2 free lists, 11 items and 14 photo requirements, each item naming what to look for and the photo that proves it. Work is commonly verified against NFPA 99; the edition in force is the AHJ's call on each project.
The medical-surgical vacuum pump rounds
Medical-surgical vacuum pump QuarterlyMedical-surgical vacuum pump quarterly maintenance checklistPump alternation, receiver, gauge level, exhaust and alarms walked on the quarterly round6 items8 photosMedical-surgical vacuum pump AnnualMedical-surgical vacuum pump annual maintenance checklistDeeper pump service, filter change and alarm test observed alongside the qualified technician5 items6 photos
Where each walk sits in the schedule
- Medical-surgical vacuum pump quarterly maintenance checklistquarterly
- Every quarter, paired with the medical air source check since both serve the same clinical spaces and share an alarm panel. Run by: The facilities or medical gas maintenance tech on the quarterly mechanical round.
- Medical-surgical vacuum pump annual maintenance checklistannual
- Once a year, scheduled with the service technician so the deeper work and any performance readings are witnessed and recorded, not just billed. Run by: The facilities lead documenting the visit while the qualified service technician performs the annual service.
What most often fails on a medical-surgical vacuum pump
- One pump of the duplex set carrying the whole load for months because the lag pump never gets a chance to run and the alternation went unnoticed.
- Receiver drain left closed or clogged, so condensate collects and the tank never actually drains between rounds.
- Exhaust termination fouled or obstructed outside, discovered only when odor or oil mist is reported indoors.
- Vacuum pump serviced but the changeover and low-vacuum alarm never re-tested afterward, so a wiring bump goes unnoticed until it's needed.
- Oil, seals or vanes serviced per the pump but the receiver and piping side skipped, so condensate and a slow leak stay in the system.
Verified against
Families only, never clause numbers. Adoption varies by jurisdiction; confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction enforces before you run a walk against it.
Common questions
- Which medical-surgical vacuum pump maintenance rounds do these checklists cover?
- Medical-surgical vacuum pump quarterly maintenance checklist (quarterly): Every quarter, paired with the medical air source check since both serve the same clinical spaces and share an alarm panel. Medical-surgical vacuum pump annual maintenance checklist (annual): Once a year, scheduled with the service technician so the deeper work and any performance readings are witnessed and recorded, not just billed.
- Who runs the medical-surgical vacuum pump maintenance round?
- The facilities or medical gas maintenance tech on the quarterly mechanical round. The facilities lead documenting the visit while the qualified service technician performs the annual service.
- What most often fails on a medical-surgical vacuum pump?
- One pump of the duplex set carrying the whole load for months because the lag pump never gets a chance to run and the alternation went unnoticed. Receiver drain left closed or clogged, so condensate collects and the tank never actually drains between rounds. Exhaust termination fouled or obstructed outside, discovered only when odor or oil mist is reported indoors. Vacuum pump serviced but the changeover and low-vacuum alarm never re-tested afterward, so a wiring bump goes unnoticed until it's needed.
- Which standards is medical-surgical vacuum pump work verified against?
- NFPA 99, published by the National Fire Protection Association. Adoption varies by jurisdiction. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction enforces before you run a walk against it.
- Can I run these checklists in RTI?
- Yes. Start a free RTI workspace and load any of the 2 lists (11 items in total). The Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached, and approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident audit trail.