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Controls and Features
Vacuum strength knob
The
vacuum strength knob
controls the suction strength (vacuum)
for balancing effectiveness and comfort and will also slow down cycle
speed as vacuum is increased. Rotating the
vacuum strength knob
to the right increases the strength and rotating the
vacuum strength
knob
to the left decreases the strength. A vacuum setting of 1 (one)
applies a low suction strength (vacuum). A vacuum setting of 80
(eighty) applies a high suction strength (vacuum). Your
Joy
breast
pump always maintains a slight vacuum.
Since each mother/baby couple’s breast-feeding experience is
different, the adjustment of these knobs will be an individual choice.
The goal is to adjust the suction rhythm (cycle) to what best mimics
your baby’s sucking pattern and to adjust the suction strength
(vacuum) to a comfortable setting. Note that the vacuum setting will
also affect the suction rhythm (cycle). Increasing the vacuum level
will decrease the number of cycles per minute (slow cycles).
Adjusting the cycle speed will not change the vacuum level. Cycle
speed is independent of vacuum strength.
When you begin to use
Joy
breast pump, it’s recommended that you
use a fast suction rhythm (cycle) and low suction strength (vacuum).
Pump is programmed to start at this setting when first used or if
pump is left off for more than 5 (five) minutes. This will create a flutter
like sensation and allow for a comfortable setting so you can get used
to the pump.
After 1-2 minutes of pumping, increase the suction strength (vacuum)
by rotating the
vacuum strength knob
to the right, to a suction
strength that feels comfortable to you and similar to your baby’s
suckle.
Note:
When vacuum strength is increased, the cycle speed will
decrease slightly.
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