Atmos A 161 - 2 Safety Advice

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2.0 For your Safety
Danger to the
device
● Donotallowanyliquidtogetintotheunit.If
liquid has penetrated the unit, it may not be
operated again until it has been checked by
the customer service centre.
● Theunitmustbesetuponarm,levelsur-
face. The switched-on unit might get overheat-
ed if it is placed on an uneven surface (e.g.
mattress, cushion, padded seat etc.).
● Themainvoltagespeciedonthetypeplate
must match the power supply system.
● The unit may not be started:
• If cables or plugs are defective,
• if it has been dropped down before,
• if obvious defects might restrict safe
operation.
Prior to returning the device for repair, clean it.
● Pay attention to the ambient conditions de-
scribed in chapter 1.5 Transport and storage.
● The unit must be checked periodically on its
functionandsafetydeciencies,e.g.pins,
secretion canister, housing, etc.
● Never connect the unit to defective power
sockets or extension cables.
Avoid moisture on plug and switches.
●
The unit, collection canister, mains cable, acces-
sories, connection cables and hoses must be
checked for damage prior to starting up. Dam-
aged cables and hoses must be replaced imme-
diately. Prior to use, check the unit functions.
General safety
information
● ATMOScannotguaranteeperfect
functioning neither will it be liable for
damage to people or property if:
• Any non-original ATMOS parts are
used,
• the user instructions given in this
manual are not followed exactly or
are disregarded,
• Assembly, resetting, alterations,
extensions and repairs are not carried
out by people authorised by ATMOS.
● Prior to starting up the ATMOS A / C 161 / 261
Aspirator, read these operating instructions
carefully.
● Nowarrantyrightsshallexistintheeventof
damage or failure caused by the use of non-
ATMOS accessories or non-ATMOS consuma-
bles
● ThesafetystandardoftheATMOSA/C161
/ 261 Aspirator corresponds with recognized
medical technical regulations and the direc-
tions of the law relating to medical products.
● Theelectricaloutletisinfactcarriedoutthree-
pole, but the middle contact pin (normally ground
wire connection) in the interior of the unit is not
connected.
Danger of injury!
● The ATMOS A / C 161 / 261 Aspirator has been
designedforaspiratingbodyuidsinmedical
ranges. Never remove explosive gases and
inammableorcorrosiveuids.
● Only persons instructed in medical use may
apply the ATMOS A / C 161 / 261 Aspirator to
patients.
● Sterile packed parts may no longer be used if
their packing was damaged during transport or
storage.
Danger of infection for the patient.
● Alwaysremovetheplugfromthewallsocket
rstinordertodisconnecttheunitfromthe
mains. Only then may the connecting cable be
disconnected from the unit:
• Before cleaning the unit,
• before the collection canister is evacuated,
• before leaving the room.
Never pull at the cable!
Never touch the plug or cable with wet hands.
●
This suction unit may not be applied without
disposablebacteriallterplate.
● The suction hose must never come into direct
contact with the application site.
Always use a sterile suction catheter resp. a
medical accredited aspiration set.
● The unit may not be operated in splash water
range.
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● Usetransparenthosesexclusively.
● TheATMOSA/C161/261Aspiratormaybeop-
erated only in rooms used for medical purposes,
but not in areas subject to explosion hazards and
in oxygen rich environments.
● Thisproductisnotre-sterilisable.Repeated
reuse of components which are marked with
a
2
is forbidden. In case of repeated reuse
these components lose their function and there
is a high infection risk.
● In the case the pump is switched on, while a
high vacuum (> 40 %) is applied, the device
switcheso󰀨automatically(safecondition).
Switch on is only possible after ventilation of
the vacuum.
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