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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 fi 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 specifi 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.
Clean the device prior to returning for repair.
●
Pay attention to the ambient conditions de-
scribed in chapter 1.5 Transport and storage
.
●
The function of the device must be checked at
regular intervals for any safety related defects,
e.g. plug contacts, 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, ac-
cessories, connection cables and hoses must
be checked for damage prior to starting up.
Damaged cables and hoses must be replaced
immediately. Prior to use, check the unit func-
tions.
Danger of injury!
● The ATMOS
®
A / C 161 Battery has been
designed for aspirating body fl uids in medical
ranges. Never remove explosive gases and
infl ammable or corrosive fl uids.
● Only persons instructed in medical use may ap-
ply the ATMOS
®
A / C 161 Battery to patients.
●
The unit may not be operated in splash water
range and in locations where there is a danger
of explosion.
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
Battery, 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
®
consumables
● The safety standard of the ATMOS
®
A / C 161
Battery corresponds with recognized medical
technical regulations and the directions of the
law relating to medical products.
● U
se transparent hoses only.
● Sterile packed parts may no longer be used
if their packing was damaged during trans-
port or storage.
Danger of infection for the patient.
●
This suction unit may not be applied without
disposable bacterial fi 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.
● In order to disconnect the device from the
mains, please remove the plug of the battery
charging power pack from the wall socket.
●
Prior to cleaning and servicing the device.
●
Before emptying the secretion canister.
●
Before leaving the room.
Never pull at the cable!
● During storage of the device continuous
recharging with the charging unit is required
in order to provide full performance in emer-
gency cases.
● In the case the pump is switched on, while a
high vacuum (> 40 %) is applied, the device
switches off automatically (safe condition). The
charge level indicator for the battery is blinking.
Switch on is only possible after ventilation of
the vacuum.
● 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.
● The ATMOS
®
A / C 161 Battery may be oper-
ated only in rooms used for medical purposes,
but not in areas subject to explosion hazards
and in oxygen rich environments.
● Please only use the provided medical power
supply unit (manufacturer: GlobTek Inc., model:
GTM91099-6015-3.0-T2).
!