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2.0 For your safety
• The ATMOS C 21 / C 31 is produced according to IEC
601 / EN 60601 and listed in the following classes:
- VDE Class of protection 1
- Class IIa (EEC 93/42).
• The unit may be connected only to a socket outlet with
earthing contact installed according to the rules of the
trade.
• The unit should not be positioned directly next to a wall,
because of the ventilation openings on the rear side!
• When a microscope is mounted: Screw the unit into the
ground or position it near a wall. If the microscope is in an
unfavourable position it could tilt the unit backwards.
• The ATMOS C 31 requires clean water (drinking-water
quality) for the operation. In case the clean water cannot
be provided by the water supply, a pre-filter has to be
installed. The relevant country specific regulations for the
installation have to be considered.
• Caution! Mirror and endoscope heaters may generate
temperatures above 40° C!
• Attention with the cold-light source!
Because of the high energy of the light there is a large
amount of heat emission at the point of the optical
system. Avoid too small a distance between the tissue
and the field of light emission of the light guide respective
of the endoscope, as this may cause coagulation of the
patient's tissue. When using the endoscope avoid the
direct contact between area of light emission and the
tissue.
Attention, Fire Hazard!
Never place the area of light emission from the light
guide or from the endoscope onto heat-absorbing
surfaces (dark pieces of cloth, etc.), because this will
cause unacceptable high heating or even ignition of the
material. Switch the light off when you do not require the
light over a prolonged period of time.
• Care is to be paid in respect to light sources when
working with endoscopes. The intensity of the light is very
high. Do not look directly into the light outlets! In case
of possible light failure remove the endoscope from the
working area.
• Always make sure that you do not blind patients with the
light source! Watch out that patients do not look directly
into the light source! Never look directly into the light
source!
> Damage to the eyes due to the strong glare.
• Exclusively connect ATMOS HL 21 LED and ATMOS LS
21 LED to the connections for ATMOS HL 21 LED and
ATMOS LS 21 LED. Unsuitable application parts may
result in an electric shock or damage. Cardiac arrhythmia
and even death are possible.
• The ATMOS C 21 / 31
may be used in
supervised
operation
by qualified personnel only which has been
authorised by ATMOS and which has been trained for
operating the appliance (IEC 601-1/EN 60601-1).
• The mains voltage indicated on the type plate must
correspond to the values of the supply network.
• Make sure prior to every application of the equipment that
it is technically safe and in proper condition.
Damaged
leads and hoses
must be replaced immediately!
• Display instruments and valves must be checked for
correct function in regular intervals!
• Inspection of compressed air and vacuum display by
service technician every 2 years!
•
Correct configuration in assembly of country-specific
connections:
- green/yellow: protective conductor (PE)
- blue: neutral conductor (N)
- black or brown: phase (L)
• This product is not re-sterilizable. 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 control panel must be well visible to and in reach of
the operator.
• Do not place used contaminated instruments on the ENT
unit!
•
The ambient conditions specified in the "Technical data"
(chapter 9.0) must be strictly observed!
• The suction system of the ATMOS C 21 / C 31 is only
to be used for the suction of fluids in the medical field.
Never remove explosive, inflammable or corrosive gases
or fluids.
•
Switch off main switch after finishing work in practice and
close water supply, if present.
• The ATMOS C 21 / C 31 may be operated only in rooms
used for medical purposes, but not in areas subject to
explosion hazards and in oxygen rich environments.
• The ATMOS C 21 / C 31 fully complies with the
electromagnetic immunity requirements of standard IEC
601-1-2 / EN 60601-1-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility -
Medical Electrical Equipment".
