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The ATMOS
®
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.
Attention! 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 fi eld
of light emission of the light guide resp. 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!
Do 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. Harmful heat rays are eliminated by
special built-in fi lters: but 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.
The ATMOS
®
C 31
may be used in supervised operation
by qualifi ed 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 specified on the type plate must
correspond with the data of the power supply system.
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 resp. brown:
phase (L)
Units with water consuming systems may only be switched
on when the water supply is guaranteed!
This pro
duct 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 ENT unit requires clean water (drinking-water quality)
for the operation. In case the clean water cannot be pro-
vided by the water supply, a pre-fi lter has to be installed.
The relevant country specifi c regulations for the installation
have to be considered !
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 specifi ed in section 9.0 "Technical
specifi cations" must be strictly observed!
The suction system of the ATMOS
®
C 31 is only to be used
for the suction of fl uids in medical ranges. Never remove
explosive, infl ammable or corrosive gases or fl uids.
Switch off main switch after fi nishing work in practice and
close water supply, if present.
The ATMOS
®
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 31 fully complies with the electromagnetic
immunity requirements of standard IEC 601-1-2 / EN
60601-1-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility - Medical
Electrical Equipment".
The ATMOS
®
C 31 may not be operated with units
not complying with the requirements of standard EN
60601-1 "Medical Electrical Equipment" and EN 60601-
1-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (Medical Electrical
Equipment)".
ATMOS is not liable for personal injury and damage to
property if
• no original ATMOS parts are being used,
• the advice for use in these operating instructions is not
being observed,
• assembly, new settings, alterations, extensions and
repairs have been carried out by personnel not authorised
by ATMOS.
This operation manual corresponds with the construction
of the unit and with the current status of safety-related
standards at the time of printing. Proprietary rights are
existing for all described circuits, processes, names,
software programs and units.
Please pay also attention to the safety information in
following chapters.
Please note:
A medical insulating transformer with earth leakage
monitor or any similar safety system acc. to EN 60601-1
is required, if several devices are connected over one
common power supply. The transformer must correspond to
the power consumption of all the devices to be connected.
When connecting several devices on one grounding
receptacle, the allowed strain and leakage current have
to be observed!
Never leave the patient unattended at the treatment unit.
It is not allow
ed to use fl ammable substances with the
device.
2.0 For your saftey
