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Maintenance and service
6.0 Maintenance and service
Maintenance, repairs and period tests may only be carried out by persons who have
the appropriate technical knowledge and are familiar with the product. To carry out
these measures the person must have the necessary test devices and original spare
parts.
ATMOS recommends: Work should be carried out by an authorized ATMOS service
partner. This ensures that repairs and testing are carried out professionally, original
spare parts are used and warranty claims remain unaffected.
6.1 Period tests
Please comply with the country-specific guidelines regarding regular testing especially
for the electrical safety.
ATMOS recommends a test every 24 months.
6.2 Function check
Perform a function check:
• prior to each use
• after each use or cleaning
• every 4 weeks in case the device is not used
• after every maintenance work, service or repair
6.2.1 Manual function check
1. Please check whether the following parts are damaged or torn:
- all hoses
- Canister system
2. In case parts are visibly damaged: Please exchange them.
3. Switch on the device.
4. Check whether all LEDs are illuminated.
5. Check the battery status.
6.
Connect a fingertip to the suction hose and close the auxiliary air vent.
7.
Close the front opening of the fingertip with your thumb.
8. Select the vacuum -0.5 bar.
9. Please check whether the device reaches the vacuum after approx. 20 seconds:
The pump switches off and the green LED above the 0.5 bar button is illuminated
continuously.
10. In case the device does not reach the vacuum within 20 seconds: Please check
the device on potential sources of error and remedy the defect: Chapter „7.0
Eliminating errors“ on page 47.
11.
You may now use the device or switch it off.