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1.4
For your safety – CAUTION!
The safety standard of the Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30
corresponds with recognized medical technical
regulations and the
directions of the law relating to
medical products
.
The Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30 has been designed
acc.
to
EEC Directive 93/42/EEC Annex IX and has
been classified as suction unit of Class lla
.
The product Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30
bears the
CE identification symbol CE0482
in accordance
with the EEC Medical Devices Directive - Directive
93/42/EEC and meets the basic requirements of
Annex I to this Directive.
The
quality management system
used at megro
has been certified in accordance with the relevant
international standards.
The Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30 meets the immunity to
interference requirements of
IEC 601-1-2/
EN 60601-1-2
„Electromagnetic compatibility -
Medical Electrical Devices“. Electromagnetic
interference and interaction are thus reduced to a
minimum.
The Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30 may only be applied by
persons who have been trained in its operation acc. to
the instruction guidelines of megro.
Prior to connecting the power plug, make sure that the
main voltage specified on your unit corresponds with
the in building voltage.
Never connect the unit to defective power sockets.
Keep the unit away from external heat sources.
Check function of the unit prior to use.
The suction hose must never come into direct contact
with the application site. A suction catheter, suction
attachment or a medical suction instrument must
always be connected to the hose.
The unit must not be operated without bacterial filter.
The unit must not be operated in damp rooms, in
outdoor ranges or when taking a bath or shower.
Avoid moisture on plug and switches. Never plunge
the unit into water or other liquids, not even when it is
switched off.
The unit must not be operated in splash water range
and in locations where there is a danger of explosion.
Pay attention to the ambient conditions described in
the technical data.
Only operate the unit in upright position and on a firm,
level surface.
The unit may only be operated under supervision.
The unit may not be started
:
if cable or plug are defective;
if it has been dropped down before;
if obvious defects might restrict safe operation;
if it has been dropped into water.
In any case, remove power plug from the mains
socket and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel authorized by megro.
In regular intervals, parts of the unit must be checked
for proper function and safety-related defects, e.g.
plug and socket connections, collection jar, housing
etc.
Opening the unit may only be performed by qualified
personnel authorized by megro. Only use original
accessories and spare parts.
The Ratiomed AC 20/AC 30 has been designed for
aspirating body fluids in medical ranges.
It must never be used to remove explosive gases and
inflammable or corrosive fluids.
Remove power plug from the mains socket:
before cleaning and maintaining the unit;
before evacuating the collection jar.
Always pull at the plug, never pull at the cable!
When operating the unit at ambient temperatures
outside the stated temperature range (see technical
data), the performance may be reduced.
