Weinmann ACCUVAC Basic, Description And Operating Instructions

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Safety
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• The AC adapter/charger plug supplied is only for
recharging the power pack when the appliance is
switched off. It must not be used for operating the
appliance itself, as this will overload it and cause
it to overheat.
• To extend its service life, the power pack
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must
not be allowed to become fully discharged. If the
red charge control LED
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lights up, it is time to re-
charge immediately.
• To eliminate the risk of fully discharging the power
pack, ACCUVAC Basic must never be stored in
an uncharged condition. Always recharge the
power pack first as described in “4.4 Charging
ACCUVAC Basic” on page 16.
• Lead cell power packs discharge even during non-
use. The rate of auto-discharge increases with ris-
ing temperature and amounts to about 20 % after
three months’ non-use at 20 °C. For this reason be
sure to carry out functional checks at the specified
intervals (see “6. Functional check” on page 23).
• Never sterilize the motor unit
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in an autoclave.
• Never dip the motor unit
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in disinfectant solution.
• We recommend keeping alternative means of
aspiration ready in case of appliance failure.
• Do not use mobile telefones right beside
ACCUVAC Basic.
ACCUVAC Basic can however be operated
without any problem in the back of an ambulance
even if a mobile telephone is being used in the
cab.