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4.3.1
Ear rinsing system
(option)
The ear rinsing system is supplied with water by a heated
(37°C) 4.5 l storage container (
, Fig. 17). This container
can easily be fi lled, cleaned or disinfected. The pump turns
on automatically only when pressure drops. Water pressure
and fl ow quantity may be regulated with the release lever
on the irrigation handle. With the switch
, Fig 17 a, the
ear irrigation system can be switched on and off.
Switch on the ENT unit only after water has been
fi lled in the storage container of the ear rinsing sy
stem.
Use e.g. the measuring cup (000.0583.0) to fi ll the storage
container with water of drinking quality (at least 2 l, max.
4.5 l) and close the lid.
The water must not be contaminated and its tem-
perature must not exceed 37°C as it cannot be cooled
down. If there is no water of drinking quality
available, you may also fi ll in isotonic saline
solution. Alternatively, you may achieve drinking
water quality by fi ltering or boiling the water
resp.by adding disinfectants.
This system may not be used if the auditory canal is
injured as there might be a risk of infection if the
irrigation liquid is contaminated.
The temperature display indicates the water temperature.
It takes approx. 15 min. until 2 litres of cold tap water are
heated up to 37°C. Observe the temperature display and
check water temperature prior to every application. As
soon as the middle lamp is lit the water has reached the
desired temperature.
Take the water handle out of its holder and spray off water
until all air bubbles are removed and the level of the pump
noise gets lower (repeat this procedure every time the
pump noise gets loud, e.g. after long periods during which
it has not been used or after the water level has dropped
below the suction limit).
Change the jet connection daily. Only use disinfected jet
connections to avoid a spreading of germs. Use the hose
tip to avoid damages to the tympanic membrane.
Cleaning: Empty the storage container and the hose system
every evening using the irrigation handle. The remaining
fl uid can, for example, be removed with the suction sy-
stem.
To avoid a contamination of the storage container
please use a disinfected suction attachment.
Disinfection: The storage container has to be disinfected
once a week with a surface disinfectant (see list of recom-
mended disinfectants in chapter 5.5).
The hose system of the ear rinsing equipment has also to
be effected disinfected once a week with a hose disinfec-
tant.
A measuring of the total number of germs is to be effected
in regular intervals. If there is a considerable increase in
germs between storage container and irrigation handle a
biofi lm removing procedure and a special disinfection of
the hose system have to be effected by an ATMOS service
technician.
Before cleaning the storage container, switch off the
unit as, otherwise, the canister might get too hot when
no liquid is fi lled in.
4.3 Options
Fig. 18. Mirror preheater
Mirror rack
Fig. 16.
Water temperature display
Fig. 17.
Storage container for ear rinsing 37°C
Connection for irrigation handle
Irrigation handle
4.0 Operation
Fig17a.
