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1.1
Notes on operating instructions
These operating instructions contain important notes on
how to operate the ATMOS
®
C 31
safely, correctly and
effectively. Therefore, they are intended not only for new
operating personnel to be instructed in its use, but also
for use as a reference manual. They help to avoid risks,
and also to reduce repair costs and down-time. Further-
more, reliability and service-life of the equipment will be
increased. For these reasons
these operating instruc-
tions must always be kept available near the appliance.
Prior to fi rst use please peruse the chapter 2.0 “For your
safety”, in order to be prepared for any possible dangerous
situations.
The basic principles are:
Judicious and careful work provides best protection
against accidents!
Operational safety and readiness for use depend not only
on your capabilities, but also on
care and maintenance
given to the ATMOS
®
C 31. For this reason regular cleaning
and service work are a must. Major maintenance and
repair work may be carried out only by expert personnel
authorised by ATMOS. In case of repairs you should in-
sist that original spare parts only are used. You will then
have the warranty that operational safety, readiness for
work and the value of your appliance will be preserved.
These operation instructions apply for the following app-
liances:
ATMOS
®
C 31 Set ..........................Art. Nr. 506.7350.0
ATMOS
®
C 31 Function Column .... Art. Nr. 506.7510.0
Please note that these operating instructions apply for all
ATMOS
®
C 31
models and subsequently feature all op-
tions and applications. Therefore, it is possible that this
document may contain descriptions not relevant for your
specifi c appliance type.
The product ATMOS
®
C 31
bears CE marking CE-0124
according to the EEC guideline of the council for medical
products 93/42/EEC and meets the basic requirements of
annex I of this guideline.
The product ATMOS
®
C 31 complies with all applicable
requirements of the directive 2011/65/EC restricting the use
of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (“RoHS”).
The declaration of conformity and our general standard
terms and conditions can be obtained on our website at
www.atmosmed.com.
The quality management system applied at ATMOS has
been certifi ed according to international standards EN ISO
9001 and EN 13485.
ATMOS will supply a service manual containing detailed
circuit descriptions and schematics as well as information
on adjustment and servicing to service organizations au-
thorized by ATMOS.
Reprints, also in extracts, only with written permission by
ATMOS.
Subject to alterations. Errors excepted.
Abbreviations / symbols in these operating instructions:
Indicating a list
•
Subdivision of a list/activity.
The recommended sequence must be followed in each
case!
Indicating particularly important advice!
Describing the effect of an activity.
ATMOS
Telefon: + (49) 7653 689-0
Fax:
+ (49) 7653 689-190
+ (49) 7653 689-493 (Service Center)
e-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.atmosmed.de
MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Kudwig-Kegel-Straße 16
79853 Lenzkirch
Deutschland
1.0 Introduction