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.
Function Name: ATMOS ® C 31 The ATMOS ® C 31 is started by activating the main switch , fi g. 1, page 7). Main functions: • Suction The exact mode of function of the standard equipment • Compressed air module for medication spraying and the...
1.0 Introduction Explanation of symbols Basin rinsing On / Off switch ON (power) as to Water temperature for ear rinsing IEC 417/5007 and DIN 30600/16 too high OFF (power) as to Correct water temperature for ear rinsing IEC 417/5007and DIN 30600/16 Pay attention to operating instructions ! Water temperature for ear rinsing as to ISO /7000/0434 DIN 30600/1008 IEC 348...
Equipment)". with endoscopes. Harmful heat rays are eliminated by special built-in fi lters: but the intensity of the light is very ATMOS is not liable for personal injury and damage to high. Do not look directly into the light outlets! In case property if of possible light failure remove the endoscope from the working area.
3.0 Installation and starting-up Front view ® Fig. 1. ATMOS C 31 Front view Drawer resp. waste pin (optional) Main switch Connections for light guide cables Sprayer (optional) Vacuum control Laryngoscope holder Door for service compartment Surface for medicament bottles etc.
3.0 Installation and starting-up Setting up proposal By the option 2 where the instrument deposit is slidable (backwards) an extra 250 mm distance to the wall is required. 560 mm + 250 mm = 810 mm 22.5" + 9.84" = 31.84"...
VDE 0107. The ATMOS ® C 31 is connected to an earthing contact socket which is to be mounted near the unit (max. 3 m, preferably on the left side, next to the function column (see fi g. 1).
, Fig. 5) and the G3/4" connection fi tting (insert pertaining seals). Fig. 5. Connection for wase water hose Inlet connector for non-heating apparatus Starting-up the ATMOS ® C 31 Electrical connection • Join the inlet connector for non-heating apparatus( ...
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(contin.) Light package LED REF 506.7550.0 (Fig. 7a) • Connecting for the ATMOS LS 21 LED light source and ATMOS HL 21 LED headlight. Switch LED I and LED II Holder for ATMOS HL 21 LED headlight ...
Basic functions 4.2.1 Main switch ® The ATMOS C 31 is switched ON and OFF by means of , fi g. 1, page 7). the main switch ( 4.2.2 Maximum loads Persons must not support on the ATMOS ®...
4.0 Operation 4.2.4 Suction system The hose attachment must be exchanged after each patient. Prior to each application, proper function of the display instruments and control valves must be checked ! Purpose: Suction of fl uids and secretions; collecting the secre- • tion in the secretion canister. ...
The bag is a disposable system. The canister can be reprocessed, cleaned and disinfected. Fig. 12b Disposable secretion canister systems Please observe the valid hygiene and waste disposal measures. Only the recommended ATMOS disposable secretion canister with integrated fi lter may be used!
Microscope Light guide 1 Light guide 2 Starting the cold-light system ® After having operated the main switch of the ATMOS C 31 , fi g. 1, page 7) the cold-light source changes over to standby mode, i.e. none of the halogen lamps is switched • When removing a light guide resp. when swivelling...
Priority circuit: Activating the priority circuit: When switching on the ATMOS ® C 31, keep pressing the , fi g. 14). button ( Deactivating the priority circuit: ® When switching on the ATMOS C 31, keep pressing the ...
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.
g. 20). After cleaning, cannulae may no longer be used in patients (exception: if the cleaning solution is changed after every patient). Particularly suitable: ATMOS special cleanser (080.0005.0). Fig. 20. Plastic quiver for cleaning and disinfecting solution (506.7015.0)
The tank for the rinsing fl uid of the hose rinsing is located in the service compartment at the front of the unit. For optimum cleaning, add the ATMOS special cleanser (Art.No. 080.0005.0) to the rinsing liquid. The tank may, optionally, be automatically fi lled up with fresh water. Water supply is then controlled by a level switch. A safety switch in the tank holder next to the tank prevents the fi lling if the tank is missing.
4.0 Operation 4.3.7 Compressed-air system (option) Prior to each application, proper function of the display instruments and control valves must be checked ! Purpose: • a) Medicaments can be applied to the nasopharynx. The pump for the compressed-air system switches on after the compressed-air handle has been removed from its holder.
4.0 Operation 4.3.8 Connection for warm-light headlamp/ Nystagmus binoculars (option) After the switch ( , Fig. 26) has been turned on, the headlamp connection is ready for operation. The connector of the headlamp, e.g. CLAR 55 Art. ...
Microscope (option) Cold-light microscope on a mount which is secured to C 31. Light is provided via a fi bre optic light ® the ATMOS conductor which is connected to an exit of the ATMOS ® Cold-light system. Refer to separate operating instructions! Only microscopes and accessories approved may be...
Video system (option) In order to make the endoscopic resp. microscopic fi ndings ® visible to the patient, the ATMOS C 31 may, optionally, be supplemented with a video system, consisting of a camera with endoscopic adaptor as well as a display on the carrying arm.
After every use, rinse out the suction system by drawing in a small amount of irrigating fluid (e.g. The surfaces of the ATMOS ® C 31 are resistant against all ATMOS Special Cleanser 080.0005.0). listed surface disinfectants. Keeps the hoses from becoming sticky or clogged.
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5.0 Cleaning 000.0237.0 5.1.5 Medicament sprayers 055.0029.0 506.5121.0 000.0219.0 The sprayer tube must be exchanged after each patient. Dismount the medicament sprayer (fig. 32, 506.5120.0; fi g. 33, 506.5225.0) and thoroughly rinse all parts under run- 005.0026.0 ning water. You may, of course, add a cleanser or detergent. •...
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5.0 Cleaning Recommended instrument disinfectants Manual disinfection of instruments Disinfectant Ingredients in 100 g Manufacturer ® Korsolex basic glutaral 15,2 g Bode Chemie, (Application concentrate) (ethylendioxy) dimethanol 19,7 g Hamburg surfactants, salts, corrosion inhibitors ® Korsolex plus N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine 9,2 g Bode Chemie, (Application concentrate) didecyldimethylammonium chloride...
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5.0 Cleaning Recommended surface disinfectants Coated surfaces Disinfectant Ingredients in 100 g Manufacturer Metasys, Rum Green & Clean SK Di alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride < 1 g Alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride < 1 g (Austria) Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride <...
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5.0 Cleaning Recommended endoscope disinfectants Manual disinfection of endoscopes Disinfectant Ingredients in 100 g Manufacturer Helipur ® H plus N glutaral 12 g, BBraun, 2-propanol 7,5 g Melsungen ethyl hexanol 0,5 g surfactants, complexing agents, corrosion inhibitors, colorants, perfumes ® Helix Ultra peracetic acid...
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.
As soon as the vacuumgauge shows a vacuum value >-0.3 bar, while the suction hose is open, the fi lter has to be replaced. Changing the bacterial fi lter Please do only use original ATMOS bacterial fi lters. The device may never be operated without DDS bacterial fi lter / oversuction stop. Fig 34a. Lid with bacterial fi lter plate Bacterial fi lter plate / integrated bacterial fi lter: ...
6.0 Maintenance and servicing Changing the tube cassette of the tube pump The tube cassette is located in the unit's pump compartment. It may only be replaced by qualifi ed staff! , fi g. 35) must regularly be changed The tube cassette ( (approx. once a year) as it may otherwise get leaky. ...
6.0 Maintenance and servicing Changing the heating coil of the mirror quick-heater Grid and sleeve might get very hot. Allow them to cool down before changing the heating coil ! Set main switch of the ENT unit to OFF ...
6.0 Maintenance and servicing Changing halogen cold-light lamp Before opening the lamp slot, switch of the unit ! The lamp and the housing of the cold-light module are very hot after failure ! Allow them to cool down! The lamps of the cold light system are integrated in the function column.
6.0 Maintenance and servicing Changing the halogen bulb of the counter-mirror lamp Allow the lamp to cool down before changing it! Pull out the plug of the halogen counter-mirror lamp. The halogen bulb is located under two glass disks, which are held with a snap ring.
g. 40). Fig. 40. Fuse support Before contacting the ATMOS Service, please check your unit acc. to the following charts. Power supply Failure with the Unit – no voltage to power plug •...
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7.0 Trouble-shooting Suction system Failure with the Unit Weak suction or no suction at all – suction hose is clogged • rinse the suction hose with water (to do so hose can also be removed) – fl oat of overfl ow safety closes the •...
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7.0 Trouble-shooting ® ATMOS Cold light Failure with the Unit Lamps fail to light – no voltage • check mains voltage and fuses – lamp drawer not arrested • arrest lamp drawer – thermal cut-out triggered • allow unit to cool down; fuse resets...
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7.0 Trouble-shooting Warm-light source Failure with the Unit Bulb on headlamp does not – headlamp is defective • replace halogen bulb work – cable or connection is defective • check cable connections Counter-mirror lamp Failure with the Unit No light on counter-mirror lamp –...
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– control is defective – temperature sensor is defective If, nevertheless, the errors cannot be removed inform the ATMOS service staff. Do not start any attempts to repair the unit yourself ! Pay also attention to corresponding chapters in separate operating instructions !
8.1.1 Consumable supplies for suction system Bacterial filter plate, 25 pcs ..........................320.0065.0 DDS bacterial filter, 10 pcs, 50 pcs, 100 pcs....................340.0054.0 ATMOS special cleanser for hose rinsing, 500 ml ..................080.0005.0 8.1.2 Consumable supplies for automatic secretion canister evacuation Tube cassette for tube pump .........................069.0126.0 8.1.3 Consumable supplies for disposable secretion canister Support for Receptal ®...
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8.0 Consumables supplies, Accessories and Spare Parts, Options Accessories and Spare Parts 8.2.1 Suction Spare parts: Article-No. Secretion canister 1.25 l ..........................000.0544.0 Bacterial filter cover ............................320.0012.0 Sealing ring for bacterial filter ........................320.0016.0 Secretion canister lid............................320.0011.0 Sealing ring for secretion canister lid ......................320.0013.0 Sleeve of overflow safety ..........................320.0010.0 Float ................................320.0015.0 Suction hose, silicone, black, intern.
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Headlamp CLAR 55, warm light........................502.0161.0 Connecting cable for headlamp CLAR 55......................502.0142.6 Nystagmus binoculars acc. to Dr. Blessing ....................502.0189.0 Connecting cable for headlamp CLAR 55......................502.0141.6 Teflon element for endoscopes, diameter 2.8 mm - 4 mm ................508.0777.5 Tank for flexible endoscopes (ATMOS, Olympus) ..................508.0790.0 Tank for flexible endoscopes (Storz) ......................508.0792.0 Adaptor sleeve for Storz connection ......................507.0940.5 Adaptor sleeve for Olympus connection ......................507.0940.6 Adaptor sleeve for Pentax connection ......................507.0940.7 Adaptor sleeve for Wolf connection .......................507.0940.8 8.2.5 Further Accessories and Spare Parts...
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8.0 Consumables supplies, Accessories and Spare Parts, Options Options 8.3.1 Options, general International power pack: 100V~ – 240V~ ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz ................506.7000.1 Instrument deposit on additional plane, full pull-out with ball guidings ............506.7030.0 3-fold endoscope holder, heated, incl. metal quiver..................506.7016.0 Connection for headlamp / Nystagmus binoculars ..................506.7012.0 Headlamp suspension with automatic switching function of the light source..........506.7013.0 Tongue patches and cotton swab dispenser, combined, to be integrated into Unit Cabinet...
10.0 Disposal ® The ATMOS C 31 does not contain any hazardous goods. The material PUR of the housing can be recycled completely. ® The component parts of the ATMOS C 31 must be disposed of correctly and the materials are to be separated carefully.
11.0 Hygiene Plan Cleaning and disinfection plan ATMOS ® C 21 / ATMOS ® C 31 What When Qualifi ed and trained staff who are familiar Recommendations with reprocessing. (Please fi ll in the Reusable parts Cleaning Disinfection Sterilisation responsible person ->...
(VAH/RKI) and have been tested on their suitability of • Dismozon ® Endozime AW Plus (Ruhof) • ® use on the ATMOS C 21 / C 31. ATMOS MedizinTechnik cannot be Kohrsolin FF (Bode Chemie) ® ® Instruments - automatic disinfection: ADAPTACLEAN™ (ASP) • •...
12.1 Guidelines and Manufacturer´s Declaration - Emissions C 31 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed below. The customer or user of ® The ATMOS ® the ATMOS C 31 should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance RF Emissions C 31 uses RF energy only for its ®...
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12.3 Guidelines and Manufacturer´s Declaration - Immunity C 31 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed below. The customer or user of ® The ATMOS the ATMOS ® C 31 should ensure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601- Electromagnetic Environment - Immunity Test Compliance Level Test Level Guidance...
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® C 31 ® The ATMOS C 31 is intended for use in electromagnetic environment in which radiated disturbances are con- trolled. The customer or user of the ATMOS ® C 31 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintai- ning a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF Communications equipment and the ATMOS ®...