Safety Information - Atmos S 351 Operating Instructions Manual

2.0 Safety information

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The vacuum must be built up slowly in a controlled manner
for vacuum extraction.
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The user must continuously check the vacuum during
vacuum extraction.
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If the vacuum cannot be reduced despite correct adjust-
ment of the equipment (defective auxiliary air valve), we
recommend closing the suction hose between pump con-
nection and bacterial fi lter in an air-tight manner (pinch) and
then removing the suction hose from the pump connection
or cutting through the suction hose on the pump connection
with a scalpel. Then carefully let air back into the suction
hose (carefully release the pinched suction hose) so that
the vacuum is removed as slowly as possible.
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The ATMOS S 351 Natal version for vacuum extraction on
trolley 320.0070.0 must not be used as fl uid suction unit for
operations as the electronic collection jar overfl ow monitor
on this trolley does not work.
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The buffer container for vacuum extraction must have a
volume of at least 1 litre.
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During vacuum extraction, the automatic mode can be
disabled by operation of the foot regulator.
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Prior to and during vacuum extraction, pay attention that
connection hoses are not kinked and that no blocked fi lter
is used. Prior to each application, check whether the fi lter
is blocked.
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Vacuum extraction may not be possible at elevated altitudes
as it may not be possible to achieve the vacuum required.
Please see the appropriate table for this. It is at the discre-
tion of the specialist whether an operation using the suction
unit can be carried out at the fi nal vacuum obtained.
 The jar overfl ow safety is not active during vacuum extrac-
tion.
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In case of a failure of the mains power supply or acciden-
tal switching off of the equipment during extraction, this
must be aborted and production of the vacuum has to
be re-started after the equipment has been successfully
restarted. The best way to do this is by pinching the suction
hose to maintain the vacuum in the cup, venting by pressing
the END button and building the vacuum again (pressing
the extraction cup button) and then applying the vacuum
by releasing the pinched hose. No venting must take place
while the equipment is switched on again. The control unit
continues to build up the vacuum or holds the vacuum.
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Only approved extraction cups with CE marking in accor-
dance with RL 93/42 must be used.
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The system must not be ventilated suddenly with simul-
taneous pulling on the extraction cup.
 If the fi nal vacuum set is not achieved, the ATMOS S
351 Natal will not issue an audible signal „fi nal vacuum
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achieved"
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The doctor treating the patient is responsible for the pro-
per surgical procedures and technology. A trained doctor
has to decide in each case whether the treatment is appro-
priate and how to carry it out.
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The ATMOS S 351 Natal may be used only by trained staff
under supervision (IEC 601-1 / EN 60601-1).

The ATMOS S 351 Natal meets the requirements of the
standard IEC 601-1-2 / EN 60601-1-2 „Electromagnetic
compatibility – medical electrical equipment" with regard
to resistance to interference.
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Always set up the equipment in such a way that the operator
can easily see the front panel and can reach it comfortably.
The equipment must be placed on a fi rm, level surface.
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The ATMOS S 351/S 351 Natal/S 351 Ophthal has been
designed in accordance with IEC 601/ EN 60601. The
equipment conforms to VDE Safety Class I. It must only
be connected to a properly installed earthed socket.
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Before connecting the equipment, check that the values
for voltage and frequency indicated on the equipment
correspond to those of the mains supply.

Use only correctly installed mains sockets and extension
cables.

Check equipment, collection jar, power cable, acces-sories,
connection cables and hoses for damage before start-up.
Damaged cables and hoses must be replaced immediately.
Check before use that the unit functions properly.
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To disconnect the equipment from the mains, always pull
the plug out of the wall socket fi rst. Only then disconnect
the cable from the unit. Never touch plug or cable with wet
hands.
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After transport at low temperatures, the equipment must
be left at room temperature for up to six hours before initial
start-up. If the equipment has not been acclimatised, it must
not be operated as the diaphragms of the pump could be
damaged.
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When switching on the unit, a high vacuum value might be
present.
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When switching on the unit, a high vacuum value might be
present.
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This product is not re-sterilisable. Repeated reuse of
components which are marked with a
In case of repeated reuse these components lose their
function and there is a high infection risk.
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is forbidden.