Warning - Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

2.3 Warning

WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Electric shock due to damaged connecting cables
Prior to use check the device and connecting cables for damages.
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Damaged cables must be replaced!
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Electric shock due to voltage!
Prior to disconnecting the battery from the mains pull the plug from
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the electrical socket, after that you can disconnect the connecting
cable from the battery.
Electric shock due to voltage!
Disinfectant or secretion should not enter the device or battery.
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If disinfectant/secretion has penetrated the device, then it must be
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dried thoroughly and subsequently an effi ciency control must be
conducted.It should be tested if the target vacuum can be reached in a
closed system, as well as if there is a fl ow > 4 l/min after a short while,
when the system is open. If not, the device must undergo a service
check before it resumes operation.
The mains adapter should not get wet.
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Don´t take a shower / bath with the device.
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Danger of explosion due to unobserved ambient conditions!
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax may only be operated in rooms used for
®
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medical purposes, but not in areas subject to explosion hazards
or in oxygen rich environments.
Explosion hazardous areas may result from the use of fl ammable anae-
stetics, skin cleansing agents and skin disinfectants.
Pay attention to the ambient conditions specifi ed in chapter 11.0.
Risk of infection
This product is not re-sterilizable. Repeated reuse of components
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which are marked with
these components lose their function and there is a high infection
risk.
Repeated reuse of canister and hose systems can lead to infections.
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Canister and hose system should only be used once on every patient.
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For hygienic reasons we recommend an exchange of both canister and
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hose system at the same time.
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is forbidden. In case of repeated reuse
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