Maintenance And Service; General Advice; Repairs; Handling Of Batteries - Atmos S 042 NPWT Operating Instructions Manual

6.0

Maintenance and service

6.1

General advice

• Maintenance, repairs and period tests may only be carried out by persons who have the
appropriate technical knowledge and are familiar with the product. To carry out these meas-
ures the person must have the necessary test devices and original spare parts. ATMOS rec-
ommends: 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 war-
ranty claims remain unaffected.
• Carry out an inspection according to the manufacturer's specifications every 24 months. This
check should also include a check of the battery capacity. The unit does not require any fur-
ther maintenance.
• It is understood that the vacuum unit and its application parts are regularly and thoroughly
cleaned and disinfected, and that it is operated in accordance with the instruction manual.
Please observe any national and international regulations applicable for your institution.
6.2

Repairs

The following may require repairs from the manufacturer or an authorized service partner. Prior
to sending in the device, please contact your service partner by phone.
• Liquid has penetrated the vacuum unit.
• Significant decrease of battery capacity.
• Sudden occurrence of abnormal displays on the screen.
• Sudden occurrence of unusual noises
• Operational and functional disorders which cannot be resolved by means of the hints de-
scribed in the chapter "Troubleshooting".
Measures when sending in the vacuum unit:
If the vacuum unit has to be sent in for repair after consultation with the manufacturer or an
authorized service partner, we ask you to observe the following:
• Please send in the device complete with battery recharging unit and power cable (see scope of
delivery).
• Please remove all disposable parts and consumables.
• Thorough cleaning and disinfection
• Airtight packing
• Please enclose a detailed error description
6.3

Handling of batteries

Rechargeable batteries are wear parts with a limited lifetime. Under optimal condition of use,
lithium-ionic batteries are usually worn after approx. 500 charge cycles and should then be
replaced. Handling of the device and the batteries significantly affects lifetime of the batteries.
Non-observance of the following recommendations may significantly decrease lifetime.
• Always store device with batteries in a cool and dry place (room temperature 18 - 25° C).
• Always store device with batteries at a charge status of 20 - 40%.
• Due to self-discharge, the batteries should be recharged every month, batteries installed in
the device should be recharged every 4 - 5 months.
• Never cover the device, never expose the device to direct sunlight and never charge, operate
or store the device in close vicinity to heaters.
• When charging in a high ambient temperature, the capacity of the batteries is not fully usable.
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