Warning - Atmos Thorax S 201 Operating Instructions Manual

2.3 Warning

WARNING
Electric shock due to damaged connecting cables
• Prior to use check the device and connecting cables for damages.
• Damaged cables must be replaced!
Electric shock due to voltage!
• Prior to disconnecting the device from the mains pull the plug from the electrical socket, after
that you can disconnect the connecting cable from the device.
• You may only disconnect the device from the power supply via the mains cable. The device
does not have a mains switch. Ensure that the mains cable is easily accessible and can be
disconnected from the power supply at all times.
• Do not modify the device.
• Please pay attention to the period tests in chapter „9.0 Maintenance and service" on page 38.
• Assembly, repairs and period tests may only be carried out by authorized persons.
Electric shock due to voltage!
• Disinfectant or secretion should not enter the device or mains cable.
• If secretion has entered or is sucked into the device then it must be sent to the manufacturer
or an authorized service partner.
• Don´t take a shower / bath with the device.
Danger of explosion due to unobserved ambient conditions!
• The ATMOS
in areas subject to explosion hazards or in oxygen rich environments. Explosion hazardous
areas may result from the use of flammable anaesthetics, skin cleansing agents and skin
disinfectants.
• Pay attention to the ambient conditions specified in chapter „11.0 Technical data" on page 41.
Risk of infection
• This product is not re-sterilisable. Repeated reuse of components which are marked with
forbidden. In case of repeated reuse these components lose their function and there is a high
infection risk.
• The suction hose must never come into direct contact with the suction place but only through
a sterile drain.
• Repeated reuse of canister and hose systems can lead to infections.
• Canister and hose system should only be used once on every patient.
• For hygienic reasons we recommend an exchange of both canister and hose system at the
same time.
Risk of injury by damaged device
• If the device was dropped: Check the unit for visible damage and perform a leakage test. If the
leakage test fails or the housing is damaged, the device is defective and must not be operated.
Send in the device for repair. Treatment with defective equipment can cause fatal injuries to
the patient.
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